Might have to go next week, how's the weather? Interesting things to see?
Dan
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Jan. 18, 2011 10:43 a.m. 914Driver SuperDork
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Jan. 18, 2011 11:45 a.m. Dr. Hess SuperDork
Ft. Polk looks great in the rear view mirror, as does the rest of The Swampland.
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Jan. 18, 2011 12:34 p.m. pilotbraden Reader
I just spent 5 days in Alexandria. The fishing was good as was the duck hunting.
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Jan. 18, 2011 1:29 p.m. Rusted_Busted_Spit Dork
I spent 2.5 years there thanks to the US Army. As the good DR. said it looks best in the rear view mirror.
With that being said, stop at Jack's All Ya' Need , kind of a interesting local store. Also stop in to Catfish Junction, eat some Aligator and throw peanut shells on the floor.
If you are going to be on the Post and have a car Artillery Road can be a fun ride. Back when I was stationed there (early 90's) the MPs did not patrol out there and it was fun to go bombing around.
If I think of anything else I will post it up.
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Jan. 18, 2011 1:49 p.m. DustoffDave Reader
The weather's pretty decent this time of year, fairly mild. Unfortunately, the MPs DO patrol Artillery Road now, so be careful. Leesville is a dump, but as mentioned, Alexandria isn't too bad. The Waffle House on base is good though (we don't have those out here on the west coast).
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Jan. 19, 2011 5:59 a.m. 914Driver SuperDork
I hate Waffle house, I know it's un-American.
They had a check fire there, that is firing a cannon someone hollers stop and you stop shooting. Oh wait, there's one in the chamber. The gun is hot so if you don't get it out in five minutes the round gets "unstable". They tried pulling the big bullet out with a tool but broke it so they called the EOD guys.
Standard procedure is to put some C4 in the muzzle end, fill it with water, cap off the muzzle and light off the C4. Now it's unstuck. Problem is there are three different stories on how much C4 is needed. I have to go and inspect the bore to see if it's bulged or bent.
I'm hoping for a morning flight, a quick peek and be home by 9.
Murphy usually has other plans.
Dan
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Jan. 19, 2011 6:13 a.m. carzan HalfDork
At least it's not summer. Ain't as many skeeters out trying to carry you off.
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Jan. 19, 2011 7:58 a.m. jrw1621 SuperDork
In reply to 914Driver:
I must say, you have an interesting job.
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Jan. 19, 2011 8:29 a.m. cwh SuperDork
Not too long ago my son had to fly to Venice Italy for a 5 min service call. Repair a door contact on a cruise ship money room. I kind of like that kind of work.
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Jan. 19, 2011 10:05 a.m. 914Driver SuperDork
Just got word: Fly out on Tuesday, on the ground Wednesday, fly back Thursday.
Got a food recommendation?
Dan
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Jan. 19, 2011 10:59 a.m. Dr. Hess SuperDork
The one (and only) good thing about The Swampland is that it is almost impossible to get a bad meal there.
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Jan. 19, 2011 11:30 a.m. spriteracer New Reader
The Diamond Grill in downtown Alexandria is outstanding. Cecil's in DeRidder is good too. At least you don't have to go to Arkansas. What a E36 M3hole.
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Jan. 19, 2011 2:02 p.m. 914Driver SuperDork
spriteracer wrote:
At least you don't have to go to Arkansas. What a E36 M3hole.
Shhh. I think Hess is listening.
