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Title: Andrew Checking In Post by: Andrew on January 04, 2005, 08:25:38 AM All is well in Iraq. We continue to take incoming, but their quality control is way down. A bunch of rockets hit on New Years day, but none detonated. Guess that they lost all their good stuff when we went into Fallujah and cleaned them out.
We watched "Bug" late Sunday night. The Marines enjoyed it. I will make another post, just to talk about the movie. Katie is still very pregnant. The doctor told her any day at her appointment yesterday. I picked up a new pair of knives. One is a titanium alloy Mission MPT-Ti, which is strapped to my leg right now (beside the 9mm). Nice knife, very lightweight, does a good job prying. The handle is quickly growing on me, but it is difficult to get the knife shaving sharp. The other is a Busse SF Natural Outlaw made from INFI steel. I had it sent home, because I'll need a custom sheath made for it. The Busse has a no-matter-what warranty. If I break it, no matter how, he will replace the blade. Whew, maybe I am done destroying K-Bars. The armorer must hate me. However, it should be pointed out that only one knife has survived through the years and that is a Gerber BMF I have owned for over a decade. It is just larger than I like for a tactical. I also killed my LED-upgraded maglite (MiniStar 2). Hard shock, shattered the reflector and ripped the LED off the circuit board. I put the stock reflector and bulb back in it for now. I also ordered a Longbow ECO LED light, which survived 60 foot (onto concrete) drop tests and is waterproof. I seem to be hard on my gear. All the Marines are joking that something needs to be "Borntreger Tested" if someone wants to claim it is really durable. Also, a picture of the the data communications Marines out here. We are supporting a huge area, something like 800 users, and sometimes special detachments (like Fallujah). The four young Marines here are doing a job that makes me proud to be with them. One was just given a meritorious combat promotion to Sgt. I will just provide a link, because the file is 110k. Data_Marines (http://www.badmovies.org/request/Data_Iraq.JPG) Title: Re: Andrew Checking In Post by: Scott on January 04, 2005, 09:57:43 AM Great, keep sending the photos Andrew. I don't see you in the picture. Are you in the picture?
Title: Re: Andrew Checking In Post by: BeyondTheGrave on January 04, 2005, 10:21:13 AM good to hear from you Andrew. stay safe.
You can’t give it, you can’t even buy it, and you just don’t get it!-Aeon Flux Title: Re: Andrew Checking In Post by: Andrew on January 04, 2005, 10:22:37 AM I would be the Marine on the far left.
From right to left, Cpl Castille, LCpl Cropper, Sgt Davis, Cpl Miller, and myself. I'll have more of an opportunity for posting some pictures after I get back. Title: Re: Andrew Checking In Post by: daveblackeye15 on January 04, 2005, 10:24:33 AM I think Andrew is the one on the far left. I've seen him before in pictures and I remember him having a mustache I'm guessing that the person on the left is he.
It's always a relief to hear that you're okay, I'm they enjoyed Bug. Title: Re: Andrew Checking In Post by: trekgeezer on January 04, 2005, 10:27:36 AM Glad everything is going okay and that you are safe. Bug is a classic.
Title: Re: Andrew Checking In Post by: Scott on January 04, 2005, 10:52:06 AM > I picked up a new pair of knives. One is a titanium alloy Mission MPT-Ti, which is strapped to my leg right now (beside the 9mm).
Oh, ok I thought maybe that was you on the left, but wasn't sure. Title: Hey Andrew . . . Thanks for what you'e doing . . . Post by: Rob Phillips on January 04, 2005, 11:11:37 AM . . . from an ex Army guy.
The first time was my war . . . thanks for finishing what we apparently did not. As an American and ex soldier thanks to you and your family for the sacrifice you're giving. You and your family in (and fellow leathernecks) are in my family's prayers daily . . . Send us a mailing address (to my email) to let me know if you or any of the guys need something in the way of a care package or help on the homefront! Sempher Fi buddy Sgt Robert Phillips Military Police Corps USAR 1984-1992 Title: Re: Andrew Checking In Post by: JohnL on January 04, 2005, 03:13:54 PM Glad to hear you're alright and that everything appears to be going well for you.
Come back home safely. Title: Re: Andrew Checking In Post by: Menard on January 04, 2005, 03:35:10 PM Hey Andrew,
We all got confused last night. Then upon further contemplation we discovered that we've been that way all along ( : Take Care Title: Re: Andrew Checking In Post by: daveblackeye15 on January 04, 2005, 07:28:28 PM Ha ha, I guess Andrew and I were typeing at the same time. That must look pretty weird
"I think Andrew's the one on the left" "NO DUH! HE JUST SAID IT A POST AGO!!" Title: Re: Andrew Checking In Post by: nshumate on January 05, 2005, 08:29:28 AM Andrew, I can only imagine how hard it is for you to be away from Katie right now. You're in my prayers,
Title: Re: Andrew Checking In Post by: Chopper on January 05, 2005, 05:45:14 PM hey Andrew! i can only reiterate what everyone else has already said, so take care and come home safe :)
-Christopher Title: Re: Andrew Checking In Post by: peter johnson on January 05, 2005, 09:13:58 PM Hey, Andrew, if you haven't already, check out Mandel's "user comments" on Elves & ROBO-mess -- You'll be glad you did!
peter johnson/denny crane Title: Re: Andrew Checking In Post by: Grimsnipe on January 06, 2005, 01:28:18 AM Hey we miss you man! You stay safe and keep checking in every once and awhile so we know how you're doing, okay? -grimsnipe "Are you the one telling me to beware? Cause I'll tell you where to be!" -Master Shake, Aqua Teen Hunger Force Title: Re: Andrew Checking In Post by: Andrew on January 07, 2005, 12:03:17 AM Thanks all and, to Rob, it is not that the job was left half done. I well remember the situation for the first Gulf war and bouncing Saddam out was not an option. The politics involved were very different.
And still no baby! Obviously, after I get home, Katie needs to be reintroduced to "discipline." Truthfully, I am looking forward to seeing my family and friends in a few months. Peter - I checked the comments. I think he was amused, but it was a little hard to tell. Honestly, I know that what I write sometimes upsets people. On the other hand, it should be pointed out that I'd always give a nod to someone who made a low budget film that was bad. Somebody who creates a whopping $100 million stinker - to them I'd have a hard time saying anything good. Title: Re: Andrew Checking In Post by: Gerry on January 07, 2005, 11:56:17 AM peter johnson wrote:
> Hey, Andrew, if you haven't already, check out Mandel's "user > comments" on Elves & ROBO-mess -- You'll be glad you did! I have only one thing to say after reading his comments: "GOOD LORD!" Title: Re: Andrew Checking In Post by: nshumate on January 07, 2005, 12:22:18 PM Boy howdy, you ain't kidding. That's even more like watching a train wreck than the movies are.
Title: Re: Andrew Checking In Post by: David on January 07, 2005, 06:07:12 PM i contacted you previously concerning the availability of getting Wild, Wild Planet on video. is there any one out there who has a copy of it on video?? Im dying to see it again......
Title: Re: Andrew Checking In Post by: Menard on January 07, 2005, 07:01:18 PM So far, the only place I have seen one, on DVD, is eBay, but the seller only takes paypal.
Title: Re: Andrew Checking In Post by: Rob Phillips on January 07, 2005, 08:43:36 PM . . . and bouncing Saddam out was not an option. The politics involved were very different.
Yeah, Yeah I know (and knew then) . . . but i don't (and didn't) have to like it! :-) Rob Title: Re: Andrew Checking In Post by: peter johnson on January 07, 2005, 11:41:40 PM Oh, Mandel is/was amused, very -- He likes all us guys & takes the comments with humour -- hey, if you can't get mileage out of "the worst film ever made", then what's the point?
Fun Jeff Mandel fact: His mother is Renee Donat, wife of Robert Donat, & featured in many "A" and "B"-list films from Henry V (As Olivier's French bride) to The Others. peter johnson/denny crane Title: Re: Andrew Checking In Post by: ErikJ on January 08, 2005, 12:43:16 AM You stay safe and take care of yourself. Thanks for the great job that you are doing.
Post Edited (01-07-05 23:44) Title: Re: Andrew Checking In Post by: lester1/2jr on January 08, 2005, 02:37:52 PM damn, i think we've been following your military career since this board started or at least since 9/11. As always we're behind you 100%
Title: Re: Andrew Checking In Post by: Flangepart on January 10, 2005, 12:03:15 PM What he said. Glad to know your still ship shape and ready to kick ass.
Come home, Katie needs you, and we want more reviews! Ooorah! "Wild,Wild Planet" Classic cheese...Italian cheese! Ramano, i think... First joke i thought of, when they showed the heart and lungs under glass..."Hey, they 've got half the ingrediants of Haggis!" Snag it if you can, Andrew. Be careful, dude. Post Edited (01-11-05 11:00) |