Shapess and I shot at the Zombie targets. It was pretty damn awesome, you can check out the pics on Facebook.
I fired another 100 rounds of my Federal 9MM FMJ through the CZP07 duty.
I shot well in the beginning, and middle, but lost accuracy in the end.
At some point in the middle I fired a magazine of 15 Winchester Hollow Points. No difference in accuracy that I noticed, but they made a smaller hole through the paper target.
That puts me up to a total about ~250 rounds fired.
The bulge on the right side frame is still there, but hasn’t gotten any bigger.
I fired 20 rounds through Shapess’ Glock 19. I liked it quite a bit. It has a nice, feel, very accurate, and a bit lighter than the P07.
Comments: The gun really loosened up while shooting, giving a much better feel. The slide release operated smoother, as well as magazine loading. My accuracy really improved after the first 50 rounds. I was able to knock out the bulls eye pretty consistently. Worked on a smoother more consistent trigger pull.
My stance needs work I think.
Here’s a video of my first or second magazine:
Overall a great day shooting. Shapess and I had a blast.
Recently had this song stuck in my head. It seemed relevant to me.
The White Stripes – We’re Going To Be Friends
fall is here, hear the yell
back to school, ring the bell
brand new shoes, walking blues
climb the fence, book and pens
i can tell that we are gonna be friends
walk with me, suzy lee
through the park, by the tree
we will rest upon the ground
and look at all the bugs we’ve found
then safely walk to school
without a sound
well here we are, no one else
we walked to school all by ourselves
there’s dirt on our uniforms
from chasing all the ants and worms
we clean up and now it’s time to learn
numbers, letters, learn to spell
nouns, and books, and show and tell
at playtime we will throw the ball
back to class, through the hall
teacher marks our height against the wall
and we don’t notice any time pass
we don’t notice anything
we sit side by side in every class
teacher thinks that i sound funny
but she likes the way you sing
tonight i’ll dream while i’m in bed
when sill thoughts go through my head
about the bugs and alphabet
and when i wake tomorrow i’ll bet
that you and i will walk together again
cause i can tell that we
are going to be friends
It’s been a month since I’ve last posted. That month has contained all sorts of randomness. My schedule and routine is completely thrown off. I’ve been prety busy.
I’ve been stuck on this one problem at work the entire time which is a huge drain on me mentally. I’ve stopped going to the gym and just come home to relax instead.
Here’s a run down on some of the things I’ve been up to, in as close to chronological order as I can muster.
I posted all of the pictures from Networkers in San Francisco. Pete and I were there for the 4th of July weekend. We met beautiful girls, drank intoxicating beverages, and also learned ridiculous amounts about new technology. It was great to go as a CCIE and get extra special treatment. Here are some pictures of Networkers 2009.
Here’s Kenneth and I explaining something to an unruly and uncooperative Cisco Partner:
Kenneth Pete and I
After I got back from Networkers I’m sure I did something worth writing about. I can’t remember what it might have been.
Just two weeks back or so I decided it was finally time to install my CB Radio in the Jeep. I mounted the radio in the cubby to the left of the steering wheel. It’s a pretty slick looking job, and allowed me to listen to the truckers on my way back and forth to the mountains.
Andy, Wes, Rebecca, and I went out to Hurricane Creek. Mile marker 8 on I-40. Just 8 miles from the Tennesee, North Carolina Border. This was one of the most beautiful and scenic trails I’ve taken the Jeep on yet. It was also the longest trail. We clocked in something like 10 or 15 miles of trail. Very cool.
Hurricane Creek Trail
We also managed to get some great YouTube videos of our Jeeping.
It was a two day trip and you can look at all the pictures and videos in the previous links.
After getting back from Jeeping on Sunday night, I worked on Monday and Tuesday. On Monday night Brendan says to me:
Colleen is coming into town and Bringing her friend Kristan. I’m thinking of getting a Condo on the beach for the rest of the week and working from there.
I was undecided until we went out to dinner with Colleen and Kristan on Monday night. On Tuesday Brendan asked me again and I basically said.. “Fuck it, lets go.” Very unlike me to do something spontaneously like that. I need proper motivation. Which I suppose I had
On Tuesday I left work and went straight to Brendan’s house after throwing some things together quickly. I packed in a rush, so forgot to bring swim trunks. Luckily Wings was open til midnight, and had cheap shorts.
Tuesday night was just dinner at Tower 7 and shopping. Notice that we started with the essentials for a beach trip: Corona and Limes.
Shopping!
Wednesday Brendan and I worked from the place, and took our lunch break on the beach. Lots of fun!
Wednesday night was dinner at Dock Street Oyster Bar, followed by a Ghost Tour of Wilmington, follow by Rum Runners.
Dock Street Oyster Bar
Kristan at Rum Runners
Thursday night was Pizza, Rum, and Spades. Brendan taught us how to play spades which was actually a lot of fun. By the time we finished spades it was 1AM, Colleen had passed out, and Brendan was stumbling around. So, obviously, the next step was to go to the bar. Which Brendan and I did. This is what that resulted in at 1:30AM:
Late Night 40
Friday Brendan and I recovered by laying on the beach, walking around, and swimming. We took a walk on the pier with the girls, had a good brunch, and then headed to the Aquarium.
Aquarium - Sea Turtle
Saturday was a Brewery Tour, followed by Better Than Ezra in the rain. They put on a great show, and standing around in the rain wasn’t so bad.
Brewery Tour
Here’s Kristan drying off a bit after the rain:
Kristan Drying Off
Here we are on Sunday. Work starts up again in the morning, but I am heading out of town again on Wednesday to go to Florida until next Tuesday. Lots of beach time for me.
So that’s my update for the past month. Lots of working, lots of playing. Hanging out with beautiful girls at the beach.
If I missed anything in my stories, just add it into the comments.
I just finished watching the Director’s Cut of Watchmen.
Holy.
Shit.
I read the comic years back and loved it. The dark and gritty story. The everyman super hero. I loved everything about it. It was such a change of pace from your normal black and white super hero story.
The movie added even more to that. The directors cut didn’t shy away from any of the nasty bits either. That’s what I loved. It showed the absolutely most vile aspects of the story for exactly what they were, and said “This is your reality. It’s ugly. Deal with it.”
At 3:06 from Opening to End of Credits it was a long ass movie. It was absolutely worth it.
If you like action, can stomach some very graphic sex, violence, and EXTREMELY morally questionable behavior, then I recommend this for you.
If the thought of watching someone get their arms cut off, or a dog eating a little girl makes you squeamish, then maybe this isn’t the one for you.
If you have the stomach to see it through you’ll be rewarded with an excellent and thought provoking story, beautiful cinemtography, and HOT latex suit action courtesy of Malin Akerman playing Silk Spectre. Do yourself a favor and google search it.
Also. Boobs!
I’ll leave you with one of my favorite quotes from the movie:
None of you seem to understand.
I’m not locked in here with you…
YOU’RE LOCKED IN HERE WITH ME!!
-Rorschach
My father has a way of changing a phrase or song lyric to make it inappropriate. I think it’s something I was either genetically gifted with, or learned through repetition. Maybe both!
I was listening to Say Anything – I Want To Know Your Plans
Which as you can see is a stirring love song about a man professing his love for a girl. This man pours out his soul saying that this girl is his primary motivation for life, the universe, and everything.
Say Anything Version: I Want To Know Your Plans
Burns Version: I Want To See Your Boobs
I think Dad would approve. I should go visit that guy sometime.
Just got back from Jeeping with Wes in Uwharrie. Wes decided to break in his BRAND NEW Jeep on the trail. He seriously got it no more than 10 days ago. It’s a 2004, but it was in pristine condition at the beginning of the day.
I fixed that. Got the new off.
Dumbass that I am, decided to back down a bit to get another go at an obstacle. I was pretty close to Wes, but thought not much of it.
I took a good look at the hill, mentally pictured going up it, and hit the gas. I needed to get a bit of speed because not all tires would be on the ground, and I don’t have lockers. I needed to roll over the obstacle a bit until all 4 wheels touched again for traction uphill.
Note to self: Before hitting the gas enthusiastically, check to see what gear you are in. If you want to go forward, perhaps the big R is not the right choice.
Wes received 5700 lbs, 290 ft-lbs of torque, in 4 wheel low straight to the Grill / Hood / Radiator. This required us to actually replace the radiator shortly after the incident as the life blood of the cooling system drained away. Poor environment.
On the plus side, I now know how to replace a radiator, and how much they cost.
Witness the carnage:
Luckily we were able to restore it to “just like factory” specifications:
Yep. Classic.
That will be an experience I’ll not likely live down. I normally wouldn’t post something this embarrassing so soon after it happened, but listen closely to 1:58 in the second video. I’m pretty much awesome.
Youtube has been an amazing source of new music for me.
I’ll be driving the Z into work and hear a song I like on SiriusXM. Lucky for me I get the artist and song name displayed. I get into work and hit up the you tubes to listen to the song again. And again. And sometimes again.
