February 25, 2012 – Scary Yankee Chick

Weather

January 11, 2013February 25, 2012 4 Comments by Ruth

This is the current weather map:

They were predicting as much as a foot for some areas, I donno about us but I can promise that the wind has blown away the majority of the snow. There was a couple inches on most of the yard first thing this morning, 6 to a foot in sheltered spots. Not sure how much has fallen since. Apollo’s THRILLED. Taking him out now requires LONG periods of time as he’ll walk several steps, then dive into the snow to roll in it, get up, walk several steps, dive into the snow…..

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In reference to that idiot who wants to make social media for gunnies

January 11, 2013February 25, 2012 by Ruth

I stated before that I’m likely way to small stuff (and barely a gun blog) for him to bother with, but just in case, I quote from Lawdog:

1) I will not be joining this site “Smoke and Thunder”, so if you see my name there, it isn’t me.

2) Nor do I give the site “Smoke and Thunder” any permission what-so-ever to use anything written by me on this site, or by me on any Internet forum or medium, beyond the minimum amount permissible under the “Fair Use Doctrine”.

3) Furthermore, I deny the site “Smoke and Thunder” permission to use any of my intellectual property, wholly or in part, for financial gain.

Period.

There.

Note: This does not apply to the Purveyors of Fine Mountain Man Accoutrements. Thats a different bunch of people.

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Look’it what I found!!!! (Help it broke part 2)

January 11, 2013February 25, 2012 2 Comments by Ruth

Original post.

After much digging and frustration with people who apparently think that metal hair claw clips should be covered in gaudy “jewels” I found THIS. Not quite identical to my old one, but stainless, and not horribly expensive even once shipping is added in. I think I’m still going to try swapping out the spring with one from a plastic clip, but I’m going to order a couple packages of those ones too, just in case!

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Someone picked the wrong week to argue with me

January 11, 2013February 25, 2012 by Ruth

Former college schoolmate posted on Facebook that the solution to the birth control coverage ‘problem’ was to make the basic forms of the pill availible over the counter (put ’em behind the counter with the decongestants if you want, but OTC no prescription required).

To which someone freaked out that “OMG!! Some one might smoke AND take the Pill and have a stroke!!!” (I paraphrased, they were serious).

I pointed out that if they’re smoking they’re already taking their life into their own hands, so whats your point?

But, but, it might be a teenager!! At least if they have to see an MD first the doc can explain the potential risks!!

I pointed out that most teens weren’t going to admit to smoking OR being sexually active to an authority figure, and even if they do what makes you think they’re going to listen?

But, but, some teenager could end up diabled for the rest of her life cause of a stroke!!

I won’t repeat the rest of the arguement, he finally gave up when the comment count hit 60 (it wasn’t all us, several others chimed in that they liked the original idea). But he picked the wrong week to argue with me…..

Edited: I think there are some logistcal issues that would need to be worked out of the basic concept, but I like the thought.