Category Archives: What Am I Doing?

Visiting The USS Midway

Posted on May 7, 2008 by alan

While I was in San Diego last week I visited the USS Midway. I’ve had a hard time with this post because the ship is so damn big it’s hard to convey what it feels like when you’re on her. … Continue reading →

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Back to Twitter

Posted on May 6, 2008 by alan

The Twitter link over at Squeaky’s Place reminded me that I’ve been slacking on Twitter. I’m going to make an effort to pick up the pace. Might I also suggest that fellow gun blogger types and associated friends follow each … Continue reading →

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The California PR Machine

Posted on May 6, 2008 by alan

Sunny Southern California. That’s what they’d have you believe. I’m beginning to suspect it’s a lie. Every time I’ve been to California this year, it’s been cloudy, cold and dreary. I’m in Anaheim now, and the clouds are so low … Continue reading →

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I Has A Kindle

Posted on May 3, 2008 by alan

I broke down and bought one, so now Amazon can go ahead and announce the new model. Photo from the MBP’s iSight camera. The screen is like a paperback book, a little gray but it’s very easy to read. I’ve … Continue reading →

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American Airlines = FAIL

Posted on May 2, 2008 by alan

I’ve had OK service from American in the past. Sure there are always delays the planes are old and shabby and the seats are too close together, but that’s air travel in the 21st century. I’m AAdvantage Platinum, over the … Continue reading →

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Suite Blogging

Posted on April 29, 2008 by alan

You wouldn’t believe the room I got at the HI Express in La Mesa. If you have to visit the People’s Republic of California, this ain’t a bad way to go. Those are two king size beds, and there’s a … Continue reading →

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Airport Blogging from DFW

Posted on April 28, 2008 by alan

I’m waiting on the flight to Philadelphia. This trip I’ll experience the joy of schlepping three notebooks through TSA checkpoints in three cities. (DFW, PHL and SAN) Two things I hate about DFW, an otherwise halfway decent airport. 1. No … Continue reading →

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Sleepless in Detroit

Posted on April 24, 2008 by alan

I had bad radios on top of bad configs on top of a flaky notebook (The POS Dell, not my MBP) . It’s hard to troubleshoot when there’s that much trouble! Nothing a couple of 14 hour days didn’t handle. … Continue reading →

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Back Home For The Weekend

Posted on April 18, 2008 by alan

Back home from Newark, NJ. Actually it was three days in East Rutherford, NJ home of Giant’s Stadium. I think. To tell you the truth, I never really know what town I’m in when I’m in New Jersey. They kinda … Continue reading →

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Noon Gun on the Constellation

Posted on April 15, 2008 by alan

YES! I got to be part of the gun crew on the USS Constellation. Pull the gun back, Cliff (in the authentic period uniform) loaded the charge, then run it out. A half pound of black powder later you get … Continue reading →

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