It's been over a year since my last post, due to a huge technical loss (my personal laptop) I just didn't take the time to write down my thoughts. Add in losing my DOD contract last fall, and here we are. I had surgery and some recuperation in the time off, but I took a new contract the day prior to being released to work by my surgeon.
I'm now working at a small pharma facility upgrading the life safety equipment. If you take pills of any type, they more than likely use a product made at this facility. They corner the market on pill parts, supplying 90% of the world. They pay extremely well, though. In a few weeks I'll be transferring to a FAA/customs facility for infrastructure and technology upgrades. Busy guy, for sure.
With the changes in my life, I've had to drop a few things. Namely, this blog and a few others. I no longer teach any shooting classes, either. All my time is sucked up with my boys, work, and house upkeep. Both my 2 week vacations were spent volunteering with a large youth organization, as well as a minimum of one weeknight a week and 1 weekend a month. The one caveat to this is that I have been doing a lot of backpacking and camping. Even backpacked through a tornado that caused a lot of damage less than a mile from us. Fun times.
My eldest is a senior in high school. He's considering ROTC at Purdue or Rose-Holman and an engineering degree. That opens a whole can of worms, with all that entails. He's also finishing his eagle scout project, a section leader in the marching band, as well as taking 2 nights of BJJ training. He's only home long enough to shower and sleep.
I have been keeping up on my personal shooting goals. Even advancing my skills with some classes in a few weeks. Been shooting distance quite a bit, I have some new toys for it. My pistol skills had to be totally rebuilt after hand surgery, and I hate to say it, but I may never be as good as I once was. I've hit a plateau that I can't seem to get past. Still more than competent for defensive use, but I just don't have the same confidence in shot placement as I once did. Groups have opened up a little under stress or rapid fire.
Glad I could have a few minutes to give you all an update. Stay safe and expect more from me.
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