Wonder why that is.??? Perhaps they hadda use Infrared because they could barely tell in “Normal” imaging that anything had been there?

And, of course, one must realize that this is a VERY small area out of how many MILLIONS of acres? about 6 soccer fields out of 13 Million acres.

Hit piece by the Noo Yawk Thymes on one experimental well drilled in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge 30 years ago. 

I’m off to the gunshew to sell raffle tickets for the next gun giveaway.

Last two years I sold two of the three winners.

2 of them to bloggers right here in the sidebar.

Enhance your chances. Buy from me!

Stayed and did more pattern work. And did 3 landings the right way. “Do that every time”. Greased all three. Even with the crosswind. I think I am understanding better the energy at roundout.

Then did some stall and slow flight practice.

Then did one more and back to the barn. Got blown off the centerline a bit at the end, but not too far before correcting.

Finally, some progress.

Seems lately when it is clear, it is windy with fierce gusts. And when it ain’t windy and gusty, it is snowing or foggy with terrible visibility.

Therefore not much flying taking place. Hard to learn to land with 15 knot winds GUSTING TO 35….

or IFR conditions. .

Now, after we had cancelled due to snow and 1-1.5 mile, then the snow cleared up 3 hours later and it was light and variable winds and 10 mile visibility…of course, my instructor wasn’t available then….I checked.

Frustrating.

Tomorrow I am scheduled to fly again. TAF currently says:
FM150900 26009KT P6SM BKN025
  FM151400 28015G22KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040

The press colluded with the DNC to damage Moore.

Not too much, just enough that Jones won.

Odd, I thought that “Collusion” was bad. Or is it only when russians can be accused of it…..and Republicans.

(Not sure if the accusations against Moire are true or false. The timing of them was suspicious, plus the payments to the accusers damaged the credibility.)

But the election was swayed and the voters of Alabama once again showed their intelligence….and they got the Senator they deserve.

Yes, that last was sarcasm.

I might have bought myself a Christmas present if they had.

I’m old school. I want a manual safety.

I currently carry a Para 3″ LDA for daily carry. Love it. But, sadly, it is wearing out. I’m shooting it less, as I cannot get parts (Remington promised to support the platform when they bought Para, but no, they really don’t). If Para was still in business, I’d buy another, but I have to find a daily carry pistol…one where I can get parts for the pistol. . There are lots of “true” 1911 actions out there, but few make a compact that is truly reliable. Not even the vaunted Kimber is really reliable. (to be fair, the Paras went back to the factory 3 or 4 times until I was satisfied).

I have a full size 250 that is a great pistol (but too big for carry, really), and have shot about a hunnerd rounds through a 320 at the range, but I still want at least at thumb safety on my carry gun. (I’d like to see a grip safety too). I don’t care for the tabbed trigger safety. Yes, I know they are great. Don’t care. Hate the brake being on the gas pedal. It would seem that most of the “AD while reholstering” issues are from Glocks or other similar triggers. Few from 1911 type systems.

Yep, I’m a 1911 guy, but a full 5 inch 1911 is harder to carry concealed. Plus heavy. The 4″ versions don’t gain much in weight loss or concealability. Plus they are not common (or reliable) in .357 SIG, which is a caliber that interests me.

So I guess I wait for SIG to choose to offer a safety on the 320. Or for someone else to do so. No I won’t ever go back to the XD. Reasons. Never ever buy a Springfield gun again.

‘Cause other wise we will fuck up your business so bad you’ll never recover.
Then shoot the corpse.

How dare you help, you know, just anybody?

At what point do decent folks get out the axe handles and the Louisville sluggers and the 5 irons and just go to town on these SJW assholes? Seriously.

ETA: Mostly the link works, if not, copy/paste then it seems to.

www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/12/09/liberals-attack-doughnut-shops-good-deed-what-in-sweet-name-santa-claus-is-wrong-with-them.html

People are so stupid, and gullible.

Yeah, Gotta love that. I’da just said “no”. But some folks are poets.

Here is most of their response:

Dear Mr. Niemela:


Thank you for your inquiry regarding accessing our property to survey for the yellow-legged frog. We may be able to help you out with this matter.


We have divided our 2.26 acres into 75 equal survey units with a draw tag for each unit. Application fees are only $8.00 per unit after you purchase the “Frog Survey License” ($120.00 resident / $180.00 Non-Resident). You will also need to obtain a “Frog Habitat” parking permit ($10.00 per vehicle). You will also need an “Invasive Species” stamp ($15.00 for the first vehicle and $5.00 for each add’l vehicle) You will also want to register at the Check Station to have your vehicle inspected for non-native plant life prior to entering our property. There is also a Day Use fee, $5.00 per vehicle.


If you are successful in the Draw you will be notified two weeks in advance so you can make necessary plans and purchase your “Creek Habitat” stamp. ($18.00 Resident / $140.00 Non-Resident). Survey units open between 8am and 3pm but you cannot commence survey until 9am and must cease all survey activity by 1pm.


Survey Gear can only include a net with a 2″ diameter made of 100% organic cotton netting with no longer than an 18″ handle, non-weighted and no deeper than 6′ from net frame to bottom of net. Handles can only be made of BPA-free plastics or wooden handles. After 1pm you can use a net with a 3″ diameter if you purchase the “Frog Net Endorsement” ($75.00 Resident / $250 Non-Resident). Any frogs captured that are released will need to be released with an approved release device back into the environment unharmed.
As of June 1, we are offering draw tags for our “Premium Survey” units and application is again only $8.00 per application. However, all fees can be waived if you can verify Native Indian Tribal rights and status.


You will also need to provide evidence of successful completion of “Frog Surveys and You” comprehensive course on frog identification, safe handling practices, and self-defense strategies for frog attacks. This course is offered online through an accredited program for a nominal fee of $750.00.


Please let us know if we can be of assistance to you. Otherwise, we decline your access to our property but appreciate your inquiry.


Sincerely,
Larry & Amanda Anderson

No word on the ODFW response to that.