Big Orange Time

It's getting close and I'm starting to get Vols Fever. The first game is this coming Saturday. Check out the orange Bud Light above! I picked up a case of those bad boys today. Does the plate look familiar, Mark? Thanks again.

It's tough to say what kind of year the Vols will have, but hopefully Kiffin will be effective as head coach and there will be great games ahead. There will probably be some trash talkin' on this blog when Tennessee plays Georgia on October 10th. For those of you that don't know, I live in Tennessee and am a Vols fan, and Mark lives in Georgia and is a Bulldogs fan.

Dave

Bachelor Night

This post is a little late, but this past Friday night my wife and daughter were out of town, which left me to have a bachelor night. As it turned out, there was a preseason NFL game on. The Tennessee Titans were playing the Dallas Cowboys at the new Cowboy Stadium.

The above picture is what I fixed myself for supper. It was pretty damn good. Here's the recipe: (1) large size Stouffer's lasagna, (1) can green beans, (2) slices of texas toast, (1) six-pack of Bud Light. Not a bad meal for bachelor night while watching the game.

Dave

Printable Targets #3

This is the last of the target uploads. These two are designed to show you what you might be doing wrong based on where you hit the target. NOTE: these targets are designed for right-handed shooters. They are very good targets and will improve your handgun shooting. Just click the image to enlarge. I get better results by saving the images then printing them via a image editor. Some browsers tend to scale the images back. Have fun.

Mark

Printable Targets #2

These are the two I use the most. Basic 1 inch rings with fades. Just click the image to enlarge. I get better results by saving the images then printing them via a image editor. Some browsers tend to scale the images back. Enjoy.

Mark

Printable Targets #1

I wanted to post a few of my printable targets primarily for me to have access to print them from any computer and for others who might find them useful. These two are your basic 1 inch ring targets. Just click the image to enlarge. I get better results by saving the images then printing them via a image editor. Some browsers tend to scale the images back. Safe shootin'.

Mark

It's Not Rocket Science!

Why is it that when my wife shops for groceries, she spends $150 + and I am able to make it in and out for around $50? It's not like I am only buying junk. Take today for example. My proof is in the photo.

Basics:

Eggs (On sale)

Milk (On sale)

Loaf of Bread (Not on sale but we needed it.)

Parchment Paper (the only item my wife said she needed.)

Breakfast:

Large mixed fruit bowl

Lunch items:

Lunch meat (On sale)

Cheese slices (On sale)

2 bags of chips (On sale)

Dinner items:

Ground Beef (On sale)

Lettuce for salads

Snacks:

2 packs of peanut butter & Cheese crackers (On sale)

2 packs of Publix cookies (On sale)

Other:

Couple 4 packs of Red Bull (It gives me wings.)

1 White Chocolate Kit Kat that called my name at checkout

Game over! Even after tax, I cashed in at a little over $50. Throw in a case of beer and we are still only talking about $75. I do not get it.

Mark

When Lightning Strikes...

This is just a few miles from my house. The storm was intense, but it only took one strike to do this.

Dave

1 Month And Counting...

The days are getting shorter and that means the start of the 2009 college football season is almost here! A few months ago, I had the privilege of meeting Mark Richt, the head football coach for the Georgia Bulldogs and an all-around, class-A guy.

I volunteered to take photos for the event and did not have time to get in front of the camera with him. My wife has already starting to plan a few football parties and the excitement is building. With the X-Games now over, I can now focus on Athens, Georgia and the University of Georgia Bulldogs. Go Dawgs!

Mark

Closet Find

Stuffed way in the back, on the highest shelf in the closet, beneath the blanket of various fishing hats and old clothes, I found an old wooden box that I have not opened in quite some time. This is a collection of Case Knives I inherited from my Grandfather. The one thing that he was known for was his love of knives and his modest knife collection. But not just any knife would do.

He was a Case die hard through and through. He told me many times that some knives are meant to be used and some are never meant to be sharpened. This collection was some of the ones never to be used. But you can see from the wear around the latch that even though he never cut anything with these knives, the case has been opened quite a few times. If I had a dime for each and every time he opened this box, I would be able to pay off a credit card or two.

I found this box today while doing some closet organization. I decided to take a photo to have on my computer and thought I would post a blog entry. I learned the need of a good knife from him and to this day, I have carried a pocket knife damn near ever day of my life. Every time I buy a new knife, I think about how much I would like to show it to him.

Mark

The Smell Alone Is Worth A Visit.

A new cigar shop opened not far from my place of employment. After work, I went in to check it out. As I always do when visiting these shops, I asked for the owners' recommendation. The LegendArio by Camacho was the recommend stick I headed home with. It is much cheaper to order from online retailers, but I have always enjoyed the experience and smell of a quality cigar shop. Forgive the out of focus photo. It was starting to rain and I wanted to get a shot before this guy turned to ash.

It was a long enjoyable smoke. The rains came down and I savored every draw. To me, the perfect setting for a good smoke is late in the evening with a good, hard, steady rain to help drown out the stresses of everyday life.

Mark

Tennessee Handgun Carry Info

I came across a great blog post today outlining Tennessee's carry permit laws: When you can use it, and where you can't carry it. I remembered most of it from the permit class I took, but it was good to get a refresher. The link to the article is HERE. I went on to read some more of this man's blog, which was very good. (Mark, be sure to check it out). The address is www.lesjones.com.

On a side note, even though Mark and I talk about drinking, guns, and other things on this blog, we are responsible gun owners and citizens. Neither of us EVER handles a firearm if we have had anything to drink, and we obey all gun laws. Gun safety above everything if you are a gun owner, and remember that the barrel should NEVER pass across anyone or anything you don't intend to shoot...even if the gun is unloaded.

Dave

Ace Is Back...

Everyone that knows me knows I'm a longtime KISS fan. I have always been a fan of Ace Frehley too. The above pic is a screen grab of his new website (one of the coolest I have seen in a long time, I might add). He has a new album coming out in September called Anomaly, and the countdown has begun. I will be picking up this album as soon as it's out, and I will review it here. It's good to see Ace back in the "Groove". Everything I am hearing is that the album will be in the same vein as his '78 solo album. I can't wait. To find out more, click HERE.

Dave