Travel is fun???

For those who think traveling for a living is fun, this is my week thus far… Last Saturday, at airport at 1000, airplane breaks, get home at 1700, do it all over again Sunday- at airport at 1000, leave at … Continue reading

Military News…

Check out this video on the new and improved “Pig”… New M60-43 Machine gun (.30 Cal). Truly puts the word “machine” in Machine Gun. Very impressive and this sustained fire only represents half of the advertized capacity of sustained by … Continue reading

Free Stuff…

From Ambulance Driver, the whole post is HERE…It seems fitting that, here on my 4th Blogiversary, I can announce a special deal for my readers, courtesy of the good folks at Kaplan Publishing. From January 4-10, 2011, Kaplan will offer … Continue reading

What it’s really like…

This is very unnerving, especially if you know what you are watching… Landing with deck pitching 30 feet, at night, low on fuel. You will never forget viewing this. These two videos below are undoubtedly the best. Turn on your … Continue reading

Happy New Year…

I wish everyone the best for 2011… Now go away, quit bothering me, I’m going back to sleep… … Continue reading

Another Christmas bites the dust…

Just got back from a semi-peaceful Christmas with the kids and grandson… And yes, contrary to popular opinion, I DID have a Christmas tree… so there… 🙂 My grandson with the 90 lb Rottweiler that thought I was his personal … Continue reading

Missing person- BOLO…

EDIT- as of now the young lady HAS BEEN FOUND! No information on condition or anything else. From Snigs- a missing young lady. Please be on the lookout for: 25 year old Nicole Taylor. She was last heard from around … Continue reading

Two photographic perspectives on History…

Charles Lindbergh’s flight Win Perkins, a real estate appraiser who specializes in airport properties, has posted on his Web site a video he created of Charles Lindbergh’s famous and risky takeoff in the Spirit of St. Louis .. According to … Continue reading

Merry Christmas to All!!!

Flight planning complete. PMs are complete, sleigh is loaded, weight and balance is signed off. Reindeer are fueled, mid-flight refueling is scheduled (hay and sweet oats) Coffee and box lunch is aboard… Santa is suited up, it’s time to get … Continue reading

Lest We Forget…

A Must Read before we go into the Holidays with OUR families: God (or your deity of choice) bless all our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines. On Nov 13, 2010 Lt General John Kelly, USMC gave a speech to the … Continue reading