Killdozer Day
Today is the day to remember a man who decided that government had went too far and chose to exact a price for that, even…
Year: 2021
How long can we play nice?
Most of us were taught as kids to “play nice with others”. As a kindergarten rule, it makes sense. In the modern world, it makes…
Fine Art Tuesday (on Wednesday)
(I’m still learning the fine art of scheduling a post on WordPress by trial and error. This should have appeared yesterday.) (Apologies for the poor…
Dried beef
Another prepping item from Frugal Squirrels is this method for drying beef. This could be really handy in an emergency, as long as one has…
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…
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,…
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…
Yeah, it’s a commercial
But it’s a damn good commercial. And no, it isn’t about motorcycles.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Anker Rechargeable Bolder LC90 LED Flashlight
This light was on sale at Amazon for $23 and I’m a sucker for flashlights. It’s not for sale now and is $30. And for…
The Winston Salem Gun Show
At long last, there was a gun show this past weekend in Winston Salem, NC. Saturday was rainy and not suited for outdoor activity, so…