1983 I was in Camp Pendleton republic of California. There was a change of command that day it was 125f in the shade absolutely agonizing. The soldiers had to wear there fatigues with a pack and stand at order until the ceremony was completed. I remember watching soldiers just drop in formation. I was working in central Oregon near the town of mopin on the deschutes river in August. A freak heat wave came through 126f. That was way worse because of the humidity.
Good ol pendleton.... miss that place lol
Umm i think thats asking a bit much ya?
Thanks, I saw some fireworks over the ridge from me. But, I blew up so many M-80's and Cherry Bombs growing up, firecrackers with real black powder. Then I have seen gobs of displays set off. Some of the most beautiful were in Germany Lol. One night my buddy and I were in a boat on a river, and there was Castle ruins on top of a ridge over a town on one side on that river, and the fireworks were above the castle ruins.
Got to attend a live fire demonstration at Ft. Bragg, Army and Air Force. I was impressed with both branches. The A-10's and that Cannon just laid waste to about 2 acres with a couple 3-4 second blasts.:cool:
Did you get to travel around the area any when at Pendleton? I was TDY to George AFB in Victorville in fall of 87, not very long before I got out. We had a 3 day weekend, and I rented a car and drove all over LA. Man, seems like yesterday but that's 31 years ago. That is in the high Mojave. LA suffered an earthquake that fall, in Whittier. And, it rained big time up in that desert. That morning I saw one of the most vivid rainbows ever. I saw the smog too, it was bad then, in LA. Now, my daughter lives there, :):cool:
I appreciate ur service man!
Straw is a special kind of grass. It has to be sewn every year. A hayfield doesn't. Alfalfa is a type of grass. It grows short and fast, and you can usually get 3 or 4 cuttings. It has to be resewn every few years. Those and other special types of grasses are for specific uses. Cows won't eat straw much, they prefer hay. Hay is just natural grasses, clovers, and others that grow, and we fertilize the hayfields in spring. We get 2 cuttings. As for my service, your welcome. I'd do it again.
Amen to that
Shoot man I’m in Monterey cali, didn’t even break 65, been a fucking cold summer here
That's a good place to be though. Jealous man. Too old and poor to ever leave here now. :cool:
I rather be back in Texas honestly.
Thank you for your service, I did get to see quite a bit of the base. I was 13 at the time my mom worked on base at the PX. My step dad (number 3). Was stationed at that time there. I remember getting to fire an M-60 on a tripod and a ride in a tank. A couple years before that went to visit her in 29 palms (step dad number 2). That was a crazy place, mom always had a thing for marines. Step dad number 2 was a good one. He’s a border patrol agent now. I remember riding the greyhound through LA back then, the smog was so thick you could cut it with a knife. My uncle retired career marine 29 years service. Grunt lifestyle took his knees and ankles. Jumping out of the back of those trucks in full gear really took a toll on his body. Seriously thank you ruralfarmer for your service without you all we would not have our freedoms most abuse today.
I freakin loved the px... You can grab a handle of whiskey.. Playboys.. Cigaretts and a pistol under one roof.
Ugh! Playboy doesn’t even have buses anymore!
