Posted on 09/23/2009 6:19:16 AM PDT by HairOfTheDog
Welcome to The Hobbit Hole!
I’ve pretty much given up on hummingbirds but I hear them chirping in the neighbors’ yards.
Hummingbirds are scarce here, but there are plenty of chickadees that make their presence known. Usually by berating me if I walk past the empty sunflower feeder without filling it. OTOH, they also have a cute little "thank you" trill when they find a particularly tasty seed.
So how did Jackson dismiss his former staff?
Some of it will be spent watching, at a leisurely rate, the 48 hours of this
One never-before-seen ep, more materials in other eps, and goodies and clues, along with a reader's guide. All I had to do was be patient over the last six years, and I can now claim this as my reward.
Hint for tonight's gun pron: I found a concealment holster so neat, I went out to buy a handgun to fit it.
I think Jackson is another victim of the Obama economy...his staff went out of business.
We’ve taken care of Jackson almost 100% since October after we came home from a weekend trip to visit my Dad and found him outside our door, hungry, tired and frantic. I had told the ~owners across the street~ to keep him in since we would be gone, but they didn’t. Poor thing gobbled down some food and slept for two days. So he became our basement cat.
That worked well until the basement flooded (5+ inches plus) in June. It took several weeks to get that mess cleaned up and we couldn’t keep him there, so Jackson stayed up with us. The owner kept promising to get Jackson’s shots, but never did, and we knew he needed ‘em, if he was going to be outside/inside cat.
In the past year, all but two of the women who raised Jackson from a kitten have left the employment of the office across the street, and one “is not a cat person”. So he knew fewer and fewer people over there, which caused him to spend more time with us.
We’ve gotten quite fond of the little guy, so OB just did what needed to be done, and I told ‘em after the fact. As we suspected, they didn’t care and just shrugged ‘okay’.
You mean YOU are legally HIS, now. ;o)
Since Jackson didn't have to apply for unemployment, he won't be added to the next "unexpected" rise in unemployment. A break for The One.
Good to see that Jackson also got a job upgrade out of this. I guess you folks were meant for each other.
First, the new addition to the family is a Glock 36, a single-stack super-compact (for Glock), .45. Here's what I was able to do with the first few six-shot magazines, right out of the box.
My usual vice of sloppy finger placement appeared again, until I started to pay attention, and then the rounds migrated more towards the black at 10 yards. And that's with the crap trigger on a Glock, compared to the exquisite triggers on my Kimbers. It's a big culture shock, but other than that, it shoots well enough for my modest handgun skills.
The G36 doesn't seem so small, rather my G21 seems hugh in comparison. However, the thinner grip is more comfy, and is better suited to providing the grip I need for more instinctual shooting.
And the holster that brought this about? The MIC from GlockTech.
It's a tiny bit of kydex or carbon fiber that gets the job done perfectly, with as little material as possible. Sort of like a string bikini for Glocks. It fits all models of Glock, and snaps on over the trigger guard, rendering the weapon safe (all save/unsafe functions reside inside the trigger guard). Just loop the tether cord over your belt, and stuff the rest inside your waistband up to a point where you can still easily access the grip. It's like stuffing the handgun into your waistband like crooks do, but a thousand percent safer and more secure. It's unlike any other holster I've seen, and has several major advantages and a couple of minor disadvantages over more normal holsters. MIC has videos on their site explaining things better than I can.
I found this gadget so ingenious, and relatively inexpensive, that I bought three more. One each in kydex and carbon fiber for my pair, one for my nephew, and one "extra firm" version in another synthetic that is so strong, I haven't been able to put it on. Trust me, you don't need the tan one, IMHO. All versions are within a couple dollars of each other in price.
This also got me thinking about acclimating myself to actually wearing the rigs. Here's the Kimber Covert in a Crossbreed strong-side holster, next to the G36 with the MIC. Notice the two handguns are roughly equal in size, with no clear winner as to "smallest". The addition of a holster changes things a lot.
For one thing, any M1911 has more "pokey" parts that can jab you, which is one reason for the leather "hump" going all the way past the hammer, to shield you from them. Glocks, for good or bad, are much more smooth-sided, with almost nothing extending out to pinch or poke you, or to activate accidentally.
Second, I've had two sets of major abdominal surgery within one year. My belly, especially on the right side, looks like a roadmap of scars, with internal adhesions to match. Using a "blue gun" as a stand-in for training purposes, I found the Crossbreed a bit difficult to put on. After wearing for half an hour, it became an agony. That's my individual situation, and if I was in one piece, I'd have no problem recommending Crossbreed as a beautiful rig.
No such problem with the MIC and my "blue Glock". Smooth-sided, no controls to jab me, and comfortable wear may make the G36 the one-and-only holster weapon for me. Either that, or I stick the Beretta .22 in my pocket.
Here's my current set of carry-able handguns. Yes, I could carry the Glock 21, but it's still big, and still doesn't fit my hand as nicely as the G36, but it could be done.
The random colors of the cords have been replaced with GI black dummy cord, for better camouflage against my belt. The only thing visible below the waistband is the cord looped around the belt.
And a final note on G36 vs Kimber Covert: aside from holster carry, I found them both equal, with each one excelling in different areas. Kimber was the clear winner on trigger pull, probably because I've spent hours tinkering with it. The slim grip on the Kimber may be a bit too slim, since it takes a fraction of a second to readjust to get my trigger finger where it belongs. The slightly-wider "square" cross section of the G36 requires less conscious effort to get myself "set up". I am equally (in)accurate with each one. My belly became the deciding element, much to my surprise.
If you find this type of holster interesting, use it as an excuse to buy a new Glock, like I did.
What ya have there IMO is a new take on the old OSS string holster that works for the glock etc .
http://www.warriortalk.com/showthread.php?p=617864
I used the string holster for my Mod 13 S&W three inch round butt for years IWB.
few examples of it here ....green shirt and jeans . Sorry couldn’t link to pictures.
I agree. The main difference is the weapon is totally free of the holster after the draw, and the holster completely protects the handgun from any unsafe condition while it is still attached.
One drawback is that the draw is not silent, producing a loud "clack" as the weapon is pulled free of the holster. But the sound should not be noticeable if there is the usual "bang" a fraction of a second later.
That’s got to be ‘the minimalist’s holster’. Darn interesting. BTW Glad to hear the Glock 36 runs good for you. It is a heck of a package.
Tagline Shift
Well, 2.42 inches so far...
Less than one inch here.
Oh look, another thread debating what Peter Jackson did with the movies.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2581320/posts
They prolly have no idea that we’ve done all their work for them. Several times, infact.
(snicker)
It’s like a flat cornbread...
The vet tried a pair on for sizing purposes and Gyps didn't fuss at all, so I'm pretty sure she won't pull them off. She's had socks on her legs to protect her various bandages and sores in the past and hasn't bothered them at all.
The website is PayPal-based but I called and they take a check or a credit card, if'n you interested. LSA
Aragorn should have been played By Bruce Willis. Discuss.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.