A Midsummer Night's Snark

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1066vik said:
then you'll be fine wading to shore in case the ship sinks. ;)
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Ha!

The thing that's really made me consider is his point that in the coast guard you get use your training and your MOS everyday at your job. Where in the other services you usually only get to use it when your deployed
 
I had an outstanding day today. Met up with some good people. Looked at some great knives and some super great knives. Played with a Junglas. Best day that I have had in quite a while.
 
Ray Settanta said:
I had an outstanding day today. Met up with some good people. Looked at some great knives and some super great knives. Played with a Junglas. Best day that I have had in quite a while.
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Good deal. I've kinda sorta been wanting a Junglas. I have the 3, and the 6. Had the Candiru, but felt it too small, and sold it. The Junglas would round out that collection.
 
I think you would like it. The handle was big and more comfortable than the one on an RTAK II and it chopped through a branch in short order.
 
spikebot587 said:
Ha!

The thing that's really made me consider is his point that in the coast guard you get use your training and your MOS everyday at your job. Where in the other services you usually only get to use it when your deployed
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it's an old joke - couldn't resist.
My grandfather was in the USCG in WWII -- on a destroyer, doing convoy escort and sub hunting off the coast of Africa.
I actually considered the USCG at one point, probably should have gone that route instead of the US Navy - same fields, same schools (USCG uses Navy schools for some of their ratings), different mission.
best of luck to your buddy, and yourself if you opt to go that route.
 
Tdhurl1103 said:
Ok, total geek moment here.

So, I'm sitting here on Blade Forums messing around and I look up and notice on the TV is the move Transformers 2. I give it a second only to catch a glimpse f Megan Fox, when I notice something uncanny.

Did anyone ever notice that ALL the transformers have terrible aim? Blowing up everything other than the intended target? They reminded me of Stormtroopers...can't shoot for shite, and never hits a darn thing!
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Sorry....I didn't hear anything you said after Megan Fox.....

1066vik said:
I'm going to hurt tomorrow -- first armored SCA event in over 10 years today -- I suspect I used some muscles I forgot I had...
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Seen a couple.....looked pretty tough even with rattan weapons. I had a friend that was in the SCA, and when I asked her why, against all historical evidence, was everyone there some sort of prince or princess and not a serf or servant to be seen, she said their motto (was something like) "the way things should have been".


Had a really nice visit with Ray (Settanta) and daizee today. Ray has an impressive collection, including some serious kukris. Also got to lay hands on daizee's kitchen knife set (that he so graciously brought along) and they are absolutely gorgeous. I tried not to drool on them. Also got to handle one of James Terrio's blades and a Tradewater from Todd. Lots and lots of steel passing around. I want to publicly thank Ray for being our gracious host, and for trotting out his collection for us to ogle and fondle, Fun.
 
zzyzzogeton said:
Then start preparing now for the regular Coastie physical fitness testing.

http://www.military.com/military-fitness/coast-guard-fitness-requirements/coast-guard-fitness

The requirement list are the MINIMUMS required to pass the semi-annual tests. And for the 500M swim, 12 minutes is the absolute MAXIMUM allowed time for a passing score.

Then if you want to be a rescue swimmer...

http://www.military.com/military-fitness/fitness-test-prep/helicopter-rescue-swimmers
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Definitely, no matter what I decide to do, as soon as my ankles healed I'm going to start running and working out again. Ever since I stopped playing football and baseball, I've gotten out of shape and over weight, and I'm tired of it


1066vik said:
it's an old joke - couldn't resist.
My grandfather was in the USCG in WWII -- on a destroyer, doing convoy escort and sub hunting off the coast of Africa.
I actually considered the USCG at one point, probably should have gone that route instead of the US Navy - same fields, same schools (USCG uses Navy schools for some of their ratings), different mission.
best of luck to your buddy, and yourself if you opt to go that route.
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Thank you, I'll pass it on to him.

I do however, have a few more years to decide. I've decided to wait until after college to enlist.
 
I enlisted in the reserves in high school, did split training (boot camp between jr & sr years, "A" school as soon as I graduated), started drilling while in high school - and got an abbreviated version of the GI bill - while continuing to drill with the reserves in college.
 
Came home on the ferry today, after spending a day visiting all the old forts protecting the Juan De Fuca strait into puget sound. It was a good day.

 
Ray Settanta said:
I think you would like it. The handle was big and more comfortable than the one on an RTAK II and it chopped through a branch in short order.
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I think I would too. Have read several times that it's a hell of a good chopper. Of course I like the big handle. That's one of the features I like about my 6 as well, large handle.
 
1066vik said:
I enlisted in the reserves in high school, did split training (boot camp between jr & sr years, "A" school as soon as I graduated), started drilling while in high school - and got an abbreviated version of the GI bill - while continuing to drill with the reserves in college.
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Yeah, unfortunately I didn't start looking into all of this in time to do that. I originally planned to go into the guard after HS to Phelps pay for school. The main reason I'm not is because I've been planning g on working staff at philmont these next few summers, and if I join the guard, that's not a possibility. And if I don't do it know, once I graduate I most likely won't get to due to getting a job.

Luckily, I'm getting enough scholarship money that I won't have to take too much out in student loans
 
Ray Settanta said:
I had an outstanding day today. Met up with some good people. Looked at some great knives and some super great knives. Played with a Junglas. Best day that I have had in quite a while.
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Sounds great brother! Wish I could of been there with you all.
 
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