If you get a reckless driving ticket for speed in Virginia, it’s usually due to radar or LIDAR (laser). Those are the two most common methods of speed determination in Virginia. However, sometimes officers pace drivers. It surprises some people to learn that pacing IS a valid way to measure speed, at least in Virginia. […]
Not expecting any interesting convection this afternoon I was pleasantly surprised when a cell went up very close to the house. I was even more surprised when radar indicated at least some rotation:This base velocity grab – essentially identical …
Looks like Tropical Storm Isaac – or its remnants – will make it into Virginia next Wednesday or so. It’s too early to tell what the exact track may be but I’m wondering if we might get a repeat of the tornado bonanza we had from Ivan in 2004.&nb…
I went out for the Wednesday evening indoor IDPA match at The Range last night. As usual, four quick and fun stages were set up. It was good to get back out and shoot, as I hadn’t done any live fire since attending this match two weeks ago.
The first …
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I’ve tried to be dedicated to getting in some dry fire practice on the days I don’t hit the range. It took me a long time to 1) understand that this is a valuable training tool and 2) get committed to making it a routine. Dry fire practice involves goi…
Own your space on the Web, and pay for it. Extra effort, but otherwise you’re a sharecropper. – Tim Bray This times 1000. I’ve owned my own space on the web since 1995. The irony is that 90% of you will see this via Facebook. Facebook is fine as a distribution tool, but don’t let […]
I was staring at the beer fridge Friday and spied a forgotten bottle from the beer trade with 45er. Yea! I still had a couple of those Texas beers, so Rahr & Sons Stormcloud IPA became my choice for some end of the work week relaxation.
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This times 1000. I’ve owned my own space on the web since 1995. The irony is that 90% of you will see this via Facebook. Facebook is fine as a distribution tool, but don’t let it be the only place people can find you. Everything you ever write on Facebook and all the photos you upload are going to vanish someday. It is just a matter of when. And when Facebook finally falls apart, they will likely sell the data they have collected on you. Who is going to end up with all that data, and what will they do with it?
I’ve been sort of writing anything substantial here, but I’m going to redouble my efforts starting today. I will use Facebook and G+ for one liner type status updates, but anything of substance that I write will go here, and be shared to the social networks.
Light, refreshing, and full of flavor — this watermelon caprese salad has the right mix of sweet and sour. With fresh watermelon, tomatoes, mozzarella and basil, it’s a unique twist on a summer salad that will have you going back for more.Low-Point Wa…
