The FReeper Foxhole Studies the Higgins Boat - March 26th, 2004

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[Valin]

Perhaps the most famous Neptune, the "Turtle" was the 3rd P2V-1 off the assembly line modified
for a long distance flight, setting a record that still stands today!

1947 The Lockheed Navy P2V Neptune ("The Turtle"), the first land-plane designed exclusively for the Naval patrol submarine warfare mission,
sets a world long-distance record, flying 11,236 miles from Perth, Australia to Port Columbus, Ohio.

[snippy_about_it]

Awwww. LOL. Thank you Phil. I wish I could retire now!

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!!

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[radu]

YOU'RE MOVING, SNIPPY???????

Dang! You're certainly one for springing surprises on us, aren't ya? ROTFLOL!!!!!
Y'all have a safe trip. We'll be right here when you arrive in Oregon.

Now how am I supposed to get back to sleep after news like this? *giggle* I'm too excited now!

[Samwise]

Indiana: 2 Billion Years Tidal Wave Free! So they've got that going for them.

And we grow great corn, race fast cars, and make great antibiotics. Other than that we're just a bunch of hicks. :^)

[GATOR NAVY]

The LST I was on in the mid-90s still carried LCVPs ("papa" boats)when I first got onboard. I had to ride them to adjust their compasses. What a pain in the ass. I was glad when they got rid of them.

[Professional Engineer]

I saw the Moving Wall shortly after I got out of theAF. I went to DC a year later, and saw The Wall. Moving.

I think now would be even more moving than before. Definitely worth going to see. I know there were lots of folks about, but I don't remember hearing anybody else. I'm sure at least some were talking.

[Darksheare]

Sorry 'bout the spitballs gummin' up the works.
And I myself disappeared until today/tonight..

[Darksheare]

Leaving Ohio?
*sigh*
Ohio is the nexus of my family's movement around the country, sooner or later we end up back there eventually sometime.
My parents are visiting my aunt in Fostoria in April..
*sigh*
I will not be there myself unfortunately.

[bkwells]

Whoo-hoo! Good for you snippy! You and Sam drive safe across the country and drop me a line when you get a chance!

[snippy_about_it]

Hiya Darksheare. Yep, I have to say I don't think I'll miss Ohio and am looking forward to a new start in beautiful Oregon.

[snippy_about_it]

Good for you snippy! You and Sam drive safe across the country and drop me a line when you get a chance!

Thanks Brian. We're doing good, making good time and should arrive in a couple days now. As soon as I get my internet access I'll freepmail you the new addresses. ;-)

[Darksheare]

LOL!
I miss certain things in Ohio.
However, it'd be nice to be able to wander out 'away westward' somewhere myself.
Currently not a possibility.
*sigh*
Good luck, Godspeed.

[snippy_about_it]

However, it'd be nice to be able to wander out 'away westward' somewhere myself.

We'll keep a light on for you. ;-)

[Darksheare]

Okers, thanks!