Yippee!!! Our military is just plain cool. I would have loved to have been on that ship when the hit was made. Imagine the high-fives….

God bless the US Military - the best in the world! Congrats to them all - I’m comforted knowing they are protecting this great land! (Hope we get to see some video!)

And what about that awesome lunar eclipse?! “The heavens declare His glory…”

Hey Buckeye….

I didn’t get to see the eclipse…I was at church, but I did get to see some pictures. I wish I could have seen live, though. I bet it was amazing.

Wonderful Adam I can hardly wait to see it.

Excellent report Adam!! Good job! This was better than what we got on TV!!

I can’t believe that with all of the factors involved, heat, fuel tank, altotude, we got it all in one shot. What a day to be proud of our military!

Wow… 40 days for any renaing debris to re-enter. This was just an exciting day.

Buck / Jenn… I didn’t ge to see the eclipse either, way too cloudy… now we have to wait until I think they said 2010.

Wooohooo… Adam was able to get a leak 4 minutes ahead of time!!! His black book needs to be classified as top secret.

That must have been exciting for you to get that info so quickly right before it happened Adam!

I am hoping my son can see a video tomorrow.

Jennifer ~ last summer I took the kids to a local astronomy event out in the hay field. The club had various large telescopes set up. We saw the moons of Jupiter, a star that exploded billions of years ago, the craters of Venus… There are billions of “stars” in the night sky. You look at one tiny spot in the night sky through a telescope and that billion explodes exponetially. We only see such a very minute of what is actually out in space - absolutely blew my mind. I was so in awe of God’s creation, I couldn’t shut up about it! I kept saying: “How can you witness this and think this all came from a big bang? It is so beautifully perfect in every way.

I could go on and on. Check your area for astronomy club events open to the public. It is so worth the time.

Have a good night, all.

Thanks, Buckeye. That’s sound fantastic.

Natural Revelation. That’s what your describing. It’s powerful, isn’t it.

This is great. Congrats to our military.

K2,

I’m watching Idol. So far….I’m liking the guys better. These girls are going to have to turn it on next week to impress me.

Jenn - agree. Tomorrow will tell us who is going home already…..

The Ruskies and China Commies must be pooping bricks right now!

I read it wrong Adam, I was so excited about the hit.

Woo, good job!

it’s amazing that they had only a 10 second launch window! To me that alone make it ground breaking!

fo sho

btw people,

remember the texas oil thingy that blow up last week…. its owned by Alon USA ( an Israeli company)

Adam,

I notice you said you’d been told a time but didn’t think it was safe to publish it. When it comes to military matters, if you have a secret you can’t reveal, it’s probably best that you don’t mention that you know anything at all. It’s just basic operational security. It’s not just the details of an operation that may be the secret but the mere fact that there is an operation. Loose lips sink ships and all that. Just for future reference -Rod-

Avi,

Now that’s interesting. Hezbollah making good, you think? -Rod-

I assume that when the sun comes up tomorrow the observatory in Hawaii, or maybe even an east coast telescope, will take a look at the sky with a spectrometer and ’sniff’ the light looking for the Hydrazine. Since the cloud will follow the same orbit that the satellite did, if the fuel cell punctured they should be able to find the cloud of gas fairly quickly. The gas will show up as changes in the spectra of the light hitting the atmosphere. Just an educated guess, anyway. -Rod-

I’m not worried about falling satellite debris (cough*sputnik*cough) …

I’m more concerned about the DreamLifter or 787 (if it ever flies) crashing into my neighborhood … since I live under the bloomin’ things’ flight path … incoming and outgoing …

Oh yeah … DreamLifter is a DreamHijacker as that sucker is large and loud … and flies low …

I guess I should’ve looked up the home port of the USS Lake Erie to figure out “where” she might’ve been … LOL

Hey Adam -

Would you find out what this story is all about?? All I could find on the local tv / newspaper sites was just the raw video on the one network …

“3 Fighter Jets Accompany Large Plane Near Sea-Tac”
http://www.kirotv.com/video/15348135/index.html

Unless Springer’s hunting down the story …

It’s definitely NOT the 787 … Nor is it the DreamLifter …

Good shooting……..I guess. Now if we can only convince our enemies to give us at least 2 week notice of an impending missile attack so we can get into possition to shoot……….and make a rule that they can’t attack on stormy nights, then we should be alright. I think what will best help out our Patriot Defense System is to have the New England Patriot’s coaching staff provide us with a video of our enemy’s intentions and capabilities……..General Belichick, where are you?

Just kidding guys, truely good shot…….I hope you destroyed what you wanted to destroy………….but please don’t tell us it was the dreaded hydrazine…..ain’t buying that one.

Well my son saw the tape this morning. It looked fabulous! I am thrilled that our Navy did a spectacular job.

Adam Thanks for protecting our guys out there!

I am working a big job today, y’all have fun. I will be home very late.

Tiamat……..I wouldn’t be too concerned about the 787 story. First off, this story is not “news”……it was first reported in late December 2007 by several news outlets. I don’t know why Fox finally decided to report on it…….slow news day, maybe. Secondly, Airbus’ have been flying with similar systems for about 20 years and no one has hacked into one of their computer systems.
I put this in the same “cry wolf” catagory as the rumors that were going around the aviation industry after 9/11 that the terrorists had figured out a way to hack into our air traffic control system and would be able to control our aircraft’s movements from the ground. That was finally put to rest when we were able to convince those that believed this that pilots only respond to verbal commands from ATC………ATC does not use “text messaging” to communucate with pilots…………not yet, anayway.

Can someone tell me why everyone is making a big deal out of this McCain thing… which occured ages ago and was talked about before and known is now coming out agian out of the blue??

Is it a Obama plot and secret weapon ( NYT) to get his sketcy backround and not soo kosher bussiness with a slumlord out of the public eye ????

I cant wait till its Obamas turn to face tough questions about his very very messed and up and weird history…

Popcorn anyone?

Good shot Lake Erie!

As a plankowner it is nice to see the old ship making headlines.

Now we can start reading comments from all the skeptics and idiots from around our great country.

Avi……….just wait until the “real” campaigning begins……irregardless of who the players are going to be, I think this is setting up to be one drag ‘em out knock down fight to the finish before it’s all over…………it won’t be pretty, but then again most campaigns aren’t, unfortunately.

WOW

YAHOO!!

Morning Adam…got more toys to show us?
‘morning everyone else!

Rod …I would guess that Adam has been around the military enough to know what is proper and what isn’t.
Off subject….

Avi...i would guess its just dirty politics. And we are only seeing the beginning. Its going to be a long summer for sure!!! The more threatened billary is, the dirtier its going to get. Sort of like a wild animal, the claws are coming out!
So glad i’m outside most of that time of year..eaiser to just walk away from the tv.

CONGRATS TO ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN ABOARD THE USS LAKE ERIE

GOOD JOB AND WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU

HOOOOORAH!!!!

Oh ya…Nice shot!

Tiamat…….stories like this one are what should be of concern to the public.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,331636,00.html

There are way too may overworked air crews in our system………..these RA’s (Regional Airlnes) are a disaster waiting to happen.

question…..
in the picture above….what is that ‘hole” in the side of the ship?
right below where they are standing.

Patty……..I’m not familiar with navy ships, but it looks like either an exhaust port, or maybe a smoke screen port…..if that’s the stern of the ship.

The hole is an opening to put out a long cable with sensors to listen for submarines. It is affectionately called a “tail”.

Dave…listening for submarines???

no no no my friend, that is an alien sensor hole, it deploys reese’s pieces, because we all know that is their weekness

Dave……..thanks……it also looks very similar to the end of the refueling line for air to air refueling……..I won’t mention what name we affectionately call that, but it’s it isn’t far off from “tail”…lol

Hey Derek……..is that yeoman wearing a white tin foil hat?

gotcha….(i think) *L*

My dad was Navy. I had his uniforms, gave them to the historical society here. Still have a log book from his ship. I think its one that the guys themselves did as a diary, but im not sure. I used to put in his uniform, just cause i could. My dad wasnt a very big man. Still cant imagine all those buttons on the pants!!

WAY TO GO US NAVY!!!! Our military is the greatest in the world. My deepest gratitude to all of you serving now or ever. THANK YOU!!!

I just watched the video Fox and Friends had on this morning on their show– General Cartwright seems to feel sure this all went through–

China is still wailing– (space litterbugs as they referred to as in this article- lol)

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,331611,00.html

Patty–

Ken’s dad was in the navy- The Enterprise- Ken’s mom gave me a picture taken in 1943 with his navy uniform- I made a copy of it, had it framed, and gave it to his sister for her birthday- I was flattered Ken’s mom gave the picture to me as I was the only one who had it until I had a copy made for Ken’s sister- lol

John-

Yes it is, or at least it should be

Was anyone around here in this blog for the 6.3 earthquake?

Avi

Don’t hold your breath. The leftwing media loves Obama and will not willingly ask tough questions on past business dealings or his socialist agenda.

Rod

We both believe in strong OPSEC but remember that a part of our strategy is to prevent a war and a great way to do that is to show and convince any potential enemy that a war with us would be far to costly in blood and fortune. The Chinese newspapers even acknowledge that we have the technological advantage in space! Plus I’m 100% sure that we have not shown them our “ace in the hole’ Its also very probable that we let the world know in advance that we where going to fire a ballistic missle to prevent an over reaction on their part. In-the-same-stream-of-thought, it gives us the moral upper hand, we notified everybody that we where going to do this, while China did not warn anybody when they did the same thing last year. Man I love international politics 101.

Jennifer & Buckeye Fan - isn’t it interesting all of the things that are happening?? When you look at things in a Biblical perspective the reality of where we are at is pretty overwhelming.

This is from the last thread -

Susan - yes we have three kids.

Jen - thanks for the help on how to link pics up. I need to use my home computer to see if I can use slides.com.

Susan……..wwwhhhhaaaatttt earrrrrrrthqqqqqquaaaake?????????

How cute I posted something right after my hubby…ahhh

Funny John

Go Navy!
Next time they just need to strap on the Mind Game Headset Adam showed us yesterday,
that’ll git-r-done done in no time!
Full moon tonight–better put on your tinfoil hats everybody.

Rats! As a former jarhead I hate giving the navy cudos, but one shot, one kill from 120 miles well I give our beloved squids two thumbs up and a grin:)

Tammy- You’re welcome.

Tammy~

I am constantly amazed. These days, I look at everything from a Biblical perspective. But as Matthew says…

Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. 5For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,[a]‘ and will deceive many. 6You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 7Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. 8All these are the beginning of birth pains.”

(I love biblegateway.com)

Hey now, Mr. Retread…..

We’re Navy over here.
Anchors aweigh, my boys…anchors aweigh

RIGHT. ON.

Susan, thats cool about the pic!

Susan…yes we had an earthquake. We didn’t feel it in Southern Nevada, only some vibrations that were hardly felt anyway. It was originally noted to be 6.3 but was later changed to be 6.0..it hit at 6:16am. There supposed to be a lot of structural damage to old buildings and monuments but the roads and bridges seem to be okay.

That’s what concerns me about them moving the nuclear waste to Nevada at Yucca Mountain. The last I heard the nuclear waste site was supposed to be built either on a fault line or near a fault line, can’t remember which. Couldn’t they pick a place that was less susceptible to earthquakes to put the nuclear waste? Even transporting the nuclear waste across the states to get it here is absolutely dangerous and hazardous.

wells nevada struck?!?!?!?!?!?!

who will rescue the prostitutes???????

DEREK!! I’m telling your wife.
Jennifer - RIGHT THERE WITH YA!! Good to know there is another believer in the midst!

I always use http://www.crosswalk.com that’s a good one too.

Derek, you’ll be happy to know that the prostitutes are doing just fine and they’re back in business.

Derek–

Run over to Greta’s and check out the email she received from Jennifer– I believe Jennifer is in Afghanistan right now– I think you will enjoy reading it- it right up your alley– you too Retread-

xxxx

KT- looks like the earthquake hit a few other states too– thank God, no major injuires- just buildings -

Here is VIDEO of the SAT SHOOT DOWN!
http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/video-proof-of-the-renegade-satellites-destruction/

Patty–

I think the picture is cool too–

and you know, my daughter, Danielle was Air Force– She is coming over tomorrow and I can’t wait to see her pictures of her latest travels– and she bears gifts too- lol

susan, good deal!!!

surfer–

great link- I checked out the related posts too– the alien- lol

Tammy~

Yep. I am. Check out my blog…when you have a sec.

DEVELOPING STORY …

A handful of protesters stormed the U.S. embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, on Thursday and started a fire in protest over Kosovo’s declaration of independence earlier this week, according to wire reports.

Crowds outside cheered and chanted, egging the demonstrators on as they broke into the building, Reuters reported.

The embassy was closed at the time, and there were no police guarding it.

This is a developing story. Please refresh for updates.

Jeniffer in ATL……….If all that biblical stuff is correct then let’s just get it over with. I’ll volunteer to go first:
Hi, I’m Jesus Christ………that’s right, the one and only………..don’t believe me, then prove me wrong……….First, have you heard the latest war drums beating? Tibet is going to attack Swaziland………once they figure out where Swaziland is. Also, great famine will strike the U.S soon as Wendy’s announces it is cancelling their combo platters……….And the earth will shake with laughter as Fox announces it’s latest politcal pundit show,…”Britney Spins the Facts”, co-hosted by Bill O.
Oh well, got’ta go…….birth pains are giving me hell today……..wait, that can’t be…….must be gas.

John,

Kudos

John. ….are you sure you arent my older brother from beyond??

John-

You need to repent!

Actually he needs to apologize. There’s no need to be insulting.

Shaking head……..insulting? OK, I’ll apologize……….but only in person………..around Easter time………How about the Friday before?……….OK?…………..Good, Friday it is…….at The Last Supper Club on the lower east side.

Indian Chief ‘Two Eagles’ was asked by a white government official, ‘You have observed the white man for 90 years. You’ve seen his wars and his technological advances. You’ve seen his progress, and the damage he’s done.’

The Chief nodded in agreement.
The official continued, ‘Considering all these events, in your opinion,? Where did the white man go wrong?’

The Chief stared at the government official for over a minute and then calmly replied. ‘When white man come to this land, Indians running it: no taxes, no debt, plenty buffalo, plenty beaver, clean water. Women did all the work, Medicine man is free. Indian man spend all day hunting and fishing; all night having sex.’

Then the chief leaned back and smiled. ‘Only white man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that

Jennifer in Atl

Sorry but as a former jarhead I believe that it is my sworn duty to keep the Marine / Navy rivalry alive:) and keep the faith…is the navy allowed in heaven?

Rod

Too bad the embassy wasn’t ‘open’ with a company of Marines. The “protesters,” would have been sent back over the wall 5.56mm at a time, and I would double dare any nation to say we where not totally in our rights to protect internationaly recognized U.S. territory. We are not the paper tiger of the Carter years-remember that fiasco?

Sorry ’bout my spelling today

Derek

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

not politically correct but funny anyway!

Patty–

he could be my brother-

Does anyone like Gary Larson? if so, click on my name-

OMG Susan!! the guys at the shop here are pulling stuff like that all the time!!!

retread- I have never been too politically correct. We had two native americans in my last company, and they were some big boys.

These guys were great soldiers and proud of their heritage. We called them the FBI agents and they loved the nick name.

FBI = effing big indian

John

prove you wrong, thats easy

let’s see you raise the dead, heal the sick and maimed. Can you make the deaf hear or the blind see?

Better yet lets see you flogged to within an inch of your life, nailed to a cross, die and three days later raise from the dead, defeating evil and death for those who follow Him.

Too difficult, you say? Fair enuff, I’ll make the last one easier- change the world, change individual lives the way He does-then I’ll believe you. Until then I’ll put all of my faith in Him

Retread

Well said

WooHooo, Retread!

Preach it, my brother.

That was so great, we need to take up an offering.