Here We Go....

Buckle up, Buckaroos! We're going for a ride...

On the whole, I'd probably be better off in Honduras.

TBG - - Μaking backups-

"Completion" - You Keep Using That Word...

Saw an article on the Rio Olympics facilities...


Rio Olympic Park is 95% Ready.
And they have photos...

Looking at the pics, I think that 95% number is a little generous...










I'm thinkin' they have a little more work to do...

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Defecation, Meet Ventilation, Part 2

Yeah...
That 38 is in Celsius.
That's 100 degrees in 'Merica.

So- hot as hell, then a deluge.
Lovely.
Hope they adjust the competition schedule so it doesn't screw up the next few days...


TBG - - ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE

Druthers: SOTU

Things I'd rather be doing than watching Obama give his last State of the Union address:

• Root canal work by an unwashed Mumbai sewer worker using only a teaspoon and a dull icepick.
• Crotch defoliation via highspeed belt sander followed by site irrigation with nitric acid.
• Molten aluminum enema.
• Chalazion removal and curettage on my eyelid using a tire iron & a 10-cent cigar.
• Swim laps in a the sewage treatment tanks at the Mexico City leper hospital.

Really. Anything but listening to his narcissistic bleatings and petulant simpering.

TBG - still down under.

Fifty Shades of Jay

Information Technology is a great job. </Sarc>

First on site, last ones to leave.

I'm on the late shift, doing last walk-through of the offices around 11:30pm before heading back to the hotel...
I notice a light on in the office an Admin. Better check it out.

She is at her desk.
The tall well-shaped brunette Admin Assistant that has been the bane of my existence all week.

The needy bitch...
"I can't access the share drive. I can't print. I need a bigger screen."
Gah.
Biting the bullet I walked over to her desk..
"Hey- I'm heading out. You OK with all your printers and stuff?"

She looks up wistfully...
"Oh... I'm OK..." She heaves a heavy sigh.
She looks up at me coyly, then with a come-hither batting of her eyes she opens her gambit:
"I know I've been a pain in the arse with all my requests..."
I waited for the other shoe to drop...
"I'm very high maintenance..." she purred.
Uh oh.
She got up from her desk and smoothed her blouse seductively...
"I've been a bad girl... I need to be punished." She said- biting her lower lip...


I looked into her smoldering eyes...

"No problem." I said.


I promptly installed Windows 10 on her laptop.

"That ought to do it."


TBG - - ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE

Flirting & Sexual Harassment - Definitions Please

In the local news, on of the Big Bash cricket players was twigged for an interview with a local SportsNewsHottie...

“I wanted to come and have an interview with you as well.
That’s the reason why I’m here, just to see your eyes for the first time. It’s nice so. Hopefully we can win this game and have a drink after. Don’t blush, baby.”

She recovered, got the interview back on track and aside from from snickering from the other commentators, but it wasn't any near as bad as Joe Namath and his drunken hitting on Suzy Kolber in 2003...
Granted- live TV and all that. So his timing was off. BFHD.

Obviously, all the blue hairs and feminists got their knickers in a bunch regarding this...
But geez- that's pretty tame, all things considered.
He apologized, she accepted - then the PC Police went crazy- he got fined $10,000AUD
(What's that- $25 USD?)  and they are talking suspension/firing.
For telling her she was cute and asking her out for drink?
Please.
All things being equal, if you look at female Aussie Talking Heads, every damned one is a looker. They don't hire the 5s, only 8-10s. So- to be sure they are hired for their (sex) appeal. [The male ATH? I am not qualified to judge such things...] But in as much as they are hired with such an attribute, what the fck do they expect?

Cpould someone PLEASE draw the line where banter / harmless flirting and normal male-female interactions become sexual harassment and become harmful?



TBG - - ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE

Australia Gun Laws & Rules

To whet your appetite have a peek at this from one of the FAQs

I currently hold a firearms licence for sport/target shooting. Can I go hunting on rural property?

No, you are only authorised to shoot at an approved Sport/Target Shooting Club. If you wish to shoot on rural land you must apply to have the genuine reason of Recreational Hunting and Vermin Control or Primary Production added to your existing firearms licence.
To add this genuine reason, you should email the Firearms Registry Licensing Unit at frlicensing@police.nsw.gov.au to obtain pre-printed application forms – please refer to the information under 'What if I want to change my genuine reason or add a new genuine reason?' above.

Wow.
Pique your interest?

Submitted for your edification, some FAQs and Links regarding gun laws from the oh-so-enlightened Aussies...

From the Auburn Shooting Academy (Sydney west) website:

-Frequently Asked Questions-

How long does it take to get a pistol license?
After joining the club and completing the initial Pistol Safe Handling training, your application for a Probationary Pistol Licence (PPL) will take about 6 to 8 weeks. You will then need to complete the clubs 12 week pistol training program while under close supervision and the remainder of the first 6 months of your PPL under general supervision. A PPL is valid for 12 months after which time a Category H (Pistol Target Shooting) licence can be applied for.

Can anyone become a club member and licensed shooter?
You must be able to pass a Police criminal background check, have good English language skills and be a NSW resident.

What do I need to join the Shooting Academy Club?
You will need a government issued photo identification, two references from adults who have known you 2 years or more and be able to pass a Police criminal background check. You will also need to be a member of the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (SSAA).

How much does a Pistol License Cost?
Your Probationary Pistol Licence (PPL) will cost $100 (for 12 months), and your Category H Pistol Licence will cost $100 for 2 years or $200 for 5 years. These fees are in addition to your club and shooting association membership fees.

When I have a license, can I bring an unlicensed friend shooting?
No. Unlicenced shooters may only try pistol target shooting, under the requirements of the Police P650 declaration form, by prior arrangement with the club and under the direct supervision of a Club Range Officer.

Can I shoot at the Shooting Academy at any time?
After you have completed 6 months of your PPL, and have completed your induction and safety training, you can shoot at any time provided the range is not pre-booked for training or competition.

Do I have to attend every Thursday night in the first 12 weeks?
 No, but it is in your best interest to complete your 12 week induction and safety training as soon as possible. You must complete the club's 12 week training course before your PPL is 6 months old. You can only do this on Thursday nights under the supervision of a club Range Officer.

What are the attendance or competition requirements to comply with the conditions of Pistol license?
Licenced pistol shooters must compete in at least 6 club competitions each year, and a further 4 club shoots for each different type of pistol they own.

What's involved in buying my first pistol?
After you have your Probationary Pistol Licence (PPL) for 6 months, and have completed the club’s induction and safety training course, you can apply for a Permit to Acquire (to buy your first pistol). You must have your Category H safe inspected by the local Police who will provide a letter stating that it complies with regulations. This together with the Permit to Acquire is forwarded to the Firearms Registry.

Can I buy a gun on the Internet?
No. Firearms can ONLY be legally bought and sold through licenced firearms dealers, and only to licenced shooters who have a Permit to Acquire.

Can I shoot at other Pistol clubs or ranges?
Yes. After you have your Probationary Pistol Licence (PPL) for 6 months, with the permission of the other Club, you can participate in shooting events at other approved pistol ranges. Range fees and competition entry fees for other Club venues are not included in your Shooting Academy Club membership. Additional training and accreditation may be required for participation in external shooting competitions.

Do I need to purchase my own pistol?
No. Club pistols are available free of charge to members under training and during the first 6 months of a PPL. .

Can I store a pistol at the Club?
Yes. Safe-storage compliant gun safes are available at the Club for a modest biennial fee.

Which leads us to the NSW Gun Laws...

Licence Applications

In NSW, any person seeking to possess and use a firearm must be authorised by way of a licence or permit.
All persons wishing to obtain a firearms licence in NSW must have a genuine reason for obtaining the licence and must meet a range of legislative requirements relating to that genuine reason.
Licence holders are only authorised to possess and use the category of firearm for which the licence has been issued and the firearm may only be used for the purpose established as being the genuine reason for holding the firearms licence.

• FACT Sheet - Information on Obtaining a Firearms Licence in NSW (PDF)
• Quick Guide - Applying for a Firearms Licence (PDF)

The Genuine Reasons applicable to a firearms licence are listed below. Please review the requirements for the genuine reason you wish to select to ensure that you can meet all the requirements. The Licence Category and Genuine Reason Table also shows the categories of licence applicable to each genuine reason.

Genuine Reasons

• Sport / Target Shooting
• Recreational Hunting / Vermin Control
• Primary Production
• Vertebrate Pest Animal Control
• Business or Employment
• Rural Occupation
• Animal Welfare
• Firearms Collection

Changes to an Existing Licence

• Add Genuine Reason or Category to Existing Licence
• Delete Genuine Reason or Category or Cancel Licence  

Firearms Safety Training Courses

If you are applying for a licence for the first time you will need to complete a Firearms Safety Training Course for longarms or pistols. Refer to each genuine reason FACT Sheet for information regarding applicable courses.

Business Licence

If you are making an application for a firearms licence for a business, please see the FACT Sheet below and the Business Declaration form which must be completed and returned with your application.

• FACT Sheet - Instructions for Completing a P559 Business, Club or Government Agency Firearms Licence Application
• FORM - Sample Business Licence Application P559 Form
• FORM Business Declaration

Making Your Licence Application

Once you have determined the appropriate genuine reason and category of licence, you may use the link below to request your pre-printed licence application and genuine reason forms.

• Webpage - Request Firearms Licence Application Forms
• FORM - Sample Licence Application P561 Form
• FACT Sheet - Instructions for Completing a P561 Personal Firearms Licence Application

You may also obtain pre-printed licence application forms by contacting the Firearms Registry Customer Service line on 1300 362 562.

I especially enjoyed the phrasing under the section on firearm collectors the caveat:

"A Firearm Collector licence allows for the possession of firearms only, not their use.
...
NOTE: This licence does not authorise the collection of ammunition. For information on collection of ammunition see Ammunition Collection Permit."

And finally, as an American gun owner, these FAQs are hilarious and frightening.

FAQ's

For further information, please access our 'Frequently Asked Questions', below.

• Firearm Licences
• Firearm Permits
• Firearms and Ammunition
• Acquiring a Firearm
• Suspension, Refusal & Revocation
• Unlicensed Persons Using a Firearm on a Range
• Importing Firearms and Weapons
• General - Firearms Amendment (Ammunition Control) Act 2012
• Dealers / Armourers - Firearms Amendment (Ammunition Control) Act 2012 
• Ammunition Permit -  Firearms Amendment (Ammunition Control) Act 2012 
• About the Register of Firearms Licences and Permits to Acquire

Lord, please spare us who want to use the Australian model for proposed gun regulation & ownership...


TBG - - ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE

Deterrence? Maybe.

From our "you've gotta be sitting me" file:

This must be a joke, especially with that 9gag watermark. Because wearing these might cause a host of other problems...

And after a moment cogitation, I'm thinking that I might get a pair of these, except that it would lead to misrepresentation or false advertising charges...
(Girls can get away with padded bras, but if a guy wears a stuffed codpiece, things tend to end badly.)

TBG - still down under...

This Is Why I'm Such a Shitty Blogger

If you substitute the word "Thought" with "Blog Post Idea"...





TBG - - ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE

Think Before You Speak - Hurt Feelings Edition

TBG - - ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE

First!

5:45am - Sunrise over Sydney Olympic Park. 
Merry Christmas to all my Constant Readers!

Amused But Confused

Just thinking out loud here...

I'm sure by now you've heard that there was some kerfuffle at one of the beauty pageants where the EmCee crowned the wrong contestant and had to backpedal to correct things in a most embarrassing fashion...

I think the whole thing was a sham- after all, the real winner didn't get crowned...

Because isn't the current Correct Thinking that BHO is the most wonderful, most photogenic, most intelligent, best-thing-since-sliced-bread evar?
He got the Nobel- and I hear he's in the running for an Oscar, a Grammy, an Emmy, a Clio and Tony. (With all his lies, shouldn't he get a Pulitzer for his works of fiction?)
Why not Miss USA/World/Universe/Galaxy/Queen of Every Fucking Thing?

TBG - - ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE

Those Clever Aussies...

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Australia Pro-Tip

Listen to Uncle Jay:

When you arrive in Australia, you may be asked some questions by Customs & Immigration at the airport checkpoint.

If they ask if you have any felony convictions, the reply "I didn't know it was still a requirement." is NOT the correct response...

Just sayin'

TBG, down under.

Comedy and Irony - Pres. Barak Obama Highway

Riviera Beach FL is on the cutting edge of Social Justice...
(As you read the article HERE remember that this area is represented by Debbie Whatsername-Shultz.)

Riviera Beach renamed Old Dixie Highway in honor of President Barack Obama during a ceremony on Thursday, a change that city officials say will help move the community past its segregated history.
(snip)
"We are stepping up to a new day, a new era, and replacing Old Dixie with Barack Obama, who represents change," Riviera Beach Mayor Thomas Masters told Sun Sentinel news partner WPEC-Ch. 12.
(emphasis mine- TBG)

There is one thing I find most amusing in this whole slice of Social Justice Theater, is that they went pretty far out of the way to tie it all up in a nice pretty package, complete with a photogenic intersection of PBHO Hwy and MLK Jr Blvd...
(No doubt, a location where one can easily score an 8- ball or a few grams of flakka, in addition to getting your car jacked.)

Students of Unintended Irony should note that also at the corner of PBHO & MLKJr is an office for the Customs and Border Patrol.

Seriously.

Can't make this shit up.


TBG - - ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE

From our What Goes Around file: Executive Order Edition

Just reading the news from CNN (spit) about Obama making yet another Exec Order, this one on some form of Gun Control, most likely the NoFly - NoBuy concept which we have already discussed...

(Lots of supposition here, but here goes..)
The Left if going to find it distasteful if (when) a conservative POTUS is elected and he/she starts flinging EOs around like Obama does, just like the Dems in the Senate are regretting the "Nuclear Option" they exercised so deftly, as it is now wielded by the GOP, though they need to use it better, harder and more often...
(Oh! That's what she said!)

Before Exec Order - 47,000 people on No-Fly list.

After the Exec Order - 300 Million on the list.
Welcome to ObamAmerika.


Some day in the near future, some Political Science student is going to opine:
"Man, no one could throw an Autopen/ExecOrder like ol' Barry Hussein! That dude had a knack for fucking things up."
I would heartily agree...

TBG - - ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE

Oversaturation

I used to think LucasArts and Lucasfilm
really had marketing overkill mastered, until the last couple months.

Disney is the unabashed King o' Marketing... All the Star Wars - The Force Awakens marketing tie-ins are overwhelming. I am really getting quite fed up with it all...
Instead of it piquing my interest in seeing the flick, it almost makes me want to avoid all the insanity.
Hell- I saw a damned Fiat commercial with SWTFA branding... WT actual F?

But this jewel that I came across this AM.
This is FUBAR.

Travel Lessons - Part 237d

The Overhead

Ok, listen up, 'cause we're only going to go through this once.

All bags go in to the overhead in such a way as to economize space, providing the bin is capable of holding a rolling bag, (exception being those fucking Embraer Gaucho-jets and the CanuckWings CRJ700s) the bag goes in handle out, wheels to the back, not lengthwise.

Don't put your shit in sideways. (TWSS?)

Check to make sure the door will close with your bag in place. Try to close the door- once will do. 

If it doesn't fit, don't keep banging the door hoping it will magically change and finally latch. 

If it doesn't latch, rearrange your bag.

Your bag belongs in the bin above your seat (within reason) especially if you are in the first couple boarding groups.
Boarding Groups 3 through 217 may have issues with this. If you are in a later boarding group and you see a spot as you are making your way to your seat, take it. 
*****
Regarding stuff already in the Overhead:
You can shift a bag a bit, or turn it, but under no circumstances should you take someone else's bag out of the bin. Neither should you rotate or flip someone's bag. Really, if it is any more than sliding someone's bag a bit left or right, ask who's  bag it is and request assistance.

If you (for whatever reason) are late in boarding, and you have to put your bag in the overhead several rows back, you have 3 options for retrieval for de-planing:
First- you can ask the people standing in the aisle to pass your bag forward.
This only works if your bag is 2 or so rows back and is relatively small. 
Second- once the all-clear is given to get up, you can politely move back to where your bag is. HOWEVER- once there, you have to stay there. You have no right to return to your original location.
Third, you can wait until the major bulk of the passengers have exited, then move to your bag when there are gaps in the passenger movement.
What it comes down to is that you can't displace or otherwise inconvenience others due to your issues, regardless of whose fault is was- yours, the airline's or climate change.

What is expressly forbidden is to fight your way downstream, get your bag, then push your way past everyone to get to your original spot.

This can get you and elbow in the solar plexus from that pissed-off ogre in row 7.

And speaking of de-planing etiquette,  don't be the Eastern Euro Douchbag...

He's the one that pushes his way through everyone toward the front of the plane instead of waiting his turn...

Saw this in Russia, Istanbul, and Germany.

First time I was shocked and let it go by.

After that I was on alert for it and gave the moron a quick pop with the elbow as he tried to pass, followed up with my patented Withering Stare.

"Wait your fucking turn, asshole."

I'm going to get shot one of these days...

TBG

Just Another Observation On The No-fly List

In regards to the clamoring to preclude No-Fly Listers from buying guns-

Remember who's on the list:
Possible terrorists.

Remember the current Adminstration/Progressive narrative:
It you are a vocal 2nd Amendment supporter, you are a potential domestic terrorist.

Thus:
GunBlog Black List = No-Fly / No-Buy

Keep your powder dry.

Ringing the Bell

One more from range day...
CJ is having waaaay too much fun ringing the bell with his AR-10 .308


TBG - - ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE

Shock & Awe

Let's put six rounds downrange...



Round 1 - Boom!


Round 2 - Boom!


Round 3 - Boom! And... Look at that plume of gas escaping from between the cylinder and the barrel. Keep your fingers away from that gap, kids.

Shot 4 - Progressive stills:

Slowly squeeze....


Uh... Why is the fire starting here? In this 1/30th of a second frame, it looks like the hammer is still back, but the round has been fired.


Round 4, frame 3 - Cylinder of fire, and the nasty plume of hot gas from the cylinder gap.


Round 4, frame 4, getting back on target...


Round 5 - Fire!


Round 6 - See where the "Gun Shot Residue" comes from?

Want to see what it looks like from my point of view?

A different string of shots. Firing single handed here...

Boom!


On target...


Boom!


Back to target...


Boom!


That's what flash suppressors are all about, kids.

And anytime anyone wants to try firing the .44 Magnum stiff-armed, let me know.
Bring aspirin and a wrist brace.



TBG - - ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE