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George Orwell was a Prophet, not a novelist. Read 1984 and then look around you!
Old cat turd!
"Some men just need killing." ~ Clay Allison.
I am too old to fight but I can still pull a trigger. ~ Me
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cold one on me... ![[Linked Image]](http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv217/rifle1/meleavingKatumforhome-1.jpg)
Come on America,
Athletes and actors are not heroes, only soldiers, airmen,marines and sailors get that respect�and let's add firemen and LEO's
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and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8) d.v. Musings on TDS
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This Buds For you. ----- Web Jim this one in your HONOR my friend...I'm on #4  The "Dumbazz Zoomie" ![[Linked Image]](http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz14/Arch48/IMG_1511.jpg)
You better be afraid of a ghost!!
"Woody you were baptized in prop wash"..crossfireoops
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great stories gentlemen, and Thank You for your service!
"...the designer of the .270 Ingwe cartridge!..."
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ET, FlyboyFlem, you guys made my day. Hell, you made my week. I'd raise a glass to toast ya both but I'm working tonight and I don't think my patients would appreciate it...
Flem, I gotta thank you for saving ET's ornery butt that night so's I could be part of his historic buffler hunt last December.
And yes, this might be the coolest thread every here on the 'Fire!
"I'm gonna have to science the schit out of this." Mark Watney, Sol 59, Mars
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Feelin a bit loose so you guys can see where those empties came from..Could never keep paint around the gun ports, can't imagine why?? ![[Linked Image]](http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz14/Arch48/IMG_1613.jpg)
You better be afraid of a ghost!!
"Woody you were baptized in prop wash"..crossfireoops
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Heck of a thread. I mean +INFINITY!!!
Proud to be a true Sandlapper!!
Go Nats!!!!
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Thanks Guys for your service and the war story...
Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have.
The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming.
Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.
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Gentlemen, I find my self in rarified air here. It's an honor to read this thread, and no matter how many time I thank all our vets for their selfless sacrifices, I feel like my efforts will never do justice to the bravery, ingenuity, adaptability, and sheer determination shown by all our fighting men and women. I take great pride in knowing these fine folks, even if only from a distance. I've talked to Woody-just recently, and found that we share a joy for ugly airplanes that wreaked havoc with our foes. There's something sexy about Woody's bird-what with all those mini-guns spewing Lead Death at the NVA troops. My favorite "ugly birds" were the P-47 and the A-10 Warthog, but this is about Woody and E.T. Thanks so much for sharing your gut-wrenching story and it's aftermath with a grateful bunch of guys here at the 'Fire.
A belated Welcome Home, boys.
molɔ̀ːn labé skýla
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Thank you both for your service. A great story, dammit the screen seems to be getting blurry and I am getting a lump in my throat. Steve
When its time to fight, you fight like you are the third monkey on the ramp to get on Noah's Arc... and brother, it is starting to rain!
The chair is against the wall.
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Woody, that guy in the photo even looks like ya ! ! ! Knew from the minute we met last November you were a good guy, just didn't know ya was a hero. But anybody that ever put on a uniform in service of the US of A is a hero in my book. Thanks for saving the guys that day/night. Made the way for ET to get to the Campfire, too. Haven't had the pleasure of meeting Jim . . . yet. But I'm hopeful the day comes sooner than later. I do feel like we have some common ground with our affinity for the BPCR guns, other stuff, too. THANK YOU BOTH for posting this insight into a part of your history (and ours) that most of the folks I know who were over there don't or won't talk about.
In January of 1970, I was in my last semester of high school and was still very naive about what was going on in SE Asia. Though I didn't go over there, I was brought up to have nothing but respect for those who were.
At least I now know why we ALL "better be afraid of a ghost".
Someday I hope to be the person my dogs think I am . . .
The only true cost of having a dog is its death.
Someone once said "a nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves."
Shiloh Sharps . . . there is no substitute.
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We came through it all together and only lost one man. January 25 1970 One too many but from me and my family - THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH for your service and sacrifice. We're here as a result of you two and all the other brave soldiers like yourselves.
Biden's most truthful quote ever came during his first press conference, 03/25/21.
Drum roll please...... "I don't know, to be clear." and THAT is one promise he's kept!!!
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Might just be the best post ever!
Thanks for sharing!
David AMEN TO THAT!
"Minus the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the Country" Marion Barry, Mayor of Wash DC
“Owning guns is not a right. If it were a right, it would be in the Constitution.” ~Alexandria Ocasio Cortez
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Jim, Woody.....
I'm gonna go pour my Elijah Craig now...
And enjoy my freedom....
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
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Feelin a bit loose so you guys can see where those empties came from..Could never keep paint around the gun ports, can't imagine why?? Great pic Woody.....
Biden's most truthful quote ever came during his first press conference, 03/25/21.
Drum roll please...... "I don't know, to be clear." and THAT is one promise he's kept!!!
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I'm at a lost for words! MANY MANY THANKS! You guys never got the respect you deserved!
Well we're Green and we're Gold, and we play better when it's cold. All us Cheese heads have our favorite superstar. We love Brett Favre.
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Great thread..Thanks for your service!
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Best thread ever. Glad you guys made it home.
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