My sister is currently in the Navy...
"Being misunderstood is the fate of all true geniuses"
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tangerine-jack-
Stay safe!!! GOD bless!
lvanhen wrote: davidmbedard wrote: ...not Model Railroad related...DavidGET STUFFED!!
davidmbedard wrote: ...not Model Railroad related...David
...not Model Railroad related...
David
GET STUFFED!!
My great uncle Fought in WW2, many, many good storys. He was really in to model planes, so once for his burthday, I got him a Milwaukee road caboose. He told me he got really frustrated putting it together!
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I have not served; I could not get past the physical (Coke bottle bottoms for glasses).
Thank you to all those who have done / are doing the hard work that allows me to enjoy an luxury-filled care-free life.
BRJN
I cant say I did much, Served in the Air Force ( pursian Gulf War) . I Say I did my Four ,A war, and a wife! The first wife in question couldnt handle it..; Now, I fix the jets That train the future pilots to do our Bizzzzzz.
Thanks to all of you that have served !
Chris
My grandpa fought in the Korean war for America and guarded the rail yards. Sometimes even got to drive the trains. Many pictures. Taught me how a steam locomotive worked when I was 3. Now you understand why I'm hooked on trains.
USAF, 1957-1982 - mostly on the far side of the Pacific
Chuck (participant, South East Asia war games)
davidmbedard wrote: How long will I have to wait till you can stop refering to my 3 hours of weakness? I have apologized in the past, but people like Lothar, Dave V, SD60M and others keep throwing stones my way every chance they get. Not to mention the multiple nasty emails I have gotten from Lothar pertaining to my posting on these forums. But I just egnored them and moved on....aparently some people cant.David
How long will I have to wait till you can stop refering to my 3 hours of weakness? I have apologized in the past, but people like Lothar, Dave V, SD60M and others keep throwing stones my way every chance they get. Not to mention the multiple nasty emails I have gotten from Lothar pertaining to my posting on these forums. But I just egnored them and moved on....aparently some people cant.
IT SEEMS THAT ON THIS AND MOST OTHER THREADS YOU TAKE AN ANTAGONIST TACK. IT APPEARS THAT YOUR "THREE HOURS OF WEAKNESS" IS MORE OF A PERSONALITY "QUIRK". IF YOU INSIST ON BEING UNPLEASANT, WHY NOT TRY DOING IT ELSEWHERE. DAVE AND MANY OTHER PARTICIPANTS ON THIS FORUM ARE AND HAVE DONE HONERABLE DUTY TO OUR COUNTRY. WHAT HAVE YOU DONE, OTHER THAN BEING A THORN IN THE SIDES OF MANY ON THE FORUM.
IF YOU DON'T HAVE ANYTHING NICE OR CONSTRUCTIVE TO SAY, SHUT THE UP!!!
Thanks. Don't worry about me guys, this ain't my first rodeo. I'm like a crusty old piece of leather, slightly worn but tough as iron. I'll be fine.
I don't always agree with everything you all might say or want to do on a layout, but I have received a vast quantity of useful information. I am cataloguing it all so when I return I can start construction of my new HO attic layout based on the Eastern Shore RR of VA.
I make it a point not to feed the trolls or involve myself in online disputes, but I feel that I must make a point. I did not, I say again, DID NOT work hard, sacrifice birthdays, anniversaries and holidays, eat bug infested food in 3 feet of mud in some nowhere place for the free speech rights of one single Canadian, Englishman, Frenchman or Zimbabwian, no, not one. I did it for AMERICANS and Americans only. Only an American citizen has the right to bad mouth a US veteran or our holiday, people from other countries can lick my desert cammo boot. If I offended you with this comment then too bad, meet me next week in Kuwait and we'll talk about it face to face.
"IT IS NOT THE CRITIC WHO COUNTS, NOT THE ONE WHO POINTS OUT HOW THE STRONG MAN STUMBLED OR HOW THE DOER OF DEEDS MIGHT HAVE DONE THEM BETTER. THE CREDIT BELONGS TO THE MAN WHO IS ACTUALLY IN THE ARENA, WHOSE FACE IS MARRED WITH SWEAT AND DUST AND BLOOD; WHO STRIVES VALIANTLY; WHO ERRS AND COMES SHORT AGAIN AND AGAIN; WHO KNOWS THE GREAT ENTHUSIASMS, THE GREAT DEVOTIONS, AND SPENDS HIMSELF IN A WORTHY CAUSE; WHO, IF HE WINS, KNOWS THE TRIUMPH OF HIGH ACHIEVEMENT; AND WHO, IF HE FAILS, AT LEAST FAILS WHILE DARING GREATLY, SO THAT HIS PLACE SHALL NEVER BE WITH THOSE COLD AND TIMID SOULS WHO KNOW NEITHER VICTORY NOR DEFEAT"
GOD BLESS THE USA!
The Dixie D Short Line "Lux Lucet In Tenebris Nihil Igitur Mors Est Ad Nos 2001"
Just wanted to throw my hat into the ring and thank those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. It may be a day to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, but it's also important to thank our active military and veterans alike. We love and support you.
And for those with a problem with this thread, if it weren't for those people this forum (not to mention our country and way of life) wouldn't exist, making the argument academic.
Really tacky, David.
Nelson
Ex-Southern 385 Being Hoisted
Jason
Modeling the Fort Worth & Denver of the early 1970's in N scale
Dr. Frankendiesel aka Scott Running BearSpace Mouse for president!15 year veteran fire fighterCollector of Apple //e'sRunning Bear EnterprisesHistory Channel Club life member.beatus homo qui invenit sapientiam
Modeling the Rio Grande Southern First District circa 1938-1946 in HOn3.
Any idea how big?... that is pretty cool! I would think most portable units would be N...
Brian
Shadow,
I understand there was (or maybe still is) a small HO model railroad club at BIAP (Baghdad Int'l Airport). I wish I'd had the foresight to bring some trains with me too. My base camp has since closed (we were near Sadr City).
davidmbedard wrote: Wow........Selector....this discussion doent belong on these forums. Where do we draw the line? How about a thread on the NHL playoffs? Or a good hearty discussion on Global Warming? Or a discusion on the horrible 'blockbuster' movies we have had lately.I support our Canadian troops in Afganastan and abroad, but this type of thread doen't belong on a Model Train forum. Plain and simple. And for you to sit there and tell me that this is personal? Please....get a life.David
Wow........
Selector....this discussion doent belong on these forums. Where do we draw the line? How about a thread on the NHL playoffs? Or a good hearty discussion on Global Warming? Or a discusion on the horrible 'blockbuster' movies we have had lately.
I support our Canadian troops in Afganastan and abroad, but this type of thread doen't belong on a Model Train forum. Plain and simple. And for you to sit there and tell me that this is personal? Please....get a life.
David,
Please stop. I would argue it does belong. I began this as a thank you to those that allow me the FREEDOM to post here, live free and PURSUE model railroading. This are my thoughts, my post and heck if you don't have anything good to say, please don't say it, Dave. Thanks again to all the vets, current, before and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice so I can have my freedom and MODEL Railroad.
On another note, some mentioned having had model railroads at their posts... I would love to see pic's of the portable units, etc....
Gentlemen I feel we misunderstand poor David. He is not an individual who wishes to go against the norm, what mature adults feel is normal self decency and respect. He just wishes to create turmoil and discontent. Crandell this is the only time I have ever disagreed with you Davids behavior does not stoop as low as upchucks but lower since he is an adult not a child.
To all that have served and those that have given the ultimate sacrafice Thank you and god bless, I get tears every time I hear of another life lost in the mideast.
Tangerine Jack take care be careful if you can access the forum while overseas please check in and tell us your safe. If you need anything please post it to the forum and I for one will get it sent to you.
Kevin
Tangerine-Jack,
I wish you God's Speed on your next deployment, and look forward to your safe return.
Tom
Viet Nam Veteran 66-67
Pittsburgh, PA
Dave Vollmer wrote: Crandell,David's post was annoying, but I personally wasn't all that offended. Among the rights we serve to protect are the right to be ignorant and the right to be self-righteous. David was simply exercising those rights, especially the latter.I have to remind myself of that when people give me guff about having served in an unpopular war. I usually respond by reminding them that the warriors don't chose the war; the elected civilian leadership does.But in this case David's response was, to say the least, ironic, given his recent activity in these forums.
Crandell,
David's post was annoying, but I personally wasn't all that offended. Among the rights we serve to protect are the right to be ignorant and the right to be self-righteous. David was simply exercising those rights, especially the latter.
I have to remind myself of that when people give me guff about having served in an unpopular war. I usually respond by reminding them that the warriors don't chose the war; the elected civilian leadership does.
But in this case David's response was, to say the least, ironic, given his recent activity in these forums.
We see it the same way, Dave. When there is no apparent cost to what you have, you tend not to value it. David's a smart guy...he'll figure it out.
-Crandell
T-J - Enjoy this weekend as much as you can w/ family and friends and stay safe my friend while you're overseas.
//signed// John Powell President / CEO CNY Transportation Corp (fictional)
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Hunter - When we met in January of 2000, you were just a 6 week old pup who walked his way into this heart of mine as the only runt in the litter who would come over to me. And today, I sit here and tell you I am sorry we had to put you down. It was the best thing for you and also the right thing to do. May you now rest in peace and comfort. Love, Dad. 8 June 2010
I love you and miss you Mom. Say hi to everyone up there for me. Rest in peace and comfort. Love, John. 29 March 2017
I'd just as soon not have my name on any memorial, seems to me it's bad ju-ju.
Here is a model train related topic to keep our Canadian friend happy; I spent most of the day boxing up my G scale trains and outdoor buildings in preparation for deploying to OIF next week. Tonight I will close down my HO scale goods and pack away the Lionel's into plastic storage containers in the attic. Tomorrow morning after church I am putting together a "to go" model building kit of tools and paints for the very, very long days and nights I'll be spending trying not to think about my family and friends. I can usually build some pretty sharp models with leftovers from the motor pool and the warehouse packaging. On the real Memorial Day I will not be going to a picnic, I will be packing my A and B bag, my ruck sack and my green goodie box. Good enough model train relating for you?
Dave Vollmer wrote: Jeff,That's a very nice memorial! Whereabouts in Leesville is it? I don't remember seeing it when I was stationed at Fort Polk 1996-98. I lived in the Chaporal Apartments behind the Stanley's on LA 8.
Jeff,
That's a very nice memorial! Whereabouts in Leesville is it? I don't remember seeing it when I was stationed at Fort Polk 1996-98. I lived in the Chaporal Apartments behind the Stanley's on LA 8.
jeffrey-wimberly wrote: Jeffrey Wimberly, US Army, Ft. Polk, La. 105th S&T Bn, 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division (Mech), 1978-81. Disabled Veteran.
Jeffrey Wimberly, US Army, Ft. Polk, La. 105th S&T Bn, 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division (Mech), 1978-81. Disabled Veteran.
My name is circled in red here.
My parents names are listed also.
1992-1998 - US Marine Corps - Somalia and the Gulf region
2000 - present - Syracuse New York - Air National Guard - 174th FW - Gulf region
Thanks to those before me past and present for your service!
I disagree; it is very much a part of this forum and any other railroad related one. You seem to forget how much the military in most every country, depend on the railroads for moving equipment, supplies now, and men to and from the battlefronts, including the remains of those killed in combat in the past. This is a fact, that's been around since before the civil war.
Even during peacetime, the railroad is still needed by the military for the same needs as in war.
You can model a military transport trains from most any time period, from the civil war horses and cannons, to today humvees, tanks and MRE's.
So, sir you need to re-read your history book or at least some of the past MRR magazines. Then if you still feel your being ragged on, go find a mirror and ask yourself why.
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Unless you've served yourself it's probably difficult for you to understand the bond we all feel, even if we've never actually met one another. We belong to a club whose membership comes hard.
Furthermore, for those of us who have served in combat, Memorial Day is often hard for us. We are often reminded of the hardships we endured and friends/teamates we lost.
So we find comfort in one another, by "mustering in" this time of year. It's been done every Memorial Day and Veteran's Day in these forums each year I've been member. In fact, I joined these forums while in Baghdad.
So I imagine it's hard for you to understand the ire you will invoke by telling us our bonding is irrelevant because this is a model railroad thread. Point taken. Although I stand by my assertion the model railroading has been a great source of comfort in my life even while deployed away from my actual trains.
I'm sorry to have thrown your ...whatever that was... back in your face. But you need to understand that you will not make any friends by being so confrontational, especially to a group of vets on Memorial Day.
That's all I can say.