Birthday Weekend

• Worked on moving more rocks and processing the wood pile
• Finished 4 of 10 at the Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association Arizona Defense Match - it was a great time but I rushed the 100 yard strings which cost me 3rd place
• Had a great drinks and dinner at Superstition Meadery and Copper Note
• Heard a great sermon from visiting priest from Tucson
• Had a nice short session at Prescott Gun Range

Morning in the pits at Ben Avery Range

Miller Creek at flood tide

Anti-Communism Week

Something to celebrate this week, long overdue Anti-Communism Week!

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.

Miller Valley Creek

Lynx Creek

Lynx Creek

Lynx Lake is filling fast

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.

ADM setup

Weekend Activities

• Last Chipper Day of the year
• Friends's son's Eagle project
• ASRPA Dinner at the Pioneer Museum

On the trolley at the Pioneer Museum

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.

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.

Blowdown on a local road

First fie

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

Smyrna plaza

Smyrna plaza

Georgia Aquarium lobby

Marietta square

Confederate cemetary in Resaca

Field at Resaca battlefield

Red Hill Range

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

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.

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

Arizona skies

Along the Little Granite Mt Loop

Weekend Storm

We got our most severe storm since we moved here.  At least an inch (probably more) in less than an hour.  It caused some severe erosion along the the driveway that needs to be addressed.

Grand Canyon got some severe flash flooding and it looks like Phantom Ranch will be shut down for a while.

But in the dry times, I got some hikes in and zeroed some pistol optics.

Misc Updates

• Jaya finished her board exams!
• Had a fun Chipper Day
• My potato crop failed - most likely the buckets got too hot
• Put two storage properties under contract and need to raise money
• Pulling lots of weeds
• Getting some decent rain

Mighty Granite Creek

Another local Jeep trip

We started by stopping by the Forge in Skull Valley for coffee.  Then drove east on Poverty Flat and 9261M.  The latter was very rough and slow going.  We got on Epic Interrupted for a bit then took the shortcut on Deuce Power which was also pretty rough.  We took Smooth Operation back home which had great views.

Great views!

Silted up dam

Wedding Weekend

Jaya and Noah decided to have their wedding in Cabo San Lucas.  They chose the JW Marriot as a place where everyone could gather, hang out and celebrate their marriage.  Everything turned out awesome!

Arch moved to the reception

Setting up the arch

Local beach

Mom and dad

Friday night reception

Rocks on the beach

View from our room

View from our room

Jo at the beach

At the Cabo airport

Bengt escorting Jo

The Couple

Just Married!

Leaving the ceremony

Baltimore Ostens

Father-Daughter dance

Mr. and Mrs. Noah Baker

America 250 Weekend Activities

• Fun time at Sharlot Hall Museum's American Heritage Day - lots of fun living history exhibits, brass band, food and more
• Awesome time at friend's house for burgers, brats, and beers
• Skipped the fireworks
• Added some gravel to help erosion along the driveway

More Coffee Truth

Bhaskar Kolhe RIP

Bhaskar passed peacefully, surrounded by family.