Yesterday I talked about the four generations of airplanes, and here are a few pictures… Gen 1- This PBY (also know as the Catalina) was actually flown in to NAS Jax before it was put on display. They were also … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2013
I ‘know’ better… Open bar, ‘multiple’ bottles of wine at dinner… Multiple old friends, sea stories, things that went bump in the night, and at least one guy in trouble because she found out ‘tonight’ some of the stories about … Continue reading
Help desk folks have been around for a LONG time… And as always they’ve had to deal with blooming idjits… Sigh… But it IS funny!!! 🙂 … Continue reading
Well, the background check failed… In spite of all the lies, fabrications, cherry picking of data, etc. it didn’t get the 60 required votes! Interestingly enough, the Prez went on TV and accused the gunnie of lying… Pot meet kettle is all … Continue reading
I know I’ve been quiet on the Boston Marathon bombing, but that is for a reason… I said a prayer last night for all those injured and those who died, and especially for those who selflessly helped. BUT, I’d like … Continue reading
Talk about intolerance… But then it IS a muslim country… Three Emirati men were ejected from a festival in Saudi Arabia as they were deemed “too handsome”, leading authorities to fear women could become attracted to them, it has been reported. … Continue reading
Yes, they really DID land a C-130 on the Forrestal back in the 60s’… Took me a while, but I finally found this video that shows the actual landings! NOT something I’d want to be riding in the back of … Continue reading
Another Abbot and Costello that hits the nail on the head… dammit… COSTELLO: I want to talk about the unemployment rate in America . ABBOTT: Good Subject. Terrible Times. It’s 7.8%. COSTELLO: That many people are out of work? ABBOTT: … Continue reading
For you DC/NOVA/MD area bloggers, Borepatch is in town tonight, get together is at Herndon at 1830. If you’re interested, drop Borepatch a line HERE. I know it’s short notice, but any excuse to get out of the house… 🙂 … Continue reading
I know I’m late, but I was looking for a good clip of him at his best… JP sent this one, and I remember this as a kid. Improv at it’s best!!! And many comedians today owe their styles to … Continue reading