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Nice rush by Howler, but doesn't get the shot off. Stepan protege.
Hey I'm back. Fiancee (and dog) just moved in with me. Anyone know how to tame the dominance of a female Shiba Inu? She's 30 lbs, keeps trying to mount my 80 lb golden doodle, and terrorized my 20lb rescue dog. My doodle just gives her a "get a stepstool and then talk to me" look, but the little one and the Shiba just won't get along.
She's 30 lbs, keeps trying to mount
Apparently Shibas are not as chill as the doge meme implies. Well I guess they are chill of the netflix and chill variety.
I was in Pensacola as well, though so long ago, it feels like another lifetime. 92-94I lived in Pensacola for 2 years. Whitest sand beaches I've ever seen.
Also, home of the Blue Angels, the most awesome flight demo team in the world.
We lived on the Naval Air Station, a couple of miles from the end of the runway. They practiced every Wednesday, which meant watching a free air show every week.
Sounds like you were Navy too? I was an NFO. Started in P-Cola at VT-10 (after a long stash time, where I worked at the gym), went the P-3 route, and went to San Antonio, Jax, Brunswick, and finally Pt Mugu.
Nah, I was a middling officer, though I was an awesome navigator! I wasn't driven enough to do anything with the Blue Angels. My ex-wife did become friends with a girl at her work who was dating, and later married a crew chief for the Blue Angels (#6 I think).Interestingly, the Blue Angels' executive officer and #8/Events Coordinator positions are now NFOs... looks like you missed out on a good billet by a few years... Were you with VX-9 at Pt. Mugu? I think I recall them shutting down that detachment recently and moving to Edwards AFB for the F-35 program (although I think the squadron is still based at China Lake).
Nah, I was a middling officer, though I was an awesome navigator! I wasn't driven enough to do anything with the Blue Angels. My ex-wife did become friends with a girl at her work who was dating, and later married a crew chief for the Blue Angels (#6 I think).
As far as Point Mugu,I was with Naval Weapons Test Squadron, which is now designated as VX-30. Got to do some really cool stuff with them. We had F-14s, but I honestly couldn't tell you if they were the VX-9 det, or ours. I always thought they were ours, as they were on our flight schedule and covered by our duty officers.
@MIG tried to PM you, but can't. Was just gonna ask about your navy days.
Sounds like you were Navy too? I was an NFO. Started in P-Cola at VT-10 (after a long stash time, where I worked at the gym), went the P-3 route, and went to San Antonio, Jax, Brunswick, and finally Pt Mugu.
What did you do there?
No disagreement from me.The Bloodhounds! Awesome. I have to say, though, that I don't think the Navy ever produced a better aircraft livery than VX-9's Black Bunny - either on the Tomcat or the Phantom.
No disagreement from me.
I actually got a ride in one of the F-4s during a FLEETEX. We had a pod on the wing simulating an Exocet, so they could practice their response to an incoming missile. Was a super cool experience.
So I guess I won't be the only one both looking forward to Top Gun: Maverick and anticipating spending most of the movie looking for inaccuracies about how everything's portrayed...
I could hardly watch The Hurt Locker. Hollywood called it the most accurate portrayal of the Iraq War, and all I could do was roll my eyes.
New suite promo......
Hmmm....I don't know...a Lightning fan? I think you may have settled! haha just kidding, congrats!I mentioned it being my wedding day in the GDT, but today I married the love of my life. Obligatory wedding photo:View attachment 317349