Spent the morning at the dealer getting stuff done on the truck… Ended up sitting next to an Army Major (Ranger/Airborne), just back from downrange. We got into a rather in-depth conversation about what is going on in the Army. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2014
As we get ‘older’ we start aging out… Which means we start losing friends, relatives, and family in some cases. It also forces us to confront our own mortality… I’ve had two friends die this week, one expected and one … Continue reading
This was out in Honolulu a couple of months ago, I just forget to actually post it… sigh… Anyhoo, one of our carriers pulled in and the air wing flew off, landing at Hickham (which shares runways with Honolulu International)… … Continue reading
We are, I believe, getting closer and closer to the ‘tipping point’ everyone keeps talking about. Attitudes are getting worse and worse, people are less and less accommodating, and more people are disconnected than ever before. The divisions are hardening, … Continue reading
It appears Bloomie and his MAIG, et al groups failed once again… He dumped money into a LOCAL sheriff’s race in Wisconsin against Sheriff Clark, who told people to arm themselves… The race took on national tones just last week … Continue reading
Not good news about E-15 gasoline, now apparently in at least three states! Buyer beware… Especially if your vehicle (like mine) is older than 2012… In addition to voided warranties… And Snopes gives it a mixture… sigh … Continue reading
The Future of the Gun- By Frank Miniter I was asked to review this book, and finished it last night. Frank Miniter did an EXCELLENT job with this one. Researched, documented, peppered with historical facts and interviews with a variety … Continue reading
Reason unknown, but Robin Williams was apparently found unconscious/dead at his home. One of, if not the best, ad lib comics and actors of all time. Gone way to early. He’d had bouts of depression, and spoke about it more … Continue reading
Back in 2003, I was lucky enough to get a ticket to the ‘military’ opening of Udvar-Hazy. I think there were around 3000 tickets given to active duty and retired military aviators. A number of ‘interesting’ things happened that day, … Continue reading
I didn’t know this, but apparently there were also recruiting ‘postcards’… Not just recruiting posters… Here’s one from the Air Corps, I ‘think’ this might have been one of those! It was one of the last done by Howard … Continue reading