OK guys...every time I try to post here it never goes through...I'll try again.
I'm 42 and live in Leavenworth, Kansas. I claim Green Bay, Wisconsin (Go Packers!), as home, but I grew up an Army brat, then enlisted when I was 17. Lived all over the states, visited the rest of it (you can keep the left and right coasts, thank you), as well as a couple tours in Germany before the Wall came down.
Now I'm an Army civilian and am in charge of the post newpaper at Fort Leavenworth, among a few other duties. I've been in all four components of the Army: active, National Guard, Reserve and DA civilian -- oops, still haven't been a contractor (gotta have goals, I guess).
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Hollowpoint
Member Since: January 24, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 - 10:18 AM UTC
YodaMan
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Posted: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 - 10:33 AM UTC
Hmmm..... two people have the minds of 18 year olds. And some people tell me I'm more like 21 than 18. Must be that maturity stuff going on!
Woo Hoo!!!! Go Pack! I seem to be one in a hereditary line of Packer fans, my Dad's a Packer Backer along with my oldest brother.
If you're having trouble on the site, try posting something on the site support forum. I'm sure Jim (the webmaster, or 'The Boss', or 'Captain Jim') would gladly see if he can help you!
YodaMan
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claim Green Bay, Wisconsin (Go Packers!), as home,
Woo Hoo!!!! Go Pack! I seem to be one in a hereditary line of Packer fans, my Dad's a Packer Backer along with my oldest brother.
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OK guys...every time I try to post here it never goes through...I'll try again.
If you're having trouble on the site, try posting something on the site support forum. I'm sure Jim (the webmaster, or 'The Boss', or 'Captain Jim') would gladly see if he can help you!
YodaMan
m60a3
Member Since: March 08, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 - 11:17 AM UTC
Hello all,
I am a New Jersry native whose lived in the Atlanta, GA area for the past 11 years. I am currently a learning designer in the airline industry. I am a member of Marietta Scale Modelers/IPMS and the Atlanta Military Figure Society, and the proud dad of a blssoming young modeler.
I am a New Jersry native whose lived in the Atlanta, GA area for the past 11 years. I am currently a learning designer in the airline industry. I am a member of Marietta Scale Modelers/IPMS and the Atlanta Military Figure Society, and the proud dad of a blssoming young modeler.
TreadHead
Member Since: January 12, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 - 11:24 AM UTC
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Absolutely Tread, The Manor is a popular restaurant, bar, ehh emm, hotel, right off of Rt. 287.
Short Hills is another place I'm very familiar with...very Italian. Did a lot of tile work out there.
Small world...ehh?!
Damnnn, Kenc', I guess it is a small world. Let me think a minute......as I remember Morristown was kind of a 'posh' neighborhood. Are you telling me 'the Manor' still exists? After all this time?
O.K. Here's one you won't know...there used to also be a chain of italian hot dog parlors named 'Jimmy Buff's'. You could literally smell them from 3 blocks away! They would cook these excellent italian sausage andwiches that were cooked in the same hot fat all day long, then mixed with spiced green peppers and onions and served on a half of italian 'wheel' bread....ummmmmm, damn, they'd contain enough colesteral to stop your heart, but I'd kill to eat one of them right now!
Tread.
Man, you and I have to meet someday..... :-)
TreadHead
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Posted: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 - 11:25 AM UTC
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I am 37 and a Quality Assurance Specialist at a company full of idiots....
Hmmmmmm.........Enron?
generalzod
Member Since: December 01, 2001
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Posted: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 - 05:01 PM UTC
As some of you fromthe chatroom know I drive tractor-trailer (articulated lorry) here in the U.S. Before that I started out in the Army reserve in 1983-1985 The job situation sucked so I went active AirForce in January 1985 stationed at Minot N.D. Lakenheath England 3yrs Norton CA and Moody by Valdosta GA I got out in Sept.95 10 yrs active duty Couldn't take the crap any longer So far I don't regret getting out I'm 36 My best duty was England Only thing I didn't like about the base was the chem warfare exercises We did those a lot 
Michel
Member Since: March 13, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 - 06:18 PM UTC
Hello, all of you...
I live in Paris, France ( Yes siiiir ! The Folies-Bergčres, the red wines, the Eiffel tower...And a kind of true desert, if you need GrandLine rivets ! ), I 'm 50' s, and I 'm a true latin lover...Of kits ( US stuff from WW2 Pacific Area, Korean, and Nam wars...Plus some Helos, cars, figures, boats, Sci-Fi junk, train - 1/35th 60cm NG -, kitchen sinks...I 'm a plastic maniac ! ), Dioramas wizard, and a real good guy.....! And I do...Nothing ! Marvellous leisured life...Modellin', spendin' money, listenin' Delta Blues, eatin' ( too much ! )....And goofin' around !
You need something this side of the big pond ? Just ask......!
I hope you ' ll understand my rather....Uh...frenchy kind of sort of english !
' ve a nice day.....!
I live in Paris, France ( Yes siiiir ! The Folies-Bergčres, the red wines, the Eiffel tower...And a kind of true desert, if you need GrandLine rivets ! ), I 'm 50' s, and I 'm a true latin lover...Of kits ( US stuff from WW2 Pacific Area, Korean, and Nam wars...Plus some Helos, cars, figures, boats, Sci-Fi junk, train - 1/35th 60cm NG -, kitchen sinks...I 'm a plastic maniac ! ), Dioramas wizard, and a real good guy.....! And I do...Nothing ! Marvellous leisured life...Modellin', spendin' money, listenin' Delta Blues, eatin' ( too much ! )....And goofin' around !
You need something this side of the big pond ? Just ask......!
I hope you ' ll understand my rather....Uh...frenchy kind of sort of english !
' ve a nice day.....!
Viking
Member Since: January 15, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 - 06:25 PM UTC
Hello!
Calling from AUSTRIA (not Austr-AL-ia !!!!!)/ Vienna.
We also have plastik modelers that are not shy to show their work, like my friend Werner Kampfhofer. So watch out US-folks!
Calling from AUSTRIA (not Austr-AL-ia !!!!!)/ Vienna.
We also have plastik modelers that are not shy to show their work, like my friend Werner Kampfhofer. So watch out US-folks!
CaptainJack
Member Since: March 17, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 - 06:44 PM UTC
:-) Welcome Bonjour Michel. Let's get these guys looking at Steel Masters shall we?
Captain Jack, aka James Welch :-)
Captain Jack, aka James Welch :-)
panzerman
Member Since: April 10, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 - 07:30 PM UTC
Hi gang,
It seems that I'm the only Polish armor maniac here so far. I'm from Poland, Europe, occupation: archivist.
Cheers,
Peter
It seems that I'm the only Polish armor maniac here so far. I'm from Poland, Europe, occupation: archivist.
Cheers,
Peter
YodaMan
Member Since: February 21, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 - 08:44 PM UTC
Wow. When I first saw this forum I had no idea about how many responses there would be! And there's a lot more people than I expected calling from all corners of the world! And to think that two months ago, I was wondering if anyone built models anymoe!!! Heh, I'm sure glad I found the site. Keep those replies coming, I think we've got another 4 pages until this is the longest forum in Armorama history!
YodaMan
YodaMan
ChrisCarney
Member Since: December 01, 2001
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Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 04:39 AM UTC
I'm 44 and will be 45 in July. I've been building german armor for just over three years now. I'm a Helicopter mechanic for Lockheed Martin (and build armor, go figure huh?). I live in Spring Lake, North Carolina, but spend alot of time on the road inspecting army helicopters. I'm a retired army E-7, spent 15 of my 20 years in Fort Bragg. I have two fine straping young teenage boys (one of whom's room is going to be my future hobby room as soon as I get him to sign the military enlistment papers). My wife dispatches for our local barney fife sherrifs department and I have a boston terrier named "Bandit". That's enough for now. Chris.
ChrisCarney
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Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 04:43 AM UTC
Dang, I thought that last one would have started page ten. Oh well, I tried. Guess someone else can have a go at it. Chris. 
GunTruck
Member Since: December 01, 2001
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Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 04:45 AM UTC
No Post Here - I just wanted to push the thread to the 10th Page too
'da Gunnie
'da Gunnie
YodaMan
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Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 04:46 AM UTC
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have two fine straping young teenage boys (one of whom's room is going to be my future hobby room as soon as I get him to sign the military enlistment papers)
I take it he's not a modelbuilder so he would never visit Armorama and see your remark?
YodaMan
staff_Jim
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Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 04:52 AM UTC
Panzerman,
Welcome to the site. We are in sore need of more eastern European users so I am glad you could join us.
Me? Oh I am 37, self-employed partial stay-at-home dad, and living in Charlotteville Virginia, by way of Los Angeles (CA), Rockford (Illinois), Fort Myers, Tallahassee, Port Charlotte (all Florida), and finally Plymouth (Mass).
Jimbo
Welcome to the site. We are in sore need of more eastern European users so I am glad you could join us.
Me? Oh I am 37, self-employed partial stay-at-home dad, and living in Charlotteville Virginia, by way of Los Angeles (CA), Rockford (Illinois), Fort Myers, Tallahassee, Port Charlotte (all Florida), and finally Plymouth (Mass).
Jimbo
Kencelot
Member Since: December 27, 2001
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Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 05:11 AM UTC
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Damnnn, Kenc', I guess it is a small world. Let me think a minute......as I remember Morristown was kind of a 'posh' neighborhood. Are you telling me 'the Manor' still exists? After all this time?
O.K. Here's one you won't know...there used to also be a chain of italian hot dog parlors named 'Jimmy Buff's'. You could literally smell them from 3 blocks away!
Man, you and I have to meet someday..... :-)
Yes Tread, she still stands today...had to call my bro on that one. I've been there many a time...long ago. :-)
Hmmm...Jimmy Buffs' , sounds familiar, but just can't picture it. I'll have to call my bro back...I forgot to ask. (he's older than I, so he should know)
And yes Tread...we shall meet someday.
PS: A big warm welcome to all you new guys!
Hollowpoint, Michel, and panzerman.
Ranger74
Member Since: April 04, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 08:06 AM UTC
Well I've waited long enough. I'm 48, and leave in Middle Tennessee by way of Tennessee, Ohio, Michigan, Southern California, Ohio, Tennessee again, then 11 years of active duty in Kentucky, Louisiana, Germany and back to California. I was an Air Force brat. I spent 13 years in California and have no deisre to live there anymore.
Chief
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Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 11:06 AM UTC
29 again (for the 11th time) and anywhere the NAVY sends me. Currently Oklahoma City OK., originally Forks Washington. You fellas up in Victoria or Vancouver B.C, might know where that is. I watched enough of you Television programs. What ever happened to the Irish Rovers and the show about the folks that pushed logs around in the bays and inlets? It was kind of an early "Northern Exposure".
m1garand
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Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 12:43 PM UTC
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29 again (for the 11th time) and anywhere the NAVY sends me. Currently Oklahoma City OK., originally Forks Washington. You fellas up in Victoria or Vancouver B.C, might know where that is. I watched enough of you Television programs. What ever happened to the Irish Rovers and the show about the folks that pushed logs around in the bays and inlets? It was kind of an early "Northern Exposure".
Forks? I pass through there every once in awhile. Usually go to LaPush and that area.
How'd you manage to get out of Forks anyway? :-) :-) :-)
Chief
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Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 11:25 PM UTC
Forks? I pass through there every once in awhile. Usually go to LaPush and that area.
How'd you manage to get out of Forks anyway?
Simple! I ran away and joined the circus, er, NAVY! Will be comin home to Forks for the big July 4th celebration. My best friend and his Dad put on the Firewprks display and ever since I joined the Navy, I get to help when I'm home on leave, its a blast!!!!!!!!! :-)
How'd you manage to get out of Forks anyway?
Simple! I ran away and joined the circus, er, NAVY! Will be comin home to Forks for the big July 4th celebration. My best friend and his Dad put on the Firewprks display and ever since I joined the Navy, I get to help when I'm home on leave, its a blast!!!!!!!!! :-)
m1garand
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Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 11:26 PM UTC
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Forks? I pass through there every once in awhile. Usually go to LaPush and that area.
How'd you manage to get out of Forks anyway?
Simple! I ran away and joined the circus, er, NAVY! Will be comin home to Forks for the big July 4th celebration. My best friend and his Dad put on the Firewprks display and ever since I joined the Navy, I get to help when I'm home on leave, its a blast!!!!!!!!! :-)
I live in the Tacoma area.
YodaMan
Member Since: February 21, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 12:16 AM UTC
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Must be nice to be able to buy fireworks. Here in Illinois the only thing you can buy without a permit is a box of sparklers...... whoopie...... Most people just drive across the border to Indiana to get some of those high explosives. You know, the good fireworks. Will be comin home to Forks for the big July 4th celebration. My best friend and his Dad put on the Firewprks display and ever since I joined the Navy, I get to help when I'm home on leave, its a blast!!!!!!!!!
We can't even buy bottle rockets without a permit. C'mon, I'm responsible ::::::::trying not to laugh too much at this thought::::::::YodaMan
SGT.Busche
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Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 08:36 AM UTC
OK guy's I am from Maryland but I was activated and I was stationed at Ft.Bragg N.C. and now I am stationed at Ft. Lee (POG) doing INF stuff.
SGT.Busche
US.ARMY , INF
SGT.Busche
US.ARMY , INF
Sabot
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Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 08:59 AM UTC
Born and raised in Springfield, Vermont. Small typical New England town.
Went to college at Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY (Long Island)
Came on active duty in 1987 at Ft. Knox, Kentucky
Stationed in Mannheim, Germany (87-90)
Ft. Knox again from 91-92 (short stint in SWA)
Ft. Hood, TX (92-96)
Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL (96-99)
Ft. Dix, NJ (99-01)
Ft. Devens, MA (01-present)
38 yrs old with 19 years of military service, the last 15 on active duty.
BTW, my parents immigrated from the Netherlands (Gouda) in 1962 and I still have most of relatives living there.
Went to college at Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY (Long Island)
Came on active duty in 1987 at Ft. Knox, Kentucky
Stationed in Mannheim, Germany (87-90)
Ft. Knox again from 91-92 (short stint in SWA)
Ft. Hood, TX (92-96)
Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL (96-99)
Ft. Dix, NJ (99-01)
Ft. Devens, MA (01-present)
38 yrs old with 19 years of military service, the last 15 on active duty.
BTW, my parents immigrated from the Netherlands (Gouda) in 1962 and I still have most of relatives living there.
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