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
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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
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
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
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
Spending time with the family, go read those on the side bar. I’ll be around tomorrow. … Continue reading
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
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
A few different versions… HO HO HO! T’was the night before Christmas – Old Santa was pissed He cussed out the elves and threw down his list Miserable little brats, ungrateful little jerks I have a good mind to scrap the whole works I’ve busted my … Continue reading
YMMV on this one…I think Santa Claus is a woman…. I hate to be the one to defy sacred myth, but I believe he’s a she. Think about it. Christmas is a big, organized, warm, fuzzy, nurturing social deal, and I have … Continue reading