Daily Archives: May 24, 2008

Robert Asprin, RIP

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Alaska

Via Instapundit, I see that Robert Asprin, the noted science fiction author, has passed away. I never read much of his stuff, but he did write one book that really deserves a wider audience: Mirror Friend, Mirror Foe. Note the … Continue reading →

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Modren and Old-Timey Revolver Porn

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Alaska

I’ll have more Boomershoot pics up at various times Sunday and Monday; I’m still organizing, be patient please. In the meantime, here’s a gorgeous S&W 64-5 with 4″ barrel. Click for bigger. And here’s some sweet top-break Smiths: Again, they’re … Continue reading →

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Revolver Porn

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Alaska

Not mine; the S&W Model 586-7 (.357 Magnum, L frame, 7 shot) with custom Elk stag grips and its companion, the Boker Red Deer stag handled hunting knife belong to a fellow Calgunner — this is his carry gear for … Continue reading →

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More Boomershoot Pics Below

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Alaska

Just keep scrolling. BTW, if all goes well, Squeaky will have her name added to this board next year. The reservations at Trib’s have been made.

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Softcore or Hardcore?

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Alaska

I’ve always thought of myself as, in Massad Ayoob’s phrase, a “softcore” survivalist — not preparing for TEOTWAWKI, but rather for a temporary disruption of social services for several weeks or a couple months at most — or for somewhat … Continue reading →

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Woman In Leather

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Alaska

Click to embiggen. One of the finest Christmas gifts we’ve ever received; our daughter picked the above up in Peru from a little old man who handcrafted amazing sculptures from scraps of leather. This now resides on our family-room wall, … Continue reading →

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