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reply to post by Mirthful Me

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Wow, I didn't come to the introduction area like I was supposed to as the video explains, but jumped in right after I joined up. Well, mod(s), if you're gonna take away my birthday or worse, so be it. But, before you do, I acted like an allegedly civilized adult, no insulting, no gutter talk, or anything else that the video explained were no-no's. So, with that in mind, so be it.

Anywho, me. About me. Here I am, online in another dicussion site other than the one I've become very familiar with for the past 10 years. If any of you really want to know what it is, just ask. I won't volunteer. I despise spam too, both the canned meat(unless it is in macaroni salad, with lots of sharp[very sharp] cheddar cheese) and the online kind. And, since I myself don't take kindly to unasked-for advertising, I won't reciprocate. 'Nuff said.

I am a vet. I am also an A&P, with experrience in the older aircraft,, such as the DC3 and the Beech 18. While I've worked on pretty much fixed-wing, I've also worked on rotary, specifically the Hiller UH12C. I got my license long after I got out of the service. When I enlisted, the recruiter told me that I would be able to automatically qualify for my ticket after serving a few years. So much for trusting someone in the military.

My interests are aviation(I've been in love with aviation ever since the tender age of 5, when I snuck downstairs to watch tv. It was around sigtn-off time, and I saw the video, "High Flight". It made a huge impression that still sticks to this day) and military history, specifically the 19th and 20th centuries. I'd say the 21st, but everyone is still fighting in the 20th century mode.

Well, that's about it. I look forward to hearing replies, everryone's answers are welcome, even the more negatively inclined ones. I subscribe to the poem Desiderata. And the line, "listen to the dull and ignorant, they too have their story" tells me that everyone has a valid viewpoint, no matter what. And besides, if I didn't listen, I might not learn something or hear something important. Take care, y'all, and drive carefully; there are a lot of loose nuts behind steering wheels out there.

reply to post by spaceshiprepairman

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My interests are aviation(I've been in love with aviation ever since the tender age of 5, when I snuck downstairs to watch tv. It was around sigtn-off time, and I saw the video, "High Flight".

I'm an airplane lover myself and have a particular affinty for the old DC-3's as well. Those and bush planes like the antiquated Beaver are some of my faves. The only time I really got up close and personal was at the Yellowknife airport where I worked for a couple of years as a ramp-rat. I also got to know Max Ward personally while I was up there. He only had bush planes at the time, some older and a few of the newer Otters (which are amazing).

Technically, I'm lost, so I don't post much, but the old airframes that still are in wide use in the North American arctic are, to me anyways, amazing for their durability.

I hope you've already found the A/C forum here on ATS. I'm sure you'll like it.

sp

[edit on 16/8/09 by masqua]

reply to post by Mirthful Me

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HI!!! FumblingTowardsEcstasy here, it's good to "meet" you guys! How are you? My day is going well and I'm in a good mood so far, but I'm bored so I don't really have much to do other than introduce myself, but it is good to be a member, good luck to you guys (regarding stuff in general)!

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