Cap’n stace

Hey mom and dad, in case you are interested, I thought of something I REALLY want for Christmas.

When I was stationed in Louisiana and Hurricane Katrina hit, we were moved up the state for a while. While we were there, a couple of the guys bought air guns and we had so much fun shooting them. It hurts when you get hit so you learn not to get hit!

I want my own air gun so I can get used to the feel and have better aim. I am having trouble deciding between a rifle and a pistol. I really like a pistol but I had so much fun using Cook’s rifle. It was a multi-pump pneumatic. Maybe I should choose the pistol though because you had to cock that rifle. That meant not getting as many shots. They are usually only capable of shooting one round at a time, needing the mechanism to be re-cocked to shoot again. I could get an electric motor type but that gets me away from the look I like. Ok, I choose the pistol. I really like the UHC model UA-937. It holds 6 rounds of BBs. You just pop open the cylinder and pop in the shells.

Lucky you! The pistol is very economical. That is, IF you want to get me one. batting my big brown eyes

If you REALLY want to get me one, LOL, you need to go over to the PyramydAir.com website. They have a big selection and right now are offering a 5% savings. You get the 5% off coupon if you find a mistake they have purposely put on their site.

There is a new book out that is causing quite a stir. David Michaelis, has written a book about Charles Schulz called Schulz and Peanuts. Charles Schulz created the Snoopy comic strip. The book points out how Schulz told a story through his comic strip. He thinks Schulz’s story was his way of releasing stress and moments of grief. Underlying themes of disappointment and unhappiness can be found, if you look for them.

Michaels was privy to Schulz’s personal files, professional archives and family.

Michaels tells a story about Schulz that is certainly more than Charlie Brown ever let us know.

Were Schulz comic strips telling his story or were they simply about a boy named Charlie Brown?

Read the book and tell me what you think.

I love the weekend. Tomorrow I have duty but only for a few hours. Then it will be two days of relaxation.

I have been receiving physical therapy treatments for my legs. It is an old injury you don’t want to hear about. Is therapy supposed to hurt?

I’m off to watch a few movies. Have a great weekend.