...from 1988. This is a remarkable engine, and a rare survivor.
Friday, November 7, 2014
November Mr. Completely e-Postal Contest....
...will be up soon over at Sand Castle Scrolls, courtesy of Danno and his Sand Castle Crew. Don't put away your guns for winter yet!
Thursday, November 6, 2014
The Big Parade: It's On DVD!
We bought a video tape of this great movie many years ago. It is one of the very best movies ever made, and it set the standard for movies about war. The good news for you is that The Big Parade is available on DVD, and if you go shopping right now, you should be able to watch it on Veterans' Day. My father-in-law saw this movie when it came out in the 1920's, and it still moved him when he was an old man. Don't delay; go to Amazon and order your copy of this classic.
Bea Update
Mom has had enough of Good News/Bad News in the last few months. A chest X-Ray triggered an intense round of medical tests this year, and I have spent quite a bit of time with Mom so I could take her to doctor appointments. Her lung capacity was down to 60%, and she had two sets of biopsies done at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. The meeting with her doctor for results began with "There's good news, and bad news." The good news is Mom does not have cancer. Note the smiles, and the relief Mom is showing.
Mom does have a pretty serious infection in one lung, but if she takes her meds for the next year and a half, she should have a successful recovery. The side effects of diminished lung capacity and all the medication have to be watched closely. She had a big spike in her blood pressure recently, and her family doctor told her to come right in for a look. She had a minor heart attack while he was examining her, and she spent a couple days in the Washington County Hospital. Mom is doing OK now, and going to Cardiac Rehab for a couple sessions every week.
I went north to visit last week, and blew her leaves out onto the terrace for her. She was out today with a rake, rolling up new arrivals. She is feeling good enough now that she is talking about cooking a turkey for Thanksgiving. Her last range trip was in August, and she had dropped from two miles to one mile of walking at that time. Taking it easy indoors during the upcoming winter months will probably be good for her.
Mom does have a pretty serious infection in one lung, but if she takes her meds for the next year and a half, she should have a successful recovery. The side effects of diminished lung capacity and all the medication have to be watched closely. She had a big spike in her blood pressure recently, and her family doctor told her to come right in for a look. She had a minor heart attack while he was examining her, and she spent a couple days in the Washington County Hospital. Mom is doing OK now, and going to Cardiac Rehab for a couple sessions every week.
I went north to visit last week, and blew her leaves out onto the terrace for her. She was out today with a rake, rolling up new arrivals. She is feeling good enough now that she is talking about cooking a turkey for Thanksgiving. Her last range trip was in August, and she had dropped from two miles to one mile of walking at that time. Taking it easy indoors during the upcoming winter months will probably be good for her.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
October E-Postal Scores!
Thanks to Merle, we had a stack of entries this month, and what a great variety! There was a possible of 50 points on the October target, so note that Billll scored 44 with his Ruger Mk I, and then took the top spot in two more classes. I'm Impressed! Here we go:
Note that some of the scores are bumped up when we study them before posting. If it looks like a touch, we go to the higher score.
Class 1; Rimfire Handgun, Iron
Sights
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Firearm
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Distance/Stance
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Score
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Billll
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Ruger Mk I
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15’ Standing
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44
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Pat B
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S&W 617
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15’ Standing
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34
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Mrs. Merle
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S&W Kit Gun
|
15’ Standing
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32
|
Merle
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Ruger Super Single Six .22 Mag
|
15’ Standing
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29
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Class 2; Rimfire Handgun, Red
Dots and Scopes
|
Firearm
|
Distance/Stance
|
Score
|
David N, TrueBlueSam
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Ruger Mk III Red Dot
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15’ Standing
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27
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Merle
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TC 10” Bull Barrel 2X
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15’ Standing
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25
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Pattie Ann
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Ruger 22/45 Lite Red Dot
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15’ Seated
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20
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Susan, Mrs. TrueBlueSam
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Ruger 22/45 Red Dot
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15’ Standing
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17
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Class 3; Centerfire Handgun,
Iron Sights
|
Firearm
|
Distance/Stance
|
Score
|
Billll
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Rossi .38 Special
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15’ Standing
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39
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Merle
|
Old Model Blackhawk .45 LColt
|
15’ Standing
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35
|
Pat B
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S&W 625-7 .45 Colt
|
15’ Standing
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26
|
Pat B
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Colt Detective Special .38 Spl
|
15’ Standing
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23
|
Mrs. Merle
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British Enfield 38/200
|
15’ Standing
|
19
|
Mrs. Merle
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S&W 632 .32 H&R Mag
|
15’ Standing
|
18
|
Class 4; Centerfire Handgun,
Red Dots and Scopes
|
Firearm
|
Distance/Stance
|
Score
|
Merle
|
TC Contender 9mm 2X Scope
|
15’ Standing
|
21
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Class 5; Rimfire Rifle, Iron
Sights
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|||
Merle
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Savage M72 Falling Block
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25’ Standing
|
32
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Class 6; Rimfire Rifle, Scope
|
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Billll
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Marlin 795 3X Scope
|
25’ Standing
|
35
|
Merle
|
Marlin M39 4X Scope
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50’, elbows, sling
|
27
|
Class 7; Centerfire Rifle,
Iron Sights (5 shots)
|
Firearm
|
Distance/Stance
|
Score
|
Merle
|
Win 94 .30-30, Wms peep
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50 Yd, Elbows
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18
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Class 8; Centerfire Rifle,
Scope (5 shots)
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Firearm
|
Distance/Stance
|
Score
|
Merle
|
Rem 760 .30-06 Marble 2X
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100 Yd, Elbows
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8
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Class 9; Pistol Carbine, Iron
Sights
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Firearm
|
Distance/Stance
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Score
|
Merle
|
Hi-Point 4095, .40 S&W
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25’ Standing Brace
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30
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Class 10; Pistol Carbine,
Scope
|
Firearm
|
Distance/Stance
|
Score
|
Merle
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Marlin1894 .44 Mag, 4X
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50’ Elbows, Sling
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27
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Note that some of the scores are bumped up when we study them before posting. If it looks like a touch, we go to the higher score.
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