We Made It

Sorry to be silent so long. The move was pretty nuts, and we're just getting to the point where we can move through the house without tripping over boxes.

The best news is...  [drumroll]

Behold the future home of my gunsmithing business!

Hyde Gunsmithing (future)

Right now, it needs a lot of work. The walls are horrible and there are no interior walls, but I'm getting a hell of a break on the rent for 2 months, and the full rent is damn cheap. I move in on December 1. I can't wait to get started.

The most important thing is that this shop is in downtown Booneville, which means it has foot traffic, and is easy to find. My place out here in the sticks is way too far off the beaten path.

More pictures when they become available.

Please Stand By

We interrupt this broadcast to move to our Ranchito in Arkansas. Transmissions will recommence when we get the office and gunshop/workshop set up again.

Hasta Lasagna,

Michael and Tish

Time = Money

Which would you rather have; a giant house and stuff that you spend your life to pay off, or a simple house with your loved ones and time to spend together? I can tell you which answer your credit card company wants you to choose.

My 9/11 Remembrance

 To honor the heroes and victims of 9/11 I'm going to eat pork, drink alcohol, look at pictures of nude women who aren't my wife (and yet still treat my wife like my equal and partner), and make fun of Allah. I may, if I'm feeling especially patriotic, French-kiss a man. In short, I'm doing everything that Al-Qaida hates. Let's Roll...

Update: 
2:30PM  Eating pork rolls and worshipping Fat Buddha! Take that, Al-Qaida!!!

Update to Freedom

We're about 37 days out from moving back to Arkansas, and not a minute too soon. One of our friends who watches our place found a black suitcase hidden under one of our trees next to the road. Turns out it was a portable meth lab kit. Fuckers.

The cops were called and their hazmat guy took it away, but we need to get home soon before the tweakers decide my living room is a great place to set up a factory.

God damn to hell whomever invented meth.

Shotgun section complete

Well, I finished the shotgun section, and I'm glad to see the back of it. The sections on pumps and autos was fine, but the pivot barrel guns were presented kind of haphazardly. Bob Dunlap was really all over the place and he kept jumping back and forth. I wouldn't be surprised if I didn't pass that section.

The test packet has been mailed off and I'll just keep my fingers crossed.

Second Certification is In

I just receieved my Pistolsmithing Certification from American Gunsmithing Institute. I'm happier than a bucket of puppies! I've still got a long, long way to go but I'm definitely on my way.

Let the Triumphant Yodeling begin!

In other news, we're moving back to our place in Arkansas in 70 days, at which time I'll start looking for a space to lease for my shop and start the process of getting my FFL.

And there was much rejoicing...