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Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Month: January 2012
One Year Ago Today
Legal Insurrection says it better than I can.
Given the Current Crop o’Candidates
…here’s an option I can almost get behind. (At Jaded Haven.)
Light a Candle,
but carry your gun. It’s a lighter burden than regret, as Breda says.
Weerd suggested the idea, and it’s a fine one. Here’s my CCW piece when the weather’s cool enough that I can cover it up:
Question for My Readers
Does anybody out there shoot a .20 Practical? I’m finding this caliber intriguing, and more interesting than the .204 Ruger. Talk to me.
I Need to Get a Set of These
My family is Appalachian Scots-Irish from way back – redneck runs deep in our veins. So when I ran across these redneck wine glasses, I was transported with joy:
But then I found some that are even better:
Yup, gotta get me sum a these!
Bowling Pin Match, Sunday January 8
Usual place, the Tucson Rifle Club action range.
Time: 8:00 AM sign-up, first rounds downrange about 8:20
Handguns only: .22 rimfire, centerfire revolver (.38 caliber minimum), semi-autos (9mm minimum).
You’re welcome to shoot your revolver against the semi-auto crowd, but we think it’s more fun to shoot wheelgun-vs.-wheelgun.
Cost: $10 for the first gun, $5 for any additional guns. Bring about 100 rounds for each. You probably won’t need ’em all unless you’re really good at missing fast. I fired 64 rounds to lose the revolver match last month.
Hope to see you there!
In the Spirit of the 2008 Presidential Election
I’ve come up with a new bumper sticker design, inspired by a post at Tam’s today. Remember 2008’s “Least Repulsive Democrat Running”?
Well, here’s the slogan for 2012:
Why is it?
Why is it that when I get an Instalanche (twice for this one), it’s always for someone else’s work? Oh well. If you’re new here, the really good stuff is on the left sidebar under “The Best of TSM.” Please avail yourself!
From My Brother
It’s recycled, but I like it:
The kids filed into class Monday morning. They were very excited. Their weekend assignment was to sell something, then give a talk on productive salesmanship.
Little Sally led off: “I sold girl scout cookies and I made $30” she said proudly, “My sales approach was to appeal to the customer’s civil spirit and I credit that approach for my obvious success.”
“Very good” said the teacher.
Little Jenny was next: “I sold magazines” she said, “I made $45 and I explained to everyone that magazines would keep them up on current events.”
“Very good, Jenny,” said the teacher.
Eventually, it was Little Johnny’s turn. The teacher held her
breath….Little Johnny walked to the front of the classroom and dumped a box full of cash on the teacher’s desk. “$2,467” he said.
“$2,467!” cried the teacher, “What in the world were you selling?”
“Toothbrushes” said Little Johnny.
“Toothbrushes?” echoed the teacher, “How could you possibly sell enough tooth brushes to make that much money?”
“I found the busiest corner in town” said Little Johnny, “I set up a Chip and Dip stand, and I gave everybody who walked by a free sample. They all said the same thing, ‘Hey, this tastes like dog crap!’ Then I would say, ‘It is dog crap! Wanna buy a toothbrush?’ I used the President Obama method of giving you something shitty, dressing it up so it looks good, telling you it’s free, and then making you pay to get the bad taste out of your mouth.”
Little Johnny got five stars for his efforts, bless his heart…