Author Archives: Alaska

Scope Cut

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Alaska

I’m blooded — we’re calling it Squeaky’s Revenge. This was from a rifle scope on a .308 pistol. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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View From The Couch

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Alaska

At the RNS Boomeragio at Boomershoot. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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On the Road to Boomershoot: Sparks, NV

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Alaska

Looking back at the Sierras, which I crossed last night. Onward to Orofino! This Excursion is a much better ride than the Toyota pickup from previous trips. Roomy doesn’t begin to describe it. Very relaxing to drive. – Posted using … Continue reading →

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On the Road to Boomershoor

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Alaska

Stopped by The Packing Rat’s place to drop off The Beast, my 9mm J-frame, for some exciting testing — watch his blog for the scoop. Plus I needed to pick up a pair o’ Glocks for my Recon Rat (TM)’s … Continue reading →

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Boomershoot Prep

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Alaska

Sergeant Orville Bierkle’s Revolver, packed for Boomershoot 2011. I have installed a Wondersight adjustable long-range sight and my preferred Pearlite grips and a lanyard. Otherwise the revolver is the same as I found it in the consignment shop not a … Continue reading →

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Stupid Shooting Bag/Rest Question

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Alaska

Came across this Cole’s Acku-Rest leather bag while digging thru stuff for Boomershoot prep. IIRC the fellow who gave it to me used it as a rear bag for a Garand. It is empty, AND THERE IS NO FILL HOLE … Continue reading →

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IT English

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Alaska

Over time, I’ve encountered scores of miscommunication problems in the business world that are due to the variance between standard English and what I’ll call “IT English,” that is, the variant of English spoken by and between IT personnel. It’s … Continue reading →

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Political Ennui, Turning Inward, ?

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Alaska

Eric at Classical Values has a confession to make: I’m feeling so burned out by politics that I am genuinely worried. … I cannot remember a time in my life that I was so burned out and literally drained during … Continue reading →

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The Federal Reserve Has Piggy Banks — in, um, Reserve?

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Alaska

I had to go into San Francisco today and upon exiting BART at Embarcadero I spotted this collection of piggy banks in the SF Fed’s display window. (Sorry ’bout the reflections on the glass.) Snarky commentary left as an exercise … Continue reading →

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For Deadwood Fans…

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Alaska

Al Swearengen, Enterprise Software Architect, enjoys his new career in the programming industry. Effin’ hilarious. h/t Ry.

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