One week..

Well, one week to go. Thus begins the REAL Christmas shopping season. Those of us who frantically race around at the last minute trying to find that most coveted of toys. You know, they should make that into a movie. Oh, wait, they DID!

It's Christmas Eve, and Arnold needs to find a Turbo Man action figure, the craze of the season. Only they're sold-out, of course. So the race is on, and Arnold does fierce battle with other shoppers and merchants alike, all for the prize toy with which to purchase his son's affections.

I loved this movie! Went out and bought it, and the "Turbo Man" doll they marketed after the movie! It is now a Christmas tradition, right along with watching 'Alfie' and his Red Ryder BB gun in "A Christmas Story."

Ummm. The Red Ryder BB Gun. OK. It's not particularly Politically Incorrect, but what the hell!

Red Ryder BB Gun Specs:

• ACTION: Lever cocking, spring air
• SIGHTS: Blade and ramp front, adjustable open rear.
• RECEIVER: Stamped metal. Saddle ring with leather thong.
• MUZZLE VELOCITY: 280 fps.
• OVERALL LENGTH: 35.4 in.
• CALIBER: .177 (4.5mm)
• STOCK/FOREARM: Stained solid wood with lariat logo and burnished forearm band.
• SAFETY: Crossbolt trigger block
• CAPACITY: 650 shot
• BARREL: Smooth bore steel
• MAX. SHOOTING DISTANCE: 195 yds.
• WEIGHT: 2.2 lbs

Oh yes, the boy will be graduating up to one this year. It is a special surprise from Santa. It will be stored in our gun safe, and he will take it with us when we go to the range. Gun safety/education starts in the home.