So there we were, hanging out on the ‘balcony’ (read hiding on the top floor stair landing), getting an early smoke and cup of coffee, prior to SSS and heading in to work.We’re chatting about the ‘stuff’ due today, and … Continue reading
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I will say there is nothing sadder than seeing these once proud ships rotting away at the pier… Carrier disposal proves a challenge for Navy By Christopher P. Cavas – Staff writerPosted : Sunday Feb 19, 2012 NAVY TIMES The flight … Continue reading
I don’t shoot any of the ‘big’ pistol stuff, but some of you might… Got this from my Team Hornady link… Hornady recalls 7 lots of 500 S&W 300 grain FTXSept 2010 and Oct 2011. Lot #s are 3101327, 3110256, … Continue reading
The new word verify sucks so badly, I’m turning it off… Please play nice…r,OldNFO … Continue reading
Jewish modestyA Catholic, a Protestant, a Muslim and a Jew were in a discussion after a dinner. Catholic: “I have a large fortune….I am going to buy Citibank!” Protestant: “I am very wealthy and will buy General Motors!” Muslim: “I … Continue reading
Continuing in the Marine theme…50 years ago today (at least on the West side of the Dateline it’s today), Major John Glenn, USMC circled the world aboard Friendship 7 as the third launch in the Mercury Program… Launch:February 20, 1962. … Continue reading
Another one from the Mil-email chain… And this one goes out to Heath and all those others who are current and former Marines… Although this was written back in 2003, it holds true even today 🙂 Written by a Marine … Continue reading
Being on the road is just ‘such’ fun…At least I got a one car upgrade… Or maybe I should say one squirrel upgrade, now I’ve got two, but I think they’re pissed at each other. I swear, this car won’t … Continue reading
Got this one from a Retired Coastie Chief, and it’s well worth watching! This is for all those crazy bastards that jump out of helos to rescue folks… And you can go HERE and read the Coast Guard losses… They … Continue reading
This will be a bit of an unusual post, in that it is a collaborative post with LabRat over at Atomic Nerds. I’m doing the framing and set up, and she is going to ‘finish’ the story… So here goes… … Continue reading