Bill Cosby's reputation is ruined regardless of the outcome, but at least he's getting tried. These other guys? Not so much. Can they potentially sue for defamation and lost wages afterwards, or is that something else the media will ensure never happens?
The world is populated by assholes and shitheels, with an occasional exception, so I expect most of these people deserve the rap. But can we at least pretend to investigate before lamenting that this skin sack of pure evil is unavailable for comment, and social exile is implemented?
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Grateful
It's heartening to have attained such a lofty height of humanity, with sufficient depth and breadth of experience, that we may spring through the tedium of grieving, thinking, and comprehending. Such considerable time is saved by efficient progression to knowing, that we may quickly enlighten the dawdling few and begin implementing our assured better tomorrow. Onward.
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Standard Auto Upgrade
I was recently looking to pick up a couple more magazines for my Ruger Standard Auto. Well, I'm waiting for a few weeks on the magazines, because $30 a piece is a bit rich for me right now. I want a couple backups in the bin, however, so I'll get there eventually. In the meantime, I needed a slightly shorter front site on the Single Six and tossed an extended mag release for the SA onto the same order. At $12.99, why not?
The parts showed up in the mail this past week and I had a bit of time this weekend to get everything installed. Long story short: I can't believe I didn't know about and buy one of these years ago. It installed in a few minutes and works like a champ. The only required fitting was to take a round jeweller's file and open up one side for the pin to fit smoothly. Just a BIT snug as shipped.
No more bleeding and blistered fingers after a long day at the range! Even empty mags insert and release with less sticking and binding. Plus it's not so overly extended as some of the offerings out there and fits right in without looking awkward.
It's listed as a part for an MKII, and it took a while to track down which models it actually fits, but it turns out SA, MKI, and MKII are all covered. If you own a .22 auto pistol from Ruger with a heel mag release, I recommend you pick one of THESE up today.
The parts showed up in the mail this past week and I had a bit of time this weekend to get everything installed. Long story short: I can't believe I didn't know about and buy one of these years ago. It installed in a few minutes and works like a champ. The only required fitting was to take a round jeweller's file and open up one side for the pin to fit smoothly. Just a BIT snug as shipped.
No more bleeding and blistered fingers after a long day at the range! Even empty mags insert and release with less sticking and binding. Plus it's not so overly extended as some of the offerings out there and fits right in without looking awkward.
It's listed as a part for an MKII, and it took a while to track down which models it actually fits, but it turns out SA, MKI, and MKII are all covered. If you own a .22 auto pistol from Ruger with a heel mag release, I recommend you pick one of THESE up today.
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Bowen Classic Arms
No, it's not a custom revolver post. I have to set my sites, literally, a little lower these days.
What I did receive was an email indicating the Rough Country V Notch Rear Site I've had on backorder for the better part of 6 months is now back in stock! I've got a Ruger Single Six which has been begging for a new site setup for almost 15 years. The revolver has consistently shot high since I bought it back in the day, but the patterning is fantastic. So, after messing around for a long time, a buddy of mine convinced me to do the Marbles front site conversion. It looks really nice and works well. The rear is now being updated as a match.
Looking forward to getting it out in the woods this winter for some pool cue chalk shootouts, and maybe some small game on snow shoes.
Score!
What I did receive was an email indicating the Rough Country V Notch Rear Site I've had on backorder for the better part of 6 months is now back in stock! I've got a Ruger Single Six which has been begging for a new site setup for almost 15 years. The revolver has consistently shot high since I bought it back in the day, but the patterning is fantastic. So, after messing around for a long time, a buddy of mine convinced me to do the Marbles front site conversion. It looks really nice and works well. The rear is now being updated as a match.
Looking forward to getting it out in the woods this winter for some pool cue chalk shootouts, and maybe some small game on snow shoes.
Score!
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Settling Into the Winter Routine
Winter 2014 showed up in a bit of a hurry. Autumn was so damn nice and lasted (relatively speaking, anyway) so long that I got to thinking it was going to last a bit longer. It didn't. So, now that fall is over and snow is continuing to pile up outside, we'll be transitioning into winter projects here in Minnesota. But first, just a bit of an update on what was accomplished before the snow flew.
For me, mainly work on the Bronco:
Also tucked in there was the less critical issue of stereo failure. That was a long slog of a learning experience which cost me a lot of unwarranted dollars. However, after that faulty rear speaker cable run was replaced the new stereo and amp sure do sound nice! Mainly I just wish I would have remembered to eject the Beastie Boys CD before tossing the old stereo!
One thing I reconfirmed for myself while doing all the work on the truck is this: It sure is nice to work on a vehicle which is almost completely mechanical, and which was built back when repair was the norm. Having head room while underneath the vehicle and in the engine compartment, and wrenching on 3/4" bolts and nuts means you can generally apply force and remove the required fastener rather than snapping off the bolt or rounding off the rusted nut. I'm glad I decided to get the vehicle back up to spec rather than selling it off and finding a replacement (with, no doubt, items needing to be brought up to spec).
I'm still dealing with just a very slight shimmy after all the above parts have been swapped out. However, I think the left hub replacement was the biggest bit of the problem as everything smoothed out considerably after that was completed and a front alignment was done. The tires also seem to be driving in a bit and perhaps once all the feathering is worn down it'll smooth out even more. Might still get the drive shaft balance checked, though. We'll see.
For me, mainly work on the Bronco:
- New shocks - front and rear
- New front wheel bearings
- New wheels
- New front left hub
- New rotors
- New calipers
- New brake pads
- New inner and outer tie rods and drag link
- Lower quarter panels and doors stripped and repainted
Also tucked in there was the less critical issue of stereo failure. That was a long slog of a learning experience which cost me a lot of unwarranted dollars. However, after that faulty rear speaker cable run was replaced the new stereo and amp sure do sound nice! Mainly I just wish I would have remembered to eject the Beastie Boys CD before tossing the old stereo!
One thing I reconfirmed for myself while doing all the work on the truck is this: It sure is nice to work on a vehicle which is almost completely mechanical, and which was built back when repair was the norm. Having head room while underneath the vehicle and in the engine compartment, and wrenching on 3/4" bolts and nuts means you can generally apply force and remove the required fastener rather than snapping off the bolt or rounding off the rusted nut. I'm glad I decided to get the vehicle back up to spec rather than selling it off and finding a replacement (with, no doubt, items needing to be brought up to spec).
I'm still dealing with just a very slight shimmy after all the above parts have been swapped out. However, I think the left hub replacement was the biggest bit of the problem as everything smoothed out considerably after that was completed and a front alignment was done. The tires also seem to be driving in a bit and perhaps once all the feathering is worn down it'll smooth out even more. Might still get the drive shaft balance checked, though. We'll see.
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