THE PRETTY PISTOLERA

Different, So Different...

The summer has barely started and I cannot believe how different it is from last year.  Last summer I was literally drinking lemonade in the shade.  I took some much needed time off from a job that was toxic and tiring. I think I was at the range at least three times a weeks last summer.  Things are certainly different this summer.  Travel for work is so crazy, but I love my job so it's all good.  Instead of filling my spare time with range trips I steal time to go to the gym or to catch up on some cheesy reality TV.  Thank goodness for Tivo!  How will I ever get back into a trigger time groove?

Cheerio!

I am off to London for a few days. It's going to be another blog-lite week. The trip was a last minute development at work. I actually found out I was going while I was lounging by the pool last week. I had to scramble when I got home because I require special in-flight entertainment... cheesy 80's movies, Tetris, and a massive stack of magazines. I managed to pull it all together and even had time to learn some British lingo. I've been using my new vocabulary words in sentences so I remember them better. For example:

"What do you mean the bobbies don't carry guns? What if there is a big argy-bargy? What the bloody hell do they do? Kick them in the arse?"

Blog Lite Week

This is officially "Blog Lite Week."  We are on our way to a beach to be lazy for a week. I've packed books, swim suits, sunblock, and flip flops.  What more does a girl need?  John is in charge of packing the concealed carry necessities. 

Have a good week!

Gimme a "V"...

Gimme an "A".. gimme a "C"... gimme an "A"... gimme a "SHUN."  What's that spell?  Vacation!  Hip,hip, hooray for vacation!  A beach vacation is soon approaching. 

Sing it with me....

Crackberry, Schmackberry

For those of you that thought I was angry at you because I didn't return any of your text messages, calls, or email over the last two weeks... Sorry, my Blackberry's had a demon.  Apparently it will happily purge anything it wants if it is running out of memory.  No warning. No "help me work better for you" message. No "hey asshat, clean out your old crap" notice. No nothing.  It just randomly purged texts, call logs, and email.  Who knows what kind of good stuff I missed.  Problem is now solved.  I am back in the world of non-personal communication.  Hooray!

Random Thoughts

It's been a light posting week.  Sorry.  Being on the road all of last week equals re-entry burn at the office this week.  Honestly, I have nothing of quality to share tonight.  I just have some randomness floating in my brain. 

• Spring is here.  Woo hoo!  Driving home in the daylight makes me a happy girl.  And the frog in the driveway tonight was also a reminder of the changing season.  April showers bring frogs.  Gross. 

• What was the American Idol crap last night?  That was the worst bunch of performances I've ever seen.  Awful.  The contestants even had free reign with their song choices... someone please explain to me how it sucked as bad as it did.  (Danny, you're still my fave.  Adam, you still scare me a little).

• We are trying to plan a vacation.  We're both desperate for a week on a beach.  With the current economic conditions you'd think we could find a great resort for a song.  Not so much, everything is still bloody expensive.  Economic downturn?  I hadn't noticed.

• New South Park tonight.  Squeeee.

My Morning Funny...

I saw this sign while I was headed to the mall this morning.  I am happy the cashier showered.  However, I don't think I've ever experienced a "friendly" restroom.

It's Getting Warmer

Sing it with me...

The gun range we will go
The gun range we will go
Hi-ho, the derry-o
The gun range we will go

Things That Make You Go Hmmmmm

Catching up on my Google Reader tonight I ran across a political test over at Breda's and at Gun Nuts. I didn't think I needed a test to tell me what I am.  Especially since I do a pretty good job of articulating my ideology... but, I just had to know what the test would spit out.

I'm shocked that my economic conservative score is not higher, like, at 100%. 

You are a Social Liberal (65% permissive) and an... Economic Conservative (90% permissive) You are best described as a: Capitalist Link: The Politics Test on Ok Cupid

Home Again...

Although it was a quick trip to New York this week, it always feels good to come home.  And I came home to 55 degree weather.  Woo hoo, the outdoor shooting season is around the corner! This weekend March rolls in, which I am totally stoked.  March means spring and thaw here on Planet Tracy.  It is a state of mind where I come out of my winter hibernation.  It is time to transition the closet, shop for new sandals and dresses, and plan summer field trips.  It's time to get down to "bidness" and take off the winter pounds that are easily hidden under layers and sweaters.  Spring is coming!

In my excitement and zeal I just checked the weather forecast... snow showers on Saturday.

I hate Punxsutawney Phil.