Re: Change of topic... Why the AVATAR?
posted at 1/9/2013 3:53 PM EST
- PatsEng
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Muz, Irish and Babe, each of you may enjoy reading a book that I'm just finishing that I got as a Christmas present from my daughter-in-law - The Admirals by historian Walter R. Borneman. Book is about the 4 eventual 5-start Admirals who won the war at sea during WWII: Halsey, Nimitz, King and Leahy.
Exceptionally well written, factually detailed and tremendously readable with more than a couple of eye-openers. Interesting discussion of MacArthur and his relationship with Halsey.
And what was Halsey's nickname?
Bull, because he liked to hit them hard, fast, and often who doesn't know that?
Re: Change of topic... Why the AVATAR?
posted at 1/9/2013 3:53 PM EST
- ATJ
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In response to BabeParilli's comment:
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Muz, Irish and Babe, each of you may enjoy reading a book that I'm just finishing that I got as a Christmas present from my daughter-in-law - The Admirals by historian Walter R. Borneman. Book is about the 4 eventual 5-start Admirals who won the war at sea during WWII: Halsey, Nimitz, King and Leahy.
Exceptionally well written, factually detailed and tremendously readable with more than a couple of eye-openers. Interesting discussion of MacArthur and his relationship with Halsey.
And what was Halsey's nickname?
In the Academy or in command of the fleet? He had a couple.
Pudge at the Academy; the 'Bull' in command ;)
Re: Change of topic... Why the AVATAR?
posted at 1/9/2013 3:55 PM EST
- Muzwell
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Gen./Dr. James Doolittle. An American original that is mostly forgotten. More important than Lindbergh, but not nearly as well known.
Who the heck doesn't know about Doolittle's raiders? They should be tired to friendship medals and dropped from a plane
That would be about 90% of the people under 40.
That's a real shame. I'm under 40 but consider myself a history buff. To me forgetting about Doolittle is like forgetting about Jone Paul Jones or John Thach or Patton or Ethan Allen or Baron Von Steuben
It's not just people under 40, historical ignorance spans the generations. What am I talking about, take out "historical." Did anybody catch the Jimmy Kimmel show where they asked people what they thought about the first ladies debate between Michele Obama and Ann Romney?
Re: Change of topic... Why the AVATAR?
posted at 1/9/2013 3:57 PM EST
- PatsEng
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Gen./Dr. James Doolittle. An American original that is mostly forgotten. More important than Lindbergh, but not nearly as well known.
Who the heck doesn't know about Doolittle's raiders? They should be tired to friendship medals and dropped from a plane
That would be about 90% of the people under 40.
That's a real shame. I'm under 40 but consider myself a history buff. To me forgetting about Doolittle is like forgetting about Jone Paul Jones or John Thach or Patton or Ethan Allen or Baron Von Steuben
It's not just people under 40, historical ignorance spans the generations. What am I talking about, take out "historical." Did anybody catch the Jimmy Kimmel show where they asked people what they thought about the first ladies debate between Michele Obama and Ann Romney?
Wait a min, I could be a complete fool here and look like Leon, but I didn't think there was a first lady debate, nor has there ever been
Re: Change of topic... Why the AVATAR?
posted at 1/9/2013 3:59 PM EST
- Muzwell
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In response to xBruzer77's comment:
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Gen./Dr. James Doolittle. An American original that is mostly forgotten. More important than Lindbergh, but not nearly as well known.
Certainly not forgotten here in Cali. Many cities around here have a Dolittle Drive, Street or Way. He had a special conection with San Leandro, Ca. as well as Being born in Alameda.
That's good to hear, thanks. I know there's his museum at Travis AFB. Haven't visited yet, but plan to at some point.
Re: Change of topic... Why the AVATAR?
posted at 1/9/2013 4:01 PM EST
- Muzwell
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Gen./Dr. James Doolittle. An American original that is mostly forgotten. More important than Lindbergh, but not nearly as well known.
Who the heck doesn't know about Doolittle's raiders? They should be tired to friendship medals and dropped from a plane
That would be about 90% of the people under 40.
That's a real shame. I'm under 40 but consider myself a history buff. To me forgetting about Doolittle is like forgetting about Jone Paul Jones or John Thach or Patton or Ethan Allen or Baron Von Steuben
It's not just people under 40, historical ignorance spans the generations. What am I talking about, take out "historical." Did anybody catch the Jimmy Kimmel show where they asked people what they thought about the first ladies debate between Michele Obama and Ann Romney?
Wait a min, I could be a complete fool here and look like Leon, but I didn't think there was a first lady debate, nor has there ever been
Check this out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EohGmG-QUhA
Re: Change of topic... Why the AVATAR?
posted at 1/9/2013 4:06 PM EST
- ATJ
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There is indeed much ignorance about the land and it resides across the entire political spectrum (unless, of course, you agreee with me in which case you are educated, enlightened and brilliant).
Just sayin'.
Re: Change of topic... Why the AVATAR?
posted at 1/9/2013 4:17 PM EST
- IrishMob7
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Gen./Dr. James Doolittle. An American original that is mostly forgotten. More important than Lindbergh, but not nearly as well known.
Who the heck doesn't know about Doolittle's raiders? They should be tired to friendship medals and dropped from a plane
That would be about 90% of the people under 40.
That's a real shame. I'm under 40 but consider myself a history buff. To me forgetting about Doolittle is like forgetting about Jone Paul Jones or John Thach or Patton or Ethan Allen or Baron Von Steuben
It's not just people under 40, historical ignorance spans the generations. What am I talking about, take out "historical." Did anybody catch the Jimmy Kimmel show where they asked people what they thought about the first ladies debate between Michele Obama and Ann Romney?
God help us.
You can't fix stupid.
Re: Change of topic... Why the AVATAR?
posted at 1/9/2013 4:21 PM EST
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Go Eagles!!!!
Re: Change of topic... Why the AVATAR?
posted at 1/9/2013 4:24 PM EST
- agcsbill
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Gen./Dr. James Doolittle. An American original that is mostly forgotten. More important than Lindbergh, but not nearly as well known.
B25, one of my favorite model planes to build!
World War II if I'm not mistaken.
Yes primarily, actually served in I and II but saw combat action only in II. Invented instrument flying, among other things, between wars.
Re: Change of topic... Why the AVATAR?
posted at 1/9/2013 4:25 PM EST
- agcsbill
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Keep them coming folks, lots of posters with avatars to explain!! Better than busting chops about Brady, the defense and the next game. THANKS!
Re: Change of topic... Why the AVATAR?
posted at 1/9/2013 4:31 PM EST
- TripleOG
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I Obviously have no avatar after the last forum change and havent been able to add but I do appreciate you bill for starting this thread. Def. a break from the normal back and forth bickering and all and maybe it will get folks to lighten up once they know more about their fellow posters and keep it more civil. If I could I would upload a pic of me in gillette stadium, sitting in highest seats possible next to this old couple during a pre-season game smoking a Fatty! lol
Re: Change of topic... Why the AVATAR?
posted at 1/9/2013 4:32 PM EST
- NESportnut
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Keep them coming folks, lots of posters with avatars to explain!! Better than busting chops about Brady, the defense and the next game. THANKS!
Refreshing break from all the negative banter that goes on here sometimes. I enjoy getting little glimpses into peoples personas beyond the forum . Thanks everyone for sharing, this has been a most enjoyable thread....KMc....F-15
Re: Change of topic... Why the AVATAR?
posted at 1/9/2013 5:14 PM EST
- agcsbill
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Keep them coming folks, lots of posters with avatars to explain!! Better than busting chops about Brady, the defense and the next game. THANKS!
Refreshing break from all the negative banter that goes on here sometimes. I enjoy getting little glimpses into peoples personas beyond the forum . Thanks everyone for sharing, this has been a most enjoyable thread....KMc....F-15
F15.. really like that plane, it is huge close up. Made a 1/12 scale model of it in camo back in the day.
Re: Change of topic... Why the AVATAR?
posted at 1/9/2013 5:40 PM EST
- Tomhab
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I uploaded this cartoon of Vince getting ready to enjoy some Buzzard Pie the week before the AFCCG last year. I wanted to change it to a picture of a can of Rust Out it found on Yahoo after Rusty went wild this fall, but the down grade the Mods did to this board won't like me change it. It will hopefully be relevant again next week!
Re: Change of topic... Why the AVATAR?
posted at 1/9/2013 8:07 PM EST
- NESportnut
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Keep them coming folks, lots of posters with avatars to explain!! Better than busting chops about Brady, the defense and the next game. THANKS!
Refreshing break from all the negative banter that goes on here sometimes. I enjoy getting little glimpses into peoples personas beyond the forum . Thanks everyone for sharing, this has been a most enjoyable thread....KMc....F-15
F15.. really like that plane, it is huge close up. Made a 1/12 scale model of it in camo back in the day.
Funny, I'm making fullscale live ones for a living every day!!:)
Re: Change of topic... Why the AVATAR?
posted at 1/10/2013 8:36 AM EST
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Mine is Brady with the trophy going by me in the 2003 parade in Boston....
As the man in my avatar would say about your avatar "Top Notch" Top Notch"!!!!
Ted Knight ftw. Guy was the best.
Re: Change of topic... Why the AVATAR?
posted at 1/10/2013 8:36 AM EST
- zbellino
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Picture of myself .... I need to update it though. It's been the same for the better half of a decade.
Re: Change of topic... Why the AVATAR?
posted at 1/10/2013 8:38 AM EST
- zbellino
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Great picture of Gronk catching the ball
That was an amazing catch.
Re: Change of topic... Why the AVATAR?
posted at 1/10/2013 8:48 AM EST
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Mine is Brady with the trophy going by me in the 2003 parade in Boston....
As the man in my avatar would say about your avatar "Top Notch" Top Notch"!!!!
Ted Knight ftw. Guy was the best.
Most under appreciated performance in CaddyShack. Rodney, Bill, Chevy and the Gopher all overshadowed his performance.
I love the old comedy's from the Dean Martin Celebrity roasts to the string of late 70's early 80's comedies Movies like Animal House, Stripes, Caddyshack, Blues Brothers, Diner etc...
Re: Change of topic... Why the AVATAR?
posted at 1/10/2013 9:01 AM EST
- IrishMob7
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Mine is Brady with the trophy going by me in the 2003 parade in Boston....
As the man in my avatar would say about your avatar "Top Notch" Top Notch"!!!!
Ted Knight ftw. Guy was the best.
Most under appreciated performance in CaddyShack. Rodney, Bill, Chevy and the Gopher all overshadowed his performance.
I love the old comedy's from the Dean Martin Celebrity roasts to the string of late 70's early 80's comedies Movies like Animal House, Stripes, Caddyshack, Blues Brothers, Diner etc...
Animal House and Caddyshack. YES
"Over?! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!?!" That very well might be the best quote of all-time.
Re: Change of topic... Why the AVATAR?
posted at 1/10/2013 9:41 AM EST
- jri37
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Mine is Brady with the trophy going by me in the 2003 parade in Boston....
As the man in my avatar would say about your avatar "Top Notch" Top Notch"!!!!
Ted Knight ftw. Guy was the best.
Most under appreciated performance in CaddyShack. Rodney, Bill, Chevy and the Gopher all overshadowed his performance.
I love the old comedy's from the Dean Martin Celebrity roasts to the string of late 70's early 80's comedies Movies like Animal House, Stripes, Caddyshack, Blues Brothers, Diner etc...
Animal House and Caddyshack. YES
"Over?! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!?!" That very well might be the best quote of all-time.
That was an all time line...
another favorite from Animal House... May i have 10,000 marbles, please? or Mr. Blutarsky 0.0
Re: Change of topic... Why the AVATAR?
posted at 1/10/2013 12:02 PM EST
- SANPAT
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BB signed this ball for me!
