Argghhh!

First of all, I have to apologise for my Commo Silence. But as of late, I am back in my ancestral home dealing with a rather intense situation. Still, as the world turns, it has become very evident that in the years of my exiled absence, a feral infestation of non-native beasts have taken over my old neighborhood. Click on [Read More] to behold the ghastly spectacle...

A very slow day for the Medal. Only one awarded for this day, during the Civil War.Civil WarHEERMANCE, WILLIAM L. Rank and organization: Captain, Company C, 6th New York Cavalry Place and date: At Chancellorsville, Va., 30 April 1863. Entered service at: Kinderhook, N.Y. Born: 28 February 1837, Kinderhook, N Y. Date of issue: 30 March 1898. Citation: Took command of the regiment as its senior officer when surrounded by Stuart's Cavalry. The regiment cut its way through the enemy's line and...

There are four Medals awarded for actions on this day. Two during the Indian Campaigns and two posthumous awards during the Korean War.Indian Campaigns. Back to Turret Mountain.ALLEN, WILLIAMRank and organization: First Sergeant, Company I, 23d U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Turret Mountain, Ariz., 27 March 1873. Entered service at: Lansingburg, N.Y. Birth: Brightstown, N.Y. Date of issue: 12 April 1875. Citation: Gallantry in action.STANLEY, EBENRank and organization: Private, Company A, 5th...

Here we are at Memorial Day again. The tenth since this Bailey was built on this motte here in the cyberspace demesne. Per the Governor's directive, the flags will fly at half-staff until noon, when they will head back up the pole. The national flag will be the Auld Soldier's burial flag. It was another mixed year here at the Castle. .

...you're the one. Somedays, you're one of the three. Which are you today? ...

News and Personal dispatches from the front and the home front.

The boogerhook or it's companion the thumb does not go on the trigger, unless you are willing to shoot what you are currently pointed at. When being waved around for dramatic flair and with an appendage on the trigger, one should not have the magazine inserted. Just because you are too ignorant and stupid to be trusted with a firearm does not mean that I am that stupid and ignorant. Just sayin'.