Argghhh!

...who have lost our moms! Maggie's buckling Malone, who's look is clear "Dammit! You aren't my Mom! Where is she? And don't come close to me, you look dangerous!"

Get yer double-barrelled M1911A1 next year... Heh. I'm torn. On one hand, kinda kewl, in an abstract sense. On the other - not much obvious utility.

First time I've been here for the birthday party since '06. I watched the current attempts at giving you an Extreme Makeover from halfway 'round the globe, and I wondered if I'd even recognize you when I got back -- that old, "You Can't Go Home Again" thang, y'know? Heh -- Home, the only thing about you that's changed is the current crop of juvenile delinquents public servants occupying the Executive Branch who're trying real hard to act like they think adults...

A close-up of that MAS 49/56 in yesterday's post. This is a "unofficial" (I.e., not done by the manufacturer or owning military) cut-away done by Steve Para, probably back in the late 90's early 00's. Certainly back when we lived in the Auld Castle. Steve does excellent work.

In an effort to expand my knowledge base about the Civil War (which currently fits on a postage stamp), I will be attending a lecture on the subject tomorrow. "The Trent Affair" is being presented by the Massachusetts Historical Society on George's Island. It's free except for the cost of the ferry ticket.

Talk about making hay. Boq

...be a Big Red One! Well done, 1st Foot. And welcome to the alumni association (both the Auld Soldier and I are alums, too), Sergeant Major! Command Sgt. Maj. Ian Field, 7, stands with his squad during a farewell award ceremony April 15, 2011, at Barlow Theater on Fort Riley, Kan. The Soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division worked with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant Ian's wish to become a Soldier. Ian is currently battling Duchenne muscular dy Photo Credit: Mollie Miller, 1st Infantry Division...

I was in Ft. Myers, Florida the other day and I saw a bumper sticker on a parked car that read, "I miss Chicago." So, I broke the window, stole the radio, shot out two of the tires and left a note that read, "I hope this helps!" H/t, Mike L.