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So, its been just over two weeks since my surgery, and everyone who told me post-op would be painful were not lying. The first week was pretty rough. But things quickly stabilized to a manageable level. They gave me a nerve block when I went under, so that they only had to do light...
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So, by now most of you have heard that I’ve got to have shoulder surgery. The back story is that my shoulder has been bothering me for months now. I thought it was just ‘sprained.’ Well, early December my wife made me go see the doctor. He took one – brief – look at...
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So, I’ve been shooting IDPA for around two years now. For those who don’t know, IDPA is the International Defensive Pistol Association. The short description is it is a shooting competition that utilizes the tools and techniques of concealed carry. You can get a much better description on the IDPA’s web site here: www.idpa.com....
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Its become sort of a running joke – find the ‘biggest” word used in an instructor class. We’ve had some interesting ones in the past. Some of which I’ve forgotten to blog about. The idea was always which one of our instructor candidates used the big word. Imagine my surprise when, at the latest...
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Yes, I’m spoiled. For many reasons. But for this post, specifically, its because I live so close to the Nation’s Gun Shows held in Chantilly, VA on a regular basis. We took some of our Venturing Crew to the gun show in Fredericksburg, VA over the weekend, and all I can say is where...
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I recently went to a restaurant in King George, VA called the Crabby Oyster.  My family and I, along with a friend from Florida, went down Friday night to eat at the Crabby Oyster. The Crabby Oyster is now under new management.  It’s located at 15411 Dahlgren Road, King George, VA. John & Cheryl Simm (the...
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Its been a while since I posted an update on my Wood Badge progress. Well, like the title says, I’ve been beaded. I completed the last of my Tickets at NCAC’s Centennial Camporee back in May. There was a small chance that I could have been beaded at Jamboree, along with two others from...
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I’m off to the Boy Scout Jamboree this evening. I’ll be helping to deliver an RSO course Friday to the many volunteers working the shooting sports venues during Jambo. Then we’re helping set up the Merit Badge Midway. Not sure what that will entail, but probably a lot of work. Come Monday, I’ll be...
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Its official! I completed my Wood Badge Ticket! Got confirmation from my Troop Guide that I met all my goals. Paperwork is processing. Looks like I’ll probably get my beads at our August District Roundtable. Let me know if you want to come, and I’ll pass on the location/time details once I get confirmation...
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Camporee was a blast! All the Shooting Sports venues went off pretty much without a hitch. Sure, a few minor glitches here and there, but the Scouting youth in attendance didn’t know, and they all had a great time. To all of our instructor and RSO volunteers, thanks again for all your support. We...
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