Jairus Posted July 6, 2008 Posted July 6, 2008 It is sort of far removed from my life now... but something to hope for again.
Raul_Perez Posted July 6, 2008 Posted July 6, 2008 You guys are too funny!! Don't worry too much about finding a hauler. I'm pretty sure that one will find it's way to you somehow.
Phil Patterson Posted July 6, 2008 Posted July 6, 2008 Just want to say , thank you for your service! Also, don't worry about ghosts, if you actually did really experience one, it'd just be proof of life after death. I've been in some creepy places but have never experienced a haunt in such a way that I could unequivocally state I had seen a ghost. I do live next door to a graveyard, btw...
Clay Posted July 6, 2008 Author Posted July 6, 2008 only of being yourself my love Couldnt stay awake long enough to take the joke all the way.. Raul, if I would have stayed awake long enough you would be rolling right now. Just want to say , thank you for your service! Also, don't worry about ghosts, if you actually did really experience one, it'd just be proof of life after death. I've been in some creepy places but have never experienced a haunt in such a way that I could unequivocally state I had seen a ghost. I do live next door to a graveyard, btw... Well I thank you for your support. Its not so much that I am worried about ghosts, its that it wouldnt be so bad if this buildning didnt make all these noises. And I could not live next to a grave yard, I wouldnt go to the other side of my church at night because of the grave yard. Not a real fan of them if you can get the picture.
Clay Posted July 6, 2008 Author Posted July 6, 2008 How long since you Swore the Oath Clay? 6 yrs the 23.
Raul_Perez Posted July 6, 2008 Posted July 6, 2008 How much longer are you planning on staying on active duty?
Clay Posted July 6, 2008 Author Posted July 6, 2008 I simply answered his question. I plan on going the ful 20 if they let me.
The Modeling Hermit Posted July 7, 2008 Posted July 7, 2008 At least you have a building to guard. My first guard duties were out in the middle of a jungle. Every leave on a tree can be imagined as somebody with a gun aimed at you. Actually after I got back stateside I did have an interesting guard session. There was a building that I had to pull four hours shifts in. I was locked in and was told to read or just find something to do. One night the O.D. came to check on me, and I'd brought a model to work on. He saw it and I expected to catch heck for it, but instead he spent almost an hour talking models. He was also a modeler, but was into military models. Keep up the good work, and don't worry about those ghosts. You're just continuing to protect what they've already given their lives to protect. They're just there to keep you company.
Raul_Perez Posted July 7, 2008 Posted July 7, 2008 At least you have a building to guard. My first guard duties were out in the middle of a jungle. Every leave on a tree can be imagined as somebody with a gun aimed at you. Actually after I got back stateside I did have an interesting guard session. There was a building that I had to pull four hours shifts in. I was locked in and was told to read or just find something to do. One night the O.D. came to check on me, and I'd brought a model to work on. He saw it and I expected to catch heck for it, but instead he spent almost an hour talking models. He was also a modeler, but was into military models. Keep up the good work, and don't worry about those ghosts. You're just continuing to protect what they've already given their lives to protect. They're just there to keep you company. Yeah...like I said, you could be in a lot worse place. I'm sure that Ani and David are glad that you're nearby.
Guest zebm1 Posted July 7, 2008 Posted July 7, 2008 Yu'll know yur in truble when yu drift off to slumberland, then wake up and find yur model is half done.......ooooooooWEEEEEEEEuuuuuuuuuu.......Twilight Zone.
mikethepoormodeler Posted July 8, 2008 Posted July 8, 2008 Hi, Clayton. As others have already said, thanks for your service. My oldest brother and youner brother were both Marines. My oldest brother is retired, but teaches electronics to marines at Twentynine Palms. I've been fortunate to visit there three times, and really enjoyed it. Twice my wife and I drove from Las Vegas and once we drove from San Diego. Having grown up here in South Carolina my whole life, the desert was a whole 'nother experience. We went up into Joshua Tree and went to Key's Lookout. The desert is pretty, in a stark kind of way, but I like seeing green. Anyway, thanks again for your service to this great country of ours.
mikethepoormodeler Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 who is your brother? And you liked 29 Palms? His name is William "Butch" Pelfrey. He's about 5'9", 60 years old now, bald with big ears. He was stationed out there in 1980 to teach electronics. He retired, and the Marines hired him back as a civilian contractor. He put in 22 years, did 13 months in South Viet Nam in the mid '60's, and did a tour of Turkey and Okinawa. He had a couple of years as a recruiter in New Orleans, too. Yeah, I did like 29 Palms. But, unlike you, I was only there for a week, in the spring, and I had the option of leaving!! I really enjoyed the oasis at the Inn at 29 Palms. It is very pretty.
mikethepoormodeler Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 What does he Teach? He teaches electronics and radio stuff.
Clay Posted July 9, 2008 Author Posted July 9, 2008 Ok I found him in outlook. He didnt teach anything for me, thats what I was trying to get to.
Clay Posted August 11, 2008 Author Posted August 11, 2008 Well, its that time again. Yep, duty . Oh well, on this enstallment I have a Peterbilt that is rounding 3rd base and my salt flat hauler, I will take pics as I go and post them tomorrow evening.
Clay Posted August 11, 2008 Author Posted August 11, 2008 Speaking of the Peterbilt, does anyone have a set of General Lee decals they arent using?
Clay Posted September 19, 2008 Author Posted September 19, 2008 Well, well, well. That time of the month again, and no its not what you think. Yes its duty time. Havent been posting much. For that matter havent even looked at a model except to do a few things here and there. Been working long hours to get ready for my bosses up-coming excerise in Yuma, Az. And I mean LONG hours. More than 12 hour days. To answer anyones question, no I am not going any where as of yet. I got my Peterbuilt here and a chevy dually to work on if I even feel like doing it. Well, back to the TV for me.
george 53 Posted September 20, 2008 Posted September 20, 2008 Clay, aint your anniversary comin up soon? wasn't it like sept 26th? Not ta be nosey, jus askin, an BTW, I for one don't want ya goin anywhere either!
Clay Posted September 20, 2008 Author Posted September 20, 2008 Now which anniversary you talking about? I have 2. Just like I have 2 birthdays. I have already had one anniversary which has to do with an over 6yr pay raise. The next big one is on December 6th. Birthday is on Jan 30th and Marine Corps Birthday is on the 10th of November, but you should have known that.
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