Riding into Town For the First Time

Hi, my name is Will and I'm an ADDICT (To all things armored) Well, first of all, I surprised myself at never coming across this community before. I have been hard at work for a few years, trying to develop a comprehensive work on U.S. military vehicles of all kinds from 1930-1945. Yes, I am aware of the hundreds if not thousands of books, websites and moving media already dedicated to such a subject. However, it is fun, it keeps me out of trouble, and it is coming along quite well. It has actually morphed into more than 1,000 pages and more than 180 sources and references. If anyone has any questions on American vehicles, I will always be happy to add my two cents. I have already spent a couple of days reading through the forums, and have even ventured back to the year 2000 in the "WWII Weapons" forum. Quite a good number of educated folks here, and I look forward to spending some quality time learning all I can and hopefully adding something useful from time to time. So, thank you to all for giving me a chance to make the most of this remarkable resource. -Will

 

Will,

Well done, excellent first post as a recruit! I look forward to your feedback and knowledge... enjoy your stay, and don't be shy

all the best,

Jem

 

Also, and perhaps a stupid question: Why am I unable to use the small toobar above the text window when posting, and how do I choose smilies, etc? It seems I am unable to click on them with the pointer!!!

 

Hey thanks! I feel welcome already. (rubbing hands together) Let me at 'em!!!!

 

Will,

Actually, it's a great question... instead of using the quick reply box at the bottom of the screen, click on any quote button on the bottom right hand portion of the post to bring up a new box with improved options - plus, it gives you the opportunity to respond to someones elses post! ie. smilies to the right, paperclip near the top to add pics, and font/size changes! hope this helps

 

Welcome!

 

Do you mean all these years i could have been talking weight baring ratios, oil verscocity and ball bearings with von poop? Armoured vehicles.. Whats wrong with horses anyway? Oh wellcome by the way.. Clean overalls go in the red basket.

 

I just think that perhaps my ANCIENT computer (bought surplus from NORAD in 1946) might not have Javascript or something. In other words, when I position my pointer to, say, change my font, make something bold, choose smilies, etc., nothing works. Its as if its just a background or something. Make sense? Perhaps I am doing something wrong. UUUUUUGH!!!
But thanks to all of you for the welcomes!!! Hope I dont turn out to be a 5-post ghost!

 

Will,

I never wanna leave a man down, but this one's got me pinned! There are plenty of rogues who fancy technology around here... you are not alone. Maybe they'll see your stress signal and send HELP. Sorry I couldn't be of more service

Good luck 377,

Jem

 

Dont press the red button on anything previously owned by norad.. Besides if its that old your probably on a teleprinter..in which case just change the ribbon.

 

Just give me a couple days to let the machine decipher what you just said. </p> Otherwise, distress beacon officially on.</p> Thanks, Will...
Edit: see? I cant even make paragraph breaks!!!!

 

Welcome Will!

 

welcome to the forum will,good place to be..

 

Will -- Welcome to this fine place. I usually tell new recruits that there are a lot of fine folk here but you seem to have discovered that already!

Cheers!

 

Welcome Will , join the crew and open fire!

 

This problem I seem to have had? Well it fixed itself, as most problems with this computer seem to do. Is a conspiracy Thanks for all the warm welcomes!!!

 

Hello Will, welcome, do check out some of our tank threads, love to hear your opinions :

http://www.ww2f.com/weapons-wwii/33110-top-5-tank-destroyers.html

http://www.ww2f.com/weapons-wwii/12664-top-10-tanks-war.html