Although I DID in fact receive my IFSAC Firefighter 1 certification, AND my Washington State IV Tech certification, and was third on the hire list for my Department, I did NOT get a job as a firefighter.
I got the permanent position with the DOT as a Transportation Technician, still working in their Materials Lab. Actually putting all that college education to work!
(Although I have been working for the DOT for the last 4 months, it has been as a non-permanent employee, now I am permanent!)
Other than that, I have just been SOOOOO busy. I do have a new addition to the family.. Actually, THREE!
First, is a World War II Remington Rand 1911. It was in HORRIBLE shape when I found her.
So I took her completely apart..
And rebuilt her..
Ain't she PURDY!!
New Barrel, new bushing, new grip bushings and panels. I found an original mainspring housing, and bought new parts for it, new slide stop/release. New springs all around. She is a living, breathing piece of American History. And she's back from the dead.
Second was a Colt Agent .38spl. She was also in pretty rough shape. But after a new hammer and a "new set" of original grips, and a COMPLETE cleaning, she is looking good too!
Man, luvin it!
The last addition to the family has yet to arrive. He is due Monday. We are getting a dog. Yes, I know.. Hard to believe that I have deprived my son of a pet for all this time, but we wanted to make sure the time was right. 
Cute little thing, ain't he?
So, I hope that the posts will be a little more frequent from here on out.. Hope..
1 comment:
Glad you are back; I missed reading you..
SC
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