Daily Archives: June 17, 2007

Definitely not a “Car Guy”

Posted on June 17, 2007 by Phil Kadath

Paul Boutin wrote a piece at Slate titled “I Hate My Classic Car”. It was about the 1963 Studebaker Avanti which he bought a few years back because the Avanti had “seductive powers”. Both he and his wife got rid … Continue reading →

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In Memorium: The Booty Eulogies

Posted on June 17, 2007 by Phil Kadath

When I first met Johnathon, he had just finished running in Pamploma with the bulls. I met him through my cousin Sevilla from Cartagena whom you saw part of last week. She told me that Jonathon was a teacher from … Continue reading →

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“Specialization is for Insects” — Heinlein Quote at Boomershoot 2007

Posted on June 17, 2007 by Alaska

“Specialization is for Insects” — Heinlein Quote at Boomershoot 2007Especially appropriate considering that 2007 is the Heinlein Centennial. For comparison with Jeff Cooper’s musings on a similar theme, see here.

Posted in Boomershoot, Heroes, Comrades and Brothers | 1 Comment

Happy Birthday to Me

Posted on June 17, 2007 by Alaska

Way back on my birthday, Gene Hoffman, Silicon Valley bigwig and one of the uber-gods of Calguns.net, wrote a very encouraging analysis of how the Supreme Court may rule on the Parker case. I only noticed it the other day. … Continue reading →

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Boomershooters

Posted on June 17, 2007 by Alaska

Boomershooters 2 I don’t remember the name of the fellow in the Boomershoot sweatshirt, but I’m pretty sure he’s the one who did a hell of a job organizing and conducting the Boomershoot Dinner this year. It was fun just … Continue reading →

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