Our "Front Porch" ....

I like reading...when things go wrong, that a positive solution is quickly found!

You will get razzed by the Woman and the Mates, but it could be a lot worse.
 
Thanks guys! Yeah, having a payment again is gonna be annoying but all things considered this has been turning out a lot better than it could have..

Should get a good settlement from my insurance - glad I kept comprehensive! The new truck rocks, a big step up from the last one even though it's essentially a newer version.

And, I'm used to taking crap at work and from the wife - wouldn't have it any other way ;)
 
For those of you with kiddos who might be concerned with Santa's whereabouts as Christmas approaches, here are some links that you and they might find fun..

The first is an interactive Santa "tracker" with a countdown timer:

[video]http://www.noradsanta.org[/video]

The second is a video my bosses put out for this year's Santa tracking, you can get a glimpse of my "office" :)

[video=youtube;74R35wpPgNk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74R35wpPgNk&feature=c4-overview&list=UUY4MNXx_FB6_o1C7zkeI0fg[/video]

More videos here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/NORADTracksSanta?feature=watch

I hope you all enjoy and I wish everyone a Merry Christmas!!

- Shane
 
AZ2AK, very appreciative of what you folks do up there to keep us safe! I'm sure you have missed out on birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays away from friends and family. Unfortunately the public doesn't realize that your family also sacrifices as well.

Thank you and your family!
 
FO - thanks for the kind words, and right back at you! I'm sure you've experienced holidays, etc away from the loved ones..

I don't give a fig for the public - my family, friends, and the men/women to my left and right make it all worthwhile to me..

I will say, even though I managed to pull the trifecta of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years shifts this year, I am thankful to be at home this year rather than in some dusty s**thole somewhere.. Those are the ones my thoughts go out to..
 
Howdy folks,

I had a rather interesting experience the other day, and thought I'd share since it may be of some interest or use to some of yall. I like cowboy boots and wear them almost every day. I'm miles from an actual working cowboy (tending a few cows, horses, and assorted other barnyard creatures every afternoon is not even close to what those guys do), but my boots get pretty heavy wear in everything I do. I wear the same boots feeding that I wear everywhere else. In short, I usually put them on around seven every morning and take them off around nine every night meaning the same boots get about 14 hours of use every day. I was doing a little Christmas shopping with the family the other day, and my brother-in-law was trying on a brand of boots that he had been telling me about for years named Rios of Mercedes. I had never tried them on, and honestly I had reservations about spending more than a couple of hundred dollars on boots without exotic skins or that weren't custom made for my feet. I was dead wrong. As someone who has spent countless hours in boots, I feel like a fool for not investing in these years ago. It was the same feeling I had when I first handled a Hinderer, there was no going back. The quality and feel difference is absolutely night and day. The older man who owned the shop went into detail explaining why, exactly, these felt so different and all of the subtle things that were almost invisible until you put them on. If anyone is a fan of cowboy boots and looking for something a little different or wanting to start off the right way (and trust me there are tons and tons of very bad options lurking out there), I fully suggest you give Rios of Mercedes a look! Oh and pictures:

My XM-18 and my chocolate sow Rios of Mercedes boots.
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My entire boot line-up at the moment. They are, left to right, Justin Bent Rails, Twisted X, Rios of Mercedes, Ariat, and Justin Bent Rails
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If anyone is curious about any of the boots, some of the details that makes my new favorites (or any other higher end boot for that matter) different, or anything else please ask! I have learned a lot about firearms, watches, pens, flashlights, and knives around here. I'm always happy to contribute anything I can if folks are interested.
 
Those boots are good looking NJ!! I want a pair already!

My only problem is that my left foot is bigger than my right foot. Makes sizing a little difficult with slip on boots.
 
Thanks! And I can tell you in advance that it could certainly be an issue with these depending on where and how they are different sized. To quote the guy in the boot store, "Think of the fit on these like a good handshake around the arch of your foot. No one gives a damn where your fingers end in a handshake, that works out ok if the grip is right." I had fun trying on boots in that store and a few others, and honestly pretty much every store in the Fort Worth Stockyards of any repute can help find perfection. Right after I bought these from Fincher's, we walked down to the legendary M.L. Leddy's. We B.S.ed with the guys in the back for a while, they passed out beer, and let us try on boots that cost $5,000+ just for fun knowing explicitly that we weren't buying. I've always worn what I thought were sort of reputable boots and usually paid between $150 and $250. The base Rios, like mine though mine are pig skin, usually run you around $350. It really is a pretty minimal step up in price for the quality and features. If you are interested definitely try and find a place to try them on or give the company a call. I really cannot speak highly enough of mine.
 
If I were in the market for that type boot, I'd certainly take some time and trust your reco.

Looks like next pair of boots for me is likely a new pair of Sidi for next spring(ish).
 
NJ, I was in texas visiting my mom a couple years ago and decided to stop in a store (a little store in Mexia) that sold all manner of boots, hats, belt buckles, etc. Since I live in MN, I am less able to get a quality pair of boots for a decent price. I got a pair of Ariats on sale for about $125. In MN, there is a store at the Mall of America that sells Justin, Ariats, etc. those same boots were $350! Ever man, even if you work in an office, needs a good pair of cowboy boots:)


PS.. Am I the only one working today?
 
Haha! I hear you there buddy. Yeah I figured I'd be useless anyways so no sense. My wife has to work all week besides Christmas Day. So she can be my sugar mama :) Plus I'll do some stuff she was slacking on...

You have anything fun planned for the evening?
 
I am hoping to get out of work early enough to meet up with my wife (she has today off) at church with the inlaws. Then we are heading over to my inlaws for tonight, staying there and having Christmas brunch and going to see a movie. Not sure which movie, my father in law will pick, it's the privilege for being the elder;) Tonight is apps, drinks and presents though. It should be fun!
 
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