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saronaterry said:
NG, he is out now. Was 11B, 1st Arm, 4/17 Inf. out of Ft. Bliss. .50cal turret in a Cougar, Grunt out of the truck. Medically discharged , injuries received,not major. Hip.Ended up non-deployable. He fought that til the end. Broke his heart, wanted to make it a career.Went over a PFC, came back a Specialist. He was awarded a Navy commendation. He, another Spec and their SFC were put in for the Bronze Star. SFC got that, they got the Navy awards. No details given. " Did some stuff with Navy/Marine guys".
He is doing great, but misses the life and his buddies. Talks stuff out with my older brothers( his uncles) both 'Nam combat vets.Thanks for your comments and your service!

Garry, I will pass along your comments,also. Thanks!

Time for Church. I have a lot to be thankful for!! LOL!!
Terry in NW Wisconsin
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Another GRUNT! Exellent! Hooa, hooa and all that! A fine frat to be in! Glad he came home in one chunk (minus some chips but it is too be expected) Good that he has those around that speak the language. They can help each other, Nam has a while back but the guys I know that were there still need good feedback from those that can understand. Get him to start rattling the V.A. cage, even if it does not bother him too much NOW, in 15 years he will be wondering WHAT the heck happened to his body! Get that documentation and HOUND them till you get satisfaction! (a check!) It's all we will ever get but it is OURS, PAID for with blood sweat and tears and OWED, 'by a grateful Nation'. Not owed to those of us that GET the checks(certainly not me), owed to those who can never get another check.
 
Milwaukee Road 113 said:
I don't know, quite possible... lol
This one is 16 oz.
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Studying on the videos I've seen that a few times, products in tiny bottles sold to the MRR crowd as one thing is actually another thing sold to others in great huge economy size units! The same thing like we use the Hairspray as layout scenery glue but in reverse!
 
blackz28 said:
Wow its beena while it rainy & 75*in cloudy florida i see all the old heads are still hanging out :)
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Looking at 90 again today in the swamp with 1000% humidity! LOL I'll take it, these winters have been brutal lately. 'old heads'! LOL Well put.
 
Milwaukee Road 113 said:
What!? Where?? lol
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This is way better than the 'news'! LOL I see you are in my ancient ancestral homeland of moors and heather. Would love to go visit but I don't fly anymore and the boat ride does not appeal to me. Was it not a Scotsman that invented the 'cog' type rr to get up VERY steep grades? THAT would be way-cool on a layout but I don't think anyone makes that in HO.
 
Little late to the party, as usual. Glad to see KARL. Survived his ordeal .. Hope for a speedy recovery.
I am on the East Coast this week taking care of 2 of my grandsons while their parents are both away on business.
Trying to acclimate to the humidity. .. Have not been exposed to it for a couple years.

Warning: Be careful viewing that you don't burn your eyeballs. These were before the cancer took control.
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Son in law on his way to the sandbox three years ago, and #2 daughter - his squeeze.
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And just me enjoying a friends setup.
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Have a good day all!
 
new guy said:
Studying on the videos I've seen that a few times, products in tiny bottles sold to the MRR crowd as one thing is actually another thing sold to others in great huge economy size units! The same thing like we use the Hairspray as layout scenery glue but in reverse!
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Yeah, I've noticed the same thing. For scenery "cement" I get a bottle generic white Elmer's glue, cut it 40% with water and a splash of 91% isopropyl alcohol (ISO). Turns out being sprayable and works just like Woodland Scenics scenery cement - except for about 1/10 the price.

Someone else turned me on to using tub & tile caulking to stick things like trees and lamp posts down. Also works great for light-proofing the light leaks from structures. Works just like Hob-E-Tac but is available just about anywhere and I get about 10 times the quantity for half the price.

A month or so ago I tried some weathering powder on a structure. I've never seen the stuff in person never mind using it. My immediate thought was laser printer toner. The stuff behaves just like toner I swear. i.e. it stains every dam thing and gets all over every dam where. Anyone who has ever changed a printer toner cartridge and had some spillage knows this all too well.

I was amazed the first time I heard about the hairspray trick. Got me wondering how many other household "money-saving" items there are out there.

Several months ago I wanted to put some sort of ground cover all over the deck. Didn't really matter what it was, I just wanted to cover up that naked plywood. Someone suggested I simply step out in the back yard and dig up a shovel full of dirt, then bake it (to sterilize it), crush it up and use that. Given our GA red-clay, I had my neighbor (who works at local parks & rec) bring me home a big cup full of beach sand to lighten it up some. I stuck it all down using the same white-glue recipe from above.

Wonder how many other gems like that are out there we haven't heard about yet.
E.
 
new guy said:
This is way better than the 'news'! LOL I see you are in my ancient ancestral homeland of moors and heather. Would love to go visit but I don't fly anymore and the boat ride does not appeal to me. Was it not a Scotsman that invented the 'cog' type rr to get up VERY steep grades? THAT would be way-cool on a layout but I don't think anyone makes that in HO.
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Cool...I'm one of the 'few' Swedes in this island kingdom... lol
 
BigE said:
Yeah, I've noticed the same thing. For scenery "cement" I get a bottle generic white Elmer's glue, cut it 40% with water and a splash of 91% isopropyl alcohol (ISO). Turns out being sprayable and works just like Woodland Scenics scenery cement - except for about 1/10 the price.

Someone else turned me on to using tub & tile caulking to stick things like trees and lamp posts down. Also works great for light-proofing the light leaks from structures. Works just like Hob-E-Tac but is available just about anywhere and I get about 10 times the quantity for half the price.

A month or so ago I tried some weathering powder on a structure. I've never seen the stuff in person never mind using it. My immediate thought was laser printer toner. The stuff behaves just like toner I swear. i.e. it stains every dam thing and gets all over every dam where. Anyone who has ever changed a printer toner cartridge and had some spillage knows this all too well.

I was amazed the first time I heard about the hairspray trick. Got me wondering how many other household "money-saving" items there are out there.

Several months ago I wanted to put some sort of ground cover all over the deck. Didn't really matter what it was, I just wanted to cover up that naked plywood. Someone suggested I simply step out in the back yard and dig up a shovel full of dirt, then bake it (to sterilize it), crush it up and use that. Given our GA red-clay, I had my neighbor (who works at local parks & rec) bring me home a big cup full of beach sand to lighten it up some. I stuck it all down using the same white-glue recipe from above.

Wonder how many other gems like that are out there we haven't heard about yet.
E.
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I knew of some 'tricks' before but research pays!(literally) Have not even got the bench done and I'm way ahead on the things that would have ruined the project when I got to those steps with no prior guidance. Laying the track and building the scenery DOWN into a foam layer rather than UP from the bare ply will add years to the bench. If I don't 'likee' I just take up the old foam and put down new. I know I will be making changes constantly for a while till the lines settle in. 'Deep' scenery will come slowly, I (hope) got time. The million and one little tips that float by in the posts HERE are absolutely invaluable!
 
E, every time you say "Georgia clay" I die laughing, best memories! Told a Nam Vet that had been there, that I had also gone to Ft Benning and he asked "What did you see there?" I said "A square of red clay zooming in and out of my face as I did pushups." He bout fell of the chair, said that was the best answer he had heard.(grunt humor) We WAS pretty drunk at the time!
 
new guy said:
E, every time you say "Georgia clay" I die laughing, best memories! Told a Nam Vet that had been there, that I had also gone to Ft Benning and he asked "What did you see there?" I said "A square of red clay zooming in and out of my face as I did pushups." He bout fell of the chair, said that was the best answer he had heard.(grunt humor) We WAS pretty drunk at the time!
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And, that crap also stains your socks as well! I had it all over me when I was covering my table deck. After some really hard rains, it also splatters up on the lower foot or so of your house siding and stains that. It also takes some elbow grease to get it off your vehicle if it dries on after getting stuck in the mud. Happened to me and my ex one afternoon looking for some property to buy up in the far NE corner [Rabun county - where Deliverance was filmed]. I walked up to the nearest house I could find and the feller was happy to come help. His big-ass 4WD absolutely covered my ex's little Ranger truck. I think he had as much fun getting us out as I did getting us stuck. She stood off to the side to watch. Her being a city-girl was just amazed at us country boys. Of course me and that other feller hollering out all those "yeehaws" and "wahoos" from the cabs with all that mud flying probably just added to the entertainment.
He got me out finally and I tried to pay him or at least offered up some of my cold beers but he wouldn't hear of it. He said he'd been sitting around the house bored all weekend and was mighty happy to come out and "have some fun in the mud and rain".
Another problem with this red-clay is you don't get much traction on it when it gets wet - even with mud-tires.
In the flats, it can be fun. a little rise or camber in the road can stop your day - like us that day.
E.
 
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