Category Archives: The Best Parts

Mint 50 year old Marlin 101 Bolt Action .22 Rifle

Posted on March 31, 2012 by

During our early March trip to Toledo to visit family, my father and I had a chance to talk about the new hobby that Gail and I have been enjoying. He was surprised we have been shooting guns. I think … Continue reading →

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Three Life Birds on the Apache Trail

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

During our recent trip to Arizona, Gail and I had a car and a few hours to ourselves on the morning after Kelly and Jason’s wedding. So we decided to drive at least a tiny portion of the scenic Apache Trail through … Continue reading →

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The Kelly Crotte and Jason Armstrong Wedding!

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

March 23rd will be a permanent occasion on my calendar. My daughter Kelly was married three days ago in a beautiful wedding and reception, the stuff of dreams. Really, the whole thing could not have been any nicer! Kelly wanted … Continue reading →

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“Top Shot” Terry Vaughan entertains the crowd at ProShots Range

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

Princess Gail and I had a very nice time tonight at ProShots Range in nearby Rural Hall, NC, about 15 minutes from our house. The owners of the range, Lonnie and Betty Ashby, hosted a little event for Terry Vaughan, … Continue reading →

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How to Buy Your First Handgun in North Carolina

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

I recently became interested in owning a handgun, but knowing nothing about them I had a lot to learn and figure out. A friend at work is a gun hobbyist and was a wealth of knowledge. I also found great … Continue reading →

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Princess Gail Packs a Gun!

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

Christmas came early at our house. Gail and I exchanged presents back in November, and I’m glad we did, because we got to enjoy them a little before she broke her hip. I told Gail in September that I would … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Guns & Shooting, Princess Gail, The Best Parts | Tagged | 9 Comments

Princess Gail’s bionic!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

This post is simply to document one of the many reasons why I think Princess Gail is royal. Underneath her style and elegance are a multitude of character strengths including plain old toughness. In my last post I mentioned how … Continue reading →

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Winston-Salem’s BB&T Ballpark and BB&T Field

Posted on November 20, 2011 by

BB&T is the 8th largest bank in the United States and has it’s headquarters right here in Winston-Salem, NC. It has a significant presence in our great city, not the least of which is it’s support of two of our … Continue reading →

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Business and Pleasure in Nashville

Posted on October 29, 2011 by

Princess Gail and I just got back from a short little trip to Music City, Nashville, TN. We decided to drive the 7 hours from Winston-Salem to enjoy the Fall colors in the mountains. We were so fortunate this year … Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs is Dead, Long Live Steve Jobs

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

I have sung Steve’s praises for half of my life, as I recently shared. Today came the terribly sad news of his passing. My heart goes out to his family. Steve was a great man, and the world is a … Continue reading →

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