I last posted here on July 15th, 2019. So, after a two year, six month absence "I have returned" (as that imperious dog turd MacArthur pronounced on October 20, 1944). I have occasionally spoken with Bobby (A-58) and he said I should come back, well I have. Hey Bobby! I was a frequent poster back in the day, learned a lot and shared what I could, but there towards the end, it appeared to me, that the forum had become mean spirited. It could have been due to a normal reaction to a succession of particularly obnoxious trolls that came and went during that time frame. It just seemed to me that there was a lot of beating up on the new guys. Anyways, I hope to have some good, informative discussions. BP
Welcome back, Bob. There are a few good discussions going on, so your input would be good. Most of the meanness is gone. Books, pictures, model making, etc. are a few of the areas you should look at. See you around
Good to have you back. Of course there's some crapp, but overall mostly good. Don't let the ***holes spoil your experience, or deprive us of your contributions.
Nice to know you're still alive. I went to the USMC museum a month after your last post back in 2019. I was going to ask you some questions about it but you weren't on here back then. I posted my pics in an album on here. USMC Museum | WWII Forums (ww2f.com)
Hey! G'day! - It was only yesterday i was thinking about all the rogues who have been on extended leave...All the Marine stuff in the last two years here in Darwin i wanted to share with someone...Good to see you're back mate.There is plenty to tuck into since you've been away. I don't think there is much meanness about anymore...
I am sooooo glad you are still around Lou. I always viewed you as a friend and mentor. I got sent to the cooler for an ill-advised post shortly after joining in 2009. You contacted me back channel, gave me a good talk and some brotherly advice, and cut my stay in the hoosegow short. An act of kindness I have never forgotten. Never got sent back again and if I was ever in the process of posting something questionable, I'd ask myself, "What would Lou think" and made appropriate changes. You are a true gentleman.
Wow, thank you all for the kind welcome backs. Almost like going to a unit reunion and hooking up with all your brothers again, only no beer and sea stories. I have so many fond memories of discussions and interactions with all of you. Thank you again.
So what did you think? I've been twice now. I think it's one of the best museums I've ever toured. I like the immersive nature of many of the exhibits. I notice one change since my last trip is they've replaced the H-19 depicting the world's first heliborne/air assault in Korea with an CH-34 in Vietnam in the rotunda. Great pics by the way. From your visit CH-34 Vietnam From one of my earlier visits, H-19 Korea. BTW, the two guys talking to the right of the display are my sons. L-Ryan USMC Afghanistan/R-Chris USMC Iraq and Africa.
A most excellent museum. I sent @Otto a card . Owen - National Museum of the Marine Corps, Virginia, USA [Card #7] I would like to go back one day when the new wing is open & the story is up to date. One guide there said he hopes there won't be anymore wars as there's not enough space for all the artifacts. A thread I started 》 USMC Museum
Very kind if you to say. I'm sure my influence was minimal, at best. You always have something interesting or informative to say. I look forward to your take on a variety of topics. Your input to discussions is always well thought out. Your knowledge of all things Marine is first rate. I'm glad you're back.