A much anticipated day has arrived, the opening of a Half-Price Books on the other side of town. After seeing their selection before they were open for purchasing (only open to 'perusing'), I was really excited to lay my hands on some inexpensive copies of books I love. I was so excited that I've sacrificed my morning studying to go over there, on the day before my block exams.
I got lots of goodies, though! Finally got copies of Atlas Shrugged, The Fountainhead, The Romantic Manifesto, Collected Works of Aristotle, some Descartes, Anthem, The Age of Reason, Being and Nothingness, and last but not least, Stranger in a Strange Land (haven't ever read it, but it was $4.50). They were all just rediculously cheap, I couldn't not buy them. Even got a good amount of Christmas shopping done.
They even gave me a little red tote bag. Totally useless, but free.
As a side note, I finally made an AK purchase!!!!!
I thought of making that a separate thread because it's so cool, but my self-indulgence is clearly a little overgrown by now. The rifle is a great SAR-3 with a new Red Star hammer, Shephards crook replacement, '74 style break, and 5 Weigers. Got a really great deal on it, too. I'll definitely have a more detailed post at THR when I actually get the thing in my hands (UPS has it now). I was getting tired of the caliber debate in my head, and that thing popped up for sale at just the right time, so now I'll be using plentiful .223.
Lastly, I've finally joined the NRA now that I've got a little money to spend. Feels good, too. I thought it was a good time to do it anyway, with a sure fight ahead in our .gov.
I'm not sure that even my block exams could ruin my week, as I'll be sitting surrounded by books and a wicked new rifle. Couple thousand rounds of 5.56 and I'll be sound as a pound... Makes me feel warm and fuzzy just thinking about it.
