Monthly Archives: August 2011

Ridiculous law of the week

By | August 30, 2011

I might make this a feature. Not sure. In my research over the years I have come across some mighty stupid laws. I came across this one when researching leash laws. It’s a Class C Misdemeanor. Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-179: No person, unless totally or partially deaf, shall carry, hold, or use on any… Read More »

Notes from the weekend

By | August 29, 2011

“Gone With the Wind” is a really, really long movie. I’d never seen it before and decided to remedy that. It took pretty much all day Saturday when you include the breaks we had to take for eating and letting the dog out. I now understand why he didn’t give a damn. I wouldn’t either.… Read More »

Just curious

By | August 25, 2011

If Hurricane Irene hits Boston and floods the Big Dig, or hits NYC and floods Manhattan, will it be Obama’s fault? Katrina was all Bush’s fault, and he told everyone to GTFO.

Gun Porn

By | August 24, 2011

Springfield Loaded Operator 1911 Click to embiggen. Note that the dust cover extends the length of the slide. And its a railfarm. Via reader Tac.

New Shooter Report

By | August 24, 2011

A longtime friend and former roommate recently bought a house, and the wife and I decided to buy him a shotgun as a housewarming present. Knowing he wasn’t a gunnie, I had planned on something unscary like a double barrel 20 gauge. Not knowing if he would actually accept it, I told him of our… Read More »