tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post649016895083197331..comments2024-03-29T02:58:15.661-04:00Comments on I Think; Therefore, I Yam: Books and BulletsSusan Flett Swiderskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-3935784737551648752012-03-14T11:03:10.816-04:002012-03-14T11:03:10.816-04:00Al- Very good about belonging to the gun club. I k...Al- Very good about belonging to the gun club. I knew laws were a lot tighter there about gun ownership, but I didn't realize you had to belong to a club in order to own one legally. I can't help but wonder what you hunted there. Kangaroos, maybe? <br /><br />Laura- No room for bumbling and clumsy when we have a loaded gun in our hands, is there? I'm a bit of a klutz, too, so I know whatcha mean.<br /><br />DL- HA! No, sir, I wasn't. Good ol' Maryland.<br /><br />Gary- Some good ones! You're a real sharpshooter when it comes to humor. <br /><br />Stephen- Yeah, I think so, too.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-52322700964783982982012-03-14T01:56:59.573-04:002012-03-14T01:56:59.573-04:00Women with guns. Very cool!Women with guns. Very cool!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-82915834268586047782012-03-13T21:24:40.185-04:002012-03-13T21:24:40.185-04:00Okay, I took down a few 'bullet points' wh...Okay, I took down a few 'bullet points' while reading your article.<br />And yes, I knew a lady who swallowed bullets because she wanted her hair to grow out in bangs.<br />May I suggest this song, "Guns, Guns, Guns." By those Canadian legends, "The Guess Who".<br />And I suppose one might be partial to a bit of music by "Guns N' Roses"...<br />Take care and take it easy.<br />In kindness, Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-44466399921140527762012-03-13T18:43:33.126-04:002012-03-13T18:43:33.126-04:00Were you by chance raised in Texas? :)Were you by chance raised in Texas? :)DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-46482648255019565932012-03-13T18:05:42.093-04:002012-03-13T18:05:42.093-04:00Amazing women - sounds like a fun club to me :) I ...Amazing women - sounds like a fun club to me :) I used to love target practise too - I have a very flukey accurate shot - considering I'm very bumbling and clumsy in 'real life'<br />LxLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03604785269958873474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-22948034966150365382012-03-13T16:05:15.493-04:002012-03-13T16:05:15.493-04:00I was in a pistol club for about 3 years in my you...I was in a pistol club for about 3 years in my youth (I had a Ruger 22 among others). Handgun ownership is very tightly controlled in Oz and being in a club is about the only way a civilian can own a pistol down here.<br />I used to hunt too.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625543235578144620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-84997658096528708702012-03-13T15:34:17.285-04:002012-03-13T15:34:17.285-04:00Kara- Well, I've never played laser tag, so yo...Kara- Well, I've never played laser tag, so you've got me there. (Looks fun, though!)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-65691635595874650302012-03-13T13:14:29.340-04:002012-03-13T13:14:29.340-04:00Unless you count Laser Tag, I've never fired a...Unless you count Laser Tag, I've never fired a gun. I've never even held a gun before, but I'd like to give it a try.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17044224027343776064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-483061980615962192012-03-13T12:57:12.360-04:002012-03-13T12:57:12.360-04:00Mr. C- Got you stumped? That's a surprise. I f...Mr. C- Got you stumped? That's a surprise. I figured you'd come up with a whole slew of songs and/or books I didn't remember. (Shot ya down, bang, bang, huh?) Nah, I'll bet you think of half a dozen later.<br /><br />Judy- Absolutely, go with them next time. It's a lot of fun.<br /><br />Marcy- You're right; it IS a good skill to have. Bet you wouldn't have much trouble putting a club like this together in your neck of the woods.<br /><br />Janie- In some parts of Georgia, it's actually required by law that each head of the household owns a gun. Kinda put an end to home intrusions in those areas, too.<br /><br />Arleen- Good point. Don't wanta aggravate a finger that's near a trigger, or incite anyone to kill a mockingbird.<br /><br />Tracy- Thanks. (I think!)<br /><br />Julie- No problem. I don't really HAVE a "bad side," and if I did, you'd never get on it. Funny, but I HATE tasers. Those things scare me, because too many police officers have overused them, even on people already secured in cuffs. I think the problem with them is they don't get the respect they deserve. People know they can kill you with a bullet, but don't seem to realize a jolt of electricity to the chest can send you to the graveyard, too.<br /><br />Madeleine- I love that line! And the next time my husband says he missed me, I'm definitely gonna use it. Thanks! (Love your gunnas, too.)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-70107485216471333872012-03-13T12:11:23.183-04:002012-03-13T12:11:23.183-04:00LOL! For many people, gun control means being able...LOL! For many people, gun control means being able to hit the target.<br />When Hubby says 'I missed you'. I tell him to aim better...<br /><br />Songs, Well there's <br />I'm gunna miss her<br />or I'm gunna be 500 miles.<br />Sorry don't know any other gun songs ;O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-26800964119392180232012-03-13T02:51:25.521-04:002012-03-13T02:51:25.521-04:00Remind me never to get on your bad side! Didn'...Remind me never to get on your bad side! Didn't Annie Oakley sing "You can't get a man with a gun?" My dream weapon is a taser! Great 20's photo! JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-78470572092896290332012-03-12T23:23:00.987-04:002012-03-12T23:23:00.987-04:00Lol! I so can see you with that pistol. Love that ...Lol! I so can see you with that pistol. Love that picture from the 1920's. Go girls!!!Tracy Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14578915029993861396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-68296010580836112782012-03-12T22:50:43.194-04:002012-03-12T22:50:43.194-04:00Well, I hope these ladies don't get too fired ...Well, I hope these ladies don't get too fired up when discussing a book. Then there is that Guns and Liquor thing. You might want to choose your novels carefully...... I would suggest nothing too upsetting.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-13080186084591879712012-03-12T22:33:11.545-04:002012-03-12T22:33:11.545-04:00I LOVE Janie's Got a Gun. My neighbor told me ...I LOVE Janie's Got a Gun. My neighbor told me a terrifying story today. Two men kicked in the back door at a house on the street next to ours. They picked the wrong place. The owner of the house works at a gun range and is a former police officer. He shot and killed one of the intruders. I don't know what happened to the second one. Scary stuff.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-11275117476503685972012-03-12T19:35:30.287-04:002012-03-12T19:35:30.287-04:00Now that sounds like the kind of club I'd like...Now that sounds like the kind of club I'd like to join! I don't particularly want to kill anything (unless it's a bad guy) but I do enjoy target shooting and I think it's a good skill to have - after all, you never know when you might need it :)mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-37507356993317714672012-03-12T19:18:53.878-04:002012-03-12T19:18:53.878-04:00My son and husband went target shooting the other ...My son and husband went target shooting the other day. Maybe next time I'll go with them!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16917139752555698353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-14096434636723609712012-03-12T19:00:55.050-04:002012-03-12T19:00:55.050-04:00Dang, I believe you've got me stumped with thi...Dang, I believe you've got me stumped with this one. For the life of me I can't think of a single song with gun in the title. Plenty of songs with guns mentioned in them... Gimme Three Steps (Skynyrd), Hey Joe (Hendrix), Dupree's Diamond Blues (the Dead). Oh, and don't forget Bonnie Parker (Bonnie & Clyde)!Mr. Charlestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17497415823443875308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-10134279078237843272012-03-12T16:00:58.558-04:002012-03-12T16:00:58.558-04:00Geo- The image of a rifle with a flashlight taped ...Geo- The image of a rifle with a flashlight taped to the barrel really cracked me up. (You guys don't spotlight game, now, do ya?) <br /><br />Dianne- Oh yeah, how could I have forgotten to mention Annie Oakley? Sheesh. I'd love to join that club, but they meet clear on the other side of Atlanta, and I'm a little bit of a weenie about driving on the expressway at night. The night vision just ain't what it used to be.<br /><br />Sarah- Yeah, it does sound awesome. If something works out and I'm ever able to attend one of their meetings, you can be sure that I'll have my camera with me.<br /><br />Jennifer- I saw a similar news report saying more women are learning how to shoot these days. Not sure exactly why that's the case, but I don't think it's a bad thing. Oooh, and good song choice!<br /><br />L.G.- Oh, how totally cool! You've done some really neat things, lady.<br /><br />Delores- You came up with some super song and book titles. (And Nine Inch Nails! I thought I was the only oldster who listened to them!)<br /><br />Skippy- I'm not at all surprised that you know how to shoot, but I was a little surprised that you grew up hunting. I've got no problem cleaning, packaging, and cooking meat after a hunt, but the only thing I've ever actually shot at is a target, and the only thing I've ever killed anything with is a fishing rod. (So I'm a little bit of a weenie.)<br /><br />Carrie- Nothing wrong with shooting with Wii. The ammo's definitely cheaper.<br /><br />Austan- Yeah, I know! Hard to imagine all those things together in one perfect club, isn't it? <br /><br />Linda- Woo HOO! Sounds like you're a natural. <br /><br />Pearl- Ah, go ahead, give it a try. Your wit is always on target, and I have a feeling your shots would be, too.<br /><br />Karen- Some guns DO feel heavy and like they have a mind of their own. Once, before my husband and I were married, (ya know, back in the dark ages) we went target shooting with a .22 rifle. After shooting with that all day, he asked if I wanted to try his shotgun. Natch, I agreed. Well, I was a little bit of a thing in those days, and when I shot that beast, it literally lifted me off my feet and threw me backwards ... right into his waiting arms. (the devil!)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-61853623441341427252012-03-12T12:37:53.677-04:002012-03-12T12:37:53.677-04:00Girls, Guns and Books? Awesome combination! I'...Girls, Guns and Books? Awesome combination! I've never shot a gun in my life. Well, wait, I think I did once and was horrible at it. It felt heavy and like it had a mind of its own, and I didn't like it AT ALL.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-11084778057295179302012-03-12T10:51:42.478-04:002012-03-12T10:51:42.478-04:00Pistol-packin' Mama always cracked me up.
I&#...Pistol-packin' Mama always cracked me up.<br /><br />I've never shot a gun, but I've always wondered how I'd do... I should give it a shot, so to speak. :-)<br /><br />PearlPearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05261369905176088917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-41646305657105298072012-03-12T10:17:26.263-04:002012-03-12T10:17:26.263-04:00TG first took me to the range when I was researchi...TG first took me to the range when I was researching a shooting scene for my drawer novel. Turns out I'm pretty good with a .38 pistol -- I nailed the bullseye one-handed (I had to see if it was feasible for my character shoot straight while holding a cane in her other hand). Fun stuff!Linda G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576828490765434497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-83555039282484225612012-03-12T09:48:32.648-04:002012-03-12T09:48:32.648-04:00Ya gotta join! Hell, I'd join if I could still...Ya gotta join! Hell, I'd join if I could still shoot! Shooting's a rush. Shooting and books and wine and cheese? Heaven!!!!!Austanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05568578637922817033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-60329070067821023702012-03-12T09:29:13.079-04:002012-03-12T09:29:13.079-04:00I've only shot a gun once, an air-rifle in Cad...I've only shot a gun once, an air-rifle in Cadets, when I was a wee wipper-snipper. But it was FUN! These days I use a plastic gun to zap aliens on the Wii. <br /><br />That old photo is brilliant!CarrieBoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05760105674950918729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-59735334412593753122012-03-12T08:42:11.908-04:002012-03-12T08:42:11.908-04:00:shaking my head: Your puns are [wonderfully] awfu...:shaking my head: Your puns are [wonderfully] awful. heehee<br /> <br />I love target shooting. Haven't been in years, but I grew up hunting so I do know how to shoot. [That is a "Skippy Little Known Fact" btw.]<br /> <br />At a loss for books or songs, but if I think of any I will definitely pop back around. Enjoy your day!SkippyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479661523059481730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-44870561811099164682012-03-12T08:42:00.594-04:002012-03-12T08:42:00.594-04:00Well let's see what we can do...
Elton John ha...Well let's see what we can do...<br />Elton John had a song, My Fathers Gun<br />Nine Inch Nails had one,Big Man With A Gun<br />Nirvana, Son of a Gun<br /><br />Books, hmmmm....<br />how about Guns, Germs and Steel, The Fates of Human Societies .. Jared Diamond.<br />or<br />Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo<br /><br />There's a start for you. I'm sure there are many more out there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com