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Month: May 2021

Do not thank me
Rants

Do not thank me

Not today, unless you want a lecture. I’m in no mood for it. You want to thank me for my short, uneventful, undistinguished service, wait…

May 31, 2021May 30, 2021
Report From the OP, 5/30/2021
Reports from the OP

Report From the OP, 5/30/2021

I’ve accumulated enough data points that it’s time for another SITREP. Listening to the scanner, I’ve noted that all the law enforcement in the area,…

May 30, 2021May 30, 2021
Speaking your piece
Guns

Speaking your piece

Folks, it’s time to chime in on the proposed rulemaking by the BATFE that is meant to make firearms ownership such a burden that people…

May 28, 2021May 28, 2021
Yeah, it’s a commercial
Things That Put A Smile On Your Face

Yeah, it’s a commercial

But it’s a damn good commercial. And no, it isn’t about motorcycles.

May 26, 2021May 26, 2021
Hardtack
Prepping

Hardtack

Hardtack has been a storage staple for many years. It goes by various names, but hardtack is probably the one most Americans recognize. After a…

May 25, 2021May 23, 2021
Fine Art Tuesday
Fine Art Tuesday

Fine Art Tuesday

This Tuesday’s topic is sculpture. Pardon the quality of the picture-it was taken in 2002, using a wholly inadequate camera, by a wholly inadequate photographer…

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021
Braun Pocket Floodlight
Product Reviews

Braun Pocket Floodlight

Yep, I’m a sucker for flashlights. Even when they’re not strictly a flashlight. The Braun Pocket Floodlight is something I picked up on my last…

May 24, 2021May 22, 2021
How to pack a wound
5 Minute Prepping

How to pack a wound

(Found at Frugal Squirrels) Very valuable information. The entire channel is nothing but videos that can fit in the “5 Minute Prepping” category. I’m subscribed…

May 23, 2021May 23, 2021
Aspirational Item
Things That Put A Smile On Your Face Vehicles

Aspirational Item

A 392. In a Jeep. Made of want.

May 22, 2021May 22, 2021
LA Police Gear Terrain Flex Straight Fit Jeans
Product Reviews

LA Police Gear Terrain Flex Straight Fit Jeans

I gave up on jeans some years ago when I started carrying a smart phone. Other than the back pockets, there was nowhere I could…

May 21, 2021May 22, 2021
Report from the OP, 5/20/2021
Reports from the OP

Report from the OP, 5/20/2021

What a difference a week makes. Gov. Cooped Up has lifted mask rules and limits on gatherings pretty much across the board. There ae a…

May 20, 2021May 20, 2021
In case you’ve missed it
Rants Things That Put A Smile On Your Face

In case you’ve missed it

Another great video from Joe Dan Gorman has been out for a week, give or take. Enjoy a hearty helping of Froglegs today!

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021
Fine Art Tuesday
Fine Art Tuesday

Fine Art Tuesday

This week we cycle back around to architecture. I’ve always loved the look of the Chrysler Building. But I’m also a fan of Art Deco,…

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021
Report from the OP, 5/12/2021
Reports from the OP

Report from the OP, 5/12/2021

I’ve been fighting a weather induced migraine most of the day, but that turns out to be a good thing, after a fashion, because along…

May 12, 2021May 12, 2021
Fine Art Tuesday
Fine Art Tuesday

Fine Art Tuesday

My list says that the subject for this week is cinema. Given I’m a bit of a movie freak, I’ve been looking forward to this…

May 11, 2021May 11, 2021
Saving us from…what exactly?
Guns

Saving us from…what exactly?

I haven’t seen it elsewhere. Silicon Graybeard brings us the Bad News, all 115 pages of it, on the BATFEIEIO’s latest push to obfuscate gun…

May 10, 2021May 9, 2021
Sunday Reading
Sunday Reading

Sunday Reading

For those not familiar with Michael Z. Williamson‘s Freehold universe, let me give you the short take: A planet settled by hardcore libertarians is targeted…

May 9, 2021May 6, 2021
RU Terminal?
Things That Make You Go Hm-m-m

RU Terminal?

A more cogent take on our current situation is going to difficult to find. America is Terminal, You are Not Once upon a time I…

May 7, 2021May 7, 2021
Remember this picture?
Guns Statists Gonna State

Remember this picture?

Ir seems like it’s being scrubbed from the Intertubz. Right when this guy is coming up for a vote to be the head of BATFE.…

May 6, 2021May 5, 2021
It’s here!
Computers Housekeeping

It’s here!

The new keyboard has arrived, and first impression is WHOOPEE! Some small part of that is because it’s anything besides that blasted little POS I’ve…

May 5, 2021May 5, 2021
4.5 lbs from disaster
CWII

4.5 lbs from disaster

The first thing that popped into my head when I heard about this a couple of days ago was “We dodged a bullet,” and I’m…

May 5, 2021May 5, 2021
Fine Art Tuesday
Fine Art Tuesday

Fine Art Tuesday

According to the list, this week’s subject shall be theater. At least I know a little more about this one, thanks to another old girlfried.…

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021
Going to be a slow week posting
Computers I hate it when that happens

Going to be a slow week posting

I love my kitties-right up until I want to strangle one. Saturday night, Mrs. Freeholder was off watching something or other on her iDevice, and…

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021
Not Made in China
Public Service Announcements

Not Made in China

I just wanted to direct you to China Never, a website documenting products not made in China. Useful if you’re one of those old-fashioned folks…

May 1, 2021April 30, 2021

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The Law

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YouTube Channels

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  • 99% Invisible
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Absent Friends

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