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January 18, 2013 | 2 Comments

Nightforce Optics BEAST and ATACR SHOT Show 2013

Tired. This is all I am posting this evening. Nightforce BEAST and ATACR.

January 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

Turtle Skin Turtle Skin manufactures a variety of protective equipment: body armor, gloves, snake protection, etc. The BladeTect shirt caught my eye initially. It’s like a lightweight chain mail to minimize the threat against blades and sharp cuts. It’s also breathable and appears/feels it would be comfortable to wear. Also photographed below are Snake Gaiters, […]

January 16, 2013 | 0 Comments

Random Vegas Photos

Derek discovers black & white photos make crappy photos look better.

January 15, 2013 | 3 Comments

SHOT Show 2013 – Day 1

Derek’s first day at SHOT Show 2013.

January 14, 2013 | 0 Comments

SHOT Show 2013 – Media Day

This is the coolest year I’ve encountered in Las Vegas, NV. I must admit, however, I’m not a very good barometer to determine what cold really is. I was prepared, so I managed quite well. Minus 33 Merino wool base layer, Ice Breaker Merino wool t-shirt, silk sock liner, Darned Tough Merino wool socks, Triple […]

January 13, 2013 | 0 Comments

Phoenix, AZ January 2013

Derek visits an indigenous American people museum.

January 10, 2013 | 1 Comment

This post has no direction.

Derek writes about nonsense.

December 31, 2012 | 0 Comments

Reset with Nature

After a year long hiatus from blogging, and sparse photography, hiking, and all other things I consider fun, I needed a pseudo-reset with nature. Notwithstanding personal fulfillment, the absence of nature was noticeably affecting my mood. Lesson learned to not avoid taking personal outdoor day trips every now and then. Work/life balance – right? Visited […]

December 29, 2012 | 3 Comments

Ruger SR22 – New Pistol Impression

Among the firearms I took out recently was a Ruger SR22. If you recall, I posted a short disassembly video of the SR22 from SHOT Show 2012. I finally purchased one this week. Probably my first new handgun purchase in awhile. First several rounds seem to have POI consistency issues; however, after about 100 rounds, […]

December 21, 2012 | 1 Comment

Need Help With Gun Pricing/Sale.

Fellow rat and brother-in-arms needs some feedback. A list of pistols and rifles are for sale. You may either inquire on purchasing, or offer some help on approximate value. The funds are necessary to help pay for family support. Please check out what he has here.

December 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

Spring Pizza

Spring Pizza. It’s fall. Don’t care. Used a wheat/white flour mix for the dough.

November 3, 2012 | 2 Comments

Update

I relocated: – Moved all of my junk. – Planted a Trident Maple and two Shangtung Maple trees. – Had vinyl plank flooring installed. Stripped and reinstalled floor boards. – Bought a new bed (so damn comfortable). – Installed new door knobs, strike plates and deadbolts (ASSA brand). – Installed pendant light with three-way switches. […]

July 14, 2012 | 0 Comments

Breakfast, Dinner, and Cherry Bourbon Spritzer

3/4 cups of dark brown sugar. 2 cups of fresh, whole cherries 1 cup of bourbon I recommend dissolving the brown sugar in small quantities of bourbon, as opposed to the entire cup. Unsubstantiated, or otherwise, I was concerned about alcohol evaporating too much. Last minute, I decided to pit and crush the cherries. Pulling […]

June 30, 2012 | 0 Comments

Deep Concealment Sun Visor Holster Overview

Chase from Deep Conceal LLC, approached me to check out their line of firearm concealed carry holsters. Wasn’t quite certain what I could offer considering I’m pretty happy with my current setup, but I had a choice between their shoulder holster or sun visor holster. The shoulder holster can be described as a rib-band with […]

June 27, 2012 | 0 Comments

Triple Aught Design and ITS Tactical Ice Cream Social/SkillCom

If you were at the races, San Francisco pride, or just elsewhere all together, then you weren’t at the Triple Aught Design and Imminent Threat Solutions Tactical social event this past weekend. Even without a TAD sale, the turn out was quite impressive. If you’re not familiar with ITS Tactical, it’s a rich source of […]

George Foreman Grill Chicken and Pico with broccoli

June 11, 2012 | 0 Comments

George Foreman Strikes Again!

Grilled chicken breast (skin intact) covered with olive oil, Mrs. Dash and cayenne pepper; topped off with fresh pico de gallo. Steamed broccoli topped with Parmesan cheese.

June 11, 2012 | 0 Comments

Operation: TPR USA – Somewhere in Florida

TPR has an affinity for hiding in ammo bags and tracking it’s enemies. He loves his country and despises Honda Elements. He hates that other rat named Mickey and wanted nothing to do with him. Excellent at hiding; he blends with his surroundings, popping up where you least expect it.

June 10, 2012 | 2 Comments

Gun Blogger Rendezvous VII

If you didn’t know, Gun Blogger Rendezvous VII registration is open. It’s a little under 90 days away! Are you going to make it? Be sure to mark your calendars, September 5 – 8. You may download and send off the form here. Check out what others had to say about the Gun Blogger Rendezvous […]

May 18, 2012 | 0 Comments

Lemon Salmon with Quinoa

As of late, my home meals have been visually bland and nothing extravagant. Chicken, beef tossed in with quinoa or couscous. It’s easy, and satisfying. However, I’ve been trying to incorporate more fish in my diet. I never was a seafood person, but salmon seems to hit the spot without an issue. I prepared this […]

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