The desk, built from timbers of the HMS Resolute and a gift from Queen Victoria to President Rutherford B. Hayes is considered a national treasure and an icon of the presidency… The White House belongs to the people of America. … Continue reading
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Typhoon (now Tropical Storm) number 05W went by last night, the eye missed us by about 75 miles, winds were ‘only’ 25-30, gusting 40. BUT, there was a wind leak in the window of my room, so it WHISTLED like … Continue reading
The other book I read on the way over was Walter Borneman’s new book about the Navy Admirals in WWII calledThe Admirals: Nimitz, Halsey, Leahy, and King- The Five-Star Adminals Who Won the War at Sea This book is an … Continue reading
The X-37B finally landed yesterday at Vandenberg AFB early yesterday morning after 469 days on orbit. The interesting part was, it was ONLY supposed to be up there about 270 days. Now the ‘interesting’ part is, nobody knows what it is … Continue reading
Meh… Something tells me we’re gonna get a little bit wet in the next couple of days…Batten down the hatches, secure all loose equipment about the decks, rig the lifelines and prepare for heavy weather!Or if you’re an airdale, launch … Continue reading
This is not a book I’d recommend for most folks; most of you probably never have even heard of AF586, but since I knew people involved, and ‘lived’ in this environment for many years, here’s a review of the book. … Continue reading
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Free ice cream machine is in overhaul… Duck tape in use… Go read the good folks on my sidebar please… … Continue reading
This is turning into ONE of those days… I was peacefully sleeping when the phone went off at 0430, and after trying to turn the alarm off, I ‘finally’ realized what it was… So I answer, only to be asked, … Continue reading
Gotta love these folks… Firearms friendly towns in Idaho lure gun makers! Watch the latest video at <a href=”http://video.foxnews.com”>video.foxnews.com</a> About 58 companies that make either guns or ammunition are currently based in Idaho, and government officials throughout the state are … Continue reading