December 30, 2013

Dead-Eye ... Apparently it's a Good Thing

On December 28, 2013, I was taken to the shooting range for the first time.  "Jim" took me to the Angeles Range where I shot a bolt action rifle and a handgun.  The range was very loud and we had to wear ear plugs and eye protection at all times.  But once I got used to the noise I was able to tune it out.

I was excited but nervous to start shooting.  I let "Jim" go first.  Then it was my turn.  My first shot was high right but still pierced the target, the next 4 hit near the middle of the target.  My second target was similar - first shot high right, the other four near the middle.  But all 10 of my first shots hit the targets. :)

 my first 2 targets!


After "Jim" took another round, I sat down again to shoot.  My very first shot blew out the bullseye!

bullseye!!


After we shot some more paper targets, we moved on to other objects.  We shot at paintballs, chalk pieces, shell casings, and golf balls.  I got pretty good and had a great time doing it.





After spending all morning at ther rifle range we broke for lunch.

still wearing our neon orange earplugs

Our afternoon was spent at the pistol range, where I shot the handgun.  I was a litle intimidated by the kick-back, but started getting use to it.  I was less accurate with the handgun, likely because of the kick-back as well as the lack of scope!  But I had a great time.

 the pistol range


When I described my shooting to my dad he said I was a "deadeye".  I had no clue what that means.  He and "Jim" both explained that it was a good thing ... so .. it's a good thing!

Living life everyday, trying something new ... at the range.

December 10, 2013

Under the Sea

"Jim" and I went to the aquarium this past weekend.  The first time was for our 4th date, and we spent all day there.  This was a much shorter, but still enjoyable visit.  It started out with getting annual passes.

We went to the deep sea exhibit first and then went to the inside petting tank and felt the sea urchins and aenemome.  We went to the penguin show and a penguin walked around and visited people, but we were not allowed to touch.


We took a picture next to the big christmas tree decorated with jellyfish and star fish.


Then we visited "our tank," the reef tank.


It was a short trip, but a lot of fun, and just like the first time, I had my own personal tour guide.

Living life everyday, sometimes under the sea ...
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