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    But, from the looks of what’s happening in this picture, I fear the dreaded Sonoran black lichen bear may get to him first.

    Je Flâne
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    December 2, 2012

    After several intense days in front of customers, I treasure a day of flâner. That’s French for wandering with no particular aim.

    4 of 5
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    November 29, 2012

    They booked the four day basics plus a one day cram for DO-178B Level A certification. After three days, their tails are draggin'.

    Fear of Winning
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    November 27, 2012

    I remember the shot. It started with a good hold, in the X ring. But it was like someone then started a wrestling match as the front sight slew around in an ever widening corkscrew motion and, before I could command “Stop!” to abort the shot, it went “Bang!” into the dirt.

    Nevermore!
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    November 27, 2012

    In my last two competitions, I noted a marked improvement in scores, presumably because I had no coffee those mornings. My hold was steadier, my X-ring time was longer and my scores were better.

    Ask a Pilgrim
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    November 22, 2012

    Why do you have firearms?

    • For meat, and
    • Because not all of the natives are friendly.

    Why do I have firearms?

    1. On numbered roads, whether expressed in numbers or written out, the speed limit will be that road’s number. I live close to 1st Ave where the “limit” would therefore be 1 MPH. Not a speedy choice.
    2. On named roads, the normal posted limit would continue to be the speed limit.
    3. Choose a starting and ending point, say your home to work, or to your favorite CostCo or Sams.
    4. Find the route that gets you there the quickest.

    In Phoenix where N-S roads are mostly numbered, the farther out from Central (the center “zero” line), the faster you could go when traveling North or South. But since most E-W streets are named, you’d be stuck with the posted speed limit on those roads.

History

EDSkinner.net began in 2023. Fiction and non-fiction publications are included as well as (blog) posts and supplemental materials from flat5.net (2004-present).

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