This morning, when I went in to work out here, I learned that one of the folks I had trained in 1991 as a young pup in the Navy was in the hospital in Jacksonville, FL with a brain aneurysm. … Continue reading
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Since we have another $%^& typhoon screwing up our ops, and I was tired of herding cats; three of us went out to dinner last night at Sam’s Anchor Inn in Naha. In the course of dinner, I was reminded … Continue reading
Murphy’s post about flying in Helos reminded me of a couple of instances from my formative years in the navy. First a basic indoctrination on helicopters… The whole thing is held together with what is called the Jesus Nut- This … Continue reading
In 22 years of Naval Aviation, this was one of my most memorable flights. Normally these stories start off- It was a dark and stormy night… This one doesn’t… It was the typical Bermuda day. Nice onshore breeze, sunshine and … Continue reading
Well, ya gotta give em a A for effort, but execution leaves a bit to be desired… On a positive point, looks like no serious injuries were incurred in the performance of these stunts. On a different note- If you … Continue reading
Her gun is definitely bigger than mine… This is the face of the new Soldier, Sailor, Airman (in this case), and Marine; who is having to clean up our messes… Damn Gephart and Kennedy and that ilk for not allowing … Continue reading
For those who don’t know much about history…… here is a Elsie (condensed) version. Humans originally existed as members of small bands of nomadic hunters/gatherers. They lived on deer in the mountains during the summer and would go to the … Continue reading
Go check out Larry Correia’s new Blog…Larry is well known over at THR and for his company Fuzzy Bunny Guns. This should be an interesting blog if you’re into shooting, B movies and/or Monster movies…Welcome Larry! … Continue reading
Yawn… It’s 0230, I’m wide awake and bored to tears… Finished the last of the book I was reading on the airplane, so here I sit, staring at a blank computer screen. This is not good… Sigh…Went out on the … Continue reading
As You Slide Down the Banister of Life, Remember:1. Jim Baker and Jimmy Swaggert have written an impressive new book. It’s called “Ministers Do More Than Lay People.”2. Transvestite: A Guy who likes to eat, drink and be Mary.3. Difference … Continue reading