The Russians that is-across the North Atlantic in the dead of winter. Came across this pretty cool video of how the transit might be like. Admiral Kusnetsov and a Slava CG taking water over the bow. Check out the Sovremmeny Destroyer taking 45 degree rolls. Admiral Kuznetsov Aircraft Carrier and
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Not always what it seems……..
The appointment of Gen Shinseki to be VA Secretary that is. I have no doubt that he will do a good job as VA Secretary, but I’m not reading into it the same kind of political vindictiveness that most of the media has. There are several reasons for this. 1)
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I went to the doctor today, so it meant I had some time to and from work to hear the speeches of Shrew and U Know Who. Having also listened with nostalgia-mixed with sad realization-to McCain’s speech last night, I slowly realized that , for the good of my health
Continue readingClosing the circle……
I got up early this morning so I would have some time on the way to the airport so I could stop at the Philadelphia Naval Yard. It had been 30 years since I had been there-and I wanted to see how it had changed. A long time ago in
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Today was a really good day. The S.O. and I played golf, then because it was so hot she suggested we go to the pool. Which we did. While there I suggested that I take her out to dinner. So back we come to the apartment, shower, and get dressed.
Continue readingAir show blues!-Part I
There is so little to do in this town, no wonder the air show is a big event.-The S.O. For someone who says she likes it here, the S.O. has made more than a couple perceptive comments along these lines. Maybe I’m not the only one missing Japan. We went
Continue readingWhat are they all so afraid of?
Warning notice-rambling post follows: A recent post over at Lex’s place kind of set me off. I’m not sure if it had to something to do with being accused of Bush derangement syndrome for the 100th time, or whether it was just the fact that I cannot accept the premise
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Today is Memorial Day and here in Shopping Mall USA the weather is gorgeous. A good day to remember the sacrifices made by generations of American Servicemen. However, it seems to me, that for all the talk of supporting our troops and all the yellow ribbon bumper stickers-the majority of
Continue readingThe payoff…………
You knew this was coming. There was going to be some sort of payoff to the general, the only real question was would it come now or in the next administration. Now we have the answer-it comes now and in doing so the administration flips a big bird to the
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Back on the good side of the international date line. Trip back was not too bad, the flight from LAX on Singapore Air was not so full and the food was pretty good and drink service plentiful. Next time US airlines want to know why they are having problems-they should
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