Author Archives: Ferd

It thinks it’s Spring!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

We had a good birding morning today. We started early, in dense fog that gradually cleared to a beautiful day. It was a little cool at the start but warmed up fast, to 73 degrees! The frogs were noisy and … Continue reading →

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Terry Vaughan on Top Shot season 4

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

We are looking forward to the start of season 4 of Top Shot tonight, on the History Channel. It is particularly cool for us because we know one of the competitors, Terry Vaughan. This is a “shot” of us at … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the Definition of Alcoholism

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

Thoughts on the Definition of Alcoholism There is no specific, universal definition of alcoholism that can be used to identify alcoholics at an early stage. It may be helpful to envision alcoholism not as a static condition, but rather as … Continue reading →

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Eastern Bluebird

Posted on February 9, 2012 by
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Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers at Tanglewood Park

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

Wow! This was the bird of the day! The Yellow-bellied Sapsucker!

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Birding by wheelchair!

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

Nobody gonna break my stride Nobody gonna slow me down Oh no I gotta keep on birding!

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Ruger SR9c vs SR40c

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

I’m almost ready to buy my first semiautomatic pistol. I’ve shot a few guns, read hundreds of articles and blog posts, visited dozens of gun forums, and checked out the manufacturers’ web sites. I have narrowed down my choices to … Continue reading →

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S&W Airweight revolver vs Glock 23 vs Springfield XDm .40 4.5″

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

I recently wrote about how the Smith & Wesson 642 Airweight .38 Special revolver (pictured below) compares to the Springfield XDm .40 caliber 4.5″ semiautomatic pistol. You can see that post here. Today, I shot the same S&W 642 snub … Continue reading →

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We upgraded to the Canon EF 70-300mm IS lens

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

Here are a few of the first pix through our new lens. I think we’re going to love it!

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S&W Airweight revolver vs Springfield XDM .40 4.5″ semiautomatic pistol

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

I’m new to handguns, so consider that when you read this amateur review. First of all, I know it’s kind of weird to compare a small frame revolver to a full size semiautomatic pistol, but they are what I shot … Continue reading →

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