November 07, 2020, 11:49 PM
SteynWhere is Para?
Here’s hoping the boss is ok.
November 08, 2020, 02:02 PM
arfmelquote:
Para is just fine - we swapped emails earlier - he is just taking a short break because he is in the same boat as everyone else
just waiting it out and not into speculating
Posted Nov 5th in this thread. Page 2.
Guys-read the thread (as Para has repeatedly asked us to do in other threads).
November 08, 2020, 04:02 PM
Beancookerquote:
Originally posted by arfmel:
Guys-read the thread (as Para has repeatedly asked us to do in other threads).
Arfmel, that’s just crazy talk. Why would anyone actually read something on a message board.
I guess the election drove you insane to be thinking these thoughts of insanity.
quote:
Originally posted by sigmonkey:
I'd fly to Turks and Caicos with live ammo falling out of my pockets before getting within spitting distance of NJ with a firearm.
November 08, 2020, 06:14 PM
jljonesI kinda figured he was lurking. Still threads getting locked that need to be locked. I think he’s watching from a perch, just no commentary.
November 08, 2020, 06:26 PM
flashguyquote:
Originally posted by jljones:
I kinda figured he was lurking. Still threads getting locked that need to be locked. I think he’s watching from a perch, just no commentary.
That sounds positively ghastly, like a vulture. I prefer his alter-ego, the Bald Eagle, though.
flashguy
Texan by choice, not accident of birth November 08, 2020, 07:05 PM
bald1quote:
Originally posted by jljones:
I kinda figured he was lurking. Still threads getting locked that need to be locked. I think he’s watching from a perch, just no commentary.
Concur although I'd also like to see some newbie trolls shown the door as well.....
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USN (RET), COTEP #192
November 08, 2020, 07:09 PM
stickman428They will bald1. When the eagle takes flight from his perch there will be some prey spreading defeatist BS that is he is going to sink his talons into mightily. I guarantee it my friend.
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November 08, 2020, 07:26 PM
jljonesquote:
Originally posted by flashguy:
quote:
Originally posted by jljones:
I kinda figured he was lurking. Still threads getting locked that need to be locked. I think he’s watching from a perch, just no commentary.
That sounds positively ghastly, like a vulture. I prefer his alter-ego, the Bald Eagle, though.
flashguy
Nope like an Eagle.
When I was a kid, my dad and I watched a mature male bald eagle sitting at the top of a dead snag, about 300 feet in the air over a lake. He was all knowing and seeing it appeared. A wood duck started to buzz him while we were sitting there watching. This went on for probably 10 minutes. The wood duck kept getting closer and closer.
Eventually, the wood duck started a dive after buzzing the eagle. The eagle swooped and caught the wood duck in mid air. He basically did a shedding motion and dropped the lifeless duck in the slough.
The eagle returned to his perch and continued to observe everything, to include us.
November 08, 2020, 07:27 PM
MikeGLIquote:
Originally posted by jljones:
Nope like an Eagle.
When I was a kid, my dad and I watched a mature male bald eagle sitting at the top of a dead snag, about 300 feet in the air over a lake. He was all knowing and seeing it appeared. A wood duck started to buzz him while we were sitting there watching. This went on for probably 10 minutes. The wood duck kept getting closer and closer.
Eventually, the wood duck started a dive after buzzing the eagle. The eagle swooped and caught the wood duck in mid air. He basically did a shedding motion and dropped the lifeless duck in the slough.
The eagle returned to his perch and continued to observe everything, to include us.
Fuckin A
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Steak: Rare. Coffee: Black. Bourbon: Neat. November 08, 2020, 09:56 PM
AzMikeCFD102Be safe Para, know you are in our thoughts.
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November 10, 2020, 08:54 PM
r0gueYou certainly deserve a break Para. Hope you're well, and re-watching a few good films.
November 11, 2020, 07:07 AM
wrightdquote:
Originally posted by flashguy:
quote:
Originally posted by jljones:
I kinda figured he was lurking. Still threads getting locked that need to be locked. I think he’s watching from a perch, just no commentary.
That sounds positively ghastly, like a vulture. I prefer his alter-ego, the Bald Eagle, though.
flashguy
The Vulture is a nice motif I think, at least temporarily. The Vulture doesn't have to defend anything, he just eats, a nice vacation if you ask me.
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Wile E. Coyote School of DIY Disaster November 11, 2020, 07:34 AM
BeancookerWhen Para does come back, I do hope for one of the long, interesting, and educational posts. There are a handful of these posts that he has written, where you really sit back and think. He is one hell of an author, and these types of posts are quite interesting.
So while we all miss him, and his wit and humor, I keep telling myself that it’ll be worth it. When he comes back I am hoping to read a long post about our country and the elections, from a perspective that I may not have seen.
quote:
Originally posted by sigmonkey:
I'd fly to Turks and Caicos with live ammo falling out of my pockets before getting within spitting distance of NJ with a firearm.
November 11, 2020, 05:29 PM
RichardCYes, a sabbatical to do some writing. I am looking forward to reading, when he's ready.
jljones, that one duck forgot the five D's.
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November 11, 2020, 05:33 PM
OKCGenequote:
Originally posted by Beancooker:
When Para does come back, I do hope for one of the long, interesting, and educational posts. There are a handful of these posts that he has written, where you really sit back and think. He is one hell of an author, and these types of posts are quite interesting.
So while we all miss him, and his wit and humor, I keep telling myself that it’ll be worth it. When he comes back I am hoping to read a long post about our country and the elections, from a perspective that I may not have seen.
Thanks Noah, I agree, Para has a knack for expressing in words what I have a hard time verbalizing. I greatly enjoy that and find myself quoting him.
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November 11, 2020, 06:53 PM
darthfusterquote:
Originally posted by arfmel:
quote:
Para is just fine - we swapped emails earlier - he is just taking a short break because he is in the same boat as everyone else
just waiting it out and not into speculating
Posted Nov 5th in this thread. Page 2.
Guys-read the thread (as Para has repeatedly asked us to do in other threads).
I have read the thread. I don’t see his post. I make it a point to always read his posts so I don’t miss anything important.
You’re a lying dog-faced pony soldier November 11, 2020, 07:02 PM
Sigfan RoyPara didn't post but nhtagmember said he emailed back and forth with Para and that Para was taking a short break.
November 11, 2020, 07:40 PM
mod29He has his reasons for staying away, whatever they are.
I'm looking forward to his return and his perspective on current events.
November 11, 2020, 08:14 PM
bald1Like others here I look forward to para's take on recent events when he returns. His perspective and way with words is always a worthy read.
I sincerely hope his "sabbatical" is truly refreshing and re-energizing, and has nothing to do with a respirator.
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November 11, 2020, 08:32 PM
darthfusterI can relate. I’ve taken a break from nearly all news sites and political videos/commentary.
You’re a lying dog-faced pony soldier 