navychief

A few days ago I watched "Imagine", with John Lennon, on The Movie Channel. Really brought back memories of a time in my life when worries were nonexistent. I was 11 years old, and my Aunt Sally offered to take my two sisters and I to see the Beatles perform at the Coliseum in Indianapolis. The Beatles had not been in the states very long. In fact, we had seen them perform on the Ed Sullivan show just days prior. It was September 3, 1964. The attached picture is of a ticket from that performance, but not actually one that we used. Our seats were in the "nose bleed section"; so far up, you almost needed supplemental oxygen, heh, heh. But no matter to us. It was such a thrill to actually see the Beatles perform in person! They were the hottest thing to hit the US in our lifetime. One thing that sticks in my memory about that performance was the screaming. I think every girl/woman (except my Aunt Sally, of course!) in that coliseum began shrieking when they first saw Paul, John, Ringo, and George come on the stage; and did not cease until long after they left it. The noise was deafening. So much so, in fact, that it was literally impossible to hear the music. The sound systems in those days were not like present-day technology, and the most we could hear were an occasional note or two. But no matter. We were enthralled at the spectacle of it all. I will never forget that I was witness to one of the strangest phenonema to hit this country. It's sad to me how fast time flies. It just doesn't seem that long ago that I was playing football in my neighborhood, and would hear mom call us for dinner. Both my parents are gone now. I haven't lived in Indy since 1979. My two sisters still live there, though. My Aunt, bless her heart, is still in Indy, along with my Uncle Bob, who is a retired Navy Captain. He administered the Enlistement Oath to me in 1972 when I joined the Navy, and performed my Retirement Ceremony in 1997. Very special to me, my Uncle Bob (Captain R. O. Jackson, SR.) Memories. They make up the fabric of our lives, don't they? Navy Chief

Cuzzy? 'Fraid you'll have to explain that one, Scout! Thanks for the compliment, though! We like it here, but as stated, the road up here is narrow, and the "foreigners", as I call them, drive like idiots. There's a lot of blind corners, and it's commonplace for one of them to come fishtailing around such a corner, and then it gets hairy. At least 6 people have been run off the road since I moved here in 98. Navy Chief

Firehawkordy quite eloquently expressed my feelings to a "T". However, I want to add a few more comments. Finiteless, Here in the US, the media is unbelievably liberally biased. It's always been that way. A few years ago, FOX News came into being, and finally provided a balanced alternative to the leftwing-slanted information spewed by all the other news media channels, including NPR (National "Propaganda" Radio). I listen to the garbage put out by some of Kerry's supporters, and the frustration builds within me. Forums like this allow me, and other like-minded individuals, the opportunity to vent. I admit that as a retired military man, I definitely have biased opinions about who I want to see as our CIC. 1992 brought the beginning of 8 years of having Clinton as our CIC. Yes, his office demanded respect, but as an individual, Bill Clinton was a disgrace. Every time I saw him on TV, it was a constant reminder of his proven disdain for the military (evidenced by his protest against the US involvement in Vietnam when he was in Moscow!). I was ashamed to have Clinton as my President, and even more so as my CIC. He tarnished the office of the President. Now along comes Kerry. He is self-serving and not to be trusted. Our country was attacked viciously on 9/11. I do not want a President who is interested in turning over the control of our troops overseas to the incompetent boobs at the UN. I do not want a President who is interested in UNDERSTANDING the anger of the terrorists who attacked us. I want a President who is strong, decisive, and is not afraid to initiate a strike against those who intend to harm us. Finiteless, you stated you wished the "willful smearing", and "disinformation tactics were not being so avidly utilised", yet you make comments about military people, such as, "the system that feeds and cloths you, and provides you weapons, training and a fat pay cheque, and without which you would be just so much poor trailer-trash." That understandably evokes ire. Additionally, I, like Firehawkordy, am sick of handing over more and more of my hard-earned pay to the govt. Kerry, if allowed into office, will assuredly do his best to raise taxes again, and "steal" more of Americans ability to survive, financially. All this, simply to fund social programs that have been proven NOT to work. I made the statement that I believe a large majority of people who intend to vote for Kerry are doing so, simply because of extreme and misguided hatred for Bush. I still believe this. If Kerry is elected, I am convinced that the defense of our country will be diminished. Navy Chief

I thought this aircraft looked interesting, especially with the ejection seat effects! I have not installed it yet, but will later on today. Navy Chief FS2002/FS2004 Soko Galeb-2 v1.1 package. The Soko G2-A Galeb (seagull) is a Yugoslav made two-seat advanced trainer powered by the Rolls Royce Viper Mk22-6 engine. Includes installer for both FS2002 and FS2004. Features full animated moving parts - all control surfaces, canopy, gears, "live" pilots, ejection seats, crash effects, custom sounds, cockpit sound effects, high detail dynamic 3D virtual cockpit with clickable gauges and separate flight dynamics files for FS2002 and FS2004. Package includes different visual models with nine real life paint schemes for Croatian, Serbian, Libyan and Yugoslav Air Forces, and civilian 'Acro' and 'USAF' markings. Texture templates included. Flight dynamics, panel and XML gauges by Goran Savic, FSDS2 model by Luka Midic.

Your EX? Man, that is cold! Speaking for myself, I am not sure I would wish the wrath of my EX on my worst enemy!!! Heh, heh, heh.... Navychief

Hey Firehawkordy, Yep, I saw the multimeter. Problem is, I don't even know how to use one in real life; much less in a flight simulation! As an AME, if we needed electrical troubleshooting, we just filled out a MAF, and the AEs went to work. Heh, heh, heh.... NC

Very nice, Dagger! NC

I thought I would post another picture of where I live. Peaceful, for the most part, and definitely a romantic setting! Navy Chief

Glad you liked the site, Scout! And the thing is, it is nothing but the truth. Those video clips are not fraud. They are a chronological record of the distortions made by a man who wants to be our next President and CIC. It is more than scary; it is frightening. Firehawkordy, Wouldn't it be great if they would turn Saddam Hussein loose in an Ordnance Workcenter for a few hours? Let them "interrogate" him a little. Heh, heh. By the way, I was always envious of the comraderie that AOs share. They are the tightest-knit rating in the Navy; in my opinion! Navy Chief

Hopefully not, but seriously, Scout....go see the site I listed. Watch the video. It is truly amazing. Navy Chief

I found out about the following site this afternoon. http://www.kerryoniraq.com/ Kerry supporters, if they have any nerve at all, will visit this site, and pay attention to the facts presented. Navy Chief

I remember well the horrible feeling when I learned that Comrade Clinton had been elected President for what ended up being TWO terms. It was a dark day, to say the least. At the time, I was stationed at Saufley Field, Pensacola. I was an exam writer for my rating (AME). Virutally everyone on base was both depressed and highly upset that Clinton had been elected as Commander In Chief. From the day he was elected, until he left office, I could not bring myself to watch him on TV. Just the sight of him in a flight jacket, visiting the troops, was enough to make me sick. Navy Chief

Hey Foofighter, Whew! You have a lot of questions, and for the most part, I don't have answers! However, I will say this; when you get FD3, it should solve your problems. Personally, I plan to uninstall all my carrier scenery and reinstall them, one by one. There are various mods to the flight deck textures, etc...that have messed up the graphics for my carrier sceneries. Once I get them reinstalled, I plan to leave them alone! Good luck, and let me know how your situation is, once you get FD3. Navy Chief

Coincidentally, my rating in the Navy was egress systems. Of all the ejection seat systems I worked on, the Martin Baker seats were the most interesting. But they were also the most complicated! Navy Chief

Thanks Creepy, Humor is always appreciated! Navy Chief

Same situation for BFE Georgia. We have a local telephone company that has a monopoly. It won't allow any outside telephone company to operate any services. DSL through them is $50 a month. They know they're the only game in town, and can charge it. Navy Chief

Not sure if Midway and Coral Sea were sister ships. Easy enough to find out through a search, but no matter. I don't know if CFS2 scenery will work correctly. Am not too keen on attempting it. If I knew anything about changing codes, maybe it would be possible to make the changes to existing carriers in my installed scenery, but not sure I want to try that either. Navy Chief

Hey Scout, I recall downloading a file with older carriers, but they were WW2 types, and if I remember correctly, they did not support ARRCAB. Surely someone will create them. Hopefully. Navy Chief

I really don't believe it is a case of them not wanting to be bothered with the facts. More often than not, they choose to IGNORE the facts because of extreme hatred for the current Commander In Chief. Navy Chief

Yes, the truth hurts, Skater. They don't want the true story to be known, so they hack the site. Hopefully enough people actually pay attention to the facts, but I am not enouraged as of late. Navy Chief

Gator, Be careful out there, Gator. Thanks for keeping us safe, Marine. And yes, I too remember when email was not available on ships. It really must be a comfort to be able to stay in touch so easily!! Navy Chief

Hey Scout, I won't steal your thunder on this. Go ahead and post the URL you sent me. I have visited it and read the material. Most interesting, and disturbing, to say the least. Navy Chief

July 31, 2004 -- SCRANTON, Pa. — John Kerry's heavily hyped cross-country bus tour stumbled out of the blocks yesterday, as a group of Marines publicly dissed the Vietnam War hero in the middle of a crowded restaurant. Kerry was treating running mate Sen. John Edwards and his wife, Elizabeth, to a Wendy's lunch in Newburgh, N.Y., for their 27th wedding anniversary — an Edwards family tradition — when the candidate approached four Marines and asked them questions. The Marines — two in uniform and two off-duty — were polite but curt while chatting with Kerry, answering most of his questions with a "yes, sir" or "no, sir." But they turned downright nasty after the Massachusetts senator thanked them "for their service" and left. "He imposed on us and I disagree with him coming over here shaking our hands," one Marine said, adding, "I'm 100 percent against [him]." A sergeant with 10 years of service under his belt said, "I speak for all of us. We think that we are doing the right thing in Iraq," before saying he is to be deployed there in a few weeks and is "eager" to go and serve. The Marines — all of whom serve at nearby Stewart Air Force Base — wouldn't give their names. Hoorah, Marines. Navy Chief

Charlie, Were I able to do it all over again, (meaning join the Navy, etc...), I would'nt change a thing. I remember the night I arrived at boot camp like it was yesterday. Navy Chief

Hey PG, Thanks for the tip. I just finished downloading quite a few of those mesh files. Now, if I can just install them correctly!!! Navy Chief