My day

So, I am going to my first long distance match on the 28th of this month.  Since I am going to be in a match, I should shoot the gun before hand....

This is what I shot today:

Since the farthest I can shoot locally is only 100 yards we figured it was at least better than nothing.  I at least got used to the scope, using a bean bag for support, and all that fun stuff.

Here is how I did:

I think I did very well for a first time at this distance and this rifle. :-)

School's out for the summer.....

At least the one that I work at.  I cannot say the same for MY classes. LOL

This will give me some more time to do my classwork though, and get the range more often. (Hopefully!)

About a month ago I got a new vehicle, a Jeep Cherokee.  These just came in today:

My wonderful DH got these for me.  The tags say "MY 45XDS."  I put them on as soon as I got a screwdriver after the mail came! LOL

Oh.... I will be going to my first long range shoot later this month.  Will post pictures afterwards.

Gun Show

So, I worked the Capital Gun Show this past Saturday.  I had a BALL!  I got to talk to a lot of really nice people and only one jerk. LOL

I don't usually talked about people like that, but this guy fits the bill.  I was "working" the handguns area and after this gentleman had spent a few minutes looking at them, I asked them if there was anything I could help him with (since I had the key to unlock any he might want to look at closer), and his response "I will ask him (pointing to the gentleman behind the table and on the other side of the area) if I need something."  I did not think anything of it and told my other guy about it thinking it was a friend, but he had never seen the guy before.  I guess he just did not want to "talk guns" to a woman!  Oh well... his loss.

Next gun show I will be working will be June 7th!  Come by and see me. :-)

Been way too long.....

got out to the range today.

Not my best, but certainly not my worst.  This is a combo of my 45 and my 9.  I think I could get the job done if needed.

Snow Days...

Well tomorrow will be the another snow day.  At this rate we will never finish this school year. LOL

I am changing my menu plan for tomorrow.  I had planned it to be a leftovers night to clean out the fridge, but since we have been home, there as not as many leftovers to clean out.  Also, with it being so cold out, I decided to fulfill my youngest DS' request to make chili.  So, tomorrow will be venison chili slow cooked on the stove for hours.  That way all the flavors will have time to thoroughly blend.  I might just make a pan of cornbread to go with it. :-)

Ouch!

I apologize for seeming to disappear like that.  I had not planned to be gone from blogger for over a month!

Not that it is an excuse, but I have been very busy with being a wife, a mom, a full time employee, and a full time student.  These graduate classes are kicking my butt!  I will have to mini-brag and say that I still have A's in both of the ones going on right now and only have two weeks to go on them, so hopefully it stays that way!

I have been really having to remind myself that all this work is worth it in the end.  I have just been dealing with some inner frustration on not having my own classroom yet.  I know it will happen, but I am not known for being the most patient of people.

Hopefully next school year I can add funny classroom adventure stories to this blog. :-)

Dinner Last Night

Honey Garlic Chicken in the slow cooker.

I did not have chicken thighs, so I used breasts, but other than that I followed the recipe.  I always try and follow a new recipe exactly the first time and then make adjustments after the first try.

I thought I had boneless skinless thighs, but found out I was mistaken. LOL  It was a winner!  I served it with rice and couscous so people could have a choice although most chose both. :-)

I love when I find another slow cooker recipe to add to my list of options.  With my classes starting back up this week, my slow cookers will be getting used A LOT!