Arizona, 2015

ClydesdaleKevin · February 08, 2015, 10:48 AM

Sorry for my absence folks! I took a technology break from ALL the forums I am a member of for winter vacation. I only hopped on the computer during morning coffee for emails and short bursts on Facebook.

Winter vacation was indeed awesome, and good times were had by all! After Carolina, we visited my sister and mom in St. Mary's, GA for a week, and then drove straight across the country to Safford, AZ, where we spent the whole vacation at a nice RV park. I know...you were all looking forward to glorious boondocking adventures, but we decided to spoil ourselves with full hookups right under beautiful Mount Graham.

So...vacation was fun, but would have been pretty boring for you all to read. Wake up, walk the dogs, go to the gym, walk the dogs, cook meals, etc. Standard routine stuff.

Anyhow, we are set up and safe and sound at our camp at the Arizona Renaissance Festival! Opening day yesterday was strong, and it was a lot of fun! Glad to be back to work!

So I'm back folks!

Kev

joanfenn · February 08, 2015, 11:19 AM

HE"S ALIVE!!!!!!!!!

LJ-TJ · February 08, 2015, 12:20 PM

HOLY COW! Bout flipp'n time. She's been a long cold winter with out anything to read. Kidding. Glad all is well and you had a good vacation.

Rickf1985 · February 09, 2015, 07:23 AM

As I said on the other thread, "That is how you take a vacation". Welcome back to uncivilization. W%

ClydesdaleKevin · February 09, 2015, 10:17 AM

Thanks guys! Opening weekend was great overall! Today is going to be a busy day, as will be the rest of the week. First its Bizarre Bazzar with Patti, and then I am taking my new Glock 21 to the shooting range...I can't wait! The rest of the day of course will be running around getting materials for this week's catapult run. I also have to build 2 large catapults (3 foot and 7 foot) for the Carnagie Science Center. Vacation is definitely over now!

Kev

Froggy1936 · February 09, 2015, 07:07 PM

Hey Kev Do you mean the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh ? Will you be delivering them or shipping ? It is situated between Heinz Field and The Rivers Casino Beautiful view of the city from that area Also na WW II Submarine docked there open for tours . Frank

ClydesdaleKevin · February 10, 2015, 11:57 AM

That's the one, Frank! And I'll be shipping them.

After I take the dogs on their walk, I'll be going to the shooting range to try out my new toys!

Then I have to clean them, and then get all my catapult parts cut out for the rest of the week. Should be fun!

Kev

ClydesdaleKevin · February 11, 2015, 10:21 AM

200 rounds through each, and they functioned flawlessly and accurately with no malfunctions. And MAN are they fun to shoot! The rest of the week will be catapult building of course!

ClydesdaleKevin · February 13, 2015, 11:14 AM

3 day weekend coming right up, and almost all the catapults are done. Today I'll be continuing work on the big ones for Carnagie.

Kev

Froggy1936 · February 13, 2015, 11:47 AM

Hey Kev , Do you Have Small brass plates to identify Manufacturer ? The Carnegie display will probably be there long after you are dust ! Frank

ClydesdaleKevin · February 17, 2015, 09:08 AM

Good idea, Frank! If I have time to have some made I will. There is probably a trophy shop in town.

The three day weekend is finally over, and we are exhausted! Money was made and good times were had by all. We are going to be extremely busy this week building catapults, that's for sure!

Kev

eXodus · February 19, 2015, 01:34 PM

I'm driving through Arizona in May, will you be still there ?

ClydesdaleKevin · February 20, 2015, 09:50 AM

In May we'll be in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

MAN was this a busy week, and today is going to be just as busy! I have to knock out 5 more trebuchets, 10 oak catapistols, and keep on plugging away for the Science Center order.

The motor cable in the tailgate of the K5 Blazer gave up the ghost, so Monday I'll be ordering the parts to fix it. Glad I'm in Arizona and its not supposed to rain for at least another week or two...lol!

Kev

LJ-TJ · February 20, 2015, 10:03 AM

You sadistic @#%&*+@!. It's minus 36.4 degrees U.S. + 3 feet of snow. Yes. Three feet of snow. D:oH!

cosmic · February 20, 2015, 11:34 AM

Wish We were with ya Kev.. Sounds a lot better the what we are dealing with here in the great white north. I can say I have full Winnebago withdrawal now.

Hope your having a blast.
Vic.

Froggy1936 · February 20, 2015, 12:19 PM

All 3 rivers in Pittsburgh are frozen all the way across Creating major river traffic problems . If there is a fast warm up there will be serious flooding there !

ClydesdaleKevin · February 23, 2015, 09:21 PM

Suckers!!!...LMAO!!! Just kidding...already saw a freakin' rattle snake this year down here. The weekend sales were great, and today's materials run went without a hitch. I even bought Patti a new rifle...a Kel-Tec SU-16c. Super awesome rifle, with some really neat features!

ClydesdaleKevin · February 23, 2015, 09:23 PM

M & J · February 23, 2015, 09:59 PM

3 people I know that owned Kel Tec: daughter and son in law, both weapons jam repeatedly.

The third was dear friend in Memphis, gun jammed, sent it back twice. Third time it jammed he tried to clear, weapon discharged and shot himself in his heart, died instantly.
Yeah, stupidity, but 3 people I know, all owned Kel Tec, all 3 guns jammed. One is dead.

Froggy1936 · February 23, 2015, 11:45 PM

Thats bigger than a .22 cal ?

Toby Tyler · March 22, 2015, 09:05 AM

Kevin and Patti must be busy busy busy.