Tuesday Turbo Boost

I believe it has been a couple years since we visited the Bach Scholar, and that is too long.  Here is a good one to reintroduce our old YouTube friend.  Dizzy  Fingers, by Zez Confrey.

That's Not An Old Grinder...Why, I...Never Mind

Back To The Old Grind!

Not My Victrola

Written in 1914, this recording of "When You Wore A Tulip" was recorded in 1915, and shared with us by our friend across the Pond, Paul Harrison.  This song was still heard frequently when I was a kid, but I think it will be unfamiliar to the younger generations of today. 

Weekend Steam: More Model Advice From Keith Appleton

Crankin' It Up: A Couple For Hard Core Musical Historians

Here are two of the old Climax records, both of them badly worn.  Mid The Green Fields of Virginia is a sentimental song, reminiscing of home and Mother; the Uncle Josh is typical of Cal Stewart's comedy formula, weak jokes and country bumpkin laughter.  It's probably just as well that we can't understand Uncle Josh, because most of his jokes are not all that funny.

Final Weekend In April; Shoot The e-Postal!

The end of April is coming up, so CLICK OVER to this month's contest, read the rules, print your targets, and head to the range with family and friends.  You shoot this month with one hand, then the other, then however you like.  It's a challenge, and darn good practice.  This was the first time Pattie Ann shot with one hand, and she did pretty well.  I bet you can, too, so shoot your targets and send them in.

Getting Away From The Kids For A Few Minutes?

Look At What We Will Be Cranking Up In The Weeks Ahead!

Ruger's Auction To Benefit The Light Foundation

Ruger has another winner up for sale this week to benefit the Light Foundation!  It's a U.S. Marked Government Model that was returned to the factory for  a split grip.  Ruger repaired it, and then stored it away in their vault.  It can be yours if you want it bad enough; just click over to Ruger's GunBroker page, read all about this pistol, and place your bid.  The hammer will fall, midday, Wednesday, April 23, 2014.  100% of the proceeds will go to benefit the Light Foundation.

$2052.99!

Celebrate Earth Day!

Tuesday Turbo Boost

We're going clear back to 1917 for our energy fix this week.  The energetic wailing to the clarinet and the whinnying horse should keep you stepping lively all week.

Mr. Completely March 2014 e-Postal Scores!

Mr. Completely sent all the scores to me so we could post them for all to see.  He is recovering, but that takes a while after being cracked open for bypass surgery.  I suspect that he will be back to his old self by the time the Rendezvous rolls around.

I count twenty entries;  if we have missed anyone, please let me know so you can be included.  Danno has to shoot at 33' at his range; a significant disadvantage for him.  I have included my estimate of his score if he had shot at 25' like everyone else.  Susan's mother, Pattie Ann has taken up shooting at age 89, but she is unable to support a pistol with her arms due to the stroke she had in 2012.  She has to shoot off of a sandbag (actually cat-litter!), so if she beats you, you can discount that.  Shooting is great therapy for her, and it's not easy because her entire left side was affected, including her vision and perception of things to the left side of her vision.
 

Class 1; Rimfire Handgun, Iron Sights	Firearm	Distance	Score
Danno	Ruger Single-Six	33’	56 (68)
Danno	Ruger Mk III 22/45	33’	73 (96)
Merle	S & W Kit Gun	25’	79
David (True Blue Sam)	GSG 1911-22	25’	81
Paula	Browning Buck  Mark	25’	82
David (True Blue Sam	Ruger Single-Six	25’	87
Billll	Ruger Mk I	25’	89
Merle	Ruger Std Model	25’	93
Class 2; Rimfire Handgun,  Zero Magnification Optics	Firearm	Distance	Score
Susan (Mrs. True Blue Sam)	Ruger Mk III, Red Dot	25’	79
Pattie Ann	Ruger Mk III, Red Dot (Rest)	25’	95
Merle	Ruger Mk II, Red Dot	25’	97
David (True Blue Sam)	Ruger Mk III	25’	99
Class 3; Centerfire Handgun, Iron Sights	Firearm	Distance	Score
Merle	S & W M3913 9mm	25’	77
Chester	Springfield XDM .45 ACP	25’	95
Class 5; Centerfire Revolver, Iron Sights	Firearm	Distance	Score
Merle	S & W M624	25’	87
Merle	Ruger Speed-Six 9mm	25’	90
Merle	S & W M625	25’	92
Class 7; Handgun Longer than 12”; Any Rifle	Firearm	Distance	Score
Paula	Savage 62,.22 LR, Scope	25’	89
Billll	Hi-Point .40 S&W, Scope	25’	94
Billll	Marlin 795, .22 LR, Scope	25’	96

Pattie likes to shoot my Mk III because of the choice of reticles in the Bushnell Red Dot scope.  She currently prefers the circle with the dot in the center.

Be sure to enter the April Contest over at the Conservative UAW Guy.  Only one weekend is left in April, so print those targets and pack your range bag.