Military cuts… A rant…

Well, BO had to go on TV and say he was actually going to support the Iraqis in harms way… From his expression, he REALLY didn’t want to be saying that, much less authorizing the bombing…  Wonder how that crow … Continue reading

Cars…

An oldie but a goody…  I actually drove a Cobra back in the 60s, it was a 289 and an absolute blast!  I think the guy wanted $3000 for it if I remember correctly… sigh… Why, other than the cars … Continue reading

I’m impressed…

I put the challenge up this morning at 0700, and y’all did your part by 1700… So here’s mine… If we can get 25 more folks, I’ll do it again… American Snipers is stepping forward to try to help out. … Continue reading

Challenge…

DaddyBear started it, and I’m continuing it… If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve seen the reports that a former Navy guy, who was a professional wrestler with a penchant for feather boas, who then became governor of a northern … Continue reading

Udvar-Hazy, part deux…

Continuing with pictures from Pediem’s and my visit to Udvar-Hazy NASM at Dulles Airport. Again, clicken to embiggen on any picture. This one is for Ev!  And Ev, I didn’t see a single thing being held on by duct tape!!! … Continue reading

Udvar Hazy…

So I spent Saturday draggin Pediem around the Smithsonian Air and Space extension at Dulles Airport… Well, actually she ‘wanted’ to go! So a few pics… I’m sure she’ll be putting a few up on her blog (hint, hint), and … Continue reading

Stabby Thingie…

Woo Hoo!!! Mr. Rowe took pity on me and turned my sheath around a lot quicker than I thought… 🙂 Walnut furniture, Damascus blade 9 1/4″ TOL… Made by Gordon Graham out of east Texas- Tiled Damascus How is it … Continue reading

Not saying I told you so…

BUT… We’ve BEEN saying this for now at least two years… An independent panel appointed by the Pentagon and Congress said Thursday that President Obama’s strategy for sizing the armed services is too weak for today’s global threats. Read it and weep … Continue reading

WWII Poster…

It’s the Marines turn again… 🙂 It was done by Beck Engraving in Philly in 1942… The only thing I could make out about the artist is I ‘believe’ it was done by Capt Guinness, apparently an active duty Marine. … Continue reading

Anybody Recognize This???

If you do, you know where I was today… Drug Pediem out and then had the pleasure of Pedi and Proud Hillbilly joining me for dinner… Great day! (other than the fact we didn’t shoot anything)…   … Continue reading