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Campfire Kahuna
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There are no Spooky gunners down in Hell.
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Jim and Woody, I will hoist 32 Drams 16 year Glenmorangie in your honors tonight, take care, and many Thanks!
Gunner
Trump Won!
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Campfire 'Bwana
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As many of us as possible really REALLY need to have a get-together as soon as the Great Covidiocy is over.
Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult.
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Campfire Tracker
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I just read this entire post for the first time. It brought back many memories I have from being a crew chief on C-130's in Vietnam from 1967-1970.
I watched Spooky gunships operate several times early on and man, I always wanted to be a gunner on one of them. Later on in 68, I flew 40 missions out of Ubon Thailand on Blind Bat 130's and got to watch the C-130 gunships work. Again, I thought how cool it would to be a gunner on a gunship.
My hat is off to all of you vets in Viet Nam , and especially to you heroes on the ground! Just think of how many years ago that was, and how we all share a memory that still seems like it happened yesterday.
Ken
PS I just looked in the fridge----6 or 7 cans of Bud Light will have to do. I hope noon isn't too early!
Last edited by kennymauser; 01/25/21.
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Campfire Ranger
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A toast to you fine man! Least we Forget!
Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!
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Campfire Regular
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Slow hand salute to Jim and Woody! My hat is off to all you studs from that war! It was an honor being trained by such men, though it did suck!
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Appreciate the sentiment and intent, troublesome, but the slow salute is usually meant for the fallen. It is entirely right and proper to give one in this case, but not for Woody and Jim (May they both be with us for a long time more!)
Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult.
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Campfire Regular
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Look through this thread and see who doesn’t post anymore. Substantial members of the Campfire to never be heard from.
You can thank all the whiners and complaining from the losers that have taken over, yet this is a monument to all the good guys you don’t hear from anymore.
Salute!
I was thinking the other day how much I used to hate Bill Clinton. He was freaking George Washington compared to what they are now.
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Campfire Outfitter
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I miss Jim posting here. I hope he is doing well.
Fall seven times, stand up eight.
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Campfire Tracker
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Thank all you men who served!!
I AM AMERICA!
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Another 25 Jan has arrived so we will be raising our glasses at 17: 30 to honor those we left behind...Since Jim and I met here on the Fire we invite you to join us..
God Bless all who serve past and present....
Woody
You better be afraid of a ghost!!
"Woody you were baptized in prop wash"..crossfireoops
Woody
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Some mornings, it just does not feel worth it to chew through the straps!~
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Campfire 'Bwana
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I'm on this gents. Your choice, bourbon or whisky for the toast 
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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Many thanks for your service.
l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right.
- Del Gue
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Campfire Kahuna
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Campfire Kahuna
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At 17:30 it shall be done.
How is ET doing Woody, I miss his wisdom around here. Please tell him I said Hi.
Paul
"I'd rather see a sermon than hear a sermon".... D.A.D.
Trump Won!, Sandmann Won!, Rittenhouse Won!, Suck it Liberal Fuuktards.
molɔ̀ːn labé skýla
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Campfire Oracle
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At 17:30 it shall be done.
How is ET doing Woody, I miss his wisdom around here. Please tell him I said Hi. This.
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left.
A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind.
"The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan".
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Campfire Oracle
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Another 25 Jan has arrived so we will be raising our glasses at 17: 30 to honor those we left behind...Since Jim and I met here on the Fire we invite you to join us..
God Bless all who serve past and present....
Woody Amen.
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left.
A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind.
"The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan".
I Dindo Nuffin
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Thank you all, a shame some of the good guys don't post much anymore......
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My glass will be full. I hope Jim is doing well. Miss his posts.
Fall seven times, stand up eight.
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Retired cat herder.
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