An amazing young woman, out on the front lines doing the Lord's work, is having a birthday today. Please join me in wishing Melissa at Psalm 19 a happy day.
Newbius
Showing posts with label Love. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Love. Show all posts
Friday, February 24, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Happy Valentines Day
...to Mrs. Newbius. My best friend, my strongest supporter, my Love. You rescued me when I was lost, shone light into my darkness, and made me whole.
I love you more than words can express.
I love you more than words can express.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Range day today
Sorry, no pictures of the Redhead punching paper...
Took the new Colt out for its first run through. One magazine had two FTF issues. Twice, magazine #4 (yes, my mags are numbered) popped the last round near vertical and jammed. Not sure what it is, but will monitor it.
One other issue: Gun began shooting right of aim point. When I got home, this is what I saw:
The set screw for the rear sight had backed itself out, leaving the rear sight to shift with recoil. I tightened it, but I know that I am going to have to spend some time sighting it in again.
Mrs. Newbius did well, but began anticipating the shots (causing the barrel to dip and the shots to go low) after a few magazines. We will work on it. Maybe we can both take a basic pistol course and brush up on our fundamentals.
The Astra A-100 is still functioning properly after the repair. I am glad to have this one back in the stable (er, desk drawer). It has a lot of sentimental value, and is a solid gun (especially given its original price point).
The XDm-45 still runs without a hitch. In fact, I think I am now over 2,500 rounds through the XDm-45 and it has never failed in any way. It has fed, fired, and extracted every round without fail and is pretty accurate too. I cannot ask for anything more in a handgun. This is my daily carry gun and I appreciate the reliability.
Tonight is going to be spent relaxing with my bride, eating homemade pizza and drinking good wine. Life is good.
Pax,
Newbius
Took the new Colt out for its first run through. One magazine had two FTF issues. Twice, magazine #4 (yes, my mags are numbered) popped the last round near vertical and jammed. Not sure what it is, but will monitor it.
One other issue: Gun began shooting right of aim point. When I got home, this is what I saw:
Mrs. Newbius did well, but began anticipating the shots (causing the barrel to dip and the shots to go low) after a few magazines. We will work on it. Maybe we can both take a basic pistol course and brush up on our fundamentals.
The Astra A-100 is still functioning properly after the repair. I am glad to have this one back in the stable (er, desk drawer). It has a lot of sentimental value, and is a solid gun (especially given its original price point).
The XDm-45 still runs without a hitch. In fact, I think I am now over 2,500 rounds through the XDm-45 and it has never failed in any way. It has fed, fired, and extracted every round without fail and is pretty accurate too. I cannot ask for anything more in a handgun. This is my daily carry gun and I appreciate the reliability.
Tonight is going to be spent relaxing with my bride, eating homemade pizza and drinking good wine. Life is good.
Pax,
Newbius
Saturday, September 10, 2011
All that, and armed too.
My beautiful bride, (longtime spouse, best friend, confidant, and all around wonderful lady) Mrs. Newbius, completed her very first 4473 today. All the best qualities you could want in a person and armed, too. :) Life is good.
Newbius
Newbius
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Blogger-versary
Three years ago I put my first post out there for any and all to see. It wasn't much, but it was my mission statement for what I wanted to do here. I did not know at the time that this would turn into anything. It was (and is) intended as an outlet for me to say what I feel needs to be said, without breaking televisions, or alienating my family, or scaring the pets.
Since then, I have met the most wonderful group of people-the "gun-blogger" community-through interaction on this blog. You people are amazing. I am proud to call many of you my friends.
For all who have stopped in over the past three years; for all those who have linked to this page; and for all those who have added their wisdom and insight through comments: THANK YOU.
Pax,
Newbius
Since then, I have met the most wonderful group of people-the "gun-blogger" community-through interaction on this blog. You people are amazing. I am proud to call many of you my friends.
For all who have stopped in over the past three years; for all those who have linked to this page; and for all those who have added their wisdom and insight through comments: THANK YOU.
Pax,
Newbius
Monday, February 14, 2011
Happy Valentines Day
My bride and I have been together for 25 years, married for 23 of those. I do love her dearly. Take care of the ones you love. They are a blessing in your life.
Pax,
Newbius
Pax,
Newbius
Saturday, December 11, 2010
It's a Wonderful Life
The true measure of a man's life is told in the depth and breadth and character of the friends that he has. It's a Wonderful Life may be fiction. But, it is truth writ large.
Or, as Lennon and McCartney put it in The End:
Pax,
Newbius
Or, as Lennon and McCartney put it in The End:
"...and in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make".When the time comes to measure my life, I want to be George Bailey.
Pax,
Newbius
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Thanksgiving
I have many things to be thankful for. Mostly, I am thankful for the continued blessings of friends and family. I hope that your "Day of Giving and Thanks" is special. Cherish those who are close to you. Remember those whom you are away from.
Be well.
Pax,
Newbius
Be well.
Pax,
Newbius
Friday, October 29, 2010
Feelings, and Love
At times our feelings seem like soap bubbles. Pretty and ever-changing, tossed 'bout on the currents of our thoughts. Fragile. Fleeting. Leaving behind nothing but memories of their beauty.
Other times, feelings are like a strong tempest. Angry, blowing about, but again, fleeting and sure to pass.
Love, however, is enduring, strong, secure. Love is like the Lone Cypress, with roots sunk deeply in the rocks, holding fast through the storms. Providing shelter, holding fast through time. Witness to the sunrises over a sleepy land, and sunsets over an ancient sea. The tableau before it changes constantly. The rocks weather. The mist blows through. Yet, this tree stands firm, no matter what the world presents to it.
Be like the tree in your relationships...
Pax,
Newbius
Other times, feelings are like a strong tempest. Angry, blowing about, but again, fleeting and sure to pass.
Love, however, is enduring, strong, secure. Love is like the Lone Cypress, with roots sunk deeply in the rocks, holding fast through the storms. Providing shelter, holding fast through time. Witness to the sunrises over a sleepy land, and sunsets over an ancient sea. The tableau before it changes constantly. The rocks weather. The mist blows through. Yet, this tree stands firm, no matter what the world presents to it.
Be like the tree in your relationships...
Pax,
Newbius
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Perspective
Today was total crap.
Work sucks. There is minimal direction on what we are supposed to communicate and what we are expected to accomplish in the remaining time on contract. Our customers are going to be unhappy no matter what we do right now.
That's the down side.
The upside? I have an amazing family that I love. I have a church that is finally getting it about teaching Scripture. I have dreams and goals and ambitions. Yet, I know that I am not what I do, or who I lead, or what I make.
All of the surface stuff is less than what it appears...no matter how much stress it causes in the moment. That is some comfort.
I know that tomorrow, I will rise and face the challenges that life places before me. I will be victorious. I will be an example for my children about how to face adversity, and succeed.
Because, my power is not mine. My power is in the Lord.
Is yours?
Pax,
Newbius
Work sucks. There is minimal direction on what we are supposed to communicate and what we are expected to accomplish in the remaining time on contract. Our customers are going to be unhappy no matter what we do right now.
That's the down side.
The upside? I have an amazing family that I love. I have a church that is finally getting it about teaching Scripture. I have dreams and goals and ambitions. Yet, I know that I am not what I do, or who I lead, or what I make.
All of the surface stuff is less than what it appears...no matter how much stress it causes in the moment. That is some comfort.
I know that tomorrow, I will rise and face the challenges that life places before me. I will be victorious. I will be an example for my children about how to face adversity, and succeed.
Because, my power is not mine. My power is in the Lord.
Is yours?
Pax,
Newbius
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Things that make me smile.
Warm sunshine and cool breezes.
Random boxes with festive wrappings.
Filet mignon wrapped in bacon, with balsamic glaze.
The special way that my wife looks at me.
The smell of cake baking.
Laughter in the background.
Kind of like today...
Hope your day is going well. :)
Newbius
Random boxes with festive wrappings.
Filet mignon wrapped in bacon, with balsamic glaze.
The special way that my wife looks at me.
The smell of cake baking.
Laughter in the background.
Kind of like today...
Hope your day is going well. :)
Newbius
Monday, June 21, 2010
June 21, 1987
25 years ago today, I met her.
Since the very moment I saw her standing in the shadows at a party neither of us wanted to attend, yet did. It might have been fate, or luck, or accident. No matter, I was in love from the first second I laid eyes upon her.
23 years ago today, she said "I do". And, she has. And, I love her dearly.
For richer or poorer, for better or worse, in sickness and in health. She has been my constant companion, my best friend, and an amazing mother to my children. She truly is my better half.
Happy Anniversary, my darling.
Newbius
Since the very moment I saw her standing in the shadows at a party neither of us wanted to attend, yet did. It might have been fate, or luck, or accident. No matter, I was in love from the first second I laid eyes upon her.
23 years ago today, she said "I do". And, she has. And, I love her dearly.
For richer or poorer, for better or worse, in sickness and in health. She has been my constant companion, my best friend, and an amazing mother to my children. She truly is my better half.
Happy Anniversary, my darling.
Newbius
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