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Post by fred on Apr 20, 2016 18:19:39 GMT -6
Does anyone know what the "followers" business is all about? It seems I have two followers and I do not know what the significance of that is precisely. Do I need to do anything for these fellows? One way or the other, I am flattered.
Best wishes, Fred.
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Post by Beth on Apr 20, 2016 18:45:01 GMT -6
This is from proboards "Following a fellow member allows you to have a list of when they last posted, along with a link to the post. Following is a great way of "bookmarking" members who you like."
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Post by fred on Apr 21, 2016 5:32:45 GMT -6
This is from proboards "Following a fellow member allows you to have a list of when they last posted, along with a link to the post. Following is a great way of "bookmarking" members who you like." Thank you, Beth. I guess that means I will have to post more frequently. Anyone have a good topic? LBH, of course... Best wishes, Fred.
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Post by montrose on Apr 21, 2016 10:07:08 GMT -6
From an actual British Army officer evaluation:
His men would follow him anywhere, out of curiosity.
I would not breed from this Officer.
- This Officer is really not so much of a has-been, but more of a definitely won't-be.
- When she opens her mouth, it seems that this is only to change whichever foot was previously in there.
- He has carried out each and every one of his duties to his entire satisfaction.
- He would be out of his depth in a car park puddle.
- Technically sound, but socially impossible.
- This Officer reminds me very much of a gyroscope - always spinning around at a frantic pace, but not really going anywhere.
- This young lady has delusions of adequacy.
- When he joined my ship, this Officer was something of a granny; since then he has aged considerably.
- This Medical Officer has used my ship to carry his genitals from port to port, and my officers to carry him from bar to bar.
- Since my last report he has reached rock bottom, and has started to dig.
- She sets low personal standards and then consistently fails to achieve them.
- He has the wisdom of youth, and the energy of old age.
- This Officer should go far - and the sooner he starts, the better.
- In my opinion this pilot should not be authorized to fly below 250 feet.
- This man is depriving a village somewhere of an idiot.
- The only ship I would recommend this man for is citizenship.
- Works well when under constant supervision and cornered like a rat in a trap.
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Post by tubman13 on Apr 21, 2016 13:23:15 GMT -6
Fred, Beth may be right, but I think you are being stalked, watch your back!
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Post by benteen on Apr 21, 2016 15:28:49 GMT -6
From an actual British Army officer evaluation: His men would follow him anywhere, out of curiosity. I would not breed from this Officer. - This Officer is really not so much of a has-been, but more of a definitely won't-be. - When she opens her mouth, it seems that this is only to change whichever foot was previously in there. - He has carried out each and every one of his duties to his entire satisfaction. - He would be out of his depth in a car park puddle. - Technically sound, but socially impossible. - This Officer reminds me very much of a gyroscope - always spinning around at a frantic pace, but not really going anywhere. - This young lady has delusions of adequacy. - When he joined my ship, this Officer was something of a granny; since then he has aged considerably. - This Medical Officer has used my ship to carry his genitals from port to port, and my officers to carry him from bar to bar. - Since my last report he has reached rock bottom, and has started to dig. - She sets low personal standards and then consistently fails to achieve them. - He has the wisdom of youth, and the energy of old age. - This Officer should go far - and the sooner he starts, the better. - In my opinion this pilot should not be authorized to fly below 250 feet. - This man is depriving a village somewhere of an idiot. - The only ship I would recommend this man for is citizenship. - Works well when under constant supervision and cornered like a rat in a trap. Jolly good show Colonel, but I am curious as to when these English Officers gave their evaluation of Custer. Be Well Dan
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Post by edavids on Apr 21, 2016 21:00:58 GMT -6
This is from proboards "Following a fellow member allows you to have a list of when they last posted, along with a link to the post. Following is a great way of "bookmarking" members who you like." Thank you, Beth. I guess that means I will have to post more frequently. Anyone have a good topic? LBH, of course... Best wishes, Fred. You are being stalked, Fred. Just because you are not paranoid does not mean they are not out to get you :-) Best, David
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Post by dave on Apr 22, 2016 8:23:57 GMT -6
montrose Welcome Back. We've missed your sardonic wit and expose of British officers and American as well. Regards Dave
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Post by JoeG on Apr 22, 2016 17:03:03 GMT -6
Fred
I didn't know what following meant until now, I tried it out and now I'm afraid I am your third follower (and not sure what that means either). I fly out of billings back to Manchester (billings-denver-Washington-manchester) the morning of the 22nd so sad to say I will miss your group at LBH.
As for `into the valley` etc I wonder if there is a Crimea thread/forum somewhere, that would be interesting.
Regards
Joe
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Post by fred on Apr 23, 2016 5:02:21 GMT -6
Fred I didn't know what following meant until now, I tried it out and now I'm afraid I am your third follower (and not sure what that means either). I fly out of billings back to Manchester (billings-denver-Washington-manchester) the morning of the 22nd so sad to say I will miss your group at LBH. As for `into the valley` etc I wonder if there is a Crimea thread/forum somewhere, that would be interesting. Joe, That is OK... despite Beth's best efforts (she is a very smart, savvy young lady who has this computer stuff down pretty pat) I am still not quite sure what "following" means either. Do you get some sort of "alert" every time I "opened" by big "mouth" here? It is too bad we will miss you at the LBH; it is always nice to meet new people, and, personally, I am rather "taken" by you Brits; always liked and admired the English: backbones of steel. As for the Crimea... well, you are certainly free-- and more than welcome-- to start a separate thread right here. I am sure you have noticed this board has evolved into more than just the LBH. Both World Wars have found their way here, as has the American Civil War and even more stuff on the Indian Wars and the Zulus, as well. Personally, I would welcome a thread on the Crimea. A chance to learn something new. Go for it, my boy!!! Start something new... Best wishes, Fred.
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Post by JoeG on Apr 23, 2016 17:09:58 GMT -6
Fred,
I'll certainly take the British backbone of steel compliment with good grace (despite my Irish passport).
I would have liked to stand at the "gap" and have its location and significance fully explained by the experts, not to be. Having emailed the park I believe Calhoun Hill is accessible however I may need my wide angle/zoom Lens to bring home some key moments in the battle.
Pequod, I'm not the first, I'm sure, to mention captain Nolan and the ambiguous message, what always struck me (non military background and not wanting to offend anyone!)is that they obeyed without question, foolhardy in this case, if they had questioned the order Tennyson would still be chewing on his pencil!.
Regards.
Joe
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Post by tubman13 on Apr 23, 2016 17:21:53 GMT -6
Fred, AZ, give JoeG the names of the Summer Rangers at the park, that may make his trip more enjoyable.
Regards, Tom
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Post by fred on Apr 23, 2016 17:45:00 GMT -6
Fred, AZ, give JoeG the names of the Summer Rangers at the park, that may make his trip more enjoyable. The only two I know are Mike Donahue (he is a seasonal ranger and is one of the most knowledgable people regarding the LBH you will ever meet) and Steve Adelson. Both would know my name and both are really good fellows. Joe, you really should ask for them; they are a wealth of knowledge. Best wishes, Fred.
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Post by fred on Apr 23, 2016 17:58:52 GMT -6
I'll certainly take the British backbone of steel compliment with good grace (despite my Irish passport). I apologize for lumping you all together, but my feelings for the English-- or British... I am perplexed at the difference-- extend to the Scots, the Welsh, and the Irish... both North and South. Here is what you do... start walking down the path toward Deep Ravine. Keep looking over your left shoulder at Battle/Custer Ridge. You will reach a point where you can see a noticeable dip in the road. That is the filled-in "gap." Follow your sightline from the gap to the right, down toward the headset of Deep Ravine... you can see how water flowed, forming the ravine. Always remember, in 1876, that headset was a good 100 yards closer to the river. When you stand on the small bridge over the ravine, look toward the river and you can see the bend. That is probably where the headset was in 1876. Talk with Mike Donahue; I believe he will know about the difference in the ravine from 1876 to 2016. He should; but the person who told me about it was the archaeologist, Doug Scott. Best wishes, Fred.
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Post by JoeG on Apr 24, 2016 0:56:03 GMT -6
Fred,
I'm UK born of Irish parents so I'm fine with being called British or irish.
I will follow your instructions to the letter at Deep ravine, many thanks to you and Tom for guidance.
Regards
Joe
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