Quick Day Trip

Our not so busy week turned out busier than we thought.  We wanted to take a day trip to Cabela's and have lunch at Cracker Barrel near there.  It got postponed until Friday.  Even though the weather was rainy we went anyway.  It has been quite a while that we have been out that way or anywhere for that matter.  It was good to get away and also put our new SUV to the test. 

I thought Cabela's would be a good destination as I needed to replenish ammo and maybe look at a pistol I was interested in.  I've been wanting to get the wife away from her snubby 38 and into a semi auto.  She has the Ruger LCR and the recoil is pretty bad and neither of us shoot it well at all.  Short barrel, very light and a powerful round is a bit mush for either of us.  It's easy to carry but it has its limits too with just 5 rounds and since she has the built in laser you can't use a speed loader to reload.  WE may just try to sell hers to the gun shop and buy either the LC9 (new economy model-don't recall the model #) it's affordable.  Then there is the MP shield that she really liked that is a bit heavier and pricier.  It may depend on how much they can give us for hers.

I was also curious to the changes Cabela's may have since merging with Bass Pro.  Was hoping they would be cheaper.  Not a chance.  Everything they carry is still pricey, except for a few Bass Pro labeled things they carry now, and we usually leave there having bought nothing.  We did again this time also, as they were out of the ammo I wanted.  That is almost always the case there.  They have trouble keeping it in stock apparently.  

So we went and had a great lunch and headed home.  After some research I found that the best place in my area for Ammo is Academy Sports.  So I will be making a trip over to get what I need next week.

The new SUV runs and rides great, it ought to for the cost.  It is easy to go too fast it is so quiet inside and much heavier than what we are used to.  The gas mileage is similar to what my Ranger got, so gas won't be much more of an expense.  We plan to take long road trips in the future and this should be pretty good for our needs.  Currently our elderly dog keeps us close to the house.  We have no real idea how much longer he will be with us.  Everything we do is pretty much centered on his well being.  He has done his job well over the years and deserves a good retirement.  He is family.

Happy Trails