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Last weekend, a few of us got together in the wilds of Howell to hold an airsoft skirmish. Six folks attended, armed with a collection of hardware ranging from 170 fps electric rifles to 400 fps CO² pistols. We played for about 5 hours, well into dusk. Afterwards, we ordered some carry-out steaks and started planning for the next time.

All in all, it was a blast… great exercise, too. Getting hit with a .12 gram bb at 30 ft. feels like brushing against a twig through a winter coat. Hopefully, weather will be a bit more warm in a few weeks when we have our next outing. By then, most of us plan to upgrade our hardware and move to .2 gram ammo.

- Duane

Last night I was able to pull the stock front seats out of my Spec Neon and install a Corbeau Forza. The included mounting bracket made installation a snap. I’m planning on going to RJS (in Hazel Park) on Monday to get fitted for my firesuit as well as purchase any remaining safety gear.

I can’t remember the last time it was almost 60 degrees during January in Michigan. Today it should hit a high of 58! I think that the Automakers made a deal with mother nature to keep it nice during the Auto Show. Normally, the temperatures are absolutely sub-arctic.

- Duane

Gina and I have become fans of Arrested Development. Fox recently cut their order for 22 new episodes to 18. Most fans feared that the show would be canceled. In response, SaveOurBluths.com was created (and subsequently promoted on the show itself). Check out Arrested Development Mondays at 8/7c.

- Duane

I admit it… I look forward to Christmas. I like the candlelight church service, the decorations everywhere, the holiday food, and seeing friends and family. However, I can’t stand 90% of the music. Frankly, I find it depressing… especially that crap from A Charlie Brown Christmas. I can now resume my mall shopping without that dreaded song “Christmas Time is Here!” Gak!

Scheduling our Christmas traveling accross 2 weekends instead of packing everything into one worked very well this year. I recommend it to anyone who’s family is flexible enough to pull it off. Stress levels were at an all-time-low thanks to this approach.

Now that Christmas has passed, we can take down our decorations and finish the prep to sell our house.If anyone out there is looking for a well-equipped and maintained starter home in the Livonia area, give us a shout (sms can be sent from the widget in the lower-right corner of the homepage).

- Duane