Saturday, May 1, 2021

Tom Got His Turkey!

 Our friends Tom and Ray both hunted for a gobbler this spring.  Ray got one in the first season, and Tom got his today, in the final turkey season for Spring 2021 in Illinois. The birds were taciturn yesterday and would not even talk to Tom, but this morning they were all chatterboxes, and Tom had his choice of three good birds.  Well Done, Tom!



Women On Target 2021 Is In The Books

 We had a good time at Carmi today. Women On Target was canceled last year because of the vid, but we forged ahead this year with a good turnout. There was even more interest this year in pistol use, especially ones suitable for home defense and concealed carry. Our members were glad to help, and we ran more than an hour longer than we usually do at these events. There was lots of comparison in shooting .380s, 9mm, .38s, and .45 in pocket pistols, compacts, and full size pistols. The target you see, shot on the indoor .22 range scored 100 with 8 Xs. Another lady, new to shooting, shot a 100 with 3 Xs. Folks are serious about their shooting!





Weekend Steam II: 1943 Locomotive. A Comment....

 ...tells us this is a German locomotive taken by the Russians after the war. The scenery is incredible. Thanks, Merle!


Friday, April 30, 2021

Weekend Steam: Nickel Plate Engine #765

 That's some nice stack talk and whistle work, Merle! Great Pick!


Thursday, April 29, 2021

"Just Put A Thumb In It" Kentucky Ballistics


SLAP is an abbreviation for Sabot Light Armor Penetrating. The penetrator is held in a polymer sabot in the cartridge. It is possible that part of the sabot was lodged in the bore while the penetrator went on. That happens occasionally with WWII era armor piercing .30-06 rounds, just in case you come across some of those. If you use those bullets you should check your bore after every shot so you don't blow up your M1 Garand.

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

We Saw A New Critter!


 We think this is a Broad Head Skink. It was up in a hollow hickory tree that is frequented by gray squirrels. We read up on it a bit, and they supposedly have a strong bite if you bother them. 

Proud Parents


We have two pairs of goose parents this year, and both of them brought out their goslings for a first outing yesterday. One family has three, and the other, four babies. We are keeping an eye out for coyotes.


 

 

Tuesday Torque: Henry Ford's First Automobile

Stops like Fred Flintstone's car!

 

Sunday, April 25, 2021

Got Some Of This Planned This Week


                                                               Back To The Old Grind!