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Shopping for Flashlights

flashlight.pngWe attended a class yesterday devoted to home protection and gun safety. One of the topics they taught had to do with equipment for the home. Of course, we already have firearms but we need to research some of the other tactical gear that we ought to have on hand.

The course instructor advised that if we’re going to have firearms handy that it is a very good idea to have a high-quality flashlight on hand to aid in locating and identifying potential targets. Not the cheap Chinese crap that you find at the discount stores, but a good, reliable and BRIGHT tactical flashlight similar to those used by military and law enforcement. Pursuant to that end, I have started a ‘wish list’ on a well-known on-line retailer site where I have entered several candidate flashlights. Over the next few days, Verna and I will down-select to a single flashlight and then order two of them. One for her and one for myself.

August 28, 2011 by Arizona Crime Firearms Something Shiny

Belated Valentine’s Day Gift

valentine-necklace.jpgAbout a month ago, I ordered a Valentine’s Day gift for Verna. Because of a combination of miscues, the delivery of this Native American-made necklace and earring set was delayed by more than two weeks.

Initially, I ordered this Spiny Oyster jewelry set on-line from the Southwest Indian Foundation. They ship via UPS, so I gave them our house address, since UPS doesn’t deliver to PO Boxes. However, UPS will hand packages off to the USPS under certain circumstances. To further complicate matters, we do not yet have a mailbox at our new house, so the USPS held the package at the local post office.

Finally, we went to the post office and asked for held mail for our address. The USPS gave me the jewelry, along with a few other items. Verna has her Valentine’s Day spiny oyster necklace and earrings at last. Click on the image to enlarge.

March 3, 2011 by Family Holidays Something Shiny

Granite Counters

We drove to Arizona today through some pretty awful weather to take some fixtures to our new house. When we got there, we were amazed at the progress made by the contractor’s crew since our last visit.

I took this picture of the granite counter top in the little bath. You can see the beautiful patterns and colors of the granite slabs that are also in the kitchen and the master bath. Click on the image to enlarge.

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December 22, 2010 by Arizona Something Shiny

Necklace

It’s about six weeks overdue, but last weekend at the gun show, I bought Verna her anniversary present. It’s a hand carved native American style necklace. Other than the kachina figurine, the stones are all carved into the shapes of animals. She has been looking for something like this for a while. We’re both glad we found the necklace. Click on the image to enlarge.

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October 25, 2010 by Family Something Shiny

Digital Keyboard

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Several months back (a year maybe?) my digital keyboard gave up the ghost. I have been thinking about a replacement, so I went on-line and ordered this one. It’s a Yamaha 61-key synthesizer. It got very good reviews and was priced around $270 USD including shipping and accessories.

I started playing when I was five years old and I have almost always had a piano or organ, so I sort of missed having one. I’m looking forward to playing this nice new shiny rig.

Click on the image above for a larger view.

March 7, 2010 by Culture Entertainment Leisure Something Shiny

New BBQ Grill

The old BBQ finally gave up the ghost a couple of weekends ago. Yesterday, we went to Lowe’s and purchased this replacement. I am in the process of assembling it now. I will be posting about the inaugural cookout sometime soon.

Here’s the specs:

grill.pngBBQ Grillware model GGPL-2100DW

Grill Width (Inches) – 52.4
Grill Depth (Inches) – 23.0
Grill Height (Inches) – 46.0
Porcelain coated cast iron grate
141 sq. in. warming rack
28 1/2 Lb. burger capacity
Porcelain coated lid
624 sq. in. cooking surface
Electronic ignition
Liquid propane fuel system
5-gallon tank capacity standard
3 stainless burners plus side burner

February 27, 2010 by Food and Dining Something Shiny

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