Getting ready to move, get married, working and getting a big ski trip all together. Busier than a one-legged man at an ass kicking contest...
I must opine on current geo-political events.
Soon.
That is all,
Crazed American, out.
01 February 2011
23 September 2010
Rambo
So, I finally got around to watching Rambo, Sly Stallone's... well... Magnum Opus?
I thought that this was a horrifically gory, yet resonant tale. I thought Sly did an admirable job, held off with the "shaky camera" syndrome he came down with in the Expendables (2010), and really didn't skimp on the gore.
It was gory, but there were some great performances, the cinematography was quite good, the action sequences top notch. Overall message - resonant in these politically correct, yet violence saturated times.
I felt the Expendables was a tad muddled, an homage to 80's action flicks, yet disappointingly filmed in the "shaky camera", faux cinema verite that Directors like Greengrass (Bourne Series) and the guy who directed Quantum of Solace use.
I hate that "shaky camera" crap, unless it's used sparingly.
Rambo, a film about a "crazed American" - recommended by a Crazed American...
Crazed American, out.
14 September 2010
Wow
So it is apparent that time flies... I have been a bad, bad blogger. But what the hey, I've gotten engaged, had a dog die, and other than that riddent he ups and downs of life. Save for the dog passing away, it's been in positive territory the whole time!
OK so quick movie reviews (some old, some new):
Resident Evil: Afterlife - As a movie - terrible, fun to see in 3D - overall impression: worth admission if tickets are sub $10... Otherwise, nah
Pistol Whipped - Steven Segal does a decent job of being in a suprisingly good movie. He kicks ass, and never breaks a sweat doing it. Kudos to the production, good cinematography, decent action, good direction. Excellent supporting cast, led by the always watchable Lance Henriksen. Overall impression - worth the Netflix rent!
The Other Guys: Loved it.
Crazed American, out.
OK so quick movie reviews (some old, some new):
Resident Evil: Afterlife - As a movie - terrible, fun to see in 3D - overall impression: worth admission if tickets are sub $10... Otherwise, nah
Pistol Whipped - Steven Segal does a decent job of being in a suprisingly good movie. He kicks ass, and never breaks a sweat doing it. Kudos to the production, good cinematography, decent action, good direction. Excellent supporting cast, led by the always watchable Lance Henriksen. Overall impression - worth the Netflix rent!
The Other Guys: Loved it.
Crazed American, out.
19 July 2010
Collapse: the Movie
Saw the film last night - Netflix is a wonderful thing.
Check out the trailer here
Thought provoking, truly. As someone close to me said, it speaks to what we all suspect deep down inside.
Michael C. Ruppert is someone you should listen to - you might not take what he says as gospel, but what he has to say definitely makes you think.
What to take away from it - our global economic structure is based on infinite resources and infinite growth. How it comes apart is open for much conjecture - will it be easy or hard? The point is - everything is unraveling a bit. Doom and gloom? Maybe, but the status quo is no longer an option.
See it, talk about it, think.
Crazed American, out
I don't even own...
... a .380... but if I had 1000 rounds of ammo... A Walther PPK in .380 might be nice...
Stop by Lucky Gunner or the FirearmBlog and check out the contest they have going!
The Crazed American is back.
Boo-yah
20 January 2010
Times, they are a changing...
There comes a time in everyone's life, when you reach a crossroads...
I'm at one, and the path that I had chosen for myself is not longer open to me.
My wife of 9 years, companion for 13, no longer requires my presence or services. I am working on adjusting to the new reality.
Within a short month or two I will be divorced form her. Red-tape is fun.
This turn of events is not unexpected, in fact the Crazed American has not occupied the mountain redoubt in 6 months.
So today the Crazed American is sad, that he will soon, in the eyes of the state, no longer have a wife, and no longer live in my home. But I am excited at the prospect of my future, free to do what I will, free to grow, free to love again.
I'll never forget the Good Times, Mrs. Crazed American. We produced a fabulous little girl, and had a very good run, when it ran good. We beat the odds and were married longer than most. So our marriage can be classified as "above-average-average."
I wish you the best.
Crazed American, out.
I'm at one, and the path that I had chosen for myself is not longer open to me.
My wife of 9 years, companion for 13, no longer requires my presence or services. I am working on adjusting to the new reality.
Within a short month or two I will be divorced form her. Red-tape is fun.
This turn of events is not unexpected, in fact the Crazed American has not occupied the mountain redoubt in 6 months.
So today the Crazed American is sad, that he will soon, in the eyes of the state, no longer have a wife, and no longer live in my home. But I am excited at the prospect of my future, free to do what I will, free to grow, free to love again.
I'll never forget the Good Times, Mrs. Crazed American. We produced a fabulous little girl, and had a very good run, when it ran good. We beat the odds and were married longer than most. So our marriage can be classified as "above-average-average."
I wish you the best.
Crazed American, out.
21 December 2009
The Buzzing of the Mosquito
Days ago I posted on Facebook (in my alter ego) that I might find it necessary to add a Smith and Wesson Model 29 in .44 Magnum into the mix.
The Crazed American has a love of fine handguns, and rifles, and shotguns.
Off to Cabelas I went, not expecting to find a Model 29. I found one, but it was $850.
Alas. I was also looking for a .22LR pistol. Something to plink with the Elder Crazed American and the Brother of the Crazed American... I was thinking that I might find a nice Ruger - a used Single Six or an older Mk.II or a 22/45.
I did spy a SIG Sauer Mosquito. I was able to snap it up for $199... It needed a cleaning, but it was in excellent shape.
The Crazed American, in his wandering on teh intertubes, has seen quite a bit of bad press on the SIG. Finicky with ammo they said. Only has a taste for the expensive stuff. CCI Mini-mags.
So I bought a Bianchi IWB holster, two hundred rounds of the expensive CCI and headed on home. I did a quick field strip and cleaning. Suprising how close to it's larger siblings the SIG is. Controls are similar, although there is an added slide mounted manual safety, the decocking lever and slide stop are in the same places. I speak from experience, at one point having a SIG Sauer P226 in 9mm in the armory.
Noticed that during a function check the trigger was a tag gummy. Not able to contain my excitement I headed for the range.
Burned through 60 rounds of the CCI quickly. Flawless performance, with great accuracy. Quite pleased, almost smug, I switched to the worst ammunition that I have. Remington Gold - bulk Pack .22LR. This ammunition has less than stellar performance history with me (huge number of stoppages in my 10/22), but due to the quirky nature of the fates, I have in my possession about 1500 rounds of the stuff.
Pistol came with 2 ten round magazines. I went through 150 rounds of the bulk Remington, with a single malfunction. Round rim was dented by the firing pin. Figuring it could have been a light strike I replaced the round into battery. Click.
I ejected the round into the snow. Two dents in the rim. Bad round.
Then I switched to my old standby - 36 grain copper plated Federal Bulk Pack. Burned through 100 rounds - functioned perfectly.
So I have determined that my new little SIG likes the jacketed bullets. Tonight I am going to try out a supply of Remington Subsonic and Federal Lightning. Both types are non-jacketed / plated lead. I like my new little SIG. Don't get me wrong, I love shooting my 1911, but I can shoot so much more now. Also, I take a handgun with me whenever I camp, hike or snowshoe. The small SIG weighs SO much less than my full size 1911 (and magazines).
I highly recommend the SIG Mosquito. As with it's older siblings, the SIG is built to tight tolerances and does not like dirt. So if you are not into keeping your weapons maintained, look elsewhere for a .22lr pistol.
The Crazed American has a love of fine handguns, and rifles, and shotguns.
Off to Cabelas I went, not expecting to find a Model 29. I found one, but it was $850.
Alas. I was also looking for a .22LR pistol. Something to plink with the Elder Crazed American and the Brother of the Crazed American... I was thinking that I might find a nice Ruger - a used Single Six or an older Mk.II or a 22/45.
I did spy a SIG Sauer Mosquito. I was able to snap it up for $199... It needed a cleaning, but it was in excellent shape.
The Crazed American, in his wandering on teh intertubes, has seen quite a bit of bad press on the SIG. Finicky with ammo they said. Only has a taste for the expensive stuff. CCI Mini-mags.
So I bought a Bianchi IWB holster, two hundred rounds of the expensive CCI and headed on home. I did a quick field strip and cleaning. Suprising how close to it's larger siblings the SIG is. Controls are similar, although there is an added slide mounted manual safety, the decocking lever and slide stop are in the same places. I speak from experience, at one point having a SIG Sauer P226 in 9mm in the armory.
Noticed that during a function check the trigger was a tag gummy. Not able to contain my excitement I headed for the range.
Burned through 60 rounds of the CCI quickly. Flawless performance, with great accuracy. Quite pleased, almost smug, I switched to the worst ammunition that I have. Remington Gold - bulk Pack .22LR. This ammunition has less than stellar performance history with me (huge number of stoppages in my 10/22), but due to the quirky nature of the fates, I have in my possession about 1500 rounds of the stuff.
Pistol came with 2 ten round magazines. I went through 150 rounds of the bulk Remington, with a single malfunction. Round rim was dented by the firing pin. Figuring it could have been a light strike I replaced the round into battery. Click.
I ejected the round into the snow. Two dents in the rim. Bad round.
Then I switched to my old standby - 36 grain copper plated Federal Bulk Pack. Burned through 100 rounds - functioned perfectly.
So I have determined that my new little SIG likes the jacketed bullets. Tonight I am going to try out a supply of Remington Subsonic and Federal Lightning. Both types are non-jacketed / plated lead. I like my new little SIG. Don't get me wrong, I love shooting my 1911, but I can shoot so much more now. Also, I take a handgun with me whenever I camp, hike or snowshoe. The small SIG weighs SO much less than my full size 1911 (and magazines).
I highly recommend the SIG Mosquito. As with it's older siblings, the SIG is built to tight tolerances and does not like dirt. So if you are not into keeping your weapons maintained, look elsewhere for a .22lr pistol.
02 July 2009
From DoubleTapper...
http://doubletapper.blogspot.com/2009/07/iran-in-pictures.html
Picture taken in Iran - bravery in all forms...
05 June 2009
ALGORE to see the NorKs!!
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.32cde4b38d55ae6af28266bb31a7221e.e11&show_article=1
What could possibly go wrong?
Tee-hee-hee...
Worst case scenario: he get's to find out what the "green benefits" of NorK Convict Labor are...
In all seriousness, I do hope he is able to win the release of his "journalists" that the NorKs are holding. Other than that, i hope he has a very un-exciting and uneventful trip...
I do wish him the best - really!
What could possibly go wrong?
Tee-hee-hee...
Worst case scenario: he get's to find out what the "green benefits" of NorK Convict Labor are...
In all seriousness, I do hope he is able to win the release of his "journalists" that the NorKs are holding. Other than that, i hope he has a very un-exciting and uneventful trip...
I do wish him the best - really!
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