Go COLTS!!!
(For the record, I did not write this little piece. It was written by a fellow fan over on the official Colts website)
Friday, January 22, 2010
Our Peyton, who art in Indy, Hallowed be thy arm. Thy Bowl will come, it will be won, in Miami as it was in 07. Give us this Sunday, our weekly win, And give us many touchdowns, but don't let the evil Jets score against us. Lead us not into frustration; But deliver us a Super Bowl, for thine is the dynasty, the NFL's best, and the glory of Indy..forever...
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Last Ride...
Well, went for the last ride of my vacation today. I was out by myself just enjoying the desert and riding my butt off. Ended up riding for a little over 3 hours in some of the nastiest terrain I have ever had the chance to put two wheels on and it was great! I'm tired as hell and need a bath from all the dirt and sweat from it. Ah...good times.
BTW, here is a crappy cell phone pic I took while taking a little breather. You can't tell in the pic but I'm at the top of about a 40ft hill with a wash below. This pic makes it look easy where I ride but let me tell you, it isn't!
BTW, here is a crappy cell phone pic I took while taking a little breather. You can't tell in the pic but I'm at the top of about a 40ft hill with a wash below. This pic makes it look easy where I ride but let me tell you, it isn't!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
What is up with me?
Since giving up the reigns of match director for the AZ chapter of ACTS, I have only been to one match. What is up with me?
I really like all the guys still running the group. Karl, the current match director, was the right man for the job and continues to prove it each month. Jake, Russell, and Aaron are still there helping to design stages and run things. The matches appear to better than ever, so, why don't I go?
The only thing I can think of is that I was more burnt out running things than I thought originally. That is the only logical explanation I can come up with. I think I'm just not going to worry about getting to a match for now. Just take this time to get away from it totally and wait until the desire finally comes back to me.
I really like all the guys still running the group. Karl, the current match director, was the right man for the job and continues to prove it each month. Jake, Russell, and Aaron are still there helping to design stages and run things. The matches appear to better than ever, so, why don't I go?
The only thing I can think of is that I was more burnt out running things than I thought originally. That is the only logical explanation I can come up with. I think I'm just not going to worry about getting to a match for now. Just take this time to get away from it totally and wait until the desire finally comes back to me.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Know Your Rights!
This has been around for a while now but felt it worth bringing up here. If you are ever involved in a self defense shooting please remember the info from this vid and shut your mouth!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
As if things are not rough enough...
...now I have two ear infections. Ugh!
I missed two days from work this week due to massive headaches, fever, nausea, dizziness, and aching. Everyone kept trying to tell me I had the flu but I knew better. (I haven't had the flu since I was a kid!) Went to the doc and confirmed it wasn't the flu but two serious ear infections. My right ear is so bad that the ear drum has torn away from the ear canal to relieve the pressure and the left one is ready to go. Doc said it is nothing to worry about since we are taking care of the problem with antibiotics and some medicated ear drops. He said it should heal up fine.
Man, I feel like I have been cursed lately. It seems every time I turn around I'm either getting hurt or sick. Yea, me. Eh, things will get better. I'm only two weeks away from (hopefully) being cleared to ride my bike again! (see previous post)
I missed two days from work this week due to massive headaches, fever, nausea, dizziness, and aching. Everyone kept trying to tell me I had the flu but I knew better. (I haven't had the flu since I was a kid!) Went to the doc and confirmed it wasn't the flu but two serious ear infections. My right ear is so bad that the ear drum has torn away from the ear canal to relieve the pressure and the left one is ready to go. Doc said it is nothing to worry about since we are taking care of the problem with antibiotics and some medicated ear drops. He said it should heal up fine.
Man, I feel like I have been cursed lately. It seems every time I turn around I'm either getting hurt or sick. Yea, me. Eh, things will get better. I'm only two weeks away from (hopefully) being cleared to ride my bike again! (see previous post)
Monday, November 16, 2009
Been busy!
Wow, I kind of got away from the blogging thing for a while.
Anyways, been busy with the family for the most part. I haven't gone to an ACTS match in (I think) 3 months. I have been spending a lot of my time riding dirtbikes with my kids. They are growing up so quick and they will leave for college soon so I'm getting as much quality time as I can.
Unfortunately, I have been down for the past three weeks. I took a nasty spill on my KDX and broke a bone in my right hand along with two ribs on the same side. Bad thing was I was in the middle of nowhere and had to ride my bike out in excruciating pain. One thing I have figured out is that I'm not a kid anymore. Get hurt really sucks...BAD!
BTW, a few pics!
My street legal '90 Kawasaki KDX200...
My son's '02 Yamaha TTR125L...
My daughter posing on her '79 Honda XL75...
My son tearing up a friend's yard on the little Honda...
Man, I wish I could heal quicker. I have at least another 3 weeks before I can ride again. (sigh)
Anyways, been busy with the family for the most part. I haven't gone to an ACTS match in (I think) 3 months. I have been spending a lot of my time riding dirtbikes with my kids. They are growing up so quick and they will leave for college soon so I'm getting as much quality time as I can.
Unfortunately, I have been down for the past three weeks. I took a nasty spill on my KDX and broke a bone in my right hand along with two ribs on the same side. Bad thing was I was in the middle of nowhere and had to ride my bike out in excruciating pain. One thing I have figured out is that I'm not a kid anymore. Get hurt really sucks...BAD!
BTW, a few pics!
My street legal '90 Kawasaki KDX200...
My son's '02 Yamaha TTR125L...
My daughter posing on her '79 Honda XL75...
My son tearing up a friend's yard on the little Honda...
Man, I wish I could heal quicker. I have at least another 3 weeks before I can ride again. (sigh)
Sunday, August 16, 2009
CARS.gov website...scary sh*t!
Please, what ever you do, do NOT visit the cars.gov website unless you wish to allow the Feds unrestricted access to you computer! Watch the vid and pass it on!
Saturday, August 1, 2009
New Time & Money Consumers
As most have probably noticed I haven't been online much at all lately. Well, I have been busy with another hobby of mine. That hobby would be motorcycle riding.
Now, I have been riding MC's since I was a kid but sold my last bike ('74 Yamaha RD350) when I moved to AZ 12 years ago. I have been itching to ride ever since so I decided to do something about it finally and purchased me a new (to me) toy.
What I picked up was a '90 Kawasaki KDX200 "enduro" bike. No, it is not a street bike but for fun in the dirt. I have about $550 in it as it sits (trade deal) and it is a great running bike. At the same time I managed to score an old '79 Honda XL75 to teach my kids how to ride! Now if I can just find good (and legal) places to go riding in the desert!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
ACTS Match - June '09
Wow, what a great time at the range today! We had a whopping 28 shooters today and everything ran pretty smooth except for the Stage I props being blown over repeatedly due to the wind. The temperature (94°) wasn't too bad suprisingly.
The best parts of the whole thing was that I didn't have to worry about running things and I actually shot the match for once. Now, I didn't do great but I know it was my handgun skills that let me down. I had a couple of large penalties on one stage that put me near the bottom of the pack. Oh well, I'll be better next match!
One last thing of note. I shot the match today using the wife's AR instead of my usual HK93 clone. Her rifle shot extremely well and functioned perfectly all day. On Stage II, in which you had to engage a target 5 times in 7 seconds at 175 yards, I managed to get 3 shots on paper out of 4 fired. Yeah, I ran out of time before I could fire the 5th shot. Stage II had a second string to it that required 2 targets to be engaged with 5 rounds each at 100 yards in 7 seconds total. On this string I got 10 out of 10!
I'll shut up for now. Here are a few pics from todays match.
(EDIT: Here is a link to 213 pics from the match! June '09 match pics - full set)
The best parts of the whole thing was that I didn't have to worry about running things and I actually shot the match for once. Now, I didn't do great but I know it was my handgun skills that let me down. I had a couple of large penalties on one stage that put me near the bottom of the pack. Oh well, I'll be better next match!
One last thing of note. I shot the match today using the wife's AR instead of my usual HK93 clone. Her rifle shot extremely well and functioned perfectly all day. On Stage II, in which you had to engage a target 5 times in 7 seconds at 175 yards, I managed to get 3 shots on paper out of 4 fired. Yeah, I ran out of time before I could fire the 5th shot. Stage II had a second string to it that required 2 targets to be engaged with 5 rounds each at 100 yards in 7 seconds total. On this string I got 10 out of 10!
I'll shut up for now. Here are a few pics from todays match.
(EDIT: Here is a link to 213 pics from the match! June '09 match pics - full set)
Sunday, June 14, 2009
It is done!
Yep, the AR kit I have been waiting on since January 30th finally arrived on June 12th! I assembled it that night and it passed all function tests. I will be shooting it this week to sight her in and then using it at this months ACTS match.
The kit was ordered through J&T and I must say I am very happy with the kit. My only complaint is that the front handguard does not match well to the buttstock, PG, and mag. The buttstock color is off a bit also but not as bad as the handguard. If someone knows where to purchase one that matches well with P-mags please let me know.
As for the specs...
16" Lightweight, 1x9 chrome lined barrel, 5.56 NATO chamber, A2 flash suppressor
A3 Upper w/Tac-Latch, chromed bolt and carrier
Sun Devil billet lower with HK type pictogram markings
M4 six position stock, CAR handguards, A2 pistol grip - all in Coyote Brown
I will be using P-mags and have already mounted my Fakepoint to it. No BUIS at the moment as I haven't decided on which one.
The complete rifle with scope and empty mag weighs in at extactly 7lbs! That was the reason I ordered this rifle in the first place. My wife and kids said my HK93 clone was too heavy to shoot for more than a few rounds unless using a shooting rest. I thought it would just be cheaper for them to get stronger but they didn't go for that idea! My rifle weighs in at only a pound heavier but I know the bulk of the weight is further forward than an AR which makes it feel even heavier.
Here is a really crappy pic for now. I plan to take some better ones this week.
The kit was ordered through J&T and I must say I am very happy with the kit. My only complaint is that the front handguard does not match well to the buttstock, PG, and mag. The buttstock color is off a bit also but not as bad as the handguard. If someone knows where to purchase one that matches well with P-mags please let me know.
As for the specs...
16" Lightweight, 1x9 chrome lined barrel, 5.56 NATO chamber, A2 flash suppressor
A3 Upper w/Tac-Latch, chromed bolt and carrier
Sun Devil billet lower with HK type pictogram markings
M4 six position stock, CAR handguards, A2 pistol grip - all in Coyote Brown
I will be using P-mags and have already mounted my Fakepoint to it. No BUIS at the moment as I haven't decided on which one.
The complete rifle with scope and empty mag weighs in at extactly 7lbs! That was the reason I ordered this rifle in the first place. My wife and kids said my HK93 clone was too heavy to shoot for more than a few rounds unless using a shooting rest. I thought it would just be cheaper for them to get stronger but they didn't go for that idea! My rifle weighs in at only a pound heavier but I know the bulk of the weight is further forward than an AR which makes it feel even heavier.
Here is a really crappy pic for now. I plan to take some better ones this week.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Woohoo!
Just got an e-mail from J&T Distributing that the AR-15 kit I ordered is ready to ship! Hopefully I will have it assembled and ready to try out at the next ACTS match! More to come after it arrives!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Personal Vaporizers (a.k.a. E-cigs)
I have been a cigarette smoker for far too many years and have tried to quit many, many times. However I am weak when it comes to beating this addiction and always seem to relapse. Yep, being dumb in your youth still can haunt you in your adult life. -sigh-
Low and behold a new product comes on the market to help people get away from cigarettes. Enter the personal vaporizer (PV) otherwise known as an E-cig (electronic cigarette).
Here are a few pics...
An "E-cig" is an electrical device that creates a vapor to be inhaled which contains varying strengths of nicotine or even none at all. They come in many sizes and color configurations. Some look like real cigarettes and others that look like something from your toolbox! No, they are not the asnwer to nictine addiction. Just a safer, arguably cheaper, and public friendly way of receiving the nicotine that one is addicted to.
Now, the first thought everyone has is "What is the point? You are still feeding a nicotine addiction!" Well, that is true. However, by using a PV you are eliminating the other 400+ chemicals you were putting into your body. That includes carbon monoxide, tar, arsenic, formaldehyde, and many other known carcinogens. I think simple logic would indicate this has to be healthier than any tobacco cigarette on the market.
I have decided to give these things a try to just see if if they can get me away from the real thing. I suggest that if you know a smoker that wants to quit and has tried all the different methods without success that this might be something for them to look in to. For more info they can check out the E-cigarette forums. The one piece of advise I can give is to do as much research as possible on the subject before just jumping in.
Low and behold a new product comes on the market to help people get away from cigarettes. Enter the personal vaporizer (PV) otherwise known as an E-cig (electronic cigarette).
Here are a few pics...
An "E-cig" is an electrical device that creates a vapor to be inhaled which contains varying strengths of nicotine or even none at all. They come in many sizes and color configurations. Some look like real cigarettes and others that look like something from your toolbox! No, they are not the asnwer to nictine addiction. Just a safer, arguably cheaper, and public friendly way of receiving the nicotine that one is addicted to.
Now, the first thought everyone has is "What is the point? You are still feeding a nicotine addiction!" Well, that is true. However, by using a PV you are eliminating the other 400+ chemicals you were putting into your body. That includes carbon monoxide, tar, arsenic, formaldehyde, and many other known carcinogens. I think simple logic would indicate this has to be healthier than any tobacco cigarette on the market.
I have decided to give these things a try to just see if if they can get me away from the real thing. I suggest that if you know a smoker that wants to quit and has tried all the different methods without success that this might be something for them to look in to. For more info they can check out the E-cigarette forums. The one piece of advise I can give is to do as much research as possible on the subject before just jumping in.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Time To Move On
As some of you may know, I was the match director for the Arizona chapter of ACTS. The operative word there is "was".
I had been wanting my assistant to take things over for the past 4-5 months but he wanted no part of it. Frankly, I don't blame him. For the most part it is a thankless job and a lot of responsibility and headaches. The very reasons I wanted out myself. I am happy with and proud of what I accomplished for our chapter. It has survived and grown in every aspect but it was time for me to move on.
Anyways, a situation arose that allowed me to pass the torch to another of the core members. I know the match is in good hands with him. We already have a great crew in place and he, the new MD, has the vision to see what makes a match good. Over the past 15 months of me being the MD ACTS has grown more than I had hoped for and I see this trend continuing under the new leadership. I think we are in for some great matches here in the very near future!
I had been wanting my assistant to take things over for the past 4-5 months but he wanted no part of it. Frankly, I don't blame him. For the most part it is a thankless job and a lot of responsibility and headaches. The very reasons I wanted out myself. I am happy with and proud of what I accomplished for our chapter. It has survived and grown in every aspect but it was time for me to move on.
Anyways, a situation arose that allowed me to pass the torch to another of the core members. I know the match is in good hands with him. We already have a great crew in place and he, the new MD, has the vision to see what makes a match good. Over the past 15 months of me being the MD ACTS has grown more than I had hoped for and I see this trend continuing under the new leadership. I think we are in for some great matches here in the very near future!
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