Promised Land Homestead

Blood for Guns

Lately I've been thinking a lot about 3-4 different guns I'd love to own one day, but knowing my frugality and practicality, I had a feeling they may never see fruition.  Our current arsenal is very practical.  DW has a small .380 pistol for her concealed carry, I have a small 9mm for mine, and we have a large .40 cal semi-auto I bought in college for "home defense" (i.e. - the first gun I go for if someone breaks in).  We also have a 20 gauge shotgun my dad bought me in high school, but that one was free, so still counts as practical.

But there are still some guns out there I need must have want that I can't bring myself to buy.  It's not the money.  We have that.  It's that pesky practical side that has kept me from having many of the things I've needed wanted, but fortunately has also kept me out of debt.

Then I had a brillant idea my wife had a brillant idea.  I used to sell plasma in college for a little extra spending money.  It was so easy!  You lay there for an hour watching TV while they extract the plasma, and you get paid $25-30 for it!  Plus it got me over any fear of needles.  I don't even get the least bit tense when I get a shot anymore.  Why not sell plasma again?  Just take one or two of my lunch breaks every week and earn some cash.  With a little patience, I could have the money for my guns, and not have to feel guilty about taking from the family budget.

Unfortunately, I learned the plasma center here in my town closed years ago.  PLAN FOILED!!!  Wait.  I also learned that a new plasma center is coming here.  The bad news:  it won't open for another year.  So, with much more patience than I had originally planned on, I will wait and bide my time looking at gun magazines and drooling.

I did have to concede some of my blood money to DW for her hobbies.  Even though I'm the one bleeding for it, she can't donate because she's always pregnant or breastfeeding.  It's a small price to pay to see her enjoy her hobbies without feeling guilty for spending the money.

Blood for Guns

9:35 AM, Thursday, September 4, 2008 .. Posted by Anonymous

The next time I come to San Angelo, or you to Georgetown,and if there is time, could you show me how to fire one of the guns you use for protection? Even though Dad is not interested in have a registered concealed gun for protection, I would still like to learn how to use one. I have always been a little, no a lot, afraid of guns or rifles. Maybe learning how to use one would help me with that fear. And, besides, I may want to purchase on someday. Mom

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9:58 AM, Thursday, September 4, 2008 .. Posted by dsw3131

I e-mailed you.