Is this enough gun for bear country?
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Gonna be a busy day today.
Since we're gonna be traveling tomorrow and eating lasagna at an Italian Mothers Day celebration, I gonna give my body something to do with all those extra calories.
We're gonna start with a hike up the local mountain ridge, then off to the Y for a good workout.
I intend to really beat myself up today. Then maybe I won't feel so guilty eating more when my wife's Mom goes, "mangia, mangia."
Since we're gonna be traveling tomorrow and eating lasagna at an Italian Mothers Day celebration, I gonna give my body something to do with all those extra calories.
We're gonna start with a hike up the local mountain ridge, then off to the Y for a good workout.
I intend to really beat myself up today. Then maybe I won't feel so guilty eating more when my wife's Mom goes, "mangia, mangia."
Roadtrash
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Is this enough gun for bear country?
Yes it's enough but it's only a single shot. I like a follow up shot or two.
BigCityChief
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In the spirit of gun talk, I bought a new Springfield Armory Range Officer Compact 45 today.
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I got ya a birthday cigar.
Roadtrash
US Veteran
Good morning drifters. I miss a day and you folks cover me up with posts to check out. Some good stuff there. It's 69 degrees in the desert this morning and the sun is shining which is good or it would be dark outside not to mention cold as a witches........well you know. Yesterday water fell from the sky again people were running in fear afraid if they looked up to see where it was coming from they would drown, and some of them probably would have.
Happy birthday Chud333 maybe a little late but I wasn't here yesterday.
For all you folks with medical problems here are my prayers from the desert. I've been lucky in that respect and my health has been good through my life with only a few minor things. I did lose a good friend this past week to a heart attack but he was, I think, ready to go. He was 76, so not too young but I thought he would make it into his 80's. It's something we all have to face I suppose.
On a lighter note I have seen no evidence of the hordes here in the desert but the water falling from the sky, there's a name for that but I forget, could have washed away their foot prints or slither marks or what ever they leave while moving around. But with the sun shining today I will go out and look for feathers or fur or whatever they might have been covered with.
Happy birthday Chud333 maybe a little late but I wasn't here yesterday.
For all you folks with medical problems here are my prayers from the desert. I've been lucky in that respect and my health has been good through my life with only a few minor things. I did lose a good friend this past week to a heart attack but he was, I think, ready to go. He was 76, so not too young but I thought he would make it into his 80's. It's something we all have to face I suppose.
On a lighter note I have seen no evidence of the hordes here in the desert but the water falling from the sky, there's a name for that but I forget, could have washed away their foot prints or slither marks or what ever they leave while moving around. But with the sun shining today I will go out and look for feathers or fur or whatever they might have been covered with.
Nude gardening?
Do you know how tall nettles get?
Ouch!
Do you know how tall nettles get?
Ouch!
Roadtrash
US Veteran
Nude gardening huh. Now we know why you lost your pants.
Nude gardening...mostly done by "Ho's"..
Which reminds me...
My pet rock is acting kinda funny.
I think she is stoned....
Which reminds me...
My pet rock is acting kinda funny.
I think she is stoned....
EMT: "What happened?"
"Chiggers....and a garden weasel was the first thing he grabbed."
"Chiggers....and a garden weasel was the first thing he grabbed."
"Thistle hurt."
Thanks BCC !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Forum is not playing well for the last 2 DAYS!
Tried 6 times to write this over the past 4 hours. Forum hangs up on any internal function. This machine says 'long running script'. Even the ads are hanging up or not displaying. Different machine, so ancient the first font is hieroglyphics (sp)
;( [*] This machine is slow cause I have to wait on punchcards. Wish dings were a two way street!
Would wear out a dinger!!!
Don't know anymore, nobody responds to ? or issues presented, except, can't do anything or ding dong, even when the clapper noise is because of a forum delay, hangup, misdirect, etc. Must be those kids screwing with the internet, or at least that is the most obnoxious answer received from the jungle!
Used to being ignored in flyover land, maybe because we are cheap?
Amazing this is the only site that does this on any of 3 machines!
Would use an abacus, two ?tin/aluminum/plastic? cans and string, but drift says no math, and bailing twine doesn't work so well.
Sorry for the rant drift!
kwselke
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Many of you are probably preparing Juleps and watching the ponies. It's been a long busy day for me, so just in case Mint Juleps are not your thing, it's Beer Time!
First, what I picked up at Trader Joe's to take to our family gathering tomorrow at lunchtime. Lasagna is on the menu. We may have three people that want beer instead of wine or water, so six beers will be plenty. I did a six pack mix of lagers; Anchor Brewing (San Fransisco) Steam Beer, Saint Arnold Brewing (Houston) Summer Pils, and Rahr & Sons Brewing (Ft. Worth) Ugly Pug Black Lager. All three are light and flavorful, ABV is 4.5% for the black beer to 4.9% for the steam beer and the Pilsner. I like them and think they will be well received by those attending the function.
While mixing and matching a six-pack for Mother's Day, I picked up a seventh bottle for myself and this afternoon's Beer Time. TJ's simply charges you the equivalent single price when you pull one or two out of a six-pack.
I picked Saint Arnold's limited release Icon Series Coffee Porter which is no longer in production. It's a good Porter, but the coffee is barely noticeable compared to most other coffee porters I've tried. I'm not a coffee drinker, so the fact that the malts and hops were not overpowered by java flavor was pleasing to me. I liked it, a very good beer, but not a great beer to me.
Cheers!
First, what I picked up at Trader Joe's to take to our family gathering tomorrow at lunchtime. Lasagna is on the menu. We may have three people that want beer instead of wine or water, so six beers will be plenty. I did a six pack mix of lagers; Anchor Brewing (San Fransisco) Steam Beer, Saint Arnold Brewing (Houston) Summer Pils, and Rahr & Sons Brewing (Ft. Worth) Ugly Pug Black Lager. All three are light and flavorful, ABV is 4.5% for the black beer to 4.9% for the steam beer and the Pilsner. I like them and think they will be well received by those attending the function.
While mixing and matching a six-pack for Mother's Day, I picked up a seventh bottle for myself and this afternoon's Beer Time. TJ's simply charges you the equivalent single price when you pull one or two out of a six-pack.
I picked Saint Arnold's limited release Icon Series Coffee Porter which is no longer in production. It's a good Porter, but the coffee is barely noticeable compared to most other coffee porters I've tried. I'm not a coffee drinker, so the fact that the malts and hops were not overpowered by java flavor was pleasing to me. I liked it, a very good beer, but not a great beer to me.
Cheers!
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KW, ever play beer roulette?
I have gone into saloons and had them pour me a pint and not tell me what it was.
It's a crapshoot but kinda fun.
Plus it was a way for them to dump what wasn't moving.
I have gone into saloons and had them pour me a pint and not tell me what it was.
It's a crapshoot but kinda fun.
Plus it was a way for them to dump what wasn't moving.
I wish I had something to rant about. It just ticks me off when I don't have a pet peeve to grind on...no offense about which I can be offended...no insult to return with an insult. I mean really...no slight is too slight. Give me something to go on and on and on and on about. Some morsel of derision to satisfy the bowels of my bitterness!!! MY KINGDOM FOR ONE STINKIN' CAUSTIC CAUSE OF IRRITATION! Is this too much to ask? Please sate my selfish plea for the pleasure of expressing my personal pain.
Somebody...please...chap my hide!!!
I'm just too stinkin' patient!!!
Just pretend this is hwitty.
Somebody...please...chap my hide!!!
I'm just too stinkin' patient!!!
Just pretend this is hwitty.
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kwselke
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Never tried that. I never really spent much time in bars.
The vast bulk of my beer drinking life, 42 legal years (legal drinking age in TX turned to 18 on 1/1/74, I turned 18 on that month) was spent drinking mass production beers.
What was/is on sale has always been a big component of my beer selection.
Go to the Lounge and throw a dart.
BigBill
Absent Comrade
Is this enough gun for bear country?
Great for tailgaters put this in my trunk.
kwselke
Member
For those of you USS Yolo/C. Homer Bast fans, I'm going to post this before posting the May 7, 1945 entry. Maybe it will help in understanding.
First, the day my father and Peter Belmont reported on board the then LST 677 in New Orleans.
July 3, 1944
At 1000 the 677 moored to the fitting out pier in the Naval Section Base, Algiers, Louisiana and the ferry crew departed. Led by a yard representative, swarms of workers appeared. Liaison officers took each department head in tow and discussed with them all fitting out problems. Upon docking, Ensigns P. M. Belmont and H. E. Selke, along with four boat crews of four men each reported, as did Ensign R. G. Bolks. After docking I went ashore to call on the commander of the commissioning detail. He told me what to expect and some of the problems we would face at shakedown. Returning to the 677 I met the Industrial Manager who informed me which work requests would be approved. By then the officers for the commissioning ceremony boarded.
The ceremony was impressive, although it was done quickly. The crew lined up in two files on the tank deck while the ship's officers formed athwartships, aft. Near the bow doors was a band to lend color to the ceremony. A base representative, a chaplain and I walked forward to the strains of martial airs. Our places were taken midst much saluting; orders and prayers were read, the national anthem played. I introduced all hands to the strains of Anchors Aweigh. The watch was set and I became commanding officer of the USS LST 677. I can scarcely believe it! The responsibility is awesome, but I shall do my best. Tonight, the first in New Orleans, I went ashore with Ambrogi, stopped by the Hotel Roosevelt, walked about the Vieux Carrie, visited the Club Bali for a coke, and returned by 2300.
Next Homer's entry about the age of the crew only a few days later.
July 7, 1944
This was another hectic, hot, humid day with workers, welders, ship fitters, bosses, inspectors and shipyard parasites swarming over the 677. This procedure is usual when ships put into the yard for "work requests". The requests are submitted several weeks in advance so that the yard can schedule their work. Not all requests are granted, only those budgeted and those the Navy think are needed. From morning until far in the night workers remain on board until the requests are completed.
I listened to complaints, made a number of decisions, talked with Mr. Kinley about shipboard routine and the usual personnel problems. Captain's Mast was held in the wardroom. Probably the most distasteful job of all is Mast when the enlisted men are brought before the "bar of justice". Two crewmen fighting in a bar were apprehended by the shore patrol, while another was AWOL. The first two were drunk while the latter was late in reporting this morning. The average age of the kids is 18.5. I am always concerned about the "boys going over the hill". Outside of the leaves granted to the enlisted men after "boot training" most have had no leave. They are angry about it! Some feel being in New Orleans will provide them an opportunity to leave. At quarters I lectured them about the dire consequences.
As commanding officer of the 677 I plan to enforce obedience to authority on board at all times. This shall be done under the Naval Regulations in accordance to naval law. Discipline is absolutely necessary as well as essential for our living and working efficiently, and in harmony, on board. I have that authority, and one of the means of its enforcement is through the use of the Captain's Mast.
The three officers who reported are young and inexperienced but willing. At present the compliment is 120 men and 10 officers. I do not believe the 677 can be manned with that number. In time, the numbers of both men and officers will be increased.
First, the day my father and Peter Belmont reported on board the then LST 677 in New Orleans.
July 3, 1944
At 1000 the 677 moored to the fitting out pier in the Naval Section Base, Algiers, Louisiana and the ferry crew departed. Led by a yard representative, swarms of workers appeared. Liaison officers took each department head in tow and discussed with them all fitting out problems. Upon docking, Ensigns P. M. Belmont and H. E. Selke, along with four boat crews of four men each reported, as did Ensign R. G. Bolks. After docking I went ashore to call on the commander of the commissioning detail. He told me what to expect and some of the problems we would face at shakedown. Returning to the 677 I met the Industrial Manager who informed me which work requests would be approved. By then the officers for the commissioning ceremony boarded.
The ceremony was impressive, although it was done quickly. The crew lined up in two files on the tank deck while the ship's officers formed athwartships, aft. Near the bow doors was a band to lend color to the ceremony. A base representative, a chaplain and I walked forward to the strains of martial airs. Our places were taken midst much saluting; orders and prayers were read, the national anthem played. I introduced all hands to the strains of Anchors Aweigh. The watch was set and I became commanding officer of the USS LST 677. I can scarcely believe it! The responsibility is awesome, but I shall do my best. Tonight, the first in New Orleans, I went ashore with Ambrogi, stopped by the Hotel Roosevelt, walked about the Vieux Carrie, visited the Club Bali for a coke, and returned by 2300.
Next Homer's entry about the age of the crew only a few days later.
July 7, 1944
This was another hectic, hot, humid day with workers, welders, ship fitters, bosses, inspectors and shipyard parasites swarming over the 677. This procedure is usual when ships put into the yard for "work requests". The requests are submitted several weeks in advance so that the yard can schedule their work. Not all requests are granted, only those budgeted and those the Navy think are needed. From morning until far in the night workers remain on board until the requests are completed.
I listened to complaints, made a number of decisions, talked with Mr. Kinley about shipboard routine and the usual personnel problems. Captain's Mast was held in the wardroom. Probably the most distasteful job of all is Mast when the enlisted men are brought before the "bar of justice". Two crewmen fighting in a bar were apprehended by the shore patrol, while another was AWOL. The first two were drunk while the latter was late in reporting this morning. The average age of the kids is 18.5. I am always concerned about the "boys going over the hill". Outside of the leaves granted to the enlisted men after "boot training" most have had no leave. They are angry about it! Some feel being in New Orleans will provide them an opportunity to leave. At quarters I lectured them about the dire consequences.
As commanding officer of the 677 I plan to enforce obedience to authority on board at all times. This shall be done under the Naval Regulations in accordance to naval law. Discipline is absolutely necessary as well as essential for our living and working efficiently, and in harmony, on board. I have that authority, and one of the means of its enforcement is through the use of the Captain's Mast.
The three officers who reported are young and inexperienced but willing. At present the compliment is 120 men and 10 officers. I do not believe the 677 can be manned with that number. In time, the numbers of both men and officers will be increased.
Drift's slowed down a bit. Hmmmm.
Ah, yes. Dinner time. On the East Coast anyways.
Thinking dinner. I'll catch y'all later.
Ah, yes. Dinner time. On the East Coast anyways.
Thinking dinner. I'll catch y'all later.
I bought a nice Mother's Day card for my wife. I still don't know whey I have to buy her a card. After all, she's not MY mother.
Ding Dong 
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vonn
US Veteran
Well today's done and so am I,going to watch some NASCAR and take it easy. The Derby went as the gamblers predicted 1,2,3,4 wish I would have had some money on it! Gotta eat,back in a while. Drift on.
kwselke
Member
Sure am glad I took a picture of that mix-six-pack I have to take to the M-Day deal tomorrow. We have two generations of mother's planning how we shall celebrate them at lunch tomorrow. I was asked what beer they should buy, I said let me bring a six-pack. I just got hit with... I have this in the refrigerator leftover from Christmas. Not only could I reply with my selection, I had a picture. Mothers... God bless them.
kwselke
Member
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kwselke
Member
LST (M) 677 May 7, 1945:
May 7, 1945
At 0210 the ship went to GQ. By 0447 all bogeys had faded from the screen. During that time 20 enemy in eight raids flew down from the north. They heckled the ships in the anchorage. One plane crashed one mile from Bolo. Another GQ was called this morning. After the all night GQs the men are exhausted. To make matters worse the weather is miserable with plenty of wind and rain. One can feel the depression engendered by the conditions in which all work. As captain I could sleep in, but I am up with the men. It sets a high tone and provides leadership that the men need. On many occasions when provisioning the ship I handle the boxes and cold cuts with the men.
One of the last pieces of gear brought aboard before departing Pearl was, of all things, a cage of pigeons with two army enlisted men as caretakers. For four months they have been on board. They have caused embarrassment and provided amusement as well. Now the men and birds are rejoining their unit on the beach. One of the handlers came in to say good-bye. He had tears in his eyes when he said he hated to leave, that if the army officers were like me it would be a much better outfit for which to work and die. He also said that our crew was so young they did not appreciate what was being done for them. Except when on the bridge or asleep I am always available and consider myself approachable most of the hours of the day and night.
May 7, 1945
At 0210 the ship went to GQ. By 0447 all bogeys had faded from the screen. During that time 20 enemy in eight raids flew down from the north. They heckled the ships in the anchorage. One plane crashed one mile from Bolo. Another GQ was called this morning. After the all night GQs the men are exhausted. To make matters worse the weather is miserable with plenty of wind and rain. One can feel the depression engendered by the conditions in which all work. As captain I could sleep in, but I am up with the men. It sets a high tone and provides leadership that the men need. On many occasions when provisioning the ship I handle the boxes and cold cuts with the men.
One of the last pieces of gear brought aboard before departing Pearl was, of all things, a cage of pigeons with two army enlisted men as caretakers. For four months they have been on board. They have caused embarrassment and provided amusement as well. Now the men and birds are rejoining their unit on the beach. One of the handlers came in to say good-bye. He had tears in his eyes when he said he hated to leave, that if the army officers were like me it would be a much better outfit for which to work and die. He also said that our crew was so young they did not appreciate what was being done for them. Except when on the bridge or asleep I am always available and consider myself approachable most of the hours of the day and night.
BigBill
Absent Comrade
It's almost decaf coffee and blueberry pie time then beddy by time. Goodnight drifters.
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