Out and about.

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I almost did not get out to shoot. I was tinkering with my computer and printer, trying to get it to work. No such luck. I have tried many things. I certainly installed what was needed. I know the printer is hooked up. But the computer looses the link to the printer from time to time. I have it hooked in via USB. I tried different USB connections, I tried to pick which connection to use (ran out of time trying them all so will continue that). Nothing. It is a pain. I need to print and send something, which I had promised to send... yesterday. Is that not always the case? I thought the getting the printer going was merely a matter of finding the drivers. Blah.

Still, we did get out. My rifle was dirty. After a couple of tubes (16 rounds each), the action became cranky. I had not taken my .22 pistol because it needs cleaned. So, that was that. My friend wanted me to try some hot .38 loads in his .357 though. Heavy loads hurt his hand, so he lets me go first. I am a terrible analogue for him though. I can handle the hottest .357 magnum loads with no difficulty, in spite of it being a small framed pistol with only a two inch barrel. He has trouble with even the .38 +P. Still, I got the gun warmed up for him.

I was accurate as could be, again, with his pistol. Out to probably 30 yards I hit and hit again. If the target is 5 yards beyond that though, the gig is up. A slightly looser grip makes the difference at the good ranges but makes no difference at some point. With the rifle, I pretty much cannot miss. I shoot at quarter sized pieces of orange clays at 50 to 70 yards and up a hill a bit. Considering the ammunition, wind, iron sights, and that it was growing dark, and then ignoring that, I did well. I do like that rifle. After that we went for dinner. Angie's it was. I have not eaten there in some time. Every time I go I wonder why I have not been back sooner. Great food, excellent service, and it does not cost an arm and a leg.

Picking up a tobacco, dropping my friend off, and then doing some shopping finished the day. More caffeine! I bought enough to last me a month or more, as it was on sale. As well, I grabbed a couple of things which have or are suggested to help with a grouchy bottom. Dried apricots and pistachios went into the cart. A few cleaning supplies, some cord to create a proper indoor clothes line, and a few other items just to tip the scales. More cat food as well. I am fairly well stocked on both cat food and litter material for a good bit of time. That is something I do not want to be without. Oh, and I got that bill out. It was three months late and counting. I did write an apology as well, on the check. A simple one.

The bottom is doing better, if I still dread bowel movements. The last bm came out fairly easily and other than already having a sore bottom, as painlessly as usual. Still, I am going to have to baby my bowels for a bit. I have two ribeyes out, big ones, as absolutely nothing both encourages going while salving the path as much as beef fat. Further, it is some of the best tasting medicine I could hope for.

Well, back to the printer. I have the envelope ready for the printed material, if I could just get it to print! Arghhhhh! Later or good night.