A ‘difference’ in punishment…

The old folks will recognize ‘this’ character…   And I think most of us grew up pretty damn well… Sigh… … Continue reading

WWII Posters…

Another one from the ‘civilian’ side.  Sadly I don’t know who did this one, but I kinda like the ‘drama’ of the generic American Serviceman holding the flag on the pole with his bare hands.   War Bonds started in … Continue reading

Light blogging and commenting…

Taking a little down time with friends… Ice cream machine is in the shop getting refurbished. Good folks on the sidebar for your enjoyment, I’ll be back in a bit.

The Last Watch…

Sometimes one gets stuck with the last watch in an organization or a ship, submarine or squadron… Two examples- One was my cousin who had the last watch operator watch on USS Scamp, was at the SRP when they cut … Continue reading

Montel Williams…

Says what many of us are feeling… If the video is too wide, double-click it and watch it on youtube.   Where is the criminal investigation??? Where is the FBI? If the administration REALLY cared, this would already be going … Continue reading

Post Memorial Day…

Received this from a good friend, another Nam vet… I received this yesterday from my Bother-in-Law, who served in Viet Nam (66-69) as  an Army Corpsman- “earning” a Purple Heart.   For years he could not/would not talk about his time … Continue reading

What in the hell…

Just read the transcript of the speech BO gave today at WEST POINT.  What a pile of steaming horse manure…  That wasn’t a ‘policy’ speech, it was another stop on the apology tour… And he gave this to a bunch of … Continue reading

Anddd…. Steampunk!!!

Shooty stuff!!! Brigid and Partner in Grime are hosting a Steampunk epostal shoot for June! They’re filling in for Mr. Completely while he recovers from some medical issues.  Link is HERE. Why am I ‘not’ surprised this one is a … Continue reading

Some Days…

It just doesn’t pay to chew through the straps… Up and OMG dark 30 to get to the airport, to make sure I have time to check in a bag with ‘something’ in it.  Thankfully I was there WAY early… … Continue reading