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Post by fred on Dec 5, 2016 10:14:02 GMT -6
Fred, who is the other person who has died, I only really know about DC, has someone else passed away recently? Ian, A woman named Elisabeth Kimber. She lived in Worthen on the Channel coast. She was one of the most prolific posters here back in the "old days": 2005, 2006... not sure about much after that. DC went after her and she had enough and dropped off. She was a marvelous person and knew more about the LBH and American history than anyone I know. She died earlier this month; her funeral is tomorrow. Best wishes, Fred.
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Post by Yan Taylor on Dec 5, 2016 10:21:32 GMT -6
Oh yes I saw the thread about her, very sad and I know how she must have felt having DC on her back.
When I first read your post I instantly thought of Hunkpapa, he has not been too good of late and I have asked Diane if she has any news on him, but she has not responded.
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Post by hunkpatila on Dec 11, 2016 11:02:54 GMT -6
Elisabeth your passing has left a hole in the fabric of my life. You were a true friend with a generous heart, a brilliant mind and endless knowledge. You shared so much with me and my life will be the poorer without your support and encouragement.
You will rest with the good guys and I know that Myles Keogh will be there with you.
No day shall erase you from the memory of time.
Hunk
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Post by benteen on Jan 1, 2017 13:57:20 GMT -6
Forum Members,
I dont know if Capt Fred will be in any mood to post. So I will tell you that I called the hospital and he was released last night. I dont know for sure but that wou8ld seem to be a good sign, as I dont think they would release him if they thought there would be complications.
Be Well Dan
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Post by dan25 on Jan 1, 2017 14:14:23 GMT -6
That's great news Dan. If you hear anything else do post it.
Regards dan25
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Post by fred on Feb 26, 2018 6:52:43 GMT -6
Since this thread is for scuttlebutt "around the campfire," I shall relate a little incident that occurred last evening.
I received an email from robb/pequod, a rather accusatory email, telling me he had been banned from these boards: "It appears they do not like humor mixed with biting criticism." He then criticized me for my post regarding "time" and worded it such that made it seem I was complicit in his banning.
My response was not kind... and his response to me was even less so.
Just for the record, I had nothing to do with his banning, and equally for the record, I am delighted Diane did so.
Best wishes, Fred.
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Post by tubman13 on Feb 26, 2018 7:25:07 GMT -6
Fred, I took down my last post about him (rather crude humor). In all probability he has been run off from other places and positions as well. He was baited on two occasions on this board by miss spellings and poor sentence structure, he pounced. Yet when a topic seems to be of interest to others he did all he could do to break the flow, without ever contributing anything of value. The man was an ass when your new book came out, when he had not even read it. While HR is may not agree with my or your take on things and he may(in my mind)ramble at times, he brings some information to the table. Sadly, robb never has.
We have many longtime and new posters here to go with lurkers who come here for something other than a poor attempt at "Comedy Central." I for one happy to have the dan25's, noggy's, and Joshua's who came here to hawk a new book.
Regards, Tom
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Post by fred on Feb 26, 2018 7:29:30 GMT -6
Tom,
I do not know if you saw my original post just now, but I took most of it down and left up what you see now. It was unnecessary.
Anyway, I am glad he is gone: he never contributed a thing and his comments were alway mean-spirited. He liked to call them "humorous" and "biting criticism," but they were neither.
I owe you a return phone call; I have been inordinately busy with lots of "stuff," but I will get back to you this week when I can breathe again.
Very best wishes, Fred.
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Post by fred on Feb 26, 2018 7:33:34 GMT -6
Forum Members, I dont know if Capt Fred will be in any mood to post. So I will tell you that I called the hospital and he was released last night. I dont know for sure but that wou8ld seem to be a good sign, as I dont think they would release him if they thought there would be complications. Be Well Dan Dan, I only saw this post of yours now. My sincerest thanks for being so concerned. I do not know what else to say, but I am truly touched by your concern. Thank you. Very best wishes, Fred.
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Post by montrose on Feb 26, 2018 9:05:59 GMT -6
Robb is an arrogant ass.
1. He is god. He claimed he had superior knowledge over all posters here, because he read a book. He has hundreds of posts where he claims he has superior knowledge over all other posters. And yet, when it comes to specifics, he is incredibly ignorant.
2. Join the conversation. I, and many others, put up with his insults, arrogance, and insolence, and asked him to post a single post showing he has at least a Wikipedia knowledge of this battle. Things like where the fight was located, who fought, what weapons were used, etC.
3. He claimed he had a superior education, so knew more than us, no matter what. This guy went to a community college, and was working towards an online MA, where he flunked out. Fred went to a community college, think it was called Georgetown, I went to same community college as Trump, called Wharton/Penn.
Claiming you went to or drove by a school is meaningless. You prove what you know by what you post. You can attend whatsamatu U and be more relevant than the elitist jerk. (Bullwinkle went there)
4. Good riddance. He has not a single post that added to the discussion on this forum, in his entire life. A genetic error, Darwinism in action.
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Post by montrose on Feb 26, 2018 9:11:09 GMT -6
I stopped posting new topics here 2-3 years ago, because of robb. I am willing to start new threads, but not willing to deal with insults and ignorance.
My intended topic is training, BFA/METL.
Can we have a discussion now that the clown is gone?
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Post by fred on Feb 26, 2018 9:47:31 GMT -6
Start it up, Will... I'm in.
Best wishes, Fred.
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Post by dave on Feb 26, 2018 12:07:22 GMT -6
montrose "My intended topic is training, BFA/METL." Could I have a refresher please? I enjoy your posts but I have often forgotten the meaning of many of the acronyms. Sorry but my poor ole brain can only stretch so far.
Fred So pleased that you are posting again as I have missed your insightful comments which I find informative. Regards Dave
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Post by noggy on Feb 26, 2018 12:28:27 GMT -6
montrose "My intended topic is training, BFA/METL." Could I have a refresher please? I enjoy your posts but I have often forgotten the meaning of many of the acronyms. Sorry but my poor ole brain can only stretch so far. Would be good for the few of us not English-speaking folks too, even though I do believe METL is is Mission Essential Task List (might be horribly wrong here, we used/use Norwegian terms in my time in the army, believe it or not). No idea about BFA, haha! All the best, Noggy Edit: No, it probably means somehing else. Well I tried
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Post by tubman13 on Feb 26, 2018 15:32:26 GMT -6
noggy,
If Will posts something up and you are not sure of the terminology, ask. He will backup/slow down. Hell, I was in the Air Force what makes you think I would understand.
Regards, Tom
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