new truck!

Papa-San and I braved the snow covered roads to northern Indiana and returned with an 1988 Jeep Comanche 4x4. It's gonna need a bit of work but it runs well and is just what I was looking for.








This is my 4th Jeep, I doubt I'll do any mods like a lift kit. Just keeping it simple and stock. With the body rust, looks like I'll get to learn how to weld this year. It's road worthy but needs some work. Assuming I can find the gasket for the distributor cap tomorrow, I'll take care of the minor oil leak. Need to look into the play in the steering wheel too. Not as bad as my 1986 CJ7, that thing was terrifying to drive until we fixed the wobbly sway-bar. I'll see if I can scan some of our old 4wheeling photos.

addiction....

On Jan 1st, I developed a terrible addiction to Fall Out 3. I'm not big into games anymore but this has me hooked. I played the original but I never liked turn based RPGs. After much convincing, I finally tried Fall Out 3 on New Years Eve. I bought a used copy the next day. Nothing like wandering the Post Apocalyptic wasteland for hours on end.

Instead of a standard RPG, now it's a free roaming environment with no real ending to the game (unless you follow that quest). During combat, you have the option of free fighting or using the VATS system for precision targeting. The story and game evolves as you play and changes depending on your choices. If you have a PC/PS3/XboX, check it out.

new links!

I added a couple of new links over the last few days. First off is Survival Mom, a good site for people that aren't into all the "manly" prepping sites. Everything from budget shopping to firearms.

Next is Pig Monkey. He's got some great gear and gets out to use it. Plus, I believe he lives in the Pacific Northwet, so I'm jealous! Great pictures and some cool gear reviews.

Not that it's worth anything or that they will ever see this, but welcome to the links bar.

a truck a truck, my money for a truck!

Know anyone selling an inexpensive truck?

requirements:

- 4x4
- auto transmission
- road ready
- not a total piece of junk

oooh more poly revolvers!

I'll be keeping my eye on these:





I know everyone thinks "Taurus is crap" but I've had good luck with our 617. And I'm willing to trust the Brazilian Bull until it turns into Brazilian B.S. and has to go back to the factory. I'd really like to see Taurus make a 4" poly revolver. Oooh, with those crazy faux-wood grips it would look like Deckard's pistol from Blade Runner.




hat tip to SayUncle

behind the eyes...

Ever wonder about the other side of the story from "The Thing"?

Ponder no more. Click here to see behind the eyes.





hat tip to: The Munchkin Wrangler

Ruger LCR

The Mrs has taken a keen interest in the Ruger LCR. We'll be getting her permit this month thanks to a little OT at work. The online application is done, just need to get printed and drop the cash.

A few weeks ago, we were at the Home of High Prices and I pointed out the LCR as a candidate for the next carry gun. Well, I think it would work better for her due to the weight and size compared to the 7 shot Taurus. Looks like she'll be getting a new wheel gun. Works for me, I like the Taurus.

So, local bloggers, anyone have an LCR that she could try (or know if a local range has one)?