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15 hours ago, BigStewMan said:

Hey Dave -- hope all is well up in Alaska.

Do you have a DD-214 or any documents that show what unit(s) he was assigned to?  If you do, the service that he was in can help you. Not sure about the 40s; but, i retired in 2003 and the DD-214 listed all the units that I was assigned to. Many award citations list the unit assigned to as well. If you’re striking out with any of those, i would ask the service that he was in for a list of the units he was assigned to, they may also be able to tell you the names of any campaigns or operations associated with his unit; or like you said, you would have some good information to start your internet research. 

Good Luck. My Uncle was at Normandy. I didn’t find this out until after he died. He would tell me war stories while i was growing up and i remember him talking about how the bullets were flying the minute the landing craft doors opened. It was later that i saw his canteen with NORMANDY etched into it. Can’t help but think of him every time i watch Saving Private Ryan and think, “Uncle Frank was there for real.”  When i young, his stories were so cool, i hoped that there would be a war when i turned 18.  At age 16, his stories took a turn and i remember thinking, “I hope i never have to go to war.” 

Thanks Stew!  I do have a photo of his DD-214 (equivalent I think) so I have schools he was in - phillipine liberation and Luzon.  Still need to dig to find timelines if I can.  I appreciate the feedback!  I couldn't agree more - I hope I never have to go to war.  These are the good ol days.  

 

And USN - awesome set up - simply incredible!!

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Random question:  Other than the NPRC in St Louis - does anyone have any suggestions for digging up WWII info?  I was given my late grandfathers helmet and dress coat this summer and I would like to try to piece together as best I can where his battalion (if I'm lucky!) was and when.  Does anyone have any experience researching these kinds of things?  The huge fire in St Louis in '73 did no favors in this regard, but the internet is a marvelous thing.

Happy Friday to the fellow working types! 

 

Cup o'Joe #2 is on board... cheers! 

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2 hours ago, Tarheel said:

I like this one - I'm stealing it.

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3 hours ago, CECAA850 said:

Went for a walk with the family this morning.

That's a lot of water... hope some drains before round 2!  Stay safe out there!

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Greetings CC&C crew! It's been a loooong time!  Busy summer up north, baby on the way next month (3rd boy! - still need a name - all suggestions are welcome... maybe Klipsch...hmmm...)

 

It's cooling off - state fair time for Alaskans.  A time to up the salty diets!  Family owns a Reuben sandwich booth and I'll give em great credit - they braise the kraut with beer and bacon - it's kind of unreal... anyway - if any of you make it to Alaska during this time of year - I'll buy sandwiches for your whole family!

Got an invite to this years CES in Vegas in January - I got the green light from my bride too so I'm pretty excited! 

 

I hope you're all well!  Have a wonderful Thursday and Football Season is upon us soon!! 

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Great move elevating the tv!

 

I'm not an expert on either, but how loud do you listen to movies?  If it's pretty low volume, it may not matter that much, but if you crank it often - having a bigger center is nice to be able to run with the rest of your set up! 

You're probably fine as is, but I tend to like bigger/better for the center.

Just my $0.02.   Good luck - enjoy!  That's a sweet setup!

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On ‎7‎/‎29‎/‎2017 at 3:56 PM, derrickdj1 said:

Kong, Skull Island: Decent audio and visual effects.  Not an Oscar winner but, with the soundtrack, definitely worth a watch if you are a fan of this type of movie.

+1 I think this is a perfect summary.  Nice for home theater, not going to watch it over and over.

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20 hours ago, richieb said:

 

Well, $36 bucks is about right. Wife and I took a quick ride to Llano from Fredericksberg to sample the "famous" Coopers.

Maybe we hit on a bad day but that was about the worst BBQ I've sampled in a long time. Sucked -- 

Bummer, I really enjoyed it!

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2 hours ago, John Albright said:

 

Next time try to get up to Cooper's BBQ in Llano.  Best brisket in Tejas!  Stand in line at the door, pick your meats off the grill, go inside for sides and eat on the picnic tables with whoever.  Perfect!  There's one in New Braunfels, but it's not quite as good. 

 

1 hour ago, jimjimbo said:

Coopers also does mail order on their brisket, and it's really good.....

Even this Alaska boy has been to Cooper's!  It's the real deal!  My Texan buddy said you know it's real when you spend $36 on it and it's served on wax paper.  I'm almost ruined on BBQ now bc it just doesn't measure up to that place!  Two thumbs up, go check it out if you're within 1,000 miles or so! 

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7 hours ago, derrickdj1 said:

Logan: This is much different than some of the X-Men movies.  Decent storyline and surprising ending.  It will be interesting to see what  direction the franchise will take next.

 

 

 

 

Saw this one in the theater and agreed with an earlier comment that the fbombs felt like a new toy since they hadn't been used to date.  More realistic?  Probably, they can do what they want.

I really liked the devastation Prof X could cause with his mind, for the reasons put forth (ahem - don't want to spoil it).  I didn't care for the method for his condition by the end (is that vague enough to not completely ruin it?).  It felt quite anti climactic for that character, but it's xmen...  They can simply jump to a new timeline and do it again differently at any time.

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Greetings C,C & Cers!  To say life has been busy lately wouldn't be accurate.  I read far more often than I post, but anyway - solstice was mentioned and I thought I'd share a pic from Sat night about 11:15pm.  Days start getting shorter from Thursday - we're at the time of year that I think that's ok!  We stay up Waaaayyy too late in the summer...

 

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13 hours ago, Wardsweb said:

Here they are in the living room.

Incredible!  Wonderful setup!  I have some new life goals!

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49 minutes ago, minermark said:

Your endless supply of these is incredible!  I salute you!

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21 minutes ago, minermark said:

So we have arrived at "The" hottest part of the day.

Id say a 30+ degree difference in cooling is outstanding for $2Bones and a two day spray-on

No AC, No fans on in the Cave, R19 wrapped garage.

Im sure the Neighbors wish these results were for sound too 

That's amazing!

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11 hours ago, BigStewMan said:

A very fun evening with a heartbreaking goodbye.

 

Sorry to hear this BSM - those kind of goodbyes are so tough. 

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15 hours ago, CECAA850 said:

A good 2 weeks of brewing then.

Sometimes 3 - cmon now!

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Sun tea is the best!  Grew up in North Dakota and we did that all summer - it was my favorite.

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13 minutes ago, USNRET said:

I didn't see ya down here. Stuck up much? No visiting the peasants......

Within spittin distance!  I waited for your jet to pick me up but...

 

I had some BBQ and delightful Chile Rellenos!  Mercy - I would gain weight in a HURRY down there!  ... and that sweet tea...

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3 hours ago, CECAA850 said:

We'll looks who's back from Boston !

Ha!  It's been a LONG time - in the last six weeks - separate trips to Atlanta, Michigan and Texas.  I'm tired - and have a lot of miles.  One day - I'm coming to Hope!  But for now - I'm drinking coffee and listening to Frank Sinatra.  That's random - but it's fitting the bill today!

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On ‎5‎/‎16‎/‎2017 at 10:24 AM, dtel said:

I don't even own the right clothes, or enough of clothes period to live in a place like that, good god I would have to buy long pants !  Do y'all have eskimos in indy ?  Sorry couldn't help it.

So you're NOT moving to Alaska? 

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Greetings C,C & Cers! Trying a hazelnut flavored roast this morning - not bad! Took a whirlwind trip to Atlanta over the weekend to see my beloved Braves open their new park. I had a wonderful time with family making memories! Hope you're all well! Have a great hump day!  (This is a pic with Brian Jordan who played many years for the Braves and the Falcons in football).
 

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1 hour ago, Tarheel said:

Should know for sure by early May  As my bud oldtimer keeps saying "wherever you go....there you are".  Just don't cut the cake before I get there.

One day... one day I will make it down there as well.  But in the young kid stage of life, mine consists of a great deal of cat herding in the rain! 

 

Happy Hump Day Everyone!

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Happy Friday to the working folk!  Glad I'm not a commuter in Atlanta today... or for the next three months or so after that I-85 bridge collapse!  A new coffee shop opened up below my office, they deliver to me and my clients, I just have to keep the tab paid up - it's a great arrangement!  If you need me, I'll be at work!   I PROMISE I can quit whenever I want to~

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Greetings CC&C Crew!  It's been a loooong time since I've checked in.  Took the fam on a Disney trip two weeks ago w/a brief stop in Atlanta on the way back (the boys 4 & 2 LOVED the GA Aquarium!). 

 

Lot's of new regs going into effect @ work (or not?!) (ala DOL Fiduciary ruling - google it if you care too - it will affect your retirement accounts) so things have been quite busy!

 

Coffee is still warm and my BP is back to normal so I'm back to three pots per day...  I jest.  but only a little.

 

Hope you're all well - Tarheel Chuck - congrats - that was a crazy game!

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35 minutes ago, dirtmudd said:

I also like smashed toes.!

I saw them in concert once, they were great!  Bunch of little pigs, but they were great.