Posts for: JRD
Sep 4, 2013 23:15:14 #
Aug 9, 2013 22:04:13 #
Dogman wrote:
Nice images - tow truck with a .50. What were they going to retrieve?
Dogman
Dogman
They would retrieve other track vehicles tanks or Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicles-ACAV) that were stuck, or broken down usually due to a mine or RPG. Needed the .50cal for protection and peace of mind.
Aug 9, 2013 18:51:15 #
Dogman wrote:
Arrived July 1965. Never forget my first monsoon. Witnesses this wall of water closing on me about 2200 hrs., glowing from the flairs being dropped by a C-123 around the air base at Da Nang. The Army was in a good size firefight on the perimeter as well as a Marine patrol that was returning from a patrol. Flairs were for the patrol that was pinned down about 300 meters out. Rain quickly put a damper (literately) on the flairs which were rendered useless as the rain moved in.
Dogman
Dogman
Monsoons were a little rough for navigation in the 11th ACR as well. This vehicle is the VTRetriever (tow truck). As you can see, it was rendered pretty much useless.
Aug 6, 2013 23:21:36 #
I too served with the 11th Armored Cavalry. Came home through Oakland and was not treated very nicely at the San Francisco airport. Six of us travelling together, and we were refused service at the bar by some long haired hippie. We were served by another bartender after four of us started over the bar to serve ourselves. Good times!
I thought that I was over VN after I got home, but found out later in life, that I was never even close to getting over what happened. I doubt that any of us get over what we experienced over there.
I thought that I was over VN after I got home, but found out later in life, that I was never even close to getting over what happened. I doubt that any of us get over what we experienced over there.
May 31, 2013 22:09:37 #
I saw this tree, and knew I had to have a photo!
May 12, 2013 21:15:32 #
Thanks for the great photos. I like the '61 Chev, brings back a few memories!
May 5, 2013 20:46:12 #
Hi Marshall, and welcome. I do not have an A77, but I do have a Sony a55, and I like the way the video works very much. I did not purchase it because of the video, but after using it several times, I was quite impressed. The auto focus has never given me a problem, but as I said, I do not use video a lot. From what I've read you should enjoy the Sony a77. Good luck and try one out if possible.
May 4, 2013 16:35:21 #
I got the Sony 43, and it is a great flash. I also have an off brand that I purchased because of price, and it works well, but it is no comparison to the Sony. I would definitely recommend the Sony for the cost difference.
May 3, 2013 21:23:28 #
[quote=big d]Did hawk kill the rabbit? like the style you shoot. ps is it Harris hawk?[/quote
The rabbit got away, but he did get a smaller bird later, Sparrow. Thanks!
The rabbit got away, but he did get a smaller bird later, Sparrow. Thanks!
May 3, 2013 09:18:38 #
Thanks to everyone for looking and for the comments. I enjoyed watching him stalk his prey.
May 2, 2013 12:06:45 #
GeneM wrote:
:thumbup: Nice pics. You never know when one of them will show up. Thanks for showing.
Thanks. I've seen your shots of the eagles, and always enjoy them. Glad this one came around for me.
May 2, 2013 12:05:49 #
Penny MG wrote:
Very nice....especially the 2nd one! It shows great details. :thumbup:
Thanks, he close enough that I could get a few out of several that look good.
May 2, 2013 08:12:27 #
Thanks for looking. I was just fortunate enough tobe in the right place at the right time.
May 1, 2013 20:36:05 #
Apr 13, 2013 20:08:35 #