Busy

I'm busy, busy, busy this morning. I'll be back as soon as possible. I will also post a thanks and welcome to my two new followers when I can catch my breath.

You've just got to love Father's Day for business.

Stephen

My Bag

I've always carried a satchel. She travels with me daily, sometimes slung around my shoulder, often just by its grip. We're never apart.

Its old now, handmade of leather somewhere in England and I've darn near worn it out. The satchel is filled with my business journals, reading material, and other bits and pieces. One pocket of the bag holds a backup handgun with a spare magazine.

I bet if I search long enough I could find a piece of candy and cookie crumbs left by Little Bit. My old leather satchel serves many purposes. She's part 'get home bag,' but more importantly, a transport of my shops cash and records. I need her. Let me repeat, we're never apart.

It's time to replace my old companion. It arrived this morning.

I chose canvas for my new satchel. She's soft and will mold to my body. Plenty of room.

I purchased the bag from Major Surplus, Everest brand, made in China, of course. But, she's well made. Sturdy canvas with good stitching and brass attachments.

Here's a picture of her mouth standing wide open. I've already placed a couple of items inside. My Kindle and handgun. I shall include other items when I take her home. A chunk of Paracord, a water bottle, a lighter, spare cash for when its needed, and whatever else I can find I believe I'll need in an emergency.

Between this bag and my 'get home bag' which is always in my truck I'm ready for whatever the good Lord or mother nature throws my way.

Guess I'll retire my old leather friend to the attic. She's served me well.

Stephen

Thanks & Welcome

To my new friend and follower, Monsoon Matriarch. I promise to always answer your comments. It might take me a few hours, days, and in a few rare cases weeks, but you have my word, I will reply.

My new friend writes two blogs, FrugalPrep and Being Awake. Please, run over and say hello. I'm sure Monsoon would appreciate a visit.

Again, thank you and welcome. You are now among friends.

Stephen

Number One Seventy Eight

Since I just can't seem to find a name for my newest follower, number one seventy eight, I must ask for help.

If you've hit my blue button in the last twenty four hours, please, leave a comment for me with your name, and if you have one, your blog link. This will allow me to properly thank you.

I'm funny that way.

Thanks.

Stephen

Our Newspapers

Are fast disappearing. I find this disturbing news, sad. My daily paper had a short story in the money section with the news the old Times-Picayune has laid off two hundred workers. The paper will only publish three times a week. What a shame.


My morning routine as always consisted of a good cup of coffee and a print edition of our local paper. To read the paper on-line just isn't the same. I like the feel of paper, the sweet smell of ink. Though our paper is as thin as a human hair I still enjoy news I can set aside and return to after a few minutes out on the floor of the shop. I even take the comics home to my wife.

I guess it bugs me because its another piece of our history and childhood slowly fading into the mist of time. Newspapers have been a part of my life. It wasn't all that long ago I read three different papers a day, then Sweet Wife put her foot down and said enough, cost, you know. I still sneak a Wall Street Journal home time to time.

I feel sorry for New Orleans.

Stephen

Storage Container

If, like me, you foresee the day when a rifle storage container is a necessary item then you should take a look, here.

It's the U.S. Military PA117 in olive drab. Rigid and and tough, waterproof.

Just a word to the wise.

Stephen

Dull Tuesday

Not much new to report. I was very busy yesterday and didn't get a chance to blog...sorry. Ran Birth Mother all over town in hopes she'd find a job. Then I had a doctor's appointment and then back home where I passed out. The evening prior I had another one of those no sleep nights. Doctor did give me a new prescription for the problem. Hope it works.

Boring stuff.

The dude with the Detonics Pocket Nine did come back and I purchased the little booger. She's a pretty and hefty little handgun. Stainless steel. Very nice shape. I'll wring her out this coming weekend.

No rain, in my area, yesterday. Lot's of thunder but zero water. Today I'm sure the rains will return but at least we had one day to dry out.

Time for work. See you nice folks later.

Stephen