Sunday, September 30, 2012
Sunday drive...
Nana and I took a drive down VA 42 and 39 to US 220 south and on to Hot Springs and then we came home. Nothing seemed to be open in downtown Hot Springs but there were plenty of people golfing on The Homestead course. Saw deer in the median at the junction of 220 and 39 as we came home. We also saw the wonderful view from Dan Ingall's Overlook. Western Virginia is just beautiful, isn't it? I wish I owned some big acreage in Bath County.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Range day with Tactical Solutions conversion...
I mounted a 2½X Weaver handgun scope on my Tactical Solutions .22 LR conversion which is mounted on my old Combat Commander frame. I'm still shooting that Remington Golden Bullet ammo. The first target was not all that impressive. There was a breeze but, I think most of the problem was me. I did give the scope some adjustment right. Notice how the shots are spread across the target. One has to wonder how much of this is due to the ammunition used and how much is me...
So, I was thinking, maybe I can't shoot this scope well, let's try it without the scope and I took it off. Here's that target. It looks pretty good in the bull if you ignore all the other shots spread across this target.
Ok, so my cataracts are making it hard to use the open sights. They, and the target, tend to blur. I put the scope back on and shot this target. I did adjust the sight right and left a bit as I shot. That's a bunch of shots in that big hole at 8 o'clock. I think I need to fine tune this before taking it hunting. I do believe the gun will shoot, even if I'm having some issues.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Notes from the gun shop...
Yesterday was busy, busy. Not so many gun sales but lots of ammo. Some really nice guns did go out the door, just not a lot of volume on guns. We did get to see some regulars come through the door including Jim Kilbourne. He's a good fellow. We managed to have a little talk about the 116th Museum. Other than that, nothing really unusual. For the lever-gun guys we do have an F and a P prefix 336 RC, the P with a straight grip!
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Game Check Stations in Augusta County, VA
| Store Name | Address & Telephone |
|---|---|
| 3-B GROCERY |
2594 EASTSIDE HIGHWAY, CRIMORA, VA 24431 Telephone: (540) 249-5075 (map) |
| B & R GROCERY |
2475 MT. TORRY ROAD, LYNDHURST, VA 22952 Telephone: (540) 943-9294 (map) |
| CRAIGSVILLE IGA |
139 WEST CRAIG STREET, CRAIGSVILLE, VA 24430 Telephone: (540) 997-5011 (map) |
| DEERFIELD GROCERY |
3070 DEERFIELD VALLEY ROAD, DEERFIELD, VA 24432 Telephone: (540) 939-4656 (map) |
| DOMINION OUTDOORS |
15 ANGELA COURT, FISHERSVILLE, VA 22939 Telephone: (540) 337-9218 (map) |
| GREENVILLE GROCERY AND DELI |
148 MAIN STREET, GREENVILLE, VA 24440 Telephone: (540) 337-1184 (map) |
| JAKE'S CONVENIENCE & SUBWAY |
2436 CHURCHVILLE AVENUE, STAUNTON, VA 24401 Telephone: (540) 886-5229 (map) |
| LOCKHART'S MARKET |
1730 SPRINGHILL ROAD, STAUNTON, VA 24401 Telephone: (540) 886-9820 (map) |
| MIDDLEBROOK GENERAL STORE |
GENERAL DELIVERY, MIDDLEBROOK, VA 24459 Telephone: (540) 886-5815 (map) |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW GENERAL STORE |
162 SHENANDOAH MOUNTAIN DRIVE, WEST AUGUSTA, VA 24485 Telephone: (540) 939-4650 (map) |
| NEW HOPE GROCERY |
67 BATTLEFIELD ROAD, STAUNTON, VA 24401 Telephone: (540) 363-5321 (map) |
| NORTH RIVER COUNTRY STORE |
1434 NORTH RIVER ROAD, MT SOLON, VA 22843 Telephone: (540) 350-2695 (map) |
| P & J SERVICE CENTER |
ROUTE 42, CRAIGSVILLE, VA 24430 Telephone: (540) 997-5412 (map) |
| SHERANDO GROCERY |
1889 MT TORREY ROAD, LYNDHURST, VA 22952 Telephone: (540) 941-4805 (map) |
| SPEEDY'S FOOD MART |
1705 NORTH DELPHINE AVENUE, WAYNESBORO, VA 22980 Telephone: (540) 949-0005 (map) |
| STOKESVILLE MARKET |
90 NORTH RIVER ROAD, MT SOLON, VA 22843 Telephone: (540) 350-2177 (map) |
| TAYLOR'S GROCERY |
1785 LEE HIGHWAY, FORT DEFIANCE, VA 24437 Telephone: (540) 248-5800 (map) |
| THE GUN SHACK |
1105 LAUREL HILL ROAD, VERONA, VA 24482 Telephone: (540) 248-3681 (map) |
| THE MEATING PLACE |
1070 MIDDLEBROOK ROAD, STAUNTON, VA 24401 Telephone: (540) 885-0197 (map) |
| VALLEY SPORTSMAN |
2627 STUARTS DRAFT HWY #105, STUARTS DRAFT, VA 24477 Telephone: (540) 324-0170 (map) |
| WADE'S STORE |
2635 WEST BEV STREET, STAUNTON, VA 24401 Telephone: (540) 886-3886 (map) |
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Notes from the gun shop...
Well, it was quite a day. Several times we had all three of us working the counter and a line forming. Other times it was pretty quiet but mostly, busy. Not a lot of gun sales but a lot of sales of ammo and associated "stuff".
A couple of neat guns in the shop right now. One is a Winchester 1885 Winder Musket, a .22 LR training rifle. This one has only the "issue" open rear sights and it looks really good, but... The but is that it has been expertly reblued with little loss of marks and no dishing of flat surfaces. Also, the wood has typical pressure and bump dents from being in and out of an institutional rack for many years. The bore looks good, I think it would shoot. Nice gun. I think boss man wants about $1900 for that one.
Then a really nice Colt "Black Army" Model 1911 came in the door. It seems to be all correct and came with a 1918 dated holster. MOST of the finish remains but there is some scratching from some source, perhaps the holster, and the magazine is correct but has had the bottom finish removed, possibly with steel wool by somebody who thought it had to be improperly finished. Don't know what boss man wants for that one. The owner's grandfather apparently brought it back from his service as an officer in WWI. I might head over there for photos if the weather breaks. Can't get any good photos with the indoor light at the shop.
A couple of neat guns in the shop right now. One is a Winchester 1885 Winder Musket, a .22 LR training rifle. This one has only the "issue" open rear sights and it looks really good, but... The but is that it has been expertly reblued with little loss of marks and no dishing of flat surfaces. Also, the wood has typical pressure and bump dents from being in and out of an institutional rack for many years. The bore looks good, I think it would shoot. Nice gun. I think boss man wants about $1900 for that one.
Then a really nice Colt "Black Army" Model 1911 came in the door. It seems to be all correct and came with a 1918 dated holster. MOST of the finish remains but there is some scratching from some source, perhaps the holster, and the magazine is correct but has had the bottom finish removed, possibly with steel wool by somebody who thought it had to be improperly finished. Don't know what boss man wants for that one. The owner's grandfather apparently brought it back from his service as an officer in WWI. I might head over there for photos if the weather breaks. Can't get any good photos with the indoor light at the shop.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
George Washington's Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation
I wish that I had done as Mr. Washington had done. As I read them again in preparation of recording the list here, for you, I am struck by how often I have found them to be of use and how I have lessened myself when I did not adhere to them. Oh, yes, I have failed to follow the rules a few times and I think that I have always paid the price for it. I hope that you will read and heed and perhaps take the time to copy them down (and not by cutting and pasting as I've done here!). There is a downloadable PDF version.
1st - Every Action done in Company, ought to be with Some Sign of Respect, to those that are Present.
2nd - When in Company, put not your Hands to any Part of the Body, not usually Discovered.
3rd -Show Nothing to your Friend that may affright him.
4th - In the Presence of Others Sing not to yourself with a humming Noise, nor Drum with your Fingers or Feet.
5th - If You Cough, Sneeze, Sigh, or Yawn, do it not Loud but Privately; and Speak not in your Yawning, but put Your handkerchief or Hand before your face and turn aside.
6th - Sleep not when others Speak, Sit not when others stand, Speak not when you Should hold your Peace, walk not on when others Stop.
7th - Put not off your Cloths in the presence of Others, nor go out your Chamber half Dressed.
8th - At Play and at Fire its Good manners to Give Place to the last Commer, and affect not to Speak Louder than Ordinary.
9th - Spit not in the Fire, nor Stoop low before it neither Put your Hands into the Flames to warm them, nor Set your Feet upon the Fire especially if there be meat before it.
10th - When you Sit down, Keep your Feet firm and Even, without putting one on the other or Crossing them.
11th - Shift not yourself in the Sight of others nor Gnaw your nails.
12th - Shake not the head, Feet, or Legs roll not the Eyes lift not one eyebrow higher than the other wry not the mouth, and bedew no mans face with your Spittle, by approaching too near him when you Speak.
13th - Kill no Vermin as Fleas, lice ticks &c in the Sight of Others, if you See any filth or thick Spittle put your foot Dexterously upon it if it be upon the Cloths of your Companions, Put it off privately, and if it be upon your own Cloths return Thanks to him who puts it off.
14th - Turn not your Back to others especially in Speaking, Jog not the Table or Desk on which Another reads or writes, lean not upon any one.
15th - Keep your Nails clean and Short, also your Hands and Teeth Clean yet without Showing any great Concern for them.
16th - Do not Puff up the Cheeks, Loll not out the tongue rub the Hands, or beard, thrust out the lips, or bite them or keep the Lips too open or too Close.
17th - Be no Flatterer, neither Play with any that delights not to be Play'd Withal.
18th - Read no Letters, Books, or Papers in Company but when there is a Necessity for the doing of it you must ask leave: come not near the Books or Writings of Another so as to read them unless desired or give your opinion of them unasked also look not nigh when another is writing a Letter.
19th - Let your Countenance be pleasant but in Serious Matters Somewhat grave.
20th - The Gestures of the Body must be Suited to the discourse you are upon.
21st - Reproach none for the Infirmities of Nature, nor Delight to Put them that have in mind thereof.
22nd - Show not yourself glad at the Misfortune of another though he were your enemy.
23rd - When you see a Crime punished, you may be inwardly Pleased; but always show Pity to the Suffering Offender.
24th - Do not laugh too loud or too much at any Public Spectacle.
25th - Superfluous Complements and all Affectation of Ceremony are to be avoided, yet where due they are not to be Neglected.
26th - In Pulling off your Hat to Persons of Distinction, as Noblemen, Justices, Churchmen &c make a Reverence, bowing more or less according to the Custom of the Better Bred, and Quality of the Person. Amongst your equals expect not always that they Should begin with you first, but to Pull off the Hat when there is no need is Affectation, in the Manner of Saluting and resaluting in words keep to the most usual Custom.
27th - Tis ill manners to bid one more eminent than yourself be covered as well as not to do it to whom it's due Likewise he that makes too much haste to Put on his hat does not well, yet he ought to Put it on at the first, or at most the Second time of being asked; now what is herein Spoken, of Qualification in behavior in Saluting, ought also to be observed in taking of Place, and Sitting down for ceremonies without Bounds is troublesome.
28th - If any one come to Speak to you while you are are Sitting Stand up though he be your Inferior, and when you Present Seats let it be to every one according to his Degree.
29th - When you meet with one of Greater Quality than yourself, Stop, and retire especially if it be at a Door or any Straight place to give way for him to Pass.
30th - In walking the highest Place in most Countries Seems to be on the right hand therefore Place yourself on the left of him whom you desire to Honor: but if three walk together the middest Place is the most Honorable the wall is usually given to the most worthy if two walk together.
31st - If any one far Surpasses others, either in age, Estate, or Merit yet would give Place to a meaner than himself in his own lodging or elsewhere the one ought not to except it, So he on the other part should not use much earnestness nor offer it above once or twice.
32nd - To one that is your equal, or not much inferior you are to give the chief Place in your Lodging and he to who 'is offered ought at the first to refuse it but at the Second to accept though not without acknowledging his own unworthiness.
33rd - They that are in Dignity or in office have in all places Precedency but whilst they are Young they ought to respect those that are their equals in Birth or other Qualities, though they have no Public charge.
34th - It is good Manners to prefer them to whom we Speak before ourselves especially if they be above us with whom in no Sort we ought to begin.
35th - Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive.
36th - Artificers & Persons of low Degree ought not to use many ceremonies to Lords, or Others of high Degree but Respect and highly Honor them, and those of high Degree ought to treat them with affability & Courtesy, without Arrogance.
337th - In speaking to men of Quality do not lean nor Look them full in the Face, nor approach too near them at lest Keep a full Pace from them.
38th - In visiting the Sick, do not Presently play the Physician if you be not Knowing therein.
39th - In writing or Speaking, give to every Person his due Title According to his Degree & the Custom of the Place.
40th - Strive not with your Superiors in argument, but always Submit your Judgment to others with Modesty.
41st - Undertake not to Teach your equal in the art himself Professes; it Savours of arrogance.
42nd - Let thy ceremonies in Courtesy be proper to the Dignity of his place with whom thou converses for it is absurd to act the same with a Clown and a Prince.
43rd - Do not express Joy before one sick or in pain for that contrary Passion will aggravate his Misery.
44th - When a man does all he can though it Succeeds not well blame not him that did it.
45th - Being to advise or reprehend any one, consider whether it ought to be in public or in Private; presently, or at Some other time in what terms to do it & in reproving Show no Sign of Cholar but do it with all Sweetness and Mildness.
46th - Take all Admonitions thankfully in what Time or Place Soever given but afterwards not being culpable take a Time & Place convenient to let him him know it that gave them.
47th - Mock not nor Jest at any thing of Importance break [n]o Jest that are Sharp Biting and if you Deliver any thing witty and Pleasant abstain from Laughing thereat yourself.
48th - Wherein you reprove Another be unblameable yourself; for example is more prevalent than Precepts.
49th - Use no Reproachful Language against any one neither Curse nor Revile.
50th - Be not hasty to believe flying Reports to the Disparagement of any.
51st - Wear not your Cloths, foul, ripped or Dusty but See they be Brushed once every day at least and take heed that you approach not to any Uncleaness.
52nd - In your Apparel be Modest and endeavor to accommodate Nature, rather than to procure Admiration keep to the Fashion of your equals Such as are Civil and orderly with respect to Times and Places.
53rd - Run not in the Streets, neither go too slowly nor with Mouth open go not Shaking your Arms kick not the earth with R feet, go not upon the Toes, nor in a Dancing fashion.
54th - Play not the Peacock, looking every where about you, to See if you be well Decked, if your Shoes fit well if your Stockings sit neatly, and Cloths handsomely.
55th - Eat not in the Streets, nor in the House, out of Season.
56th - Associate yourself with Men of good Quality if you Esteem your own Reputation; for 'is better to be alone than in bad Company.
57th - In walking up and Down in a House, only with One in Company if he be Greater than yourself, at the first give him the Right hand and Stop not till he does and be not the first that turns, and when you do turn let it be with your face towards him, if he be a Man of Great Quality, walk not with him Cheek by Joul but Somewhat behind him; but yet in Such a Manner that he may easily Speak to you.
58th - Let your Conversation be without Malice or Envy, for 'is a Sign of a Tractable and Commendable Nature: And in all Causes of Passion admit Reason to Govern.
59th - Never express anything unbecoming, nor Act against the Rules Moral before your inferiors.
60th - Be not immodest in urging your Friends to Discover a Secret.
61st - Utter not base and frivolous things amongst grave and Learned Men nor very Difficult Questions or Subjects, among the Ignorant or things hard to be believed, Stuff not your Discourse with Sentences amongst your Betters nor Equals.
62nd - Speak not of doleful Things in a Time of Mirth or at the Table; Speak not of Melancholy Things as Death and Wounds, and if others Mention them Change if you can the Discourse tell not your Dreams, but to your intimate Friend.
63rd - A Man ought not to value himself of his Achievements, or rare Qualities of wit; much less of his riches Virtue or Kindred.
64th - Break not a Jest where none take pleasure in mirth Laugh not aloud, nor at all without Occasion, deride no mans Misfortune, though there Seem to be Some cause.
65th - Speak not injurious Words neither in Jest nor Earnest Scoff at none although they give Occasion.
66th - Be not froward but friendly and Courteous; the first to Salute hear and answer & be not Pensive when it's a time to Converse.
67th - Detract not from others neither be excessive in Commanding.
68th - Go not thither, where you know not, whether you Shall be Welcome or not. Give not Advice without being Asked & when desired do it briefly.
69th - If two contend together take not the part of either unconstrained; and be not obstinate in your own Opinion, in Things indifferent be of the Major Side.
70th - Reprehend not the imperfections of others for that belongs to Parents Masters and Superiors.
71st - Gaze not on the marks or blemishes of Others and ask not how they came. What you may Speak in Secret to your Friend deliver not before others.
72nd - Speak not in an unknown Tongue in Company but in your own Language and that as those of Quality do and not as the Vulgar; Sublime matters treat Seriously.
73rd - Think before you Speak pronounce not imperfectly nor bring out your Words too hastily but orderly & distinctly.
74th - When Another Speaks be attentive your Self and disturb not the Audience if any hesitate in his Words help him not nor Prompt him without desired, Interrupt him not, nor Answer him till his Speech be ended.
75th - In the midst of Discourse ask not of what one treateth but if you Perceive any Stop because of your coming you may well intreat him gently to Proceed: If a Person of Quality comes in while your Conversing it's handsome to Repeat what was said before.
76th - While you are talking, Point not with your Finger at him of Whom you Discourse nor Approach too near him to whom you talk especially to his face.
77th - Treat with men at fit Times about Business & Whisper not in the Company of Others.
78th - Make no Comparisons and if any of the Company be Commended for any brave act of Virtue, commend not another for the Same.
79th - Be not apt to relate News if you know not the truth thereof. In Discoursing of things you Have heard Name not your Author always A Secret Discover not.
80th - Be not Tedious in Discourse or in reading unless you find the Company pleased therewith.
81st - Be not Curious to Know the Affairs of Others neither approach those that Speak in Private.
82nd - Undertake not what you cannot Perform but be Careful to keep your Promise.
83rd - When you deliver a matter do it without Passion & with Discretion, however mean the Person be you do it too.
84th - When your Superiors talk to any Body hearken not neither Speak nor Laugh.
85th - In Company of these of Higher Quality than yourself Speak not til you are asked a Question then Stand upright put of your Hat & Answer in few words.
86th - In Disputes, be not So Desirous to Overcome as not to give Liberty to each one to deliver his Opinion and Submit to the Judgment of the Major Part especially if they are Judges of the Dispute.
87th - Let thy carriage be such as becomes a Man Grave Settled and attentive to that which is spoken. Contradict not at every turn what others Say.
88th - Be not tedious in Discourse, make not many Digressions, nor repeat often the Same manner of Discourse.
89th - Speak not Evil of the absent for it is unjust.
90th - Being Set at meat Scratch not neither Spit Cough or blow your Nose except there's a Necessity for it.
91st - Make no Show of taking great Delight in your Victuals, Feed not with Greediness; cut your Bread with a Knife, lean not on the Table neither find fault with what you Eat.
92nd - Take no Salt or cut Bread with your Knife Greasy.
93rd - Entertaining any one at the table, it is decent to present him with meat; Undertake not to help others undesired by the Master.
94th - If you Soak bread in the Sauce let it be no more than what you put in your Mouth at a time and blow not your broth at Table but Stay till Cools of it Self.
95th - Put not your meat to your Mouth with your Knife in your hand neither Spit forth the Stones of any fruit Pie upon a Dish nor Cast anything under the table.
96th - It's unbecoming to Stoop much to ones Meat Keep your Fingers clean & when foul wipe them on a Corner of your Table Napkin.
97th - Put not another bit into your mouth till the former be swallowed. Let not your morsels be too big for the jowls.
98th - Drink not nor talk with your mouth full; neither gaze about you while you are drinking.
99th - Drink not too leisurely nor yet too hastily. Before and after drinking, wipe your lips; breath not then or ever with too great a noise, for its uncivil.
100th - Cleanse not your teeth with the table cloth napkin, fork, or knife; but if others do it, let it be done without a peep to them.
101st - Rinse not your mouth in the presence of others.
102nd - It is out of use to call upon the company often to eat; nor need you drink to others every time you drink.
103rd - In the company of your betters, be not longer in eating than they are; lay not your arm but only your hand upon the table.
104th - It belongs to the chiefest in company to unfold his napkin and fall to meat first, but he ought then to begin in time & to dispatch with dexterity that the slowest may have time allowed him.
105th - Be not angry at the table whatever happens & if you have reason to be so, show it not; put on a cheerful countenance especially if there be strangers, for good humor makes one dish of meat a feast.
106th - Set not yourself at the upper of the table; but if it be your due or that the master of the house will have it so, contend not, least you should trouble the company.
107th - If others talk at the table, be attentive but talk not with meat in your mouth.
108th - When you speak of God or his attributes, let it be seriously & with reverence. Honor & obey your natural parents although they be poor.
109th - Let your recreations be manful not sinful.
110th - Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
1st - Every Action done in Company, ought to be with Some Sign of Respect, to those that are Present.
2nd - When in Company, put not your Hands to any Part of the Body, not usually Discovered.
3rd -Show Nothing to your Friend that may affright him.
4th - In the Presence of Others Sing not to yourself with a humming Noise, nor Drum with your Fingers or Feet.
5th - If You Cough, Sneeze, Sigh, or Yawn, do it not Loud but Privately; and Speak not in your Yawning, but put Your handkerchief or Hand before your face and turn aside.
6th - Sleep not when others Speak, Sit not when others stand, Speak not when you Should hold your Peace, walk not on when others Stop.
7th - Put not off your Cloths in the presence of Others, nor go out your Chamber half Dressed.
8th - At Play and at Fire its Good manners to Give Place to the last Commer, and affect not to Speak Louder than Ordinary.
9th - Spit not in the Fire, nor Stoop low before it neither Put your Hands into the Flames to warm them, nor Set your Feet upon the Fire especially if there be meat before it.
10th - When you Sit down, Keep your Feet firm and Even, without putting one on the other or Crossing them.
11th - Shift not yourself in the Sight of others nor Gnaw your nails.
12th - Shake not the head, Feet, or Legs roll not the Eyes lift not one eyebrow higher than the other wry not the mouth, and bedew no mans face with your Spittle, by approaching too near him when you Speak.
13th - Kill no Vermin as Fleas, lice ticks &c in the Sight of Others, if you See any filth or thick Spittle put your foot Dexterously upon it if it be upon the Cloths of your Companions, Put it off privately, and if it be upon your own Cloths return Thanks to him who puts it off.
14th - Turn not your Back to others especially in Speaking, Jog not the Table or Desk on which Another reads or writes, lean not upon any one.
15th - Keep your Nails clean and Short, also your Hands and Teeth Clean yet without Showing any great Concern for them.
16th - Do not Puff up the Cheeks, Loll not out the tongue rub the Hands, or beard, thrust out the lips, or bite them or keep the Lips too open or too Close.
17th - Be no Flatterer, neither Play with any that delights not to be Play'd Withal.
18th - Read no Letters, Books, or Papers in Company but when there is a Necessity for the doing of it you must ask leave: come not near the Books or Writings of Another so as to read them unless desired or give your opinion of them unasked also look not nigh when another is writing a Letter.
19th - Let your Countenance be pleasant but in Serious Matters Somewhat grave.
20th - The Gestures of the Body must be Suited to the discourse you are upon.
21st - Reproach none for the Infirmities of Nature, nor Delight to Put them that have in mind thereof.
22nd - Show not yourself glad at the Misfortune of another though he were your enemy.
23rd - When you see a Crime punished, you may be inwardly Pleased; but always show Pity to the Suffering Offender.
24th - Do not laugh too loud or too much at any Public Spectacle.
25th - Superfluous Complements and all Affectation of Ceremony are to be avoided, yet where due they are not to be Neglected.
26th - In Pulling off your Hat to Persons of Distinction, as Noblemen, Justices, Churchmen &c make a Reverence, bowing more or less according to the Custom of the Better Bred, and Quality of the Person. Amongst your equals expect not always that they Should begin with you first, but to Pull off the Hat when there is no need is Affectation, in the Manner of Saluting and resaluting in words keep to the most usual Custom.
27th - Tis ill manners to bid one more eminent than yourself be covered as well as not to do it to whom it's due Likewise he that makes too much haste to Put on his hat does not well, yet he ought to Put it on at the first, or at most the Second time of being asked; now what is herein Spoken, of Qualification in behavior in Saluting, ought also to be observed in taking of Place, and Sitting down for ceremonies without Bounds is troublesome.
28th - If any one come to Speak to you while you are are Sitting Stand up though he be your Inferior, and when you Present Seats let it be to every one according to his Degree.
29th - When you meet with one of Greater Quality than yourself, Stop, and retire especially if it be at a Door or any Straight place to give way for him to Pass.
30th - In walking the highest Place in most Countries Seems to be on the right hand therefore Place yourself on the left of him whom you desire to Honor: but if three walk together the middest Place is the most Honorable the wall is usually given to the most worthy if two walk together.
31st - If any one far Surpasses others, either in age, Estate, or Merit yet would give Place to a meaner than himself in his own lodging or elsewhere the one ought not to except it, So he on the other part should not use much earnestness nor offer it above once or twice.
32nd - To one that is your equal, or not much inferior you are to give the chief Place in your Lodging and he to who 'is offered ought at the first to refuse it but at the Second to accept though not without acknowledging his own unworthiness.
33rd - They that are in Dignity or in office have in all places Precedency but whilst they are Young they ought to respect those that are their equals in Birth or other Qualities, though they have no Public charge.
34th - It is good Manners to prefer them to whom we Speak before ourselves especially if they be above us with whom in no Sort we ought to begin.
35th - Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive.
36th - Artificers & Persons of low Degree ought not to use many ceremonies to Lords, or Others of high Degree but Respect and highly Honor them, and those of high Degree ought to treat them with affability & Courtesy, without Arrogance.
337th - In speaking to men of Quality do not lean nor Look them full in the Face, nor approach too near them at lest Keep a full Pace from them.
38th - In visiting the Sick, do not Presently play the Physician if you be not Knowing therein.
39th - In writing or Speaking, give to every Person his due Title According to his Degree & the Custom of the Place.
40th - Strive not with your Superiors in argument, but always Submit your Judgment to others with Modesty.
41st - Undertake not to Teach your equal in the art himself Professes; it Savours of arrogance.
42nd - Let thy ceremonies in Courtesy be proper to the Dignity of his place with whom thou converses for it is absurd to act the same with a Clown and a Prince.
43rd - Do not express Joy before one sick or in pain for that contrary Passion will aggravate his Misery.
44th - When a man does all he can though it Succeeds not well blame not him that did it.
45th - Being to advise or reprehend any one, consider whether it ought to be in public or in Private; presently, or at Some other time in what terms to do it & in reproving Show no Sign of Cholar but do it with all Sweetness and Mildness.
46th - Take all Admonitions thankfully in what Time or Place Soever given but afterwards not being culpable take a Time & Place convenient to let him him know it that gave them.
47th - Mock not nor Jest at any thing of Importance break [n]o Jest that are Sharp Biting and if you Deliver any thing witty and Pleasant abstain from Laughing thereat yourself.
48th - Wherein you reprove Another be unblameable yourself; for example is more prevalent than Precepts.
49th - Use no Reproachful Language against any one neither Curse nor Revile.
50th - Be not hasty to believe flying Reports to the Disparagement of any.
51st - Wear not your Cloths, foul, ripped or Dusty but See they be Brushed once every day at least and take heed that you approach not to any Uncleaness.
52nd - In your Apparel be Modest and endeavor to accommodate Nature, rather than to procure Admiration keep to the Fashion of your equals Such as are Civil and orderly with respect to Times and Places.
53rd - Run not in the Streets, neither go too slowly nor with Mouth open go not Shaking your Arms kick not the earth with R feet, go not upon the Toes, nor in a Dancing fashion.
54th - Play not the Peacock, looking every where about you, to See if you be well Decked, if your Shoes fit well if your Stockings sit neatly, and Cloths handsomely.
55th - Eat not in the Streets, nor in the House, out of Season.
56th - Associate yourself with Men of good Quality if you Esteem your own Reputation; for 'is better to be alone than in bad Company.
57th - In walking up and Down in a House, only with One in Company if he be Greater than yourself, at the first give him the Right hand and Stop not till he does and be not the first that turns, and when you do turn let it be with your face towards him, if he be a Man of Great Quality, walk not with him Cheek by Joul but Somewhat behind him; but yet in Such a Manner that he may easily Speak to you.
58th - Let your Conversation be without Malice or Envy, for 'is a Sign of a Tractable and Commendable Nature: And in all Causes of Passion admit Reason to Govern.
59th - Never express anything unbecoming, nor Act against the Rules Moral before your inferiors.
60th - Be not immodest in urging your Friends to Discover a Secret.
61st - Utter not base and frivolous things amongst grave and Learned Men nor very Difficult Questions or Subjects, among the Ignorant or things hard to be believed, Stuff not your Discourse with Sentences amongst your Betters nor Equals.
62nd - Speak not of doleful Things in a Time of Mirth or at the Table; Speak not of Melancholy Things as Death and Wounds, and if others Mention them Change if you can the Discourse tell not your Dreams, but to your intimate Friend.
63rd - A Man ought not to value himself of his Achievements, or rare Qualities of wit; much less of his riches Virtue or Kindred.
64th - Break not a Jest where none take pleasure in mirth Laugh not aloud, nor at all without Occasion, deride no mans Misfortune, though there Seem to be Some cause.
65th - Speak not injurious Words neither in Jest nor Earnest Scoff at none although they give Occasion.
66th - Be not froward but friendly and Courteous; the first to Salute hear and answer & be not Pensive when it's a time to Converse.
67th - Detract not from others neither be excessive in Commanding.
68th - Go not thither, where you know not, whether you Shall be Welcome or not. Give not Advice without being Asked & when desired do it briefly.
69th - If two contend together take not the part of either unconstrained; and be not obstinate in your own Opinion, in Things indifferent be of the Major Side.
70th - Reprehend not the imperfections of others for that belongs to Parents Masters and Superiors.
71st - Gaze not on the marks or blemishes of Others and ask not how they came. What you may Speak in Secret to your Friend deliver not before others.
72nd - Speak not in an unknown Tongue in Company but in your own Language and that as those of Quality do and not as the Vulgar; Sublime matters treat Seriously.
73rd - Think before you Speak pronounce not imperfectly nor bring out your Words too hastily but orderly & distinctly.
74th - When Another Speaks be attentive your Self and disturb not the Audience if any hesitate in his Words help him not nor Prompt him without desired, Interrupt him not, nor Answer him till his Speech be ended.
75th - In the midst of Discourse ask not of what one treateth but if you Perceive any Stop because of your coming you may well intreat him gently to Proceed: If a Person of Quality comes in while your Conversing it's handsome to Repeat what was said before.
76th - While you are talking, Point not with your Finger at him of Whom you Discourse nor Approach too near him to whom you talk especially to his face.
77th - Treat with men at fit Times about Business & Whisper not in the Company of Others.
78th - Make no Comparisons and if any of the Company be Commended for any brave act of Virtue, commend not another for the Same.
79th - Be not apt to relate News if you know not the truth thereof. In Discoursing of things you Have heard Name not your Author always A Secret Discover not.
80th - Be not Tedious in Discourse or in reading unless you find the Company pleased therewith.
81st - Be not Curious to Know the Affairs of Others neither approach those that Speak in Private.
82nd - Undertake not what you cannot Perform but be Careful to keep your Promise.
83rd - When you deliver a matter do it without Passion & with Discretion, however mean the Person be you do it too.
84th - When your Superiors talk to any Body hearken not neither Speak nor Laugh.
85th - In Company of these of Higher Quality than yourself Speak not til you are asked a Question then Stand upright put of your Hat & Answer in few words.
86th - In Disputes, be not So Desirous to Overcome as not to give Liberty to each one to deliver his Opinion and Submit to the Judgment of the Major Part especially if they are Judges of the Dispute.
87th - Let thy carriage be such as becomes a Man Grave Settled and attentive to that which is spoken. Contradict not at every turn what others Say.
88th - Be not tedious in Discourse, make not many Digressions, nor repeat often the Same manner of Discourse.
89th - Speak not Evil of the absent for it is unjust.
90th - Being Set at meat Scratch not neither Spit Cough or blow your Nose except there's a Necessity for it.
91st - Make no Show of taking great Delight in your Victuals, Feed not with Greediness; cut your Bread with a Knife, lean not on the Table neither find fault with what you Eat.
92nd - Take no Salt or cut Bread with your Knife Greasy.
93rd - Entertaining any one at the table, it is decent to present him with meat; Undertake not to help others undesired by the Master.
94th - If you Soak bread in the Sauce let it be no more than what you put in your Mouth at a time and blow not your broth at Table but Stay till Cools of it Self.
95th - Put not your meat to your Mouth with your Knife in your hand neither Spit forth the Stones of any fruit Pie upon a Dish nor Cast anything under the table.
96th - It's unbecoming to Stoop much to ones Meat Keep your Fingers clean & when foul wipe them on a Corner of your Table Napkin.
97th - Put not another bit into your mouth till the former be swallowed. Let not your morsels be too big for the jowls.
98th - Drink not nor talk with your mouth full; neither gaze about you while you are drinking.
99th - Drink not too leisurely nor yet too hastily. Before and after drinking, wipe your lips; breath not then or ever with too great a noise, for its uncivil.
100th - Cleanse not your teeth with the table cloth napkin, fork, or knife; but if others do it, let it be done without a peep to them.
101st - Rinse not your mouth in the presence of others.
102nd - It is out of use to call upon the company often to eat; nor need you drink to others every time you drink.
103rd - In the company of your betters, be not longer in eating than they are; lay not your arm but only your hand upon the table.
104th - It belongs to the chiefest in company to unfold his napkin and fall to meat first, but he ought then to begin in time & to dispatch with dexterity that the slowest may have time allowed him.
105th - Be not angry at the table whatever happens & if you have reason to be so, show it not; put on a cheerful countenance especially if there be strangers, for good humor makes one dish of meat a feast.
106th - Set not yourself at the upper of the table; but if it be your due or that the master of the house will have it so, contend not, least you should trouble the company.
107th - If others talk at the table, be attentive but talk not with meat in your mouth.
108th - When you speak of God or his attributes, let it be seriously & with reverence. Honor & obey your natural parents although they be poor.
109th - Let your recreations be manful not sinful.
110th - Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
Friday, September 14, 2012
At the other job...
we have a Model 1888 rifle with the rod bayonet. This "trapdoor" seems all correct with a bore that should do well if a shooter was wanted. I do believe that they will be asking $1000.00 for that one. That's about at the top of the price range for these in this condition but they are always open to negotiation including trades.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
The eyes have it...
As you might remember, last year's eye examination revealed that I have cataracts developing in both eyes. Noticeably thicker this year than last, I still do not meet the criteria for surgery. Looks like I'll have to put up with deteriorating eyesight for a while longer.
Of course, this affects my shooting and may be, in part, why I haven't been shooting as well as I used to. That is really the most irritating thing about it.
I am relieved though that I have no signs of macular degeneration, a condition that was blinding my father. Then again, I don't smoke either and that reportedly contributes to macular degeneration.
Of course my eyes had to be dilated for the exam and I am only just now able to see well enough to write this.
Of course, this affects my shooting and may be, in part, why I haven't been shooting as well as I used to. That is really the most irritating thing about it.
I am relieved though that I have no signs of macular degeneration, a condition that was blinding my father. Then again, I don't smoke either and that reportedly contributes to macular degeneration.
Of course my eyes had to be dilated for the exam and I am only just now able to see well enough to write this.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Up and down...
We haven't been doing much except home maintenance/chores and then yesterday a bunch of things happened at once.
First, it was the 11th anniversary of 9/11. There are no words to describe the impact of this act of war on the country. Whether one thinks about it or not, the changes wrought have been pervasive and are likely permanent. We now have HS grads abusing citizens just because they've chosen to travel in the name of security and we are no closer to defeating this enemy than we were 11 years ago, mostly because of vacillating foreign policy decisions that have convinced them that they have a chance of defeating us.
We had an opportunity to have dinner with you in the middle of the week. I think your Mom and Dad were glad we took care of the cooking. We really enjoyed the magic/gymnastics/yoga show. Yes, Kirk, you look good in your football uniform. I hope you got some good tips on situps from me. I hadn't done 20 situps in a row for a long time now. Dittos on the pushups! Hope you feel better today Madeline!
This morning, we awoke to discover that yesterday's activities in Egypt and Libya were worse than we'd thought. The Islamic nutters have been hard at it. They attacked our embassy in Egypt to tear down the U.S. flag and try to fly one that extolled Mohammed as the one true prophet. They attacked a consulate in Benghazi, Libya and murdered our ambassador and 3 other diplomatic workers. The "protestors" claim that they are striking back because the prophet was insulted by a film made in the U.S. They are too ignorant to know that their "prophet" was nothing more than a perverted, political opportunist who created the cult for political purposes. This cult codifies the abuse of women, finds justification for many perversions, and exploits the uneducated.
The truth is that you are still going to be experiencing these attacks for many years. Although our President finally made a more definitive statement condemning the Libyan attack (not the Egyptian apparently), he's been thinking that since he was once a practicing Muslim (not understanding that now being an apostate he's among the lowest of the low to them) he would be in a unique position to engender love and understanding between us and them. He's been wrong. It is up to us, you, your parents, your aunts, uncles and cousins, to be right.
First, it was the 11th anniversary of 9/11. There are no words to describe the impact of this act of war on the country. Whether one thinks about it or not, the changes wrought have been pervasive and are likely permanent. We now have HS grads abusing citizens just because they've chosen to travel in the name of security and we are no closer to defeating this enemy than we were 11 years ago, mostly because of vacillating foreign policy decisions that have convinced them that they have a chance of defeating us.
We had an opportunity to have dinner with you in the middle of the week. I think your Mom and Dad were glad we took care of the cooking. We really enjoyed the magic/gymnastics/yoga show. Yes, Kirk, you look good in your football uniform. I hope you got some good tips on situps from me. I hadn't done 20 situps in a row for a long time now. Dittos on the pushups! Hope you feel better today Madeline!
This morning, we awoke to discover that yesterday's activities in Egypt and Libya were worse than we'd thought. The Islamic nutters have been hard at it. They attacked our embassy in Egypt to tear down the U.S. flag and try to fly one that extolled Mohammed as the one true prophet. They attacked a consulate in Benghazi, Libya and murdered our ambassador and 3 other diplomatic workers. The "protestors" claim that they are striking back because the prophet was insulted by a film made in the U.S. They are too ignorant to know that their "prophet" was nothing more than a perverted, political opportunist who created the cult for political purposes. This cult codifies the abuse of women, finds justification for many perversions, and exploits the uneducated.
The truth is that you are still going to be experiencing these attacks for many years. Although our President finally made a more definitive statement condemning the Libyan attack (not the Egyptian apparently), he's been thinking that since he was once a practicing Muslim (not understanding that now being an apostate he's among the lowest of the low to them) he would be in a unique position to engender love and understanding between us and them. He's been wrong. It is up to us, you, your parents, your aunts, uncles and cousins, to be right.
Sunday, September 02, 2012
Rimfire Silhouette
The club had the monthly silhouette match today (as well as a .22 LR 50/50 or 50 shots at 50 yards match). I shot some better than last time hitting 22 of the steel critters. I'm not happy with that. I think that I should be a solid 35 shooter. What's wrong? I think that I'm out of shape. Can't hold still. I need to walk, do pushups and situps, and maybe some other stuff. Some of it might be eyesight and some might be concentration but the majority of my problem is that I'm just, plain and simple, out of shape.
PS - took the gun out of the case this evening and heard a soft "rattle". Discovered my mount screws were loose! That could explain some of my misses, but not all.
But all will be well, I'm fixing some boneless beef short ribs and rice for dinner tonight. Probably have some garlic bread as well as some kimchee on the side. I'm using Margaret's recipe. I should post it here.
Allow to marinate at least from the morning of the dinner, but overnight is preferable. Place all the ribs meaty side up in the prepared roasting pan/casserole dish and then pour all the marinade over the ribs.
PS - took the gun out of the case this evening and heard a soft "rattle". Discovered my mount screws were loose! That could explain some of my misses, but not all.
But all will be well, I'm fixing some boneless beef short ribs and rice for dinner tonight. Probably have some garlic bread as well as some kimchee on the side. I'm using Margaret's recipe. I should post it here.
1
rack (5 lbs.) spareribs
1
bunch green onions, chopped (large pieces)
2
medium onions, sliced (large pieces)
1 ½
tablespoons minced garlic
¼
cup red pepper paste
1
tablespoon red pepper flakes
2
tablespoons sesame oil
¼
cup brown sugar
1 ½
cups soy sauce
1
tablespoon black pepper
Mix
all ingredients together well. You should be able to smell the sesame oil, see
garlic, and the ribs should be reddened from the red pepper paste. Add
additional portions of the ingredients as you see fit (a lot of times I have to
add more soy sauce to get it to mix right). Marinate (preferably overnight, but
can be shorter time). Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a large glass baking
dish with aluminum foil. Place ribs in dish so that they are snuggled in close
together. Pour the marinade and vegetables on top. Cook for 45 minutes until
browned on top. Turn the ribs. Cook an additional 30 minutes until browned on
top. This should serve 4 people for sure.
Allow to marinate at least from the morning of the dinner, but overnight is preferable. Place all the ribs meaty side up in the prepared roasting pan/casserole dish and then pour all the marinade over the ribs.