dfwmiket

Having a fresh start, so to speak, helps me see things in a different perspective than before the hiatus. It's somewhat interesting to have no guns/no gear and get to figure out where to restart w/ our own equipment (which we have to do because at some point even our closest friends may not want to loan out their race guns constantly!)... figuring out the best bang for our buck, so to speak. At some point, I do plan to repurchase a reloader, but really won't be anytime soon......factory ammo will probably have to do. Steve, when you said " There is nothing wrong with just shooting to have fun, as long as your expectations are in line with your level of participation"........that is indeed a big part of it too....... the minute it isn't "fun" again, I'll know the solution a lot sooner this time. Although I do have your books and Ben's new one, and a little bit of renewed enthusiasm. Hmmmm.............

To use one of my favorite sayings......... "how do you eat an elephant?........... one bite at a time". Mind over matter. -Mike

Well, after a 3 1/2 year total hiatus from shooting, we have shot two club matches in a row now! Having to borrow guns/mags/ammo is not fun, but thankfully having very generous and real friends has made this possible....... now of course have to buy some equipment back, but maybe it's ok too.............. goes along with lessons learned. A total layoff can be good for you, who'd a thunk it? I think if you were to ask what has been learned, I'd say quite a few things: 1. When it stops being fun, take a break......... however long it takes till you want to do it again. (As mentioned, it was 3 1/2 years for us.) 2. Never EVER sell off your stuff because you think you'll "never" shoot again. This includes your reloader. (Trust me on this.) Three race guns and a 650 are not easily replaced. 3. All things in moderation is not such a bad thing--- will we ever shoot 7 matches a month again? Doubtful, but even now I won't say never, like the thread topic says. One match a month and just enjoying it is fun again! 4. Dryfire practice after a long break is pretty danged useful-- you can remember which end is the dangerous one pretty quickly. Hat tip to Ben Stoeger for some new material out there that almost makes me want to get into a practice routine again. "Almost". It feels good to be "back". Will it last? I can't say, but baby steps still count. -Mike (& Patty)

Good deal Mark! Glad to hear you remember which end is the dangerous one. :cheers:

Tell Stoner & DeWayne that Mike & Patty said hello.

Oh, I can top that story................. I asked what kind of beer they had and the answer was..........."we've got both kinds, Bud and Bud Light"................... ummm, no thanks.

Swissies and Berners are GREAT dogs! Loveable and good working instinct. Kudos to you for the rescue, and enjoy many days of happy with them! -Mike

God Bless Texas.

Bummer. Losing a pet is one of the worst feelings ever......... condolences out to Cesar and all the fans too.

http://www.brazoscustom.com/165Power.htm Article Bob wrote a while back........

Nice watch. Nice price tag too.

Just a quick update: talked to Ed, he's home and out of the hospital....... gonna be on the mend for a few weeks, but looks like he'll fully recover and be good as new. He said tell everyone thanks for thinking of him! -Mike

I talked to Ed right after he got off the phone w/ Trace......he was doing good. He'll be raring to go in no time. Can't keep a good man down. I just tried to call him now and got no answer, but left a message so will update if anything changes. -Mike

Hey, I'll admit I loved the Angel series..... all the characters, plotlines, and well, all of it. I'm glad David Boreanz (sp?) got that gig doing Bones.

As long as we are just wishing, I'd like it to be in Missoula. It isn't that much farther from Texas than Louisiana, right?

I think it was mentioned before, but I'll say this is very much like Ford. vs. Chevy....or Glock vs. 1911. They are both GREAT cameras. Camera body is less important than the lenses. Spend your money on good glass. Either of those cameras will do everything you will probably ever need. I just went thru this process mid-summer, so I know the temptations. Lighting & lenses will be your friends. There are some great photographers on this board who can offer great advice and assistance, but I'm betting they'll agree. Oh, in case you wondered--- I never could choose. I bought both. -Mike

May want to replace springs regardless, that's a lot of rounds.

Congrats........ welcome to the club!

http://www.uspsa.org/mr/match_index.php?ye..._4_Championship

Try these and see if they help: http://www.ehow.com/how_5104306_convert-mi...quickbooks.html http://support.quickbooks.intuit.com/suppo...Article/1008440 http://community.intuit.com/post/detail/au...Bir3zw9abTJhmjm

1965 Olds 442. White.

Ehh......show them your badge and it'll all be good.

Well, this may be the exception you'll hear to the general rule, but so far, I've found Windows 7 reliable, stable, uses less energy/works on older hardware/etc. I'm running the full version on a couple of boxes at work (MSDN version) and have decided that I actually WILL upgrade my current boxes (one XP and one Vista) to 7 once the consumer versions hit the market officially. This time it sure seems like Microsoft was listening and got a lot things RIGHT for a change. I'm not a Microsoft fanboy by any stretch, but I'll give credit where it's due. -Mike

we cannot be talking about the same kid! Chef, you are his adopted Uncle, you don't count. Great job Nick! -Mike

+1.........spend lots o' money at Academy.