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    At least you did not flag it as lutefisk
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    I was stationed at Chanute when I went through weather maint school. I think it was there then and the ECM module was still in it, great plane. Also seen this one at Warner Robbins last year
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    Rode yesterday and today really enjoyed the 70 degree weather.
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    It sure is and here is the write up on it. I hit the small airports then just threw in the AFB pics for the heck of it. C-121 "Constellation" The C-121 "Constellation" is the military version of the like-named commercial transport. During World War II, the Army Air Force purchased 22 early-model "Connies," designated C-69. Between 1948 and 1955, the U.S. Air Force ordered 150 C-121s for use as cargo and passenger carriers, executive transports, and airborne early warning aircraft. From September 1955 to February 1963, the Lockheed Constellation operated from Joint Base Charleston with the 1608th Air Transport Wing. In fact, the 1608th was the only Military Air Transport Service (MATS) unit to fly the 32 C-models built. While assigned to Charleston AFB, the C-models or "Super Connies" could carry 106 passengers, 40,000 pounds of cargo, or 75 stretchers. The C-121's most notable achievements while at Charleston was the airlift of Hungarian refugees to the U.S. and the airlift of U.S. military troops to the Suez Canal, the Congo, and Lebanon. The aircraft eventually was retired from active service in 1967 and transferred to the Reserve and Air National Guard units. By 1975, all C-121s had left military service. The successful restoration and display of the C-47 in 1982 sparked the base to attempt to acquire other aircraft flown at Joint Base Charleston. The "bone yard" at Davis-Montham AFB, Arizona, had four C-121Cs in storage, and by 1985, the USAF Museum had approved the base's loan request for one of these aircraft. After borrowing various components and parts, a team of active duty, Reservists, and retirees restored the aircraft now on display to flyable status in only 13 days. The costs for the entire team was less than $6,000. A crew, once qualified in C-121s, had been assembled from different bases. The flight to Joint Base Charleston on June 10, 1985, in a sense, reenacted the aircraft's first appearance 30 years earlier. Specifications Span: 123 ft Length: 116 ft 2 in Height: 24 ft 9 in Weight: 133,000 lbs maximum Armament: None Engines: 4 Wright R-3350s of 3,400 hp each Cost: $2,647,000 Serial #: 54-0180 Performance Maximum Speed: 330 mph Cruising Speed: 255 mph Range: 4,000 miles Service Ceiling: 33,600 ft
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    Sounds good to me. I like the pic. I saw a mailbox welded to a tractor today but figured that was backwards. happy St Me Day.
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    A barn shaped like a mailbox?
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    I don't know what I did or said but both the defense and prosecutor said I was too much of a smart alec to be a juror and I actually wanted to serve.
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    Next target is you, your bike and a homemade mailbox. http://img.groundspeak.com/waymarking/display/6d8ff67b-43c9-4686-b94e-9a32a688b675.jpg
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    Ok, Tell me what yall think.
  10. etcswjoe
    Glad to hear you are up and about
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    I have two 99's one with 40K and the other with 30K and I would take either one of them across country now. 4,500 seems like a good price to me for an 02 with just 68K on it. I would be curious if he has done the valve adjustment on it yet and also if he has had to replace the rear shock.
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    Glad you are enjoying it, now that it is broke in you can put some serious miles on it.
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    I seem to resemble that remark
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    Welcome, Great bunch of folks on here and very knowledgable. I hear the guys around Houston are a great group to hang with so if you get a chance make sure you get together for a ride or M&E.
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    I live up the road from an AFB so I guess that would not be fair either
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    Most of my descretionary funds are going to my daughters wedding, I still don't see what is wrong with going to the courthouse. I have been thinking of riding my bicycle to work. With gas prices going up the cost of eveything is going up.
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    Looks good to me
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    Sounds like you have gotten your money's worth. I agree there are a bunch of good folks on here. Lots of VR folks up in your area, make sure to get out and meet a few you will be glad you did.
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    Happy Multiple Personality Day hope you have a great one.
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    Rain Gear

    etcswjoe replied to 1rooster's topic in Watering Hole

    I am pretty sure that the Bass Pro Branded ones are the same for less also.
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    Sounds just like mine two weeks ago, had to buy a new battery.
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    Praying all affected are safe.
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    Closest one to me is Beaufort but weather permitting I will make the trip.
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    Rode one of the older ones, I thought it got a little squirrely over 100 I did like the engine in an 83 I rode once but it is over kill in my opinion.
  25. etcswjoe
    I grew up Baptist and I don't ever recall any nuts like these folks. You are getting no arguments from me. God Bless the PGR
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