Ever Wonder

Ever wonder about the 30+% in the polls that approve of the job that Biden, and therefore the monster  government, is doing?  What in the hell are they thinking? I can only conclude they are socialists/communists or just stupid, as are Biden & all.

First Trip

 This last weekend was our first trip with the 5th wheel trailer. It was just 3 days, but enjoyable, except for the drive there. Encountered gusty cross winds, construction causing single lane on the interstate, and then a wreck had us stopped for a long time. We were stationary so long that I got the dogs out and went for a walk.

Hitching and unhitching the trailer from the truck was an issue that will take some practice. It's an automatic slider hitch that is more alignment and elevation touchy than I thought.

Our next trip will be a lot longer and across some mountains. Will need to get the brakes checked, truck and trailer.

On The Home Front

 Since I can't do anything about the a-holes now running the Fed government, a few words on other more personal matters.

I repositioned the front sight on the 1911 and applied a drop of loktite . Fired about 20 rounds and it seems to be holding.

Got the CETME running with installing oversized rollers. It functions well with actual milsurp ammo (still have 600) but civilian brass sticks in the chamber requiring manual ejection. The very old 3-9 scope died  so I installed  PA 1-6 as a replacement. I'm now a fan. I may put one on my AR replacing the red dot.

Finally got the little PM9 back with the express sight installed. Dotting the i works well for me, far better than the 3 dot system that's so popular. The front sight really pops. It's not a target sight, but for me still better than minute of head at 25 yards. I think they're great for a defensive carry gun.

Been spending a lot of time fixing a bunch of little things on the used Montana 5th wheel we recently bought. Been tightening and replacing screws, filling holes to repel bugs, topping off hydraulic oil, checking everything for function, etc.  Once the Boss has the interior loaded to her liking, we'll take a short trip.

44% Idiots

I just read that a recent poll puts Biden's general approval at 44%.  My initial reaction is how in hell can 44% of this country approve of his idiotic policies. Everything he does is bad for the republic.  The worst president in my lifetime. 

The poll included more socialists/democrats than republicans, which might explain the 44%.

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Snuck of to the range yesterday for a couple hours of trigger time with handguns. Shot some 9mm, 45acp, 357Mag, and 454Casull.  Part way through shooting the Kimber 45 I noticed I was hitting significantly to the right at 25 and 50 yards. At first I thought it was me and tried to correct myself, but to no avail. Then I found the front sight had drifted to the left. I've never had a sight move like that.

So I Drove

the F250 diesel about 9 hours across the small eastern mountains to attend great-grandson's birthday celebration. Rather flat interstate driving resulted in 26mpg with 19mpg average. The truck was only loaded with the Boss, 2 dogs and luggage. She doesn't like traveling with the dogs in the back seat of her car scratching the leather and spreading fur. Yet to be determined how well it does with pulling a 12,000 pound trailer.

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I haven't been so disgusted with the federal government since the Carter years. Hopefully this republic can survive the stupidity without shedding blood. If not, so be it.

In A Funk

 Haven't had much interest in blogging lately. Our continued movement down the road to Marxism has put me in a funk. It's in the news every day. All that is needed is to connect the dots.

I've spent a little time messing with my old firearms, but mostly in the airconditioned armory. Been way too hot for this old man outside.

On the up side, the excavator did his thing earlier this week, followed by the fence guys. So now the parking space and truck are ready for the new/used 5th wheel camper. Several weeks ago I called the trailer place to see if there was any progress on a couple of requests I want completed before bringing it home. The woman on the phone was to check and then get back with me. So far nothing. I suppose I'll have to go there in person to get anything done. Will have to schedule it between the Boss's appointments.

This and That

The 2020 F250 I bought is actually rated at 475Hp, 1,000ft-lbs torque and a 15,000lb trailer. The ratings previously posted were for a 2018. Surprising, to me anyway, is that I've been getting 19mph on the interstate and 17mph short runs. That's about the same as I got with the old 260hp V6 in the 2007 Nissan Frontier. That's the good news, the bad is the cost of diesel fuel.

Today we dropped off the new for me Ford at a shop to install the 5th wheel hitch, tonneau bed cover and a pull down step added to the rear bumper corner.  I'm short, old and stiff. I can't get into the bed when the tail gate is open.

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Maybe I've been overloaded lately but the news has been getting more and more disturbing. 

Everything is racist. Even teaching kids about racism has become racist. 

Violent criminals are being arrested and then released, causing an explosion of violent crime.

Supposedly to reduce violence, government wants to eliminate guns, instead of jailing the bad guys.

We're getting over a pandemic but the government is allowing infected people to enter the country. Apparently we're not supposed to have borders. Government is not enforcing the law.

The federal deficit either has or soon will be higher than our GDP. They keep printing and spending money that we don't have. Inflation has started and will soon be kicking our butt. The Carter years will be repeated with something like 15% inflation and little to no economic growth. All bad. 

They want to raise taxes again, reducing growth, and causing corporations to move out of the country. The end result is a reduction in federal revenue.

The Fed is now talking about going door to door to coerce people into getting vaccinated by something that was only approved for emergency use. They can stick their vaccine where the sun don't shine. I'll reconsider if it ever gets full approval.

All they had to do was nothing and all would be good again. 

Time to fire the federal government.