An ex-coworker contacted me today about going to the range. I think it's been at least 3 months so he caused my trigger finger to start itching. About 2 years ago he was thinking about acquiring a pistol for home defense and target shooting. He's finally gotten serious and wants to try a few in order to narrow the choices a little. I can help him with that.
So Wednesday, most likely, we're going to a local range for a little while. We'll be shooting outside, I'll be sitting more and shooting less than usual, and he'll have to drive. But at least I'll be out enjoying the smell of liberty, burnt gun powder.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Not as Directed
I must admit that doing my therapist assigned home exercises has not happened like it should in the last week. My tendency is to spend as much time as I can on my feet, not doing pre-determined exercises. Today was one of those days where I ran the vacuum sweeper in every room, put things away in my man cave, and cleaned the kitchen after 2 meals.
Yesterday we met my eldest son, his wife and son for a nice leisurely lunch. It was the daughter-in-laws birthday. She claims to be 29 once again. Then we went to a shoe store for a pair of slip-on, non-metallic safety shoes for when I go back to work. After that we were at the adopted grandchildren place to celebrate Halloween.
In general I've been as active as I can tolerate, but at the expense of formal exercising. Despite that, the therapist keeps saying that I'm progressing very well.
Today I didn't take any pain medication, which was a little bit of a stretch because I became more tired than I though is appropriate. I didn't take any pain medication before going to bed either, but that was a mistake. I woke up at 1:00AM in pain and as usual needing to pee. I took a pill and wish it would kick in so I can go back to bed. It's now about 2:15AM. I need the sleep, tomorrow is another physical therapy day.
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By the way I needed the new slip-on shoes because I can't now, nor will I be able to tie my right shoe for some time. In fact the wife puts socks on my right foot for me. My place of employment requires safety shoes in the shop and either booties or dedicated in-shop shoes reducing tracked-in contamination.
Yesterday we met my eldest son, his wife and son for a nice leisurely lunch. It was the daughter-in-laws birthday. She claims to be 29 once again. Then we went to a shoe store for a pair of slip-on, non-metallic safety shoes for when I go back to work. After that we were at the adopted grandchildren place to celebrate Halloween.
In general I've been as active as I can tolerate, but at the expense of formal exercising. Despite that, the therapist keeps saying that I'm progressing very well.
Today I didn't take any pain medication, which was a little bit of a stretch because I became more tired than I though is appropriate. I didn't take any pain medication before going to bed either, but that was a mistake. I woke up at 1:00AM in pain and as usual needing to pee. I took a pill and wish it would kick in so I can go back to bed. It's now about 2:15AM. I need the sleep, tomorrow is another physical therapy day.
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By the way I needed the new slip-on shoes because I can't now, nor will I be able to tie my right shoe for some time. In fact the wife puts socks on my right foot for me. My place of employment requires safety shoes in the shop and either booties or dedicated in-shop shoes reducing tracked-in contamination.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
More Progress
For the first time since surgery I took a shower without the walker in the shower with me. I also took about 5 little baby steps without any support other than my own legs. I probably looked a bit like a penguin.
The physical therapist told me that I've been leaning on the cane too much. So at therapy, after the usual torture session, I walked about 20 very unsteady feet, trying to walk as normal as possible. I was very uneasy because I really don't trust the one leg as yet. And I developed the habit of leaning on the cane prior to surgery. That was necessary for pain control for 2 or 3 months prior to hip replacement surgery.
The physical therapist told me that I've been leaning on the cane too much. So at therapy, after the usual torture session, I walked about 20 very unsteady feet, trying to walk as normal as possible. I was very uneasy because I really don't trust the one leg as yet. And I developed the habit of leaning on the cane prior to surgery. That was necessary for pain control for 2 or 3 months prior to hip replacement surgery.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
A Sad State
Yesterdays local paper reported an allegation that lead to searching a private home. The allegation was that 2 men were going to shoot up the local VA center. So based on a suspicion and accusation that a crime will be committed in the future, somebodies home was searched. So now it's not necessary to actually commit a crime to be guilty. It's getting such that just the thought of committing a crime is criminal. What a sad state we're in.
In one "bad guys" home an "arsenal" was found. According to this paper an arsenal consists of 2 "assault rifles", ammunition and an expended rocket launcher tube. How utterly scary. They best not look in my basement or somebody might die of a heart attack.
There was a science fiction film a few years back where citizens were being arrested for crimes that had yet to be committed. Sometimes I wish science fiction writers weren't so damn accurate.
In one "bad guys" home an "arsenal" was found. According to this paper an arsenal consists of 2 "assault rifles", ammunition and an expended rocket launcher tube. How utterly scary. They best not look in my basement or somebody might die of a heart attack.
There was a science fiction film a few years back where citizens were being arrested for crimes that had yet to be committed. Sometimes I wish science fiction writers weren't so damn accurate.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Fire 'em All
I'm so sick of the political ads that I'm ready to scream. I especially hate the negative ones full of half truths and personal attacks. They do have an effect, but not the intended as far as I'm concerned. The candidate running the attack ad gets only contempt from me.
The little sign on the back of my truck says "fire the Fed Gov't". As far as I'm concerned we should fire all government. When I go to the polls, I'm not sure I'll be voting for any of the incumbents. Let's fire 'em all.
The little sign on the back of my truck says "fire the Fed Gov't". As far as I'm concerned we should fire all government. When I go to the polls, I'm not sure I'll be voting for any of the incumbents. Let's fire 'em all.
Why a Sig 380 ??
The latest Concealed Carry magazine has a nice review of the little Sig single action 380 pistol. I've handled one of these quality weapons and I like them a lot. I am a single action pistol fan after all.
The problem is that I see no real reason to have one. Unless you're a real recoil wuss, there are weapons of approximately the same size and weight, or less, that chamber the 9mm. So why carry 380?
The problem is that I see no real reason to have one. Unless you're a real recoil wuss, there are weapons of approximately the same size and weight, or less, that chamber the 9mm. So why carry 380?
Alternate Carry
I, like many others, prefer the strong side carry position. The only exception is when hunting with one of my revolvers, then I use a bandoleer style holster. Being built like a tree stump, and with short arms, I find shoulder holsters and typical cross draw carry positions difficult. I have trouble reaching the gun if carried that way.
The problem is that I'm recovered enough to get out and about on occasion with the Boss and I hate going unarmed, especially in my gimpy condition. For now I'm limited to sweat pants with elastic, no belt or cords. I'm not healed enough for typical clothing. Because of this I've started carrying my Kahr PM9 in a small "fanny pack" worn on my weak side away from my surgically repaired hip. I don't really prefer this method of carry because of the very slow presentation, especially walking with a cane, but that's my present best option.
When I get back to wearing something other than sweat pants, I'll still have an issue carrying strong side for a while. The soft tissue won't be tolerant to the weight and pressure of a gun. So yesterday I started an Internet search for cross draw holsters, then gave up. Lo and behold I happen to have 2 holsters that are adjustable enough to convert to cross draw if mounted at or slightly in front of the weak side hip bone. One is a paddle style and the other is an IWB. No sense buying another holster for what I hope is a short term problem.
The problem is that I'm recovered enough to get out and about on occasion with the Boss and I hate going unarmed, especially in my gimpy condition. For now I'm limited to sweat pants with elastic, no belt or cords. I'm not healed enough for typical clothing. Because of this I've started carrying my Kahr PM9 in a small "fanny pack" worn on my weak side away from my surgically repaired hip. I don't really prefer this method of carry because of the very slow presentation, especially walking with a cane, but that's my present best option.
When I get back to wearing something other than sweat pants, I'll still have an issue carrying strong side for a while. The soft tissue won't be tolerant to the weight and pressure of a gun. So yesterday I started an Internet search for cross draw holsters, then gave up. Lo and behold I happen to have 2 holsters that are adjustable enough to convert to cross draw if mounted at or slightly in front of the weak side hip bone. One is a paddle style and the other is an IWB. No sense buying another holster for what I hope is a short term problem.
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