Osten Family Blog
Osten Family Blog
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
Sunday, September 13, 2026
National Prepareness Month
I have never really heard of National Preparedeness Month until now. I have even got emails about it at work. Maybe the government knows something we don't. Anyway, it is good advice and hopefully more people with start prepping.
Tuesday, September 08, 2026
Labor Day Activities
- Assocation general meeting with our county supervisor in attendance
- Tried out some new Carcano ammo
- Hike and more hikes
- Lots of stuff around the house
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| Arizona skies |
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| Along the Little Granite Mt Loop |
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