On new years eve Jake got very sick. It started a few days before with him not acting like himself. Needing lots of hugs and snuggles, then a few days later taking a turn for the worse. A vet visit and a couple thousand dollars on the table he is well and acting more like […]
I am an Artist. Writer. Creator. And tinkerer of things made by hand. You can most often find me Crocheting a scarf, blanket, washcloth or something cozy. Making random dinner creations. Writing in a journal, tapping on the computer (editing pictures) or chipping away at a sketch on rubber to make a stamp. This weekend […]
You look great and are ready to get your evening started. Whether on a first date or out celebrating your 15th anniversary there are a few things you should think about. Will your purse hold all your essentials for the night and where will you carry your handgun. Although we like our men to be […]
Last week we went to the gun show (read about it here) and saw a lot of over priced items. While we were there, ever time I heard my husband The Soldier chuckle, shake his head and say something that sounded like “insane” I would stop write down the item and price. Over the following […]
We woke up at 6:00am on a bright sunny… no, just kidding. We woke up at 6:00am on a typical Western Washington, Pacific Northwest January morning, to get to the gun show before the rest of the population had their wheaties and washed their hair. Dogs rushing around, excited we were awake and feeding them […]
I received a very long email from the Obama Office, now it isn’t an “Official” type of letter. It was sent to me because I signed up to receive info on Obama’s campaign the first go around (I am smarter now) and they send me random emails pertaining to current issues. I was waiting for […]
Thanks to twitter and Cashmere & Camo I am addicted to making these boards. While I am not someone who likes to go shopping for hours on end or even look through fashion magazines I had a blast making this board. Probably because I had a mission… Create an outfit that could conceal a Gun. […]
I didn’t realize there were gun competitions that ran on a course. Competitions that take participants through different scenarios and guns with a prize at the end. Had no clue. While watching one of the outdoor channels on a sleepy Sunday afternoon I was glued to the tv watching clips from previous competitions. Asking the […]
When October hit the Pacific Northwest and Washington State, the rains come in and the chickens shut down. We are first time chicken owners and everything since getting them months before has been a first. From trying to construct a beautiful chicken coop to realizing the chickens didn’t care what they lived in, so we […]
It wasn’t until 4 months ago that I first heard of this “Shot Show” thing and had no idea what was being talked about on facebook and twitter. Finally doing a google search and asking question lead me to my answer with a resounding I WILL GO TO SHOTSHOW in 2014!!! After going through the […]
Welcome to Vintage Thursday. A lovely housewife in her nightgown hears a bump in the night.
My first set of cast iron pans are teaching me a few things. Mainly, CLEAN THEM RIGHT AWAY, and also season them immediately. Be sure to let the pan cool before you clean it. Don’t soak it, most of the time they clean up easily if they aren’t left for too long, thanks to the […]
My favorite revolver, ok the only revolver I own, is a Smith & Wesson .38 Special. I have owned it for years, shot it several times at a gun range, but have never had to use it *knock on wood, to protect myself yet. And as I was discussing the recent mass shootings with my […]
Although this book has been out over a year, it is my first experience with it and I have to say… Best Gift from this past Christmas. I have been coveting Chicks With Guns by Lindsay McCrum for quite a while. Mentioning it to The Soldier but not wanting to shell out the dollars to […]
The last week of the year went out with a flash of feathers and you better believe I am still Pissed! I was finishing up my day at work when The Soldier calls to tell me Big Momma, our New Hampshire Red chicken was missing. His exact words were, Big Momma Is Gone. I was […]
Getting back into the swing of things for Vintage Thursday and finding some great vintage pictures. This photo of a Mother and her baby impresses me in so many ways. Happy healthy little girl, a woman strong with her shot gun and a dog guarding them both but hoping the baby drops the goody in […]
I grew up “city”, urban, Air Force brat… not in the country, not on a farm and not in a family that cooked on cast iron. Not uncommon to most. However, my Grandmothers, would not be able to relate to that first sentence. My goal this year is to cook more with my cast iron […]
Jake’s world has gotten big lately. To include himself growing up and becoming so handsome. He has been out duck hunting with his favorite Soldier and successfully bringing back birds from the water and land. Amazing to watch him work and learn so fast. This week we have had a pretty good scare with him. […]
I started this blog on January 25th 2012. It began as encouragement to go hunting, learn more about guns and document a little of our life around the house. Today being almost one year later I thought I would share the stats of the site. 4,400 views, 25 new posts, not bad for the first […]
