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Post by Yan Taylor on Jan 7, 2014 14:21:42 GMT -6
Chuck, Fort George Washington still looks in great shape; linkThe prospect of eating a Philly Cheesesteak makes my mouth water as does a homemade “Old El Paso Fajita’’ but my Doctor would have to change my Lipitor from 20 mg to 40 mg. Ian.
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Post by quincannon on Jan 7, 2014 21:40:46 GMT -6
Memories stir the corners of my mind and give me heartburn.
Right down from where that picture was taken there is a memorial to conquest Ian. It simply says --- Alice May1960 Lest we Forget.
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Post by scottbono on Jan 8, 2014 18:08:39 GMT -6
Chuck, Fort George Washington still looks in great shape; linkThe prospect of eating a Philly Cheesesteak makes my mouth water as does a homemade “Old El Paso Fajita’’ but my Doctor would have to change my Lipitor from 20 mg to 40 mg. Ian. Ian, just one won't hurt...hehehe...<whispering: Come to the dark side...>
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Post by Yan Taylor on Jan 9, 2014 3:44:04 GMT -6
Scott I must remember to take my Ramipril before I boldly go over to the “dark side’’
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Post by scottbono on Jan 9, 2014 18:20:45 GMT -6
Scott I must remember to take my Ramipril before I boldly go over to the “dark side’’ Ian, no problem. I dig into a brandy snifter filled with Metropolol (Lopressor) and gobble a handful. It's terrible that such great food has such lousy consequences. After heart surgery a couple years ago the cardiac surgeon said there was no problem having a triple bacon cheeseburger and chili fries for dinner - just once a month though. I was crestfallen.
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Post by Yan Taylor on Jan 10, 2014 5:21:28 GMT -6
I am sorry to hear about your heart surgery Scott, yes the good life catches us all up eventually, after the Xmas excess I usually start the year with a bout of gout, and this year it’s in my knee, which is not good for a man who climbs ladders all day.
Ian.
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Post by scottbono on Jan 10, 2014 13:15:21 GMT -6
I am sorry to hear about your heart surgery Scott, yes the good life catches us all up eventually, after the Xmas excess I usually start the year with a bout of gout, and this year it’s in my knee, which is not good for a man who climbs ladders all day. Ian. Thank you much, Ian. I confess my immediate thoughts post-op (after thanking God I was alive) was to figure if it took 60 years to reach the point of needed surgery, I have plenty of time to enjoy a vertible cornucopeia of forbidden foods before the next go at it...then mature reasoning took over and I figured Heaven is a laudable goal but no sense trying to board the next train, right?
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Post by Colt45 on Mar 19, 2014 17:58:27 GMT -6
Been interested in LBH since childhood, probably from seeing Flynn in TDWTBO. Also got a little school studying in grade school. In Texas they used to teach history, which included things like Texas independence battles, revolutionary war battles, Indian wars, etc. Don't think that happens today. Anyway, I am former military officer, assigned to 2nd armored division in the 1970's. The CG then was George Patton III. He was a character much like his more famous father.
Before anyone asks, those are my guns in the avatar. Pair of Colt 45's with my own handmade grips. I shoot a lot of cowboy action (SASS) and my character is modeled after the "man with no name", hence the snake grip guns.
I found this board while using google to search for more things about LBH, battle of the rosebud, etc. What a really great find that has been. I have spent a solid 2 weeks reading everything on this board and have found the breadth of knowledge exhibited here truly fascinating. I believe this board has the most expertise of any other site I have seen due to the very methodical research carried out, and the well-informed opinions backed up by as much substantiation as is possible for a battle that occurred 137 years ago. Keep up the good work everyone.
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Post by fred on Mar 19, 2014 19:16:27 GMT -6
Nice to have you here, Colt. I would certainly hope you will make a contribution, even if it is nothing but questions. Sometimes a good question is the best contribution.
Best wishes, Fred.
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Post by Colt45 on Mar 20, 2014 14:24:53 GMT -6
Thanks Fred. I'm sure I will have tons of questions as LBH is a subject with far more questions than solid answers.
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Post by rebcav on Apr 25, 2014 18:36:43 GMT -6
Hi all: My name is Duane Brinson and I was born and raised in San Diego Ca. I go by the handle RebCav as a "hat tip" to my ancestor on my dad's side of the family Sgt. John Quincy Adams Brinson who rode with the 1st Arkansas Mounted Rifles during The War of Northern Aggression. I am a Marine Corps Veteran (1985-1989) and I've been a History geek all my life. I first became interested in The Battle of the Little Big Horn when I was about 8 or 9 and my dad scored the Time Life book series "The Old West".....In the book entitled "The Soldiers" from that series the last chapter was about the battle and Custer. I live in Key West, Fl. and work as a SCUBA Instructor. Was over on what some here call the "other board" for a while but got kinda turned off due to all the arguing over stuff not entirely related to the battle. Doin' ALOT of reading here, plus on the side, so I don't look like an idiot when I enter into a conversation with some of the more educated here on this board. Just like to say I'm damn glad to be here....Semper Fi All.....
Duane
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Post by Colt45 on Apr 25, 2014 20:46:36 GMT -6
Welcome, rebcav. I too am ex-military, as are a lot of the members here. I have civil war roots as well. My great-great grandfather left Texas to fight with his old home state folks in Virginia, and my grandmother's great uncle was Gen. John Bell Hood. The guys on this board don't argue too much, just occasionally, and most of them really know what they are talking about.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2014 3:30:40 GMT -6
Rebcav, Welcome! I'm sure you'll enjoy the site. Best, Chris
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Post by Yan Taylor on Apr 26, 2014 4:22:49 GMT -6
Hello Rebcav and welcome, I am in the (very) small minority on this board that have no military back ground but what the hell I don’t mind roughing it, you will feel at home here and there are a few of your Marine brothers to keep you company.
Post away my friend and enjoy!
Ian.
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Post by quincannon on Apr 27, 2014 9:07:17 GMT -6
Duane: If you once belonged to the finest integrated combat arms force the world has ever seen you will do well here.
Take nothing for granted. Put everything to the smell test.
The closest we have to a Hussar is Colt, but unlike hussars, has a good head on his shoulders. Ian is the man for maps and small arms. AZ is the man for small arms and horses. WO and Montrose are tactics men. DC keeps you honest. Fred is a bottomless pit of LBH knowledge, including the name of the dentist that gave Private Snuffy of Company C a root canal in the little office above the grocery store on Main Street, while Snuffy was on leave in his home town of Buffalo, NY, just before the battle. Fuchs and Margaret are steeped in Native lore and customs. Tom and AK airmen who bring a lot to the table as well. CH is a long time poster who never lets wool cloud his vision. Generally a good place to be I think. In case you have questions on Custer as it relates to nuclear power Chris is the man to ask. I am just a Virginian, and one of my cats is a six toed Hemingway. Does that make us kindred souls? Enjoy yourself.
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