Archive for August, 2017

The Greatest Beer Run Ever

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Aug 24th, 2017 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

When a guy wants have a beer with friends, he does whatever it takes.
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]



In-home Personal Training Benefits and What To Expect

By From https://daliburgado.com/ • Aug 23rd, 2017 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Personal trainers now take house calls… Yes, you can hire an in-home personal trainer to help get you fit and healthy. And you can do it from home.  So, what are the benefits of training at home vs. the gym? And what should you expect? Read on. I talk to many clients who are embarrassed […]

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In-home Personal Training Benefits and What To Expect

By From http://www.daliburgado.com • Aug 23rd, 2017 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Personal trainers now take house calls… Yes, you can hire an in-home personal trainer to help get you fit and healthy. And you can do it from home.  So, what are the benefits of training at home vs. the gym? And what should you expect? Read on. I talk to many clients who are embarrassed […]

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Office Carry

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Aug 23rd, 2017 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

A coworker approached me recently to tell me he was getting his Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit. He asked if I would have any objections if he kept his gun in his briefcase while he was at work. I replied that I would most strongly object to that…M…



Stop blaming the prospect for your poor prospecting skills

By From https://odonnellweb.com/pelican/ • Aug 22nd, 2017 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

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There is type of post that seems to be particularly popular on LinkedIn. It’s generally written by a salesperson or recruiter (same thing really), and the post is a rant about how rude some prospect or candidate was in rejecting their offer. The comments quickly fill up with other sales …



Summer Squash Salad with Prosciutto and Feta

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Aug 22nd, 2017 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

A great light salad for warm summer days! If your garden is providing you with an abundance of summer squash or zucchini, here’s a fabulous recipe you will thoroughly enjoy! You didn’t plant squash this summer? Head to your local farmer’s market or gro…



Rivanna Classifier and BUG Match

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Aug 22nd, 2017 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I drove over to Charlottesville on Saturday morning for the monthly Rivanna IDPA match. Instead of the regular match, this month they ran a Classifier match. There was also a side match for BUG and CCP to benefit VCDL. It was the first time I had the opportunity to shoot the new IDPA Classifier setup.

My run at the three Classifier stages got off to a discouraging start, missing a weak hand shot on the first string. On stage three, when reloading behind the barricade, I dislodged a magazine from my belt pouch. Leaving that magazine behind cost me a three second penalty. At the end I was not pleased with my score, I really should slow down on those 20 yard shots from the barricade, but still was glad to get to shoot. I didn’t really need to shoot the Classifier, since the recent sanctioned matches I’ve shot meet the annual requirement. I wanted do it just for the practice and the chance to shoot, rather than be concerned about the score. (That’s my story and I’m sticking with it.)
The side match consisted of three quick stages. Entering the BUG division, I used the S&W Shield for my runs. I’ve only put about 1,500 rounds through the Shield in the almost two years I’ve owned it, and was looking forward to the chance to shoot it in a match for just the third time. 
The first stage had us stepping to the side at the draw and firing three shots through the cut out -0 zone of a close target, followed by a head shot. I made the three first shots quickly and followed with a rapid transition to the head. Too rapid — I didn’t see a hole appear. Two followup shots took care of that.
The second stage consisted of just two t-shirt covered targets. The targets were attached to a steel plate behind the upper part of the target’s -0 zone. Hitting the steel caused the target to fall. The empty gun and a magazine was left on a barrel in front of one target, a second barrel up range held a second magazine. At the start we loaded the gun and knocked over the first target. Backing up to the second barrel the other falling target was engaged. I didn’t need to reload, but did take two shots on each target.
The third stage increased the complexity and difficulty level another notch. Five targets, requiring three hits each, were hidden behind walls and non-threats. Three of the targets were shot through a very narrow opening between the non-threat targets. The targets were engaged from the center out. We started standing in front of the center target which was engaged between the non-threats. Moving backward behind the wall, the right-center target shot, between the non-threats. Moving to the right side the left-center target became visible, again through the slot between the non-threats. Stepping further right exposed the right most target, after which we moved all the way to the left for the final outer target. (Really, it takes longer to describe than to shoot.) Careful watch on the sights was required to get the shots between the non-threats and avoid the penalties. I was happy to finish just one point down for the match, finishing 4th out of 11 BUG shooters. 
Despite the extremely warm and humid weather, it was a fun morning. I really enjoyed shooting the BUG side match, which also raised $250 for VCDL. While I don’t shoot BUG all that frequently, every time I do I wonder why I don’t do it more often.

[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]



I’ll post an actual photo later but things seem to be working

By From http://blog.mikemorones.com • Aug 21st, 2017 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local


My spot for the eclipse, Chancellorsville Battlefield, Spotsylvania Va

By From http://blog.mikemorones.com • Aug 21st, 2017 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local


Shrimp Fried Cauliflower Rice

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Aug 21st, 2017 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This healthier version of shrimp fried rice will fool you into thinking the fried cauliflower is rice! Spectacular dish that’s incredibly easy to make with very few ingredients. Ingredients:- 3 Tbs sesame oil, divided- 12 oz. medium shrimp, peeled…