Random travel…

Sat next to an old Marine on the airplane the other day, he was in his 90’s and coming back from seeing his son in California.  We talked about bases, changes in the military, and his ‘frustrations’ with the state … Continue reading

Censorship???

It appears Facebook has now gotten into the gun debate ‘game’ and is censoring/suspending accounts that don’t toe the party line of banning guns…Natural News got their account suspended for quoting Gandhi (link HERE).The quote that got them censored/suspended???“Among the … Continue reading

A couple of videos…

First, a ‘cautionary’ tale from Rio…“Pacification” of neighborhoods in Rio; first they bring in special forces in APCs, the helicopters,  then the special police…And they are STILL targets after pacification…And next, although long, a good one from Penn & Teller on gun … Continue reading

Random stuff…

It’s Friday, all kinds of ‘bad’ stuff is on the horizon, and frankly I just don’t feel like dealing with that s**t tonight…So I’m broiling a steak (not allowed to have a grill- so sue me), some rabbit food, and … Continue reading

Middle East Memorial…

I have to admit I’d never heard of this memorial to our fallen military members…It’s in Marseilles, IL off I-80.  Anybody else know about this or has ever been there?And it came on the news last night that Gen Norman … Continue reading

Back in battery…

Survived the trip (again)…Good to see kids, friends, family; but it DOES beat one down a bit…Especially when it’s cold/rainy/nasty weather.  One pic and a movie, and my butt is heading for “MY” bed… 🙂This was the sunset in Sacramento … Continue reading

A "Character" has passed…

Charles Durning passed away on Christmas Eve. He was known for his ability to play a wide variety of roles on stage and on screen and also could dance!But not many know that Private Durning also hit the beach on … Continue reading

Doing stuff…

Spending time with the family, go read those on the side bar. I’ll be around tomorrow. … Continue reading

Random Christmas things…

Lots of interesting tidbits HERE about Coke and Santa… I wish all of you a Merry Christmas or your holiday of choice, and a healthy and joyful 2013.   As lights glitter in store windows, and carolers urge us to … Continue reading

Santa’s Checkride…

Kick the tires, light the fires, first one in the air is lead, and brief on Guard… er… wrong checklist…Gotta get that checkride in before tonight…Can’t do a ‘regular’ military one… 🙂 … Continue reading