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FRENCHIE
05-12-2005, 04:14 PM
>>>Yes this is mine now>>ill patent it!!
But anyway i was driving down to Temecula this morning to see a customer, and on the north bound side of the freeway was a convoy of U.S. MILITARY TANK...probably about 15-20 , 100 yards or so apart for about a mile long, doing 30-40 miles per hour!! Each one had a gunner on top and asst,...and i absolutely got chills as both sides of the freeway slowed down for miles honking, waving and giving a thumbs up!!
For a moment it made me so very proud to be AMERICAN, and nothing else matered at that instant...no b.s. work, problems...nothing!! I just took it all in!! just really wanted to share this with you all....we are so lucky we have our freedoms and way of life and it is in part due to the brave men and women in the service!!!! :hammer2: :hammer2: ;) :cool:

spectratoad
05-12-2005, 04:22 PM
Thanks for the chills there Frenchie.
As just retired from the military 6 months ago I still get cheers when I hear a jet, see guys doing their jobs, military vehicles headed somewhere etc.... There is no place like America.
My friend calls me from Afghanistan about once a week. They are starting to get warm over there. Last summer he was told they had a recorded 152Deg. When I was over there we got 133 and that was out on the water.
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND ALL AMERICANS!!!!

FRENCHIE
05-12-2005, 04:36 PM
Thanks for the chills there Frenchie.
As just retired from the military 6 months ago I still get cheers when I hear a jet, see guys doing their jobs, military vehicles headed somewhere etc.... There is no place like America.
My friend calls me from Afghanistan about once a week. They are starting to get warm over there. Last summer he was told they had a recorded 152Deg. When I was over there we got 133 and that was out on the water.
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND ALL AMERICANS!!!!
That makes Havasu seem cold!!!?? :D

hotlavey
05-12-2005, 04:40 PM
>>>Yes this is mine now>>ill patent it!!
But anyway i was driving down to Temecula this morning to see a customer, and on the north bound side of the freeway was a convoy of U.S. MILITARY TANK...probably about 15-20 , 100 yards or so apart for about a mile long, doing 30-40 miles per hour!! Each one had a gunner on top and asst,...and i absolutely got chills as both sides of the freeway slowed down for miles honking, waving and giving a thumbs up!!
For a moment it made me so very proud to be AMERICAN, and nothing else matered at that instant...no b.s. work, problems...nothing!! I just took it all in!! just really wanted to share this with you all....we are so lucky we have our freedoms and way of life and it is in part due to the brave men and women in the service!!!! :hammer2: :hammer2: ;) :cool:
Thanks Frenchie, I was having my doubts about you after that posing episode but I see that, when you're sober, you're a good guy. As an X-AirForce guy, I love it when folks take the time to show their appreciation to the people that are laying it on the line for us so that we can play in our toys and enjoy life.
Way to go-

FRENCHIE
05-12-2005, 04:43 PM
Thanks Frenchie, I was having my doubts about you after that posing episode but I see that, when you're sober, you're a good guy. As an X-AirForce guy, I love it when folks take the time to show their appreciation to the people that are laying it on the line for us so that we can play in our toys and enjoy life.
Way to go-
you should of been on here the past two years...or know me in person like alot of peeps do from here...then youd know me!!!! When im sober??? im hardly ever drunk!!?? But even when im drunk..im still a 'good guy!' Now back to the Military!!!

dicudmore
05-12-2005, 04:51 PM
as stated above...god bless america :D

Kachina26
05-12-2005, 05:57 PM
Frenchie is a good guy drunk or sober, sometimes things come out that are taken out of context.
Anyway, I too love to see our troops! I love even more to see them come back home to family!!!!!! Thank you for doing the hard work troops!!!!!

hotlavey
05-12-2005, 06:43 PM
you should of been on here the past two years...or know me in person like alot of peeps do from here...then youd know me!!!! When im sober??? im hardly ever drunk!!?? But even when im drunk..im still a 'good guy!' Now back to the Military!!!
Didn't mean to step on your toes. I just figured that no sober person would have done that. Guess I was wrong.

mororless
05-12-2005, 06:55 PM
Same thing here Frenchie saw them on the 15 south bound in the pass around 1230 today. I saw a bunch of LAV the ones with wheels. Did the same thing you did honk and gave the thumbs up to them. Those are real heroes.

FRENCHIE
05-12-2005, 07:16 PM
Same thing here Frenchie saw them on the 15 south bound in the pass around 1230 today. I saw a bunch of LAV the ones with wheels. Did the same thing you did honk and gave the thumbs up to them. Those are real heroes.
MADE MY DAY!!!!
:cool: :wink:

MsGHTRIM
05-12-2005, 07:41 PM
I met Don while he was in the Airforce and was engaged to him while he spent a year in Korea. Was tough, but we did it, now 13 years of marriage. I made a visit to Korea for 10 days and had the time of my life. Country is crap and the younger generation does not appreciate us being there. :frown: Riots all the time. He spent 9 1/2 years in, but decided to get out because we wanted to start a family. He loved his job on the f-16's and still gets the chills when he sees them fly over. We met some great people while we were in and still keep in touch. :smile:

v-drive
05-12-2005, 07:49 PM
I have been out longer than I care to remember but I still feel proud to have been a part of this countries armed services. Thanks for sharing that with us Frenchie
God bless our men and women in our armed services.
:D v-drive

famaffair
05-12-2005, 08:09 PM
Frenchie, those vehicles were called L.A.V.s Light Armored Vehices. Those guys were Marines from Camp Pendletom heading out to 29 palms for training. I got out of the Marines 8 years ago, and I still get motivated when I see those guys!!!

Outnumbered
05-12-2005, 08:41 PM
Rock and Roll :eat:
http://www.brandonblog.homestead.com/files/blog-1003205747.photo00.jpg

GHTRIM
05-12-2005, 08:48 PM
Here are some F-16 Aggressors. One of the units I was in....
"The Russians"
http://www.af.mil/media/photodb/web/041109-F-3715H-024.jpg
http://www.af.mil/media/photodb/web/041108-F-5759C-005.jpg
And a standard Air Force unit F-16..
http://www.af.mil/media/photodb/web/040811-F-4884R-004.jpg
That's How We Do It!!!!

MagicMtnDan
05-12-2005, 09:01 PM
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/672FrenchieRedWhitenBlue.jpg

MagicMtnDan
05-12-2005, 09:03 PM
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MsGHTRIM
05-12-2005, 09:06 PM
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/672FrenchieRedWhitenBlue.jpg
And your point is????????..........WTF? :confused:

dmontzsta
05-12-2005, 09:18 PM
American Pride is great!

FRENCHIE
05-13-2005, 05:25 AM
And your point is????????..........WTF? :confused:
wow..i have been called out by plenty of guys on here.....but seeing someone get called out by a WOMEN....now thats crazy!!!!!!
:jawdrop: :jawdrop: :2purples:
thanx for keeping my thread on task!!! :wink:

FRENCHIE
05-13-2005, 05:26 AM
American Pride is great!
true dat!!
;)

Kachina26
05-13-2005, 05:32 AM
What's with the barber shop pole?

mike37
05-13-2005, 05:35 AM
every one that serves our country to protect our way of life are hero's

NOTALENT
05-13-2005, 05:36 AM
Thats awesome..definatley would have been awesome to see!! To bad the Govt is planning to shut down some of the local bases!! 7:30a.m we find out the list of who is getting shut down!

FRENCHIE
05-13-2005, 05:43 AM
thats is not good news!! :confused:

Big Warlock
05-13-2005, 07:00 AM
Some of the best times in my life. I was a CPT. in the US Army. I served in a M1-A1 in the first desert storm. I was with the 2nd ACR as an XO for a squadron there. Lived nine months in the desert. Changed my life.
It was wonderful coming home after all that. People were so damn nice to us. I try to do the same when in an airport and such. Buy the guys a drink or dinner or what have you. So when you see a serviceman, let him know how you feel. He'll appreciate it.
Thanks Frenchie! I agree, your a good guy no matter what.
I do have a question about the 29 being built. Why two 496HOs instead of one gorilla engine? Weight verses power etc. etc. Just curious. Maybe start a new post?
Rob

callbob4homes
05-13-2005, 07:10 AM
I too grew up on military bases and appreciate the sound of jets, copters etc.
My son also joined the Air Force and was a crew chief on F16's at Edwards.
R.I.P. Bobby I will always miss you son :frown:

RiverToysJas
05-13-2005, 07:48 AM
wow..i have been called out by plenty of guys on here.....but seeing someone get called out by a WOMEN....now thats crazy!!!!!!
:jawdrop: :jawdrop: :2purples:
thanx for keeping my thread on task!!! :wink:
I think she was calling out MMD for posting that photo of you. ;)
RTJas :D <- Also a Proud American

Badger301
05-13-2005, 08:58 AM
I too was in the Air Force for many years. It was a great feeling coming home from Desert Storm and having people come up to me and just say thanks. Just knowing that people supported us was great. Ive been out since then and when ever I see troops in motion it brings those feelings back, so I make sure I let them know theyre doing a great job! Thanks to everybody who also feels the same! Let them know how you feel, believe me its worth it.

Tahiti350
05-13-2005, 09:30 AM
One from the still active guys,
23 1/2 years active duty Air Force, still no plans to retire until I have to (at 26 years unless I make next promotion). Working C-17's and have been over there, saw 132 degree's in September last year.
Seeing the convoies or groups come home is awesome, but seeing even one coming home with honors (after giving all) puts a chill in you that can't be described. All I could do was pay my respects and think the "There for the Grace of God go I!).
Remember the fallen that they not have given their precious gift to freedom in vain!

AzLakeLizard
05-13-2005, 09:35 AM
Frenchie, those vehicles were called L.A.V.s Light Armored Vehices. Those guys were Marines from Camp Pendletom heading out to 29 palms for training. I got out of the Marines 8 years ago, and I still get motivated when I see those guys!!!
I was in the USMC.. stationed at Pendleton and comm school in 29 Palms..
and I still get that "Stand Tall and Poud" feeling when seeing things like that!
:) Mardonzi was in the Air Force, so we have a well rounded experiance in our family!
God Bless our Troops! Semper Fi

Beer-30
05-13-2005, 09:43 AM
I do have a question about the 29 being built. Why two 496HOs instead of one gorilla engine? Weight verses power etc. etc. Just curious. Maybe start a new post?
Rob
I'm with ya on this one. I don't get the reason for twins in a 29. It's not up to me, so I am not bagging on these guys. I think it's great that they got brand new boats with the (starting) motors that they want. I just see a lot of storage space for chairs and stuff that is no longer there. Double maintenance, two props to buy at a time, rear-heavy CG. But you're right, probably a different post.

FRENCHIE
05-13-2005, 11:30 AM
I think she was calling out MMD for posting that photo of you. ;)
RTJas :D <- Also a Proud American
yup she was...thats what i was impying!!! she got on his arse!!!!
;) :cool:

BRSTQUEST
05-13-2005, 12:48 PM
Its Good To Hear That People Still Appreciate The Work The Military Does For Us.....i Would Like To Thank Each And Everyone Of The Fine Men And Women Who Protect This Fine Land.....i Was Sent A E-mail Video Clip Of A Commercial, Budweiser I Believe, Of Troops Walking Thru An Airport And All Of The People Stood And Began To Clap...it Sent Chills Thru My Body.....these People Don't Get Paid Enough And Are Underappreciated....soory To Hear That Ca Is Getting Hit With More Base Cuts....why Don't We Take Some Money From Some Liberal Pussy Programs And Maintain Our Military.....it Hasn't Been 4 Yrs Since The Attack Of 9-11 And We Are Closing Bases...just Doesn't Seem Right......well To All Military Personnel Past And Present.....thank You Very Much And Be Safe

Ntwotrance
05-13-2005, 01:59 PM
I did my time, and am glad I did. I know that it does bring your spirit up when you have people glad that you have served and care enough to show it. Right after D.S., all of the local amuzement parks were giving out free passes to the military and their families, and it meant a lot to me and my family. Most of the lower enlisted live almost below poverty, so like Warlock said, if you see one buy him/her a dinner to show your appreciation, it will make their day, trust me...Semper Fi to all my fellow Devil Dogs.