Monthly Archives: October 2007

RNS Landscape of the Day: Zermatt, Switzerland

Posted on October 21, 2007 by Alaska

…and the Matterhorn. One of the great things about Zermatt for train buffs is the little railway that takes you to the Gornergrat observation complex where you can view a rather large chunk of the Alps in style. The train … Continue reading →

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RNS Quote of the Day: 10/21/07

Posted on October 21, 2007 by Alaska

From the Reagan Diaries: Sunday, September 6 [1981] I know we should have gone to church & yet I’m concerned about the elaborate security measures which have me arriving in a siren screaming motorcade. I don’t know what the answer … Continue reading →

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Saturday Gun Porn: Weatherby CFP

Posted on October 20, 2007 by Alaska

This is one of a special run of single-shot CFPs done for Lock, Stock and Barrel, a famous midwestern gun dealer. It’s in .223 Remington with a 15″ stainless fluted #1-contour barrel with recessed target crown, wears a Harris bipod … Continue reading →

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School Bus Watch

Posted on October 20, 2007 by Alaska

In this recent post I griped that there wasn’t some sort of government-sponsored program to provide training to bus drivers and/or alert them about the rumored terrorist plot to hijack a bunch of school buses in the U.S. and cause … Continue reading →

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RNS Landscape of the Day: Spirit Lake, ID

Posted on October 20, 2007 by Alaska

Here’s a link to an aerial tour of some cool-lookin’ parts of Idaho close to Spokane, where Phil’s lurkin’ about this weekend. Lots more fascinating aerial and other photography from this photographer here, including more great Idaho stuff. My daughter … Continue reading →

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RNS Quote of the Day, 10/20/07

Posted on October 20, 2007 by Alaska

From the Reagan Diaries: Friday, September 4 [1981] …Not a big day. Met with Al Haig — the world is still exploding. The French Ambass. to Beirut was gunned down by terrorists doing the Syrians’ work. Met with Jim Watt. … Continue reading →

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IM IN UR CITTY DIGGIN UP UR SKANDALS

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Alaska

Two Los Angeles Times reporters somehow — somehow — manage to scoop the New York Times in uncovering a bunch of suspicious donations to Hillary! from dishwashers and busboys in the NYT’s own backyard — New York’s Chinatown. Many of … Continue reading →

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Friday Gun Porn: Southpaw Boomsticks

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Alaska

I can’t call them “lefty rifles,” that’d be a contradiction in terms…. From top / from left: Weatherby Mark V .257 Weatherby Magnum Weatherby Mark V .300 Weatherby Magnum Sako 591 .308 Winchester Savage 93R17-GLV .17 HMR Savage Mark II-GL … Continue reading →

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RNS Quote of the Day, 10/19/2007

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Alaska

“October 19th was a fine day — a wonderful day. Or at least it was for the rebel colonists.” –David of RNS at 12 years old, reading the first words of my winning essay on Cornwallis for the Daughters of … Continue reading →

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The Elements by Tom Lehrer

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Alaska

One of the most useful songs ever written. Now with animation! Go Check It Out. More about Tom Lehrer here. I used to have a bunch of his stuff memorized…. h/t Classical Values.

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