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New Member Introductions / Re: What do you/did you do for a living?

« on: August 19, 2009, 01:54:14 AM »

Thought I would update what I have been doing and also so Rick might see this so he will know why I haven't been at the museum very much.

Still racing. although I no longer race for Suzuki or local dealership I am leading and well on my way to 2 more championships this year. I have been working 2 jobs to pay for a divorce.  One job is at Family Dollar in which I have to drive 25 miles to the next town, but the pay is ok. And the other is at the local piercing/tat shop where I do set ups, run the counter, and answer questions since I am one of the most pierced in the  'Gee (Muskogee) also while I am there I am trying to get an apprenticeship for piercing so I can be licensed through the state and make boocoup money.

Hobbies I am trying to switch my military simulations from Russian to US Marine Corp for WW2 and Vietnam, US Army WW2, or German Fallschirmjäger (Paratrooper). Still can't decide and I am looking for a few buddies to do so with! I know great event, but they would require long travel.

Thats my update. Rick, see ya soon.

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Museum Submarine Discussion / Re: You'll likely never see this again!

« on: August 19, 2009, 12:07:48 AM »

Could you imagine seeing a large group of them together? Or like the German Wolf Packs? That had to be a incredible sight.

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Museum Submarine Discussion / Re: Strike the K-17 (Juliet) Providence Sub Museum; Headed to Scrap Yard

« on: August 16, 2009, 08:02:56 PM »

Test depth: 235 m (770 ft) test

Man, that is a long ways down under water. I don't see how they do it. I couldn't imagine what the modern nuke boats can do and being that deep.

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USS Batfish (SS-310) / Re: Batfish Fundraising

« on: August 12, 2009, 01:33:45 PM »

Holy Submarines Batman! 

This is great news!!! I hope it all works out for the museum. I remember seeing his interview and thought, wow, thats a nice publicity stunt. But now that he is taking steps to backing it up, wow! I just hope it actually pulls through.

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USS Batfish (SS-310) / Re: More Media...I'm loving it

« on: August 07, 2009, 01:15:16 PM »

I seen it. Thats great how the museum got coverage for this weekend and also put the word out as to how much help is actually needed. Hopefully that guy can pull some of his contacts to help get the boat repainted.

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USS Batfish (SS-310) / Re: Nice Batfish photos over on SUBSIM.com

« on: July 19, 2009, 11:41:37 PM »

Thats awesome that we are getting talked about on other forums and people are posting pics. That just shows how good our volunteers are. Kudos to all them!

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Website Updates and Off-Topic Discussion / Re: Happy Independence Day America

« on: July 05, 2009, 01:14:08 AM »

Happy 4th!

Now a trivia question for ya'll.

In the National Anthem, what was the inspiration for the lines,"...Rockets red glare, bombs bursting in air..."?

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Website Updates and Off-Topic Discussion / Re: Is this the day?

« on: June 13, 2009, 10:44:44 PM »

Congrats! Be warned from someone who had a little girl earlier this year: She WILL steal your heart and never give it back.

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Website Updates and Off-Topic Discussion / World War I Documentary (Full Color)

« on: June 08, 2009, 08:29:11 PM »

Found this on you tube. They have recast all the original films to bring out the color in it to show what it really looked like. I am still watching it, but wanted to go ahead and post it up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9NSWyyxA3U

Just follow the parts to the right.

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USS Batfish (SS-310) / Re: Missing time at the Batfish

« on: June 02, 2009, 09:53:13 PM »

Don't feel to bad Travis. I am about as useful and helpful as rust out there. It's really those few that put that deck down that are the stars. If you get to come out, email me and I can try to clear stuff up and meet out there with ya.

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New Member Introductions / Re: Barb Base is looking for a TORPEDO

« on: June 02, 2009, 09:51:22 PM »

No weapons for display anymore?   Is this just torpedoes and other large items, or does it include small arms?

And why won't put more out? Afraid some one will try to use a deactivated torpedo? 

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Website Updates and Off-Topic Discussion / Re: Never underestimate a Texas Redneck

« on: June 01, 2009, 10:36:02 AM »

That....is....awesome! No way he could actually be from Texas though...

(Now has all the Texans riled!)

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Submarine Trivia / Re: Since not much is going on - here's a question for U to answer

« on: May 18, 2009, 11:17:36 AM »

What were the design flaws?

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Website Updates and Off-Topic Discussion / Re: You guys need one of these!

« on: January 19, 2009, 02:08:02 PM »

Not bad at all. Heck, you dont even need a computer. Just a monitor with a USB slot. lol

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Website Updates and Off-Topic Discussion / Re: You guys need one of these!

« on: January 17, 2009, 06:06:48 PM »

OMG! I so want one of those. Price Tag?