In earlier threads I told how Mauvaise is becoming quite a proficient shooter. She was interested in maybe getting a target pistol so we went to a gun show in Phoenix this past Saturday. Those of you who have been to a gun show know it’s not exactly a throng of democratic party members. For those of you who haven’t, it’s a redneck rendezvous. Standing in line to get tickets I suggested she join the NRA at the booth they had setup. Not only would she be supporting the #1 gun safety and 2nd amendment rights organization in the US but she’d get in to the show free and get a nifty all synthetic NRA ball cap so she could blend in at the show… BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! <snif> I swear, I kill me sometimes. Really now, I dont even wear my NRA ball cap.
We’re walking through the show with me pointing out different guns and discussing SDMB threads. Somehow the dildo thread came up. Those of you who know the fair and radiant Mauvaise know she’s not the type to whisper such things in a noisy crowd. She’s going on about the DILDO thread in a loud voice and I’m sure a few folks at the show took notice. I’m not a shy guy but I finally had to say "T, you’re embarrassing me in front of the rednecks.
Not much of a gun show. Mauvaise didn’t find a Saturday night special but I pointed out that Jennings/Bryco/Raven/Lorcin pistols are best avoided anyway. Not a total loss. I got a few supplies I needed and Mauvaise saw some cool swords. She also picked up a certain non-firearms related item and a “dead Elvis” figurine that is just too cool for words.
It wasn’t like I was shouting, it was just noisy in there, what with all the people. I just had to speak up a bit so you could hear me. It’s not my fault rednecks are prudes.
I did not join the NRA.
I didn’t find a weapon that I wanted to purchase, but they did have some decent prices on 9mm Rugers (even though I’m shopping for a .22, I’ll eventually get a .9mm as well). Maybe the next show in December.
The “non firearms related item” that I picked up was a whip.
I decided that eventually, I’d like to have the Wall o’ Weapons. Well, guns won’t go on the Wall, that wouldn’t be right. This will be for knives/swords and leather items (like my whip).
The Elvis Bust – his name’s Skelvis (thanks, **Dire Wolf[/b) – can be seen here.
Yes, Mnem, they had swords… but I don’t think these would have been up to your standards, they were too inexpensive to be Good. I picked up a couple straight swords (don’t know the names – Japanase style was one), and fell in love with a pair of Sais. There was also this really nice double headed axe type weapon (with a pointy tip) that I thought would look great on the wall. I did think, at one point when I was contemplating a purchase of that axe thing, that “Mnem would be so proud”.
Wise. Guns belong in a safe or locked metal cabinet at the very least.
Don’t worry, I don’t blame you for speaking loud enough to be heard, I just hadn’t had that kind of conversation in a gun show before. Heck, it was educational, I’m more informed in clitoral situations (is that correct usage?) and I learned that olive oil as a personal lubricant is bad for silicone and latex though I think the marks on my freind’s toys are from leather dye when everything is thrown in a drawer together. Fact is I had my own potentially incriminating purchase to make but it was so a multi purpose item that could seem innocent.
Did you get a chance to fire the Ruger Mk I? David will be selling that one but I suspect you’ll be better off with a Mk II and probably a heavy barrel version if the Ruger suits you. Bring the Ruger and my Browning to the show on the 8th.
I may be selling a few items of my own as a good digital camera is definately in my immediate future. The photo shoot Saturday after the show went extremely well even considering the camera I was using. I already got an offer for paying work from that fun session and the hostess wants to produce a printed calendar for sale mid '02. This has rekindled my love for photography and women in scanty lingere.
That didn’t sound right, I’ve always liked women in scanty lingere. Just that for the most part I haven’t had them lining up to pay me to take pictures of them in said lingere. Life is good.
I didn’t get down to the range on Sunday. I woke up too late (since I was up watching the meteor shower). I will take it out the weekend of the 30th. Are you available to meet me down there?
I can do that. I’d normally shoot the Rio Salado cowboy match in Mesa but I’ve been burning the candle at both ends with other stuff. Sure, we can meet as early as you want. I’ll pick up a couple boxes of the good plinking ammunition.
No guns in the Saturday photo session and no whips but one flogger the girls had some fun with. I had to show one of the the correct way to use it but we weren’t doing action shots anyway. Now that you mention it though lingere and guns has possibilities.
Now now Mauvaise, who was the one showing off her underpants at the LA Dopefest? You even have them posted on the web. Good thing you’re petite or you would have broken the glass on the scanner sitting on it.
It’s not my fault rednecks are prudes.
