September 2010 - Argghhh!

At the nexus of major north-south and east-west rail systems, we get a *lot* of trains. Lot's of trains means lots of right-of-way maintenance (less we have derailments, which we did in area in the mid-nineties). While on my way Saturday to pick up the spring needed to return the lawn mower to service (and, incidentally, attend a gun show on a whim) I saw this kewl bit of maintenance-of-way kit parked on a siding. As for the gun show, it was packed. Most of the gun vendors looked like they did...

Warning: there are two types of bombs going-off in this video. One a hefty load of HE, the other one is a gratuitous detonation of F*USK. By the look of things, a section somewhere in Afghanistan is gonna have some fried fish for dinner. Boq

Cannot be un-seen. (Be aware of your surroundings when you click that link)....

Today, she rode one to Piddler's Green. Now is the time at Castle Argghhh! when we dance sing a soul to the Great Hunting Ground and Tennis Ball Chasing Facility. Now there's no one left to just sit on my chest and purr while watching tv.I *hate* Labor Day Weekend....

FOR: The usual occupants of the Wretched Hive of Scum and VillainyFROM: BillTSUBJECT: Your most recent rocket attack1. You missed me.2. Again.3. Pthbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbt!4. I hereby request that you notify me at least five minutes prior to your next predictably-futile attempt so that I can get a decent photo of the rocket in flight. John's been bugging me for an action shot suitable for use as a Whatziss.In closing, KMA.Bill ...

By Army Staff Sgt. Gary A. Witte Combined Joint Task Force 101 WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2010 - His position was under heavy enemy fire when a round hit Army Pfc. Jonathan B. Burson in the chest. "It was almost surreal," the 28-year-old gunner said. "I could feel the fragments of the bullet hit my face." Company A, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force No Slack, was holding an overwatch position in eastern Afghanistan's Kunar province as part of Operation Strong Eagle...

The scene: a lady paging through her family albums chances upon an old photo that piques her curiosity.Several young men in uniform, possibly 19th Century European, are joyously posing for the camera with -- banjos and ukeleles. They have billed caps, and the insignias thereon appear to have been either removed, or cut off. I did a double-take when I saw the chevrons.I made a guess, and I have a couple more, but they are only guesses, and there are a lot of 'way-more-smarterer-than-me of you...