Yesterday I was at the Boss's church to do some repairs. It's a small congregation with little money, so I sometimes volunteer to help. In any case, I arrived late, but caught part of the Pastor's message. It consisted of not dwelling on the negatives heard on all the news sources because God will prevail.
That's all well and good, but the Bible is full of people doing God's work with His helping hand. Seems to me that more than sitting around, waiting for some devine intervention and smiling is required. History is loaded with examples of what happens when people are controlled by their faith. They passively get squashed by a steam roller. People are required to fight the evil of this world, and to do so, people need to be informed. Whether God is involved or not, people need to stand up and fight for what's right.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
No More Sleeping Late
Monday I'm to go sign some papers, piss in a cup and wait for the results of my background check. When the drug screen and background come back clean I'll once again be employed. And since I don't do drugs and I have 2 concealed carry licenses, Ohio and Florida, both will be clean as a whistle. I'm to start either Wednesday or Thursday.
So much for having a few months for the honey-do list, shooting and other relaxations. The new job appears to be interesting, but I was tempted to decline just for some time off. Oh well, in these times it's best to accept a job when you can. Besides it's basically the same pay a I was getting, when I was expecting to have to settle for less at a new place.
I'm starting out as a contractor, which means no benefits. I was told by a guy who doesn't make the final decisions that a direct hire is really needed due to the learning curve. I suspect my contract position will turn into being hired in a few months. To be on the safe side I'll keep looking for a direct hire spot.
And I was starting to appreciate sleeping late in the morning.
So much for having a few months for the honey-do list, shooting and other relaxations. The new job appears to be interesting, but I was tempted to decline just for some time off. Oh well, in these times it's best to accept a job when you can. Besides it's basically the same pay a I was getting, when I was expecting to have to settle for less at a new place.
I'm starting out as a contractor, which means no benefits. I was told by a guy who doesn't make the final decisions that a direct hire is really needed due to the learning curve. I suspect my contract position will turn into being hired in a few months. To be on the safe side I'll keep looking for a direct hire spot.
And I was starting to appreciate sleeping late in the morning.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Another Stupid Law
Here in Ohio they passed a law that requires the head lights of your vehicle being on when the windshield wipers are on. Next thing you know they'll require a permit to take a crap and regulate how much water your toilet uses per flush. Wait a minute. The Fed did that last one a few years back.
God save us from the do-gooder elites that think they're smarter than the rest of us.
God save us from the do-gooder elites that think they're smarter than the rest of us.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Appendix Carry
My eldest son is now carrying inside the waist band at the appendix position. He's thin enough, front to back, that strong side hip carry just doesn't conceal his baby Glock. He made his own holster that tilts the barrel away from his "boys". Like lot of guys, having a gun pointed at "the boys" just doesn't cut it for him.
I tried strong side and cross draw appendix carry and found it doesn't work for me at all. The biggest issue is having done-lap disease. My belly has done-lapped over my belt. Then again, there's no way I'm pointing a gun at my "boys" either. I still have a use for them . . . ain't dead yet you know.
I tried strong side and cross draw appendix carry and found it doesn't work for me at all. The biggest issue is having done-lap disease. My belly has done-lapped over my belt. Then again, there's no way I'm pointing a gun at my "boys" either. I still have a use for them . . . ain't dead yet you know.
It Worked For Russia
According to the sender, this cartoon was published in 1934.
The commies have us on the ropes. It just took a little longer than they expected.
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The commies have us on the ropes. It just took a little longer than they expected.
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I'm Still Here
Yep, posting has been minimal as of late. The holiday festivities and the honey-do-list has kept me extremely busy.
The good news is that I had the second interview today with a company that grows silicon crystals for the semiconductor industry. I was there 3-1/2 hours. Instead of working with products, this position works with the highly complicated equipment used to grow the crystals. My broad background in mechanical engineering is a plus in this case. I'm expecting an offer in the next couple of days.
A professional recruiter found me. It was never posted. I had no idea this place existed . . . and in Ohio no less.
The bad news is that it'll be a 35-40 minute drive instead of the 10 minutes to which I've become accustomed. Assuming the offer comes, and is sufficient, then my days of sleeping late are gone, and my Florida trip planned for late February is in jeopardy.
PS: There was a distinct absence of a no-guns sign on the door. That's refreshing, but I'll bet there is an employee policy against having a weapon of any kind. That would be typical for this neck of the woods. If I work there I'll be a contractor, at least initially, and not an employee. My shoulder bag will be a little heavier than usual, don't you know.
The good news is that I had the second interview today with a company that grows silicon crystals for the semiconductor industry. I was there 3-1/2 hours. Instead of working with products, this position works with the highly complicated equipment used to grow the crystals. My broad background in mechanical engineering is a plus in this case. I'm expecting an offer in the next couple of days.
A professional recruiter found me. It was never posted. I had no idea this place existed . . . and in Ohio no less.
The bad news is that it'll be a 35-40 minute drive instead of the 10 minutes to which I've become accustomed. Assuming the offer comes, and is sufficient, then my days of sleeping late are gone, and my Florida trip planned for late February is in jeopardy.
PS: There was a distinct absence of a no-guns sign on the door. That's refreshing, but I'll bet there is an employee policy against having a weapon of any kind. That would be typical for this neck of the woods. If I work there I'll be a contractor, at least initially, and not an employee. My shoulder bag will be a little heavier than usual, don't you know.
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