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  EdHenton339 → Rhein Main AFB/Gateway Gardens/ Langen Terrace: Lived there in 1956 -1959

  • July 20

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    retcolusa Ed, I was at Landstuhl, 1954-57

    • July 20
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  Sargesbrat Yesterday was a a double headder in the news world.   The president went to TWO fund raisers.  

  • July 18

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    gregkerr It's been good Wolf...hope yours has been to and that you are still liking the almost new place you moved to. Always love reading your stuff...you've got a sharp mind!

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    Sargesbrat Wolf -- Here's an exercise for your mind. Lets deal with the leadership situation as the liberals do and cross it with another theory. Just imagine that the president had been elected to a different position such as...dog catcher. Would our dogs be hi...  moreWolf -- Here's an exercise for your mind. Lets deal with the leadership situation as the liberals do and cross it with another theory. Just imagine that the president had been elected to a different position such as...dog catcher. Would our dogs be hitch hiking instead of chasing cars. Instead of biting, would they be smoking? Instead of chasing strays, would he be giving them kibble and free dog training lessons at Pet Smart?  

    • Mon at 4:33 PM
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    retcolusa Yes, John, and every dog would have free grooming for life, free boarding when needed, and any bitch that got pregnant could have a free tax payer funded abortion.

    • Mon at 9:18 PM
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    Wolf <> Well John i believe were that the case we'd be up to our arses in critter crap, begging for scraps, getting our chains yanked, taken advantage of, the butt of jokes and routinely bitten by the smell of blood in the air rabid canines >> Oh w...  more<> Well John i believe were that the case we'd be up to our arses in critter crap, begging for scraps, getting our chains yanked, taken advantage of, the butt of jokes and routinely bitten by the smell of blood in the air rabid canines >> Oh wait a minute not much diff. in that job under-qualification >>> So much for the silk purse @ sows ear thang, eh... Lobo would probably be looking for a secluded uninhabited island, barring that a hot bath and sharp double edged razor but he's not as ornery as i am/  less

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    Wolf <> The move was & is positive Greg, no second thoughts >> Keeps me busy, thinking, sweating and the hardware store plus rock rich dry river beds and arroyos are my friends but as long is i've got the health & inclination it's win-win >>&...  more<> The move was & is positive Greg, no second thoughts >> Keeps me busy, thinking, sweating and the hardware store plus rock rich dry river beds and arroyos are my friends but as long is i've got the health & inclination it's win-win >>> Got a chance to two-wheel soiree to SouthCentral Missouri during the height of those never ending tornado, hail, flooding rains episodes last month that you may have read about or even experienced... T'was an interesting all told 3,000 miles and the first trip of any measure since Texas last July/  less

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  retcolusa Women have no upper body strength, right?  WRONG!  5' tall and 100 pounds, and never before done by a woman, and most men can't do it.  WOW!

  

  #MightyKacy - Esquire

  Daily news and top headlines from around the nation.

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    Sargesbrat Can she cook?

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    retcolusa Yes, she can swing on one arm and cook with the other!!

    • July 18
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    Wolf <> Very impressive, enough so to perhaps stop in and visit a program which by title kept me cruisin right on by Terry... Still have a soft spot for jocks, especially exceptional endeavors typically outside their traditional elements/

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  retcolusa Things You Never Knew.......  The SR-71 Blackbird

  

  Amazing Tales of SR-71 Blackbird Plane

  SR-71 pilot Col. Buzz Carpenter recounts the aircraft's power and majesty.

  • July 13

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    Sargesbrat Thank you for proving my position of always driving faster when I am low on gas. The SR-71 gets better mileage when going faster. I figure by driving faster, I get there before I run out of gas. Einstein's theory of relativity needs to be better unders...  moreThank you for proving my position of always driving faster when I am low on gas. The SR-71 gets better mileage when going faster. I figure by driving faster, I get there before I run out of gas. Einstein's theory of relativity needs to be better understood by the naysayers. Also, seriously doubt that all the Blackbirds have all been retired as claimed.  

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    Sargesbrat Here's an interesting note. The SR-71's construction requires large amounts of titanium. Russia is the world's only source of titanium.

    • July 18
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    retcolusa So that's why Sergeant Schultz is being so nice to Vlad.

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    gregkerr Yeah John....and if you could run as fast as the SR-71 flew...the rain drops would all miss you too!

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    retcolusa Greg, not even rain drops can miss something that big! :>)

    • 13 hours ago
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  Roberta I can't believe I missed the chat again. I miss everyone. My new puppy Cosmo was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis a couple of days ago. I been doing research and trying to find an alternative treatment that works for him. Plus there are other problems I ...  moreI can't believe I missed the chat again. I miss everyone. My new puppy Cosmo was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis a couple of days ago. I been doing research and trying to find an alternative treatment that works for him. Plus there are other problems I am surrounded by idiots, bullies and just plain old stupid, ignorant people. It is so bad at this point I may  not make it to the end of the 264 days without loosing my temper. I just have never seen so many idiots in one place before. I hate California, the land where all the nut jobs go. Gerald keeps apologizing for dragging me here, and at this point I have to say...so he should.  264 days to go.  less

  • July 11

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    retcolusa Hang in there Robbie, we're praying for 'ya!.

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    Wolf <> C'mon Roberta you're a "BRAT", you can do 264 days backstroking >> While i'm in general agreement and don'r envy Kalifornia "tude", gotta admit you're closer to daylight now than when you began, eh... May your pup be remedied and comfortabl...  more<> C'mon Roberta you're a "BRAT", you can do 264 days backstroking >> While i'm in general agreement and don'r envy Kalifornia "tude", gotta admit you're closer to daylight now than when you began, eh... May your pup be remedied and comfortable in short order, that'll surely take some of the edge off, eh, throw just enough straight talking "Don't Tread On Me" out there to keep from going ballistic/  

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    Roberta Thanks guys, means a lot coming from you guys! 263 days to go:)

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    retcolusa and counting!

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    Sargesbrat Darling, they have a right to be upset in Cali. It is the granola state. Those that aren't fruits or nuts are flakes. Come to AZ, we are the Rice Krispies state. We snap, crackle and pop in the hot sun while Cali slides into the Pacific.

    • July 18
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  elizabethwooldridge created a new group:

  Hickam

  Hickam AFB Elementary School

  • July 5
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  retcolusa I have an idea, how about a 1911A1???????

  

  Army Wants a Harder-Hitting Pistol | Military.com

  The U.S. Army is moving forward to replace the Cold War-era M9 9mm pistol with a more powerful handgun that also meets the needs of the other services.
  As the lead agent for small arms, the Army will hold an industry day July 29 to talk to gun makers abo

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    retcolusa Yea, screw our NATO partners. It's high time we did what's best for OUR troops. Let them follow the leader (if we had a leader).

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    Wolf <> They're all a better bet than having to yell timesies for an ill fated too little too late 911 call >> Placement's a good topic of discussion, course if the adversary's two legged and hopped up or otherwise, give me a magnum slugged & doubl...  more<> They're all a better bet than having to yell timesies for an ill fated too little too late 911 call >> Placement's a good topic of discussion, course if the adversary's two legged and hopped up or otherwise, give me a magnum slugged & double ought alternated 12 gauge >>> Preferred small arms calibers are 44, 357 & 45 long colt all with ultimate man stopper loads and also suitable for long guns... Gotta love fire-arms discussions, they're like best oil, truck brands, even vacuum cleaners, etc., etc. - Endless and pretty much inconclusive but fun/  less

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    retcolusa Interesting that you mention it, Wolf, because one of the most feared and despised weapons in WWI was the "Riot shotgun". The Germans hated it, and it was the original "trench broom", sweeping everything away in front of it. Next to the "Tommy Gun" it's...  moreInteresting that you mention it, Wolf, because one of the most feared and despised weapons in WWI was the "Riot shotgun". The Germans hated it, and it was the original "trench broom", sweeping everything away in front of it. Next to the "Tommy Gun" it's one of the most devastating close-in weapons ever made.  

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    Wolf <> I'm partial Terry (& long before our idiot Uncle Joe had anything to say about it), carried one overseas and i'm a proponent that no home should be w/o one Even the 410 which i wouldn't hard sell makes a pretty decent small varmint, snaker & no ...  more<> I'm partial Terry (& long before our idiot Uncle Joe had anything to say about it), carried one overseas and i'm a proponent that no home should be w/o one Even the 410 which i wouldn't hard sell makes a pretty decent small varmint, snaker & no you can't steal my truck fire-arm, when stoked properly... My wife Boop has 3 410/45's ranging from a snubby to a revolver carbine, i do like 45 LC alternative chambering option/  

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    retcolusa Truth be told, a good short barrel scatter gun is probably the best home defense gun, bar none. It won't over penetrate and blow your neighbors away, and you don't have to be a crack shot to operate it effectively. When it speaks, people listen. Just r...  moreTruth be told, a good short barrel scatter gun is probably the best home defense gun, bar none. It won't over penetrate and blow your neighbors away, and you don't have to be a crack shot to operate it effectively. When it speaks, people listen. Just racking a round in the chamber of a pump gun will get the attention of any bad guy.  

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  Wolf has added a new profile photo.

  

  • July 3

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    retcolusa I don't blame him, Wolf, he looks confortable. BTW, absolutely lovely scenery.

    • July 3
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    Wolf <> Thanks Terry >> You know the more i look at that pic the more it seems like an elephant in the living room visual but Lobo likes it albeit a chore to keep clean and one man bucket brigade the old water to strategic needs it most foliage... ...  more<> Thanks Terry >> You know the more i look at that pic the more it seems like an elephant in the living room visual but Lobo likes it albeit a chore to keep clean and one man bucket brigade the old water to strategic needs it most foliage... Welcome mat's out should you find yourself in the vicinity/  

    • July 3
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    retcolusa Thanks Bro, it's on the bucket list.

    • July 4
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  retcolusa wrote a new blog entry:

  The REAL 4th of July

  Our 4th Of July: Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men  who signed the Declaration of Independence? 
  Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. 
  Twelve had their homes ransacke...

  • July 2

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    Sargesbrat In days such as these, it seems,just like John Hart's, ALL the children of these incredible men have disappeared into the wilderness.

    • July 9
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  retcolusa I love it when a complicated
  situation can be explained easily.
   
  * Democrats don't understand
  ...  moreI love it when a complicated
  situation can be explained easily.
   
  * Democrats don't understand
  THE DEBT CEILING
   
  * Republicans don't
  understand THE DEBT CEILING
   
  * Liberals don't understand
  THE DEBT CEILING
   
  * NO ONE seems to understand
  THE DEBT CEILING
   
  * SO - Allow me, a plumber's
  friend,  to explain.
   
  Let's say you come home one
  afternoon and find there has been a sewer backup in your neighborhood. Your home
  has sewage all the way up to the ceilings in every room. What do you think you
  should do -- raise the ceiling or pump out all the crap?
   
  Your choice is coming in
  November.  Don't miss the
  opportunity.
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  • July 2

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    Sargesbrat What ever happened to Joe the Plumber?

    • July 18
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  APO117 has added a new profile photo.

  

  • July 2
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  joannameyer has just signed up. Say hello!

  • June 28

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    JuJu Welcome....

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  Sargesbrat

  

  • June 27

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    Sargesbrat CLICK ON LETTER TO READ IT

    • June 27
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    retcolusa Sounds perfectly fair to me.

    • June 28
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    Roberta Perfect!

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  retcolusa has added a new profile photo.

  

  • June 25

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    retcolusa Yea, and unlike Barney Fife, I have more than one bullet!

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    Wolf <> <> Love the play on words and same to you John... That's the day we honor hotdogs, beer & the Mexican flag isn't it ???/

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    Sargesbrat Wolf -- Have you noticed the colored stripes on the Mexican flag match the Italian? The Mexicans only added an eagle and a snake. So, we of Italian decent did not take as much humbridge to the display of their colors and sort of enjoyed the eagle...ti...  moreWolf -- Have you noticed the colored stripes on the Mexican flag match the Italian? The Mexicans only added an eagle and a snake. So, we of Italian decent did not take as much humbridge to the display of their colors and sort of enjoyed the eagle...till we discovered who the snake was.  

    • July 9
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    Wolf <> Never really gave it much attention John but i think most with any qualities of observation would be in agreement that we are being "snaked" from all quarters and not limited to Southern borders or off-shore entities, eh/

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    retcolusa Is that snake in the grass? If so, I know who it is supposed to represent.

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  Sargesbrat Malaysian Ariline Updated --  
  Investigators discovered that Capt. Zaharie Ahmad Shah had programmed a
  flight simulator at home to practice a flight far out at sea in the
  Indian Ocean and landing on an island with a short runway. [Name of island withh...  moreMalaysian Ariline Updated --  
  Investigators discovered that Capt. Zaharie Ahmad Shah had programmed a
  flight simulator at home to practice a flight far out at sea in the
  Indian Ocean and landing on an island with a short runway. [Name of island withheld]
  
  These were deleted but recovered by investigators. They also found that
  the captain, an outgoing individual, had made no social or work
  commitments for the future.  

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    retcolusa I wonder if they can recover Lois Lerner's emails?

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    Sargesbrat No, but we did get a ping out of the Republicans for once.

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    retcolusa Unfortunately we can't get a pong.

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    Sargesbrat Hey, Colonel, I know what happened to Lois Lerner's emails. The aliens took 'em!!

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    Wolf <> I think it's reasonably apparent that she ate them and shared the bi-product John as evidence by the fertilizer coming out of the mouths of subpoena'd Congressional hearing puppets/

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  retcolusa I love this guy!  Now here is a man that would make an excellent Attorney General!

  Trey Gowdy Goes Off on IRS Commish for Claiming No Criminal Actions at IRS: ‘You Don’t Even Know What Statutes Are at Play’ | Video | TheBlaze.com

  Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) late Monday criticized IRS Commissioner John Koskinen for claiming there's no evidence of criminal misconduct at the IRS over the targeting scandal, even though he hasn't bothered to examine the criminal code. "You have already s

  • June 24

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    Wolf <> Watched this interaction for the third time today just a few moments ago... For Christs sake continue to keep the PC follies ina can, the kid gloves for the target range & now that John Q. Citizen's finally getting a "smidgeon" of a clue let thes...  more<> Watched this interaction for the third time today just a few moments ago... For Christs sake continue to keep the PC follies ina can, the kid gloves for the target range & now that John Q. Citizen's finally getting a "smidgeon" of a clue let these ass-wipes know in no uncertain terms if the shoe fits be damned and wear it/  

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    Sargesbrat Trey Gowdy is revealing to us that he is one sharp dude. We should be seeing a lot of him in the years to come. Finally a Republican that can stand up and be counted. Keep on truckin', Trey.

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    gregkerr Is it just me, or does Koskinen look a little creepy with that airy little smile on his face..........like when no one is looking he could eat your liver with a little Chianti and some Fava Beans.

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    retcolusa Greg, with that bald head I cannot say on a family site what he reminds me of, if you get my drift.

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  JuJu → bratdawn: Dawn.. There is no answer to that question..life is a mystery.  

  • June 21
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  bratdawn Sorry I too, missed you. My exhaustion caught up with me, and I fell asleep at 6pm! My hubby called around 9 to tell me he was  leaving work, and to ask if I needed anything. He  tells me I wasn't even making any sense! Guess a week with little sleep does...  moreSorry I too, missed you. My exhaustion caught up with me, and I fell asleep at 6pm! My hubby called around 9 to tell me he was  leaving work, and to ask if I needed anything. He  tells me I wasn't even making any sense! Guess a week with little sleep does catch up to you. Have a better appreciation of what our vets and servicepeople go through!  

  • June 21
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  Roberta I can't believe that I did not make it to the chat again. Miss you guys:(

  • June 21

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  JuJu Terry and I and Ricklingfelter came to the chat, but nobody els showed up.  I guess everybody was busy.

  • June 20

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    bratdawn Sorry....I fell asleep.
    ...finally.

    • June 21
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    JuJu Glad you were able to get a little sleep.

    • June 21
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  Roberta I am trying to make it to the chat tonight. I  need to run to town, 20 miles away, building a fence for my dog and need more supplies, sigh. I am running behind schedule, what else is new. I should be able to make it to the chat, but may be a few minutes late.

  • June 20
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  bratdawn Sorry I haven't been on lately. My 49th bd brought the loss of my 48 yo cousin, who spent many summers with us when we were at Ft. Devens. I'm still reeling over the loss, asking God  why her? It was a sudden P.E. They worked as hard as they could, but co...  moreSorry I haven't been on lately. My 49th bd brought the loss of my 48 yo cousin, who spent many summers with us when we were at Ft. Devens. I'm still reeling over the loss, asking God  why her? It was a sudden P.E. They worked as hard as they could, but couldn't bring her back. She nor any of her family smoked, were all the out doors set, and was seemingly healthy! We were like sisters as teenagers, sharing secrets, clothes, and all the stuff sisters do. I even got her a summer job working on post at the Pizza/Sub shop I worked at. Rest in the Arms of the Angels my dear, sweet, cousin. We lost her on the 12th of June, but funeral wasn't until yesterday as she's in WA state, and her family was in MI and FL..long week. I keep thinking "why my bd?" I know it's a selfish question, but it'll never be the same again.  less

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    retcolusa Very sorry for your loss, Dawn.

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    Roberta I am sorry for your loss, Dawn. Have had you in my prayers. Been praying for comfort for you. Don't ask why, you will make your self crazy, because you will never find the answer.

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    JuJu I, too, am sorry.

    • June 20
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    bratdawn Thanks y'all,.I guess that's what I've been doing all week and not sleeping. Driving myself crazy with that question. Still turning into a puddle at the drop of a hat! (or a message from my aunt thanking me for prayers)

    • June 21
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  retcolusa wrote a new blog entry:

  A Veteran Died Today

  He was getting old and paunchyAnd his hair was falling fast,And he sat around the Legion,Telling stories of the past.Of a war that he once fought inAnd the deeds that he had done,In his exploits with his buddies;They were heroes, every one.And 'tho someti...

  • June 19

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  retcolusa AP/UPI:  In an unusually strongly worded press release this morning, the Obama administration has warned the ISIS militants in Iraq that they must immediately cease and desist their agressive activities or face escalating U. S. pressure.  President Obama ...  moreAP/UPI:  In an unusually strongly worded press release this morning, the Obama administration has warned the ISIS militants in Iraq that they must immediately cease and desist their agressive activities or face escalating U. S. pressure.  President Obama personally issued a warning that should they continue attacking cities in Iraq he would personally travel to Baghdad and play repeated rounds of golf and conduct numerous Democrat fund raisers until they stopped being nasty.  

  • June 16

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    Wolf <> They have now laughed & bored themselves to death... Dilemma resolved/

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    Sargesbrat If we do go to war again, do you think our guys will bother to take any more prisoners?

    • June 25
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    retcolusa Only those that can be registered as democrats...

    • June 25
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  Sargesbrat Is it not time to call a spade a spade?  Terrorists are not enemy combatants.   They are merely mass murderers and should be treated as such.  When captured, they should be Merandized, assigned a Mexican lawyer for their defense, given speedy trials and t...  moreIs it not time to call a spade a spade?  Terrorists are not enemy combatants.   They are merely mass murderers and should be treated as such.  When captured, they should be Merandized, assigned a Mexican lawyer for their defense, given speedy trials and treated accordingly.   Upon conviction, they should be emasculated so their virgins will remain so.  

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    Sargesbrat You know, maybe they are terrorists when they are blowing up someone else's airplane and murderers when they are blowing up YOURS.

    • June 16
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    Wolf <> Captured ???, seems a large investment in precious time much better spent productively/

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    gregkerr I'm with Wolf on this one...........I mean I'm sorry...when I saw the hands go up I thought he was throwing a grenade! Honest!

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    Wolf <> Simple truth Greg when dealing with the rabid, those of zero humanistic integrity and no regard for the sanctity of life (women & children inclusive), whose health, well being and legal rights rate far higher than U.S. citizens and who on a whim ...  more<> Simple truth Greg when dealing with the rabid, those of zero humanistic integrity and no regard for the sanctity of life (women & children inclusive), whose health, well being and legal rights rate far higher than U.S. citizens and who on a whim may well be released by his highness the CinC (Commander-In- Competent)... Well lower ones moral compass a notch, utilize the available work-a-rounds and be one less procreator closer to achieving a sound missions goal/  

    • June 24
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    Sargesbrat Again, calling a spade a spade, you guys get the drift. Wonder how many more prisoners we are going to take in the future? Wouldn't going back to the Vietnam body count system be more practical? Without a doubt, before "trying to escape" they will mee...  moreAgain, calling a spade a spade, you guys get the drift. Wonder how many more prisoners we are going to take in the future? Wouldn't going back to the Vietnam body count system be more practical? Without a doubt, before "trying to escape" they will meet Mr. K-Bar and Mr. Fieldphone for an intelligent conversation. If military has to do budget cutting, why not make the savings on the POW/Gitmo end of things?  

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  JuJu Happy birthday U.S. Army !   239 years!

  • June 14

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    retcolusa HOOAH!

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    Wolf <> Ditto/

    • June 14
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  Roberta I can't believe I was not able to make it to the chat again. Was stuck in a doctor's office for a few hours, just to find out that I need a specialist 60 miles away.
   
  I have sad news for those of you who remember Dianne Jackson, she has not been online...  moreI can't believe I was not able to make it to the chat again. Was stuck in a doctor's office for a few hours, just to find out that I need a specialist 60 miles away.
   
  I have sad news for those of you who remember Dianne Jackson, she has not been online in a while do to illness but we keep in touch by phone every so often. She contacted me yesterday to let me know that her son Brat passed away a couple of days after his 46th birthday. The cause of death has not been determined but the police assumes that it was a heart attack or stroke. Please keep Dianne in your prayers.  less

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    JuJu We forgot tondo the chat.... Th ought about it at 10:00 P.m..... sorry to hear about Diane's son.

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    bratdawn We will, I have been doing a lot of my own grieving this past week, so it just flew by.

    • June 20
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  Sargesbrat To quote Ronald Reagon "There you go again."   So Obama thinks the war is over because he is running away from it? We look over at Kuwait and hear another famous quote of Yogi Berra "De ja vous all over again" .   

  • June 11

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  retcolusa Attention Sargesbrat!  I have been contacted by the Governor's Office and asked to notify you of the following.  Rick Perry has done all he can to house and feed the illegals crossing the TX border, but TX has simply run out of room to house anymore.  By ...  moreAttention Sargesbrat!  I have been contacted by the Governor's Office and asked to notify you of the following.  Rick Perry has done all he can to house and feed the illegals crossing the TX border, but TX has simply run out of room to house anymore.  By agreement with AZ,  citizens of your fine state have been asked to house and feed some of these unfortunate travelers.  I told them you would be happy to help.  I volunteered you to take two girls, ages 16-21 starting next Thursday for an indefinite period.  Texas appreciates your help, and no need to thank me.  Maria and Consuelo will arrive about 10 AM - please have breakfast waiting.  less

  • June 11

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    Sargesbrat ;-)

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    retcolusa Maybe you will need an extra refill of your "meds" - just saying....

    • June 13
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    gregkerr Pelosi views the sudden influx of illegal Central Americans as an opportunity....so why not send them all to California!

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    Wolf <> Now, now Greg are you promoting some kind of agitative burden of weight pendulum swinging both ways... How about a half dozen or so fostered under Mrs. Death Mask herself's roof & dime, show us non-believing heathens how a caring christian does i...  more<> Now, now Greg are you promoting some kind of agitative burden of weight pendulum swinging both ways... How about a half dozen or so fostered under Mrs. Death Mask herself's roof & dime, show us non-believing heathens how a caring christian does it, beyond it's good for the rest of you blah-blah-woof-woof rhetoric - Perhaps make them 17 y/o MS 13 "children", just for the sake of a good faith promo/  

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    gregkerr You've got a point Wolf. What really irks me about this situation is this..........first off, I like to consider myself a humanitarian, and I hate to see women and children in dire straits. But when our government does not enforce our borders, the word ge...  moreYou've got a point Wolf. What really irks me about this situation is this..........first off, I like to consider myself a humanitarian, and I hate to see women and children in dire straits. But when our government does not enforce our borders, the word gets out, and more and more folks crash the border. This is what's happening now. A real humanitarian should actually be worrying about the hardships theses folks are going through on their trip from Central America through Mexico to the border. I imagine some are killed, raped, sold into slavery and prostitution, shaken down by both Mexican bad guys and Mexican officials and police, as well as the coyotes. If we were really concerned we'd try to influence good things to happen in those countries that they are from which would encourage them to stay there and not run the risk of life and limb on a ground trip through Mexico to get here. Actually, though it would never fly, it would probably be cheaper for us to give a hundred dollars a month to all the poor househ...    less

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  Warthogs

  I am so sad that they are doing away with the A-10
  Warthog. They are a magnificent aircraft. I used to see them at England, Air Force Base in Louisiana, and at RAF Bentwaters in England, then the largest tactical fighter wing in the free world. My the...

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    Sargesbrat That was my first thought. What are they replacing them with? Oh, I know! Our Commander in Chief is going to instill tactics of his own. John Deere is sending a boat load of manure spreaders.

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    Sargesbrat By the way, is "surge" British for "scramble"?

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    JuJu No, surge is American Air Force for when the entire wing takes off one after the other. Scramble is usually just a couple of jets responding to an intruder into our air space.

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    MartinChartier The A-10 is the best ground support aircraft ever made. It has saved the lives many of our soldiers. During our next fight, it would appropriate to put boots on the people responsible for elimination of out A-10's.
    I watced A-10's trimming tree tops aro...  moreThe A-10 is the best ground support aircraft ever made. It has saved the lives many of our soldiers. During our next fight, it would appropriate to put boots on the people responsible for elimination of out A-10's.
    I watced A-10's trimming tree tops around England AFB, LA. They terrify enemies and uplift our warriors. The lives of our soldiers are worth far more than the costs to use A-10's.  

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  gregkerr Just in case you missed my blog about how this administration handles crises and scandals................bear witness to the big tone down on the VA mess since the misdirection of the whole Bergdahl deal has the anger refocused. I'm telling you...he's an ...  moreJust in case you missed my blog about how this administration handles crises and scandals................bear witness to the big tone down on the VA mess since the misdirection of the whole Bergdahl deal has the anger refocused. I'm telling you...he's an expert at it and will continue to do it because it works for him.  

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    Wolf <> It works Greg because dramatic change & insurrection is lauded as a historical necessity and admirable beneficial action by forefathers, while unacceptable regardless of dire circumstances in the here and now... Dangerous times, stock a secure hi...  more<> It works Greg because dramatic change & insurrection is lauded as a historical necessity and admirable beneficial action by forefathers, while unacceptable regardless of dire circumstances in the here and now... Dangerous times, stock a secure hidey-hole, buy unregistered, and keep you powder dry  

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    retcolusa After a lot of thought about the current regime I have come to the following conclusion: The flaw in our constitution that the framers never (apparently) considered was that not all presidents would be honorable and honest men. Had they seriously consid...  moreAfter a lot of thought about the current regime I have come to the following conclusion: The flaw in our constitution that the framers never (apparently) considered was that not all presidents would be honorable and honest men. Had they seriously considered this maybe they would have made it easier to get rid of liars and scoundrels.  

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    Wolf <> One would think the B of R & Constitutional amendments would have been enough Terry... Hard to crystal ball i reckon their future generations priority reversal, fear, laziness & lack of fortitude in implementation/

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  bratdawn Maybe this isn't my duty to announce, but RickyT announced on the FB side that his sister, our "brat sister" passed away. He announced this yesterday. I know our thoughts and prayers are with him. I believe she is a member on this site.

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    JuJu I am sorry to hear that.

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    retcolusa Sorry Brother, prayers on the way.

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    gregkerr Really sorry to he that Ricky.

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    Sargesbrat Sorry, Ricky.

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  bratdawn Sorry, I missed you all Friday night! Had some other things going on, and it was 10pm before I realized I was too late! Hope you had a good chat!

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  Roberta Sorry I been missing the chat, will make it next week for sure.
   

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    JuJu Terry and I missed it, too...hope to chat next week.

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    bratdawn I missed it to....:( Was anyone able to make it?

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    Sargesbrat I missed it but, what else is new?

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    Roberta I had my puppy at a play date, I was sure I would be home in time for the chat. Cosmo (my puppy) made friends with a 5 month old Rottweiler and they love to be together. They played for 8 hours with 3 short naps in between. I just learned that he is 14 we...  moreI had my puppy at a play date, I was sure I would be home in time for the chat. Cosmo (my puppy) made friends with a 5 month old Rottweiler and they love to be together. They played for 8 hours with 3 short naps in between. I just learned that he is 14 weeks old and not 22 weeks. He is going to be big, Yikes!  

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  bratdawn Are we really back up? Yay!

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  gregkerr wrote a new blog entry:

  What education?

  If any of you watch Bill O'Reilly on Fox News (I don't watch TV, JUST LOOK AT INTERNET NEWS). there is a guy named Jesse Watters who goes out on interviews testing people's knowledge. Well I just watched a clip of his from Memorial Day where he went to a ...

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    retcolusa Welcome to modern education. I bet they all could have told you anything you wanted to know concerning "global warming" or "income inequality". And this, Greg, is why we have Sergeant Schultz as our president.

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    JuJu Terry and I watch Jesse Waters every time he is on O'Reilly.

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    Sargesbrat Be scared. Be wery, wery scared. Drunken bimbos and pot head dudes not a republic make.

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  gregkerr First change of my profile photo...tried to do this before Memorial Day but the site seemed to not co-operate. This is my Dad, John S. Kerr, and is his boot camp graduation photo. It would have been taken late Oct or early Nov. of 1942. He was proud he fi...  moreFirst change of my profile photo...tried to do this before Memorial Day but the site seemed to not co-operate. This is my Dad, John S. Kerr, and is his boot camp graduation photo. It would have been taken late Oct or early Nov. of 1942. He was proud he fired expert at the range (They trained with Enfield p-17 30/06 bolt actions). In advanced training he fired expert with everything they put in his hands....submachine gun, BAR, handgun, .30cal machinegun, 37mm anti-tank. Of course, in it's mysterious wisdom, the U.S. Army went "Oh what an athlete and great shot this guy is...let's stick him in the Armored Engineers!"  less

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    retcolusa Another true American hero and member of the Greatest Generation!

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    bratdawn Yes, another true American hero. What a handsome father! And as the Col said, a member of the Greatest (and Bravest) generations.

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  Vann hii

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  Vann :)

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  bratdawn Okay, what's going on..I can't see wall, my profile, or nuttin'! I missed you all Fri night, but I thought that  was because where I was logging in from (a public WiFi)...hmm guess Vann's getting a call soon! :)

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  bratdawn What's going on? I can't see anyone on chat, nor are there any posts on the main page!

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  MartinChartier I look forward to Memorial Day because I love our soldiers and this, our country that they fought for . . . so that we could have liberty.

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    Wolf <> No way that opportunity's gonna slide by... Confiscation's probably the marching orders of the day/

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    bratdawn Couldn't stop laughing! Awesome picture!

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    donnaflick Hi! I am new too nice to meet a fellow 'brat' :-)

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  Sargesbrat wrote a new blog entry:

  Yes, Virginia, There Was a War in Korea

   
   
   
   Reproduction of a Korean War US Air Force unit patch for the 6147th Tactical Control Group "Mosquito" Which performed FAC (Forward Air Control) missions in LT-6G "Texans" aircraft - one of the most dangerous Air Missions du...

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    Sargesbrat Mrs. O or B are very poor patronisers. Never beleieved for one minute that they either uncerstand nor care. If anything, they are an insult and should just shut up.

    • May 30
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    Sargesbrat Greg -- Read Flight of the Intruder and found it solid. BAT22 (confusing it with Catch 22, I'm sure) about the high ranking officer dropped behind enemy lines in Nam, you probably remember the movie as well, is another tale of these guys that followed th...  moreGreg -- Read Flight of the Intruder and found it solid. BAT22 (confusing it with Catch 22, I'm sure) about the high ranking officer dropped behind enemy lines in Nam, you probably remember the movie as well, is another tale of these guys that followed the Korean War. It was a true story, don't recall if Intruder was fiction or not but, it was damn well written.  

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    gregkerr Actually John, it may have been bat22 I was thinking of. Anyway, the FAC pilot trying to fend off the NVA with only his marker rockets is true...and likely happened more than once!

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    Sargesbrat Greg -- Yes, this idea of flying around unarmed actually started in WWI . All the airplane was thought of was intelligence use...till, one day, one guy shot his pistol at another. The Korean war brought this concept back around. Although they lost 4...  moreGreg -- Yes, this idea of flying around unarmed actually started in WWI . All the airplane was thought of was intelligence use...till, one day, one guy shot his pistol at another. The Korean war brought this concept back around. Although they lost 48 pilots in their experiment, it was deemed a success. A special plane was built for the mission as you pointed out. It had two engines so that the pilot would not be lost if one was shot out. Also, on one engine, he could cruise much longer. Fortunately, the enemy learned this was not a plane to shoot at. I do not know the losses in Vietnam yet we killed as many Americans in the relatively short war in Korea as we killed in the 10+ years in Nam.  less

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    retcolusa And this is why we NEVER again want to fight the Chinese in a ground war.

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