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Osten Family Blog
Wednesday, November 04, 2026
Anti-Communism Week
Something to celebrate this week, long overdue Anti-Communism Week!
Tuesday, November 03, 2026
Massive Storm
This weekend northern Arizona got hammered by a huge storm. Flooding was reported all along the Verde River including I-17. We made it through ok and the newly laid rock helped save the driveway.
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| Miller Valley Creek |
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| Lynx Creek |
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| Lynx Creek |
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| Lynx Lake is filling fast |
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Scared Dog
Lily is afraid of fire and hides in the closet when we get the fireplace going. We bought her a nice bed so she is comfortable.
ADM Prep
I haven't done alot of shooting competitions but I really like them so will probably do more. I signed for the ASRPA ADM. The course of fire goes from 300 to 200 to 100 yards (yes, in reverse). All shots are prone and you must use a backpack as a rest (no bipods). I have practicing the setup and getting my rifle scoped in.
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| ADM setup |
Monday, October 19, 2026
Weekend Activities
- Last Chipper Day of the year
- Friends's son's Eagle project
- ASRPA Dinner at the Pioneer Museum
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| On the trolley at the Pioneer Museum |
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| Eagle project at United Animal Friends |
Erosion Control Project
I got a lot of rock laid alongside the upper part of the driveway. There is rain forecast for later this week so it will get a test.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Big Storm Weekend
The remnants of Rachel moved through Prescott over the weekend. We got very high winds and several inches of rain. Also started our first fireplace fire of the season. Time to get to work on my driveway erosion problem.
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| Blowdown on a local road |
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| First fie |
Tuesday, October 06, 2026
Atlanta Trip
Jaya and Noah finally got a chance to visit Aji in Atlanta! There was alot going on:
- Smyrna Birthday Celebration
- Recasa Battlefield
- Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield - went to the visitor center and Cheatham Hill (the Dead Angle)
- Georgia Aquarium
- The Varsity
- Marietta Square - saw the church where we were married
- Sootch Nation
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| Smyrna plaza |
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| Smyrna plaza |
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| Georgia Aquarium lobby |
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| Marietta square |
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| Confederate cemetary in Resaca |
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| Field at Resaca battlefield |
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| Red Hill Range |
Monday, September 14, 2026
Books
Another batch of books read or reread:
- The Emperor's Codes by Michael Smith
- Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors by James Hornfischer
- Shattered Sword by John Parshall and Anthony Tully
- Japanese Rifles of WWII by Duncan McCollum
- According to Kate by Chris Enns
- Along Came a Cowgirl by Chris Enns
- An Open Secret by Chris Enns
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