THE PRETTY PISTOLERA

Will the Thaw Ever Come?

I hate, hate, hate this weather.  I do not belong in this climate.  I guess it could be worse, I could live in Alaska.  With the Eskimos.  In igloos.  Yes, it could be worse. 

Crimson Trace Rocks!

We all know how much I love, love, love Crimson Trace Laser Grips.  The products are great, but I especially love the marketing slogan.  The laser grips for my Kel-Tec PF9 are on back order (thanks a lot, Santa).  Now they are coming out with super-nifty new laser grips for my Glock.  It has an on/off switch!  And, it will still fit in my holster. I have a hunch John will want a couple of sets, too. One for his Glock 17 and one for his 19.  Just like a typical girl, I am all about the accessories. 

Cheerio!

John and I have something in common with the Royal Family (snicker, snicker).  Prince William buys his girl, Kate Middleton, gunny gifts.  And, Kate went deer hunting with him (check out the earrings).  I love this girl!

I went deer hunting with John when we were dating, too.  I hope Kate had more fun than I did.  John still loves to tell the world that if deer were attracted to loud sighs, swinging feet from the deer stand, and constant complaining about the cold... I would have a herd of heads on the wall.

Eureka!

Post SHOT Show update:  I've been home for a week.  I've purged the mail.  Finally unpacked.  And I'm just now going through all the nifty stuff I gathered, bought, or acquired at SHOT Show.  I am ashamed it took me a week to get my act together.

My first priority at SHOT Show was to find girly CCW accessories.  I did.  Hooray!  I found my weekend carry "holster."  It's a Galco Wisteria handbag.  I love the shape (I think it's Gucci inspired). And there is plenty of room for everything else I need to pack around on the weekends.  Look for pics of me sporting my fun, new bag soon. I would srike a pose now, but I am all comfy in my PJs and slippers.   

John had a great idea... practice!  He thought it would be a good idea to put my Kel-Tec in it (empty of course) and draw to make sure I am comfortable doing so.  I think here may be video to come.  The Pretty Pistolera Channel on YouTube hasn't seen anything new in a long time. 

John went to SHOT Show and came home with a list of guns, holsters, and Crimson Trace Laser Grips to buy.  I found a handbag.  I think this is the epitome of the whole "Venus vs. Mars" thing. 

Stay tuned for more SHOT Show updates this week. 

Goal #1... Check!

John just told me my favorite outdoor gun range is starting a women's skeet and trap team this summer.  Holy Shotgun Shells, Batman!  This could accomplish goal #1 on the new year's list.  I really hope I don't have to try out.  I still have flashbacks from 5th grade cheerleading try outs.  Devastating.  Absolutely devastating.

Guess Who?

Guess Who?
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Look who I saw at SHOT Show. Nice guy. I was a little nervous to meet him. Why, you ask? There is a life size cardboard cut-out of him at our local indoor range. It's right by the ladies restroom. It scares the poop out of me every time I exit the restroom. He was not frightening at all in person.
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We're Back

We are home from SHOT Show.  I was on a 7:00 AM flight this morning after three full days in Orlando (five days for John).  I spent a lot of time at the convention center looking for blog-worthy gunny stuff.  I found some fun things to talk about... stay tuned this week for a full recap. 

In addition to my gunny goodness search, I had a few personal things on my to do list:

1. Find CCW-friendly handbag for weekend use.
2. Meet Irlene Mandrell.  John mentioned she made an appearance at last year's SHOT Show.  (I heart her, remember?  See bullet point labeled "curiosity.")
3. Get a little rest and relaxation at warm, sunny hotel in Florida. 

The personal to do list report card is as follows:

1. New handbag:  Bingo!  This one was easy to accomplish. 
2. Irlene:  Missed her at the SHOT Show which was a major disappointment.  However, after John and I made it through security this morning we popped a squat at the communal shoe-tying-bench... and guess who was right in front of us?  Irlene!  And Louise!  I was not coherent at 6 AM when I met her, but I promise I was absolutely ecstatic.
3. R&R:  Didn't happen. The weather was too cold to catch a ray of sunshine.  And, even if the weather was fabulous, we stayed at The Sucksalot Inn* where R&R stands for repulsive and so not relaxing.  You really, really, really do not want to know the details. 

*Please note the name of the hotel was changed to protect the bum they allow to sleep in the lobby. We encountered him at 5 AM this morning as we were checking out. 

The Difference Between Tactical and Tacky

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We are flying home this morning from Orlando. Bet you can't guess which suitcase is mine and which one is John's?

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Almost There...

It is almost my bedtime and I still haven't packed for SHOT Show.  John is already in Orlando.  He said the hotel room "needs a little Febreeze."  Uh-oh. 

It just hit me that I am truly clueless about what I am about to encounter this weekend (on so many levels).  

Stay tuned...

Odd... Very, Very Odd...

I am announcing a new category here at the Pretty Pistolera:  Nuts Stuff John Drags Home.  He can find some odd things, and he happens to be a little bit of a pack-rat.  This is not a good thing... his pack-rat-ness makes me crazy.  I hate stuff, knick knacks, clutter, piles, and mess.  The biggest mess I usually have is the mail pile (please see exhibit A and exhibit B).

Anyway, back to the Nuts Stuff John Drags Home inaugural post... the newest addition is a black powder mouse trap. 

Seriously???

PS - Dear God, I pray we never need to use this contraption.  Amen.