tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43340511320974997332024-03-06T01:01:44.325-08:00smoke and vaporLow keyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02360987917017183924noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334051132097499733.post-58202629011814275122018-08-16T16:11:00.001-07:002018-08-16T16:11:58.235-07:00Crypto Master Course Review (Teeka Tiwari, Glenn Beck) By Real Member<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jnxS29aazng" width="480"></iframe>Low keyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02360987917017183924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334051132097499733.post-68672602373990104592015-10-20T14:06:00.000-07:002015-10-20T14:06:00.651-07:00Etymotic gunsport hearing protection About a month ago I lucked into a set of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Research-ER125-GSP15BN-High-Definition-Electronic/dp/B00J5P8OGS" target="_blank">gunsport pros</a>. I can't help but love them. And today I finally got them out to the range. <br />
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These have 2 modes, highly amplified and what they call normal hearing. I have not tried them much in the amplified state, other than to verify i can flip a switch and make small sounds much bigger. The low setting for me is still an amplification over my regular hearing. <br />
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First thing I did after opening the box was wear them out to eat at a local restaurant. The amplification of all the folks around me had me wondering if the switches had gotten bumped to high mode. Alas I had to remove them to enjoy a dinner in peace.<br />
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These were purchased originally as a back up for quality hearing aids. I have to agree with the original purchaser that these take moderate crowd noise to an in your face level. They don't play well with moderate background noise or heavy wind.<br />
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They performed well in an industrial setting. Towmotor back up alarms and horns were noticeable but not painful. The trip into our mill room was as comfortable as it's ever been. And conversations with fellow associates were as clear as a bell.<br />
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They handled .22, 9mm, and .45 in pistols without the slightest discomfort. I neglected to bring any centerfire rifles along but I am optimistic that they will keep performing like the champs they are. Bonus that I can wear my preferred wide brimmed hats while shooting. Eye protection is problem free as well. <br />
Battery life has been pretty good, And amazon has yearly supplies of batteries for under 30$<br />
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Low keyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02360987917017183924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334051132097499733.post-68374421714176034432015-02-06T15:05:00.001-08:002015-02-06T15:05:55.177-08:00Decisions<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>I get an annual bribe from the company I work with to maintain a minimum level of health. I'm looking at either a Ruger 1911 cmd or a Marlin 1894 in .44 mag. Never owned a 1911 or a lever gun.<br/><p style='font-size: xx-small' align='right'>posted from <a href='https://market.android.com/details?id=pl.przemelek.android.blogger'>Bloggeroid</a></p></div>Low keyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02360987917017183924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334051132097499733.post-698602336353680162013-09-02T04:54:00.001-07:002013-09-02T04:54:47.128-07:00Glad the ammo is creeping back. <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>With my Dad's birthday is rapidly approaching I made some arrangements and loaded down my vehicle. <br/>
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With a few thousand rounds in various calibers we were all set for some fun in the sun at a friend's personal range. <br/>
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A bit of work and we got some of the rust knocked off of our trigger fingers. Then some snap caps sprinkled through the magazines to smooth out some flinching. <br/>
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Topped the day off with a bang. <br/>
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I don't want gun owners to go back to sleep after this week's senate victories. But hopefully demand slacks off a bit.<br/><p style='font-size: xx-small' align='right'>posted from <a href='https://market.android.com/details?id=pl.przemelek.android.blogger'>Bloggeroid</a></p></div>Low keyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02360987917017183924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334051132097499733.post-57421363611750963112013-01-10T01:43:00.000-08:002013-01-10T01:43:09.573-08:00Another animal in our schools At least there was no classes in session in this <a href="http://www.kypost.com/dpp/news/tri-state_news/Deer-traps-itself-in-classroom-at-Kings-Junior-High-School1357587978132" target="_blank">one</a>. A panicked buck crashing into a class full of 7th graders could have been messy. Maybe I should write my congress critters and tell them we need to establish deer free zones for our schools. If it saves just one life...I'll be amazed. Just goes to show how easy it can be to get into a building if you ignore the polite conventions. <br />
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They missed out on a golden opportunity to educate the kids though. The p.e. department could have harvested the deer with their archery supplies. (Do schools still have archery classes? Mine did, favorite part of gym every year). The biology teacher could have done the field dressing and dissection. (Way easier to see all the fiddly bits than on a frog). The home ec department could have shown the kids some basic food processing, and the chemistry department could have tanned the hide. Low keyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02360987917017183924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334051132097499733.post-44286228983237417302013-01-07T03:24:00.001-08:002013-01-07T03:24:02.251-08:00Not recommended <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Falling down a half flight of ice covered steps. Especially with a full size 9 @ 5o'clock. <br/>
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Got lucky though. Happened before in 2007. (without the 9) Back then I spent 3 months off work and in physical therapy. I'm moving slowly the morning after. But I'm moving.<br/><p style='font-size: xx-small' align='right'>posted from <a href='https://market.android.com/details?id=pl.przemelek.android.blogger'>Bloggeroid</a></p></div>Low keyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02360987917017183924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334051132097499733.post-43912460310456456782013-01-07T03:15:00.001-08:002013-01-07T03:15:02.240-08:00Unsuccessful weekend <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>I struck out deer hunting this weekend. Luckily venison is a luxury rather than a necessary staple of the family diet. <br/>
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It was at least a beautiful day to be in the field. <br/>
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One of my bigger sources of frustration this season was our wildlife division's modified shooting hours. They quietly shortened the legal hours... removing the traditionally second most productive time of the day. <br/>
Last year they rolled out digital deer check. I wonder how many people are going to self report themselves as criminals with the new system.<br/><p style='font-size: xx-small' align='right'>posted from <a href='https://market.android.com/details?id=pl.przemelek.android.blogger'>Bloggeroid</a></p></div>Low keyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02360987917017183924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334051132097499733.post-61752183315545701202013-01-02T15:25:00.001-08:002013-01-02T15:25:53.559-08:00First project of the new year complete <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>My first attempt at leather work. Seems secure so far. <br/>
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I'll be remaking this design once I locate some heavier leather. I accidentally ordered split cowhide. Still a fun little project and a learning experience.<br/><p style='font-size: xx-small' align='right'>posted from <a href='https://market.android.com/details?id=pl.przemelek.android.blogger'>Bloggeroid</a></p></div>Low keyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02360987917017183924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334051132097499733.post-73090313258321723732013-01-01T10:01:00.000-08:002013-01-01T10:01:01.491-08:00GoalsFor 2013 I resolve to get 4 (or more of course) new or novice shooters to the range to learn the fun available in safe gun handling. Already have my first guy lined up. I'm no expert but I can drill him on the 4 rules and teach him at least a few of the mechanics.<br />
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I resolve to learn to reload my own ammo. This is an ongoing project. I've got a second hand press. Fair amount of used brass. Dies to fit some of my brass. Lots of dies in calibers I don't own. But given one thing and another I hadn't bought any small pistol primers before December. I might be out of luck on that until the furor dies down. <br />
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Canning. I need to learn the art of pressure canning. I've a fair garden given the tiny plot I'm working with, and I'm ashamed to admit I left a fair bit of useable food to waste in the garden again this year. <br />
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Looking back over this I guess my goals are knowledge transfers. I think I can be happy with that. Especially since I can fulfill them while spending more time with family and friends. <br />
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<br />Low keyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02360987917017183924noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334051132097499733.post-65972216566099383182012-12-25T02:47:00.001-08:002012-12-25T02:47:15.670-08:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Merry Christmas to all. Or happy Hanukkah. Looking forward to having a house full of kids this afternoon. Then in a few days I'll be traveling to see my parents and my brother's family.<br/><p style='font-size: xx-small' align='right'>posted from <a href='https://market.android.com/details?id=pl.przemelek.android.blogger'>Bloggeroid</a></p></div>Low keyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02360987917017183924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334051132097499733.post-87516758168753981392012-12-23T08:49:00.000-08:002012-12-23T08:49:23.926-08:00ConversationsSeems like you can't trip over any corner of the American focused internet these days without someone spouting about the need to have a conversation about guns these days. Unless you've been living under a rock you've read Larry Correia's wonderful <a href="http://larrycorreia.wordpress.com/2012/12/20/an-opinion-on-gun-control/" target="_blank">opinion on the matter.</a> <br />
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But it seems like the American people has decided definitively on gun control with their wallets. Clearly they want guns and magazines under their control. You can't find an Ar or M4 pattern at any commercial retailer these days. Ditto on the magazines.<br />
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In fact I have to admit one of my long cherished suppositions is totally wrong in at least a few instances. I always thought government couldn't stimulate the economy without resorting to force or cronyism. But just a few words from our esteemed leaders and I expect that folks in gun manufacture are all pulling overtime. Soon orders will be shipped, and transported, and restocked. The economy is stimulated. <br />
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<br />Low keyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02360987917017183924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334051132097499733.post-69008995184319756762012-12-15T07:11:00.002-08:002012-12-15T12:24:34.386-08:00WTH?So I ducked into the local Kmarket yesterday to see if they had anything that would fit onto my wife's Christmas list. As I was leaving the store empty handed I saw a little girl maybe, maybe 8 years old, in front of the main entrance. She's watching incoming cars like she's waiting for someone to pick her up. She's still there about 5 minutes later. 10 or 15 people walk by her without giving her a second glance. I get back out of my vehicle to ask her if she wants to use my phone to call anyone. As I approach she walks back in the store. Still not a parent in sight. How does a parent leave a kid that age unattended in a public setting on a day that includes Newtown Conn? Low keyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02360987917017183924noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334051132097499733.post-35299737075960686352012-12-11T02:57:00.001-08:002012-12-11T02:57:06.684-08:00The GodsheadJust bought <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AGI1AGY/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=theantisoma-20&camp=213381&creative=390973&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B00AGI1AGY&adid=16J9XMGZVKVS6BSZ0MN0&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Ftheantisoma.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F12%2Fyay_10.html" target="_blank">The Godshead</a> from<a href="http://theantisoma.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Holly Chism</a>. It was a pretty decent book. Picked it up and it kept me entertained on a dreary rainy December Sunday. Price is pretty good for the kindle version too. Give her a look if you enjoy mythology or sarcasm. Low keyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02360987917017183924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334051132097499733.post-41370840013096576802012-12-11T02:35:00.000-08:002012-12-11T02:35:08.953-08:00Cutting fatI've been known to struggle with my weight a good bit. Back when the wii still worked wii fit would routinely declare me obese. Probably if I had eaten and drank everything that caught my taste buds this year I'd have shot up an easy forty pounds. Instead I've held fairly steady and only gained about 2 pounds this year. If I use the government metric that means I've lost 38 pounds!! No wait.... I'm still obese; my waistline is virtually unchanged. I need to make real changes to have real effects. <br />
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Anyhow thats how I relate to U.S. spending. Exercise = taxes, Calorie intake = spending. You don't have to burn off what you don't eat. You don't have to pay for what you don't spend. Low keyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02360987917017183924noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334051132097499733.post-80476391946400028192012-12-06T03:20:00.001-08:002012-12-06T03:20:43.174-08:00Random thoughts Well, got to see the grandson for a few hours yesterday. Hadn't seen the little guy since Thanksgiving festivities at the in-laws place. Good times. Though he was too keyed up to want to sit down and let me read to him. <br />
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The belt loop on my favorite knife sheath failed the other day. Thinking of maybe picking up a leather stitcher from amazon to repair it. Of course I'm also tempted by some of the cross draw custom sheaths available on ebay. Which tempts me to get the leather stitcher and a hunk of cowhide and take a whack at making my own sheath. Decisions.......Low keyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02360987917017183924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334051132097499733.post-56330292159465003912012-12-03T18:02:00.000-08:002012-12-03T18:02:09.069-08:00New ecig I've been using ecigs to allay my nicotine addiction for about 2 years now. Read a good bit about them, made sure my company didn't forbid them, and made my first purchase. Started with an el cheapo from a truck stop and moved forward from there. The el cheapo disappointed as they always do but I persevered. You don't always get what you pay for with cheap electronics like these, ymmv considerably from mine. <br />
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Facebook threw an advertisement on my newsfeed for <a href="http://www.vapedojo.com/" target="_blank">vape dojo</a>. Looks to be a fledgling ecig company just getting their first brick and mortar location established. They had some great prices as well as some products that I hadn't seen before. There were a few hiccups with my first order but customer service came through for me. <br />
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First thing I picked up was their <a href="http://www.vapedojo.com/collections/kits/products/katana-kit" target="_blank">Katana kit. </a> this is a bare bones ego style starter kit. Nothing too special about it except the price. (I've paid more for a similar battery without the extras) Its a solid performer: good vapor,650 mah battery, great charger, solidly built. New style of clearomizer for me. 510 threading. It's hard to go wrong with this kit. <br />
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I also picked up a 900 mah (milli amp?) usb pass through battery. I'd settled on 650 mah passthrough batteries as my go to in the past. This is a definite step up in terms of daily use. Totally worth the money in my book. If I wasn't about to delve into the world of variable voltage that is.........<br />
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My first <a href="http://www.vapedojo.com/collections/variable-voltage-batteries/products/ego-variable-voltage-vv-battery-green-650-mah-900-mah-1100-mah" target="_blank">variable voltage</a> battery arrived today. (I mentioned shipping hiccups, this was it) Out of the box this thing rocks. Mostly.. The power it delivers is impressive for the small price tag. The button that runs the whole show leaves a bit to be desired. It has stuck on me a few times already this evening. Nothing serious just bump it again with a fingertip and its free. Just something to be aware of before you tuck it back into a pocket. Been running on half power for several hours and the led display says I'm still at greater than 75% charge. <br />
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All things considered seems like a good company. Quick shipping, good prices, and reasonably well built products. Give them a look<br />
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Ftc disclaimer. I paid with these items out of my own pocket and I am rendering my honest opinion cause I feel like doing so. <br />
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