Monthly Archives: May 2008

For Them Today

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Phil Kadath

Every year, on the Tuesday after Memorial Day, I put a new one of these up at my desk after spending the weekend wearing it.

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RNS Quote of the Day — 05/25/08

Posted on May 25, 2008 by Alaska

Freeman Dyson — yes, that Freeman Dyson — has some thoughts on the Global Warming Death Cult: All the books that I have seen about the science and economics of global warming… miss the main point….There is a worldwide secular … Continue reading →

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At least it has one thing going for it

Posted on May 25, 2008 by Phil Kadath

I’ve been hearing nothing but mediocre reviews from trusted sources about the the latest from the Indiana Jones franchise. Effects = Eh. Story = OK Villains = Double eh. But this news might be enough to get me to go … Continue reading →

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Your Sanity Haz a Flavur

Posted on May 25, 2008 by Phil Kadath

Of morning mouth after a night of Mediterranean food It’s called brushing your teeth before going to bed, man. DDR for those who don’t know

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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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