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I received the following from another member of the Society of The 173rd Airborne Brigade and thought I'd pass it on to you all. Rick. IT IS A GOOD FEELING TO KNOW THAT SOME PEOPLE TRUELY APPRECIATE THE "VETERAN". Subject: Fw: Fw: Perspective > Perspective > > > > I sat in my seat of the Boeing 767 > > waiting for everyone to hurry and stow their > > carry-ons and grab a seat so we could start what I > > was sure to be a long, uneventful flight home. With > > the huge capacity and slow moving people taking > > their time to stuff luggage far too big for the > > overhead and never paying much attention to holding > > up the growing line behind them, I simply shook my > > head knowing that this flight was not starting out > > very well. > > > > I was anxious to get home to see my > > loved ones so I was focused on "my" issues and just > > felt like standing up and yelling for some of these > > clowns to get their act together. I knew I couldn't > > say a word so I just thumbed thru the "Sky Mall" > > magazine from the seat pocket in front of me. You > > know it's really getting rough when you resort to > > the over priced, useless sky mall crap to break the > > monotony. With everyone finally seated, we just sat > > there with the cabin door open and no one in any > > hurry to get us going although we were well past the > > scheduled take off time. No wonder the airline > > industry is in trouble I told myself. > > > > Just then, the attendant came on the > > intercom to inform us all that we were being > > delayed. The entire plane let out a collective > > groan. She resumed speaking to say "We are holding > > the aircraft for some very special people who are on > > their way to the plane and the delay shouldn't be > > more than 5 minutes. > > > > The word came after waiting six times as > > long as we were promised that "I" was finally going > > to be on my way home. Why the hoopla over "these" > > folks? I was expecting some celebrity or sport > > figure to be the reason for the hold up.........Just > > get their butts in a seat and lets hit the gas I > > thought. > > > > The attendant came back on the speaker > > to announce in a loud and excited voice that we were > > being joined by several U. S. Marines returning home > > from Iraq!!! Just as they walked on board, the > > entire plane erupted into applause. The men were a > > bit taken by surprise by the 340 people cheering for > > them as they searched for their seats. They were > > having their hands shook and touched by almost > > everyone who was within an arm's distance of them as > > they passed down the aisle. One elderly woman kissed > > the hand of one of the Marines as he passed by her. > > The applause, whistles and cheering didn't stop for > > a long time. > > > > When we were finally airborne, "I" was > > not the only civilian checking his conscience as to > > the delays in "me" getting home, finding my easy > > chair, a cold beverage and the remote in my hand. > > These men had done for all of us and I had been > > complaining silently about "me" and "my" issues. I > > took for granted the everyday freedoms I enjoy and > > the conveniences of the American way of life I took > > for granted others paid the price for my ability to > > moan and complain about a few minutes delay to "me" > > those Heroes going home to their loved ones. > > > > I attempted to get my selfish outlook > > back in order and minutes before we landed I > > suggested to the attendant that she announce over > > the speaker a request for everyone to remain in > > their seats until our hero's were allowed to gather > > their things and be first off the plane. The cheers > > and applause continued until the last Marine stepped > > off and we all rose to go about our too often taken > > for granted everyday freedoms......... I felt proud > > of them. I felt it an honor and a privilege to be > > among the first to welcome them home and say Thank > > You for a job well done. I vowed that I will never > > forget that flight nor the lesson learned. > > > > I can't say it enough, THANK YOU to > > those Veterans and active servicemen and women who > > may read this and a prayer for those who cannot > > because they are no longer with us. GOD BLESS > > AMERICA! WELCOME HOME! AND THANKS FOR A JOB WELL > > DONE !!!!! AGREED, Rick. > >

A bloke turns up at a farm in New Zealand and tells the farmer he's doing research for his Masters Degree in Animal Husbandry and asks the farmer's permission to interview some of the farm animals. The farmer says, "but animals can't talk !!!". "Of course they can" says the researcher as he walks over to cow. "G'day cow, what's your name" he says. "Bessie" the cow replied. "Well, Bessie, how's life on the farm ??". "Pretty good", she says. "The farmer feeds me very well, milks me twice a day so I don't feel uncomfortable and has nevery spoken a harsh word to me". "CRIPES!!!" said the farmer, "I didn't know she could talk". "All animals can" the bloke replied. "Let's see what this old horse has to say". "G'day, horse, what's your name ??". "He called me Diamond because of the shape of the white patch on my forehead" was the horse's answer. "Well, Diamond, how do you like it here" the bloke asked. "Oh, he's always looked after me. Especially now that I'm getting on in years. He's given me a nice, warm, cosy stall so I don't feel cold at night, keeps the haybale full and gives me a rub down now and then". The poor farmer is practically speachless with surprise that his animals can talk. Then, finding his voice, calls to the researcher as he walks towards a rather cute ewe, "You can't believe what SHE says, she tells LIES. Rick.

By George, George, As I said mate, Mustangs are as numerous as mozzies in a swamp. It's for that very reason that I would never own one. I LIKE Mustangs, but I'd rather have a car that stands out due to it's rarity. Rick.

Hmmmm, let's see now. If I didn't have "Precious", I'd probably head south and pinch Alfadog's pride and joy. I'd never own a Mustang, they're as common as mozzies in a swamp. Most likely, I'd go for a '65-'66 Camaro. Love the lines. Rick.

:love: :love: Lachlan, That pic is absolutely bloody BEAUTIFUL. Rick.

Read this, this could save your life!!!! A 36 year old female had an accident several weeks ago and totalled her car. A resident of Kilgore, Texas, she was travelling between Gladewater & Kilgore. It was raining, though not excessive, when her car suddenly began to hydroplane and literally flew through the air. She was not seriously injured but very stunned at the sudden occurrence! When she explained to the highway patrolman what had happened he told her something that every driver should know -NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN WITH YOUR CRUISE CONTROL ON. She had thought she was being cautious by setting the cruise control and maintaining a safe consistent speed in the rain. But the highway patrolman told her that if the cruise control is on and your car begins to hydroplaned -- when your tires loose contact with the pavement your car will accelerate to a higher rate of speed and you take off like an airplane. She told the patrolman that was exactly what had occurred. We all know you have little or no control over a car when it begins to hydroplane. You are at the mercy of the Good Lord. The highway patrol estimated her car was actually travelling through the air at 10 to 15 miles per hour faster than the speed set on the cruise control. The patrolman said this warning should be listed, on the drivers seat sun-visor - NEVER USE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE PAVEMENT IS WET OR ICY, along with the airbag warning. We tell our teenagers to set the cruise control and drive a safe speed-but we don't tell them to use the cruise control only when the pavement is dry. The only person the accident victim found, who knew this (besides the patrolman), was a man who had had a similar accident, totalled his car and sustained severe injuries. I must admit, it never even occurred to me. Rick.

:love: :love: One other thing I failed to mention is that the original tool kit and wheel chocks also came with the vehicle. Rather dirty and the spanners were a bit rusty but a good soak in lemon juice, a coat of rust eater topped off with a coat of Kill Rust Silver and they came up very nicely. Rick.

G'Day there Gavin, Yes mate, I was VERY lucky to find "Precious". Actually, my "She who has sharp eyes" spotted the car, hidden up the back of a used car yard in Brisbane. The glove box contained not only the owners manual, (still in the original plastic folder), but also a brochure advertising the 260Z Sports Coupe and the 2+2. I've had both sides of the brochure colour copied, made a frame for it and use it as part of the presentation at car shows. Makes for good reading. Yep, A REAL lucky find. Rick.

Sorry Steve, I didn't realise the original rego no. would be of use to you. I have a vry faded workshop repair form from Capitol Motors that gives the rego no. of the car as, HCW 423. (I think). However, an RACQ membership dated 1/02/86 shows the rego number as, HCN 473. Which is correct ??????????????????????? Take your pick. Another RACQ membership dated 31/01/87 has the rego as 254 PLV. Then there's one dated 18/09/2000 that has the rego as 380 EYO The current rego no. is 312 GDF. There ya go mate. Anything else I can help you with ????????? Rick.

That's correct Steve, Capitol Motors, 100 Parramatte Road, Auburn N.S.W, 2144. Fortunately, a fair amount of documentation was in the glove box when I bought the car, including the name and address of the original owner, who I have been in contact with. (Sent them a photo of the car after the paint job). Rick.

Uh, Oh, maybe the machines ARE taking over. We might need big Arnie to combat AlfaCYBORG. Rick.

:tapemouth :tapemouth HOHOHOHO, I'm tempted to comment on your last post. Same chassis as YOU???????????? Rick.

Steve, If 240ZNZ gets in touch with his local Nissan dealer, gives them the original engine number and body number, they should be able to come back to him with the original paint code. That's what I did. Rick.

:love: Here ya go Steve, one more for the list. "Precious" was born 8/74 in Sydney N.S.W.and moved to the Gold Coast around 1985. Came under my care and protection in June 2001 and now lives a pampered life of luxury in the coastal town of Yeppoon, 45 kms. out of Rockhampton Qld. Veh. model------RS30AU Car No.-----------RS30-000940 Engine No.-------L26-045235 (original motor) Transmission----Automatic. (original) Original colour--Copper (still is) Interior-----------Black (originally Tan) All the above as per warranty and service booklet. Trust me to make a big production out of it, huh ????? Rick.

HEHEHEHEHEHE, That'll change ONE day Alfapuppy. Born 16-9-43 (nearly 60, going on 25). One wife, One son, Two Jack Russells, One Ford Falcon, One Toyota Ute, One 8/74 260Z Coupe I live in the coastal town of Yeppoon, 45 kms out of Rockhampton, Central Queensland, Australia. Rick.

:love: :love: Best thing I ever did was find this site. It's been very helpful. I also get a lot of enjoyment out of the conversations. You Septic Tanks are tops in my book. After us Aussies that is. Rick.

G'Day there Dero, Sorry it took me so long to come back. Been bizzy. Down here in the great south land, DERO is short for derelict. A bloke who is a drunk, a bum. Just wondered if it meant the same in the good old US of A. Rick.

BUUUURP !!!!!!!!! Bloody heck Lachlan, I haven't BUUURP !!!! had my breakfast BUUURP !!!!!! yet. Rick.

AAAWWWWW, George, Yanks are FUN to play with mate. That's just ONE reason why I like 'em. By the way mate, ref the go-carts, go for it George, GO FOR IT. Have fun and enjoy life while you're young. I said that I no longer think I'm invulnerable but that wasn't always the case. Why, I remember --------------- but that was too long ago. Enjoy, George, Enjoy. Rick.

DUM, De Dum DUMB. :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: AAAAHHHHHH, POOP, Hey, Dero, What colour is red huh ??????? Sorry 'bout dat mate. Dumdedumdedumdedumdedumdedumdedumdedumdedum. Rick.

:devious: :devious: :devious: :devious: Hey, Dero, I can't help but wonder whether D-E-R-O has the same meaning in the land of the septic tanks as it does here in God's country???? Rick.

:devious: :devious: :devious: :devious: G'Day there Dero. Now, when you say that you prefer the body styling of the 240 over the 260 I suspect that you are refering to the 260 2+2. Is that right ????. I've had my 260 Coupe parked next to my mates 240 and they don't look all that different. It is my understanding that the first of the 260's actually had 240 bodys. Please correct me if I'm wrong on that one. Yeah, you MUST be refering to the 2+2's. Rick.

G'Day George, I was begining to wonder what had happened to you. I'll leave the fast driving to you young lead footed, speed demon petrol heads. I stopped thinking I was invulnerable a long time ago. Rick.

:devious: :devious: :devious: My personal opinion,----------YUK. HOWEVER, when you come down to the tin tacs mate, it's all a matter of personal taste. It really doesn't matter whether I or anyone else likes it or not. If YOU like wearing a bra on your car, then wear the thing. It's what YOU want that counts. Rick.

Nice play on words, CHAOTIC Z Rick.