Military ‘Thinking"…

Another one that came over the transom from a mil email thread… This is part of an ongoing discussion I have been having with friends from all the services about the gulf that has existed between the military and civilian … Continue reading

Random Travel #789…

You “know” you’re in trouble when you check in and get a piece of paper with your key that says:“Please to be adviced that you may experience momentary changes in water temperature and water pressure in the course of your … Continue reading

Inanimate Objects with Personalities…

Peter put up a post HERE about robots, and another HERE in response to Raven Prometheus, who put up a post on robots HERE.  Now if I haven’t confused you enough…Stepping back 38 years we had a P-3 Orion C/S YD-10 that … Continue reading

A Girl and Her Gun Giveaway…

Over at a Girl and a Gun, she’s giving $300 toward a female getting gun training… Link HERE For any of you females who wonder by, this is well worth it for protection of yourselves, and your loved ones…A few of … Continue reading

On the Road (again)… Part 243

On the road, yet again, so light blogging for the next week or so… As it worked out, house sitter (buddy having plumbing work done on his place) needed a place to crash for a week or so, and his … Continue reading

Another YGTBSM Moment…

A new law in Illinois now requires you to show photo ID and have your name, address and DOB recorded to buy drain cleaners, and other caustic chemicals… “Buying a bottle of Drano won’t be the same in Illinois beginning … Continue reading

In Meager Contrast…

While my previous post was all about the positive, THIS article at National Review sadly presents the other side of the spectrum we are seeing today.Hanson is a long time resident of the San Joaquin Valley, and this is almost painful … Continue reading

Old Aviators and Old Airplanes…

This is a good little story about a vivid memory of a P-51 and its pilot, by a fellow who was 12 years old in Canada in 1967. The Mustang was sitting on the ramp,  they said it had flown in … Continue reading

A thought for the New Year…

This one is making the rounds of the mil email and was sent to me by an old Vet who got it from a WWII vet… Nuff Said… … Continue reading

Thank You, and Happy New Year…

If you are one of my loyal readers, one who stumbled on to me, or came over from one of my friends, just let me say THANK YOU!I truly appreciate your stopping by and reading my scribbles. I know I’m … Continue reading