Recent content by gnplummer421

Unfortunately I am at work today, but we played Last Post on the PA system and silenced the process equipment for the minute of silence. I thought about the almost 8000 Canadians who gave their lives to free my Birth Nation (Netherlands) from starvation after the hunger winter of 44/45. These...

For those in the Weapons trade that knew Hiram, he has passed away. There are no details as of yet. RIP Hiram.

76.9 in Brockville, Ont this morning. Cheers, Gnplummer421 :cdn:

Watched it the other day, 8 people in the theatre, all older folks. Thought it was a bit sappy with the love scenes, but I thought it was well done. The battle scenes were good. I would rate it a 7or 8 out of 10. Gnplummer421 :cdn:

I wrote some posts on this topic on the CBC.CA website, and I should have known better. Some of the replies and posts were downright cowardice. It became an exercise in frustration. It appears it is the same posters spewing nonsense on every topic, but the things I read on there just make you...

A terrible thing, to kill people who are trying to help those in need...condolences to the families. I have posted on the CBC website, and occasionally still do, but some of the stuff people say on there is downright disgraceful. And it is always the same posters too... Gnplummer421 :cdn:

I took my GED while in the Forces. If you are looking for structure, you picked the right place. The military is that. Not only will you attain life skills and likely a trade, you will be preferred by most civilian companies when you get out. Companies value Honour, honesty, strong work ethic...

I wore the SSF badge as well in the early 80's, I was in 2 Service batallion. I believe most of the units in Pet at the time wore that patch and also the Jump smock, which at the time was cool and everything, but looking back i wonder why all of us "legs" wore that jump smock. We also took to...

At the Plant, making masking tape.. :boring: Gnplummer

Rifleman, I was there for 30 days in '83. Although Bread and Water was on the menu for anyone stuck in "the hole" (sound proof/light proof padded room) we ate like kings. How else could you do all that PT. (there was lots.) One cig after every meal unless you screwed up. No talking at any time...

Greetings, The reunion will include a lot of members of the 41st and 43rd Tank Bataljons that were there (Bergen-Hohne) between '74-'93, so some of you old tankers from The RCD and 8CH who visited Baan 41, the KMT, Dutch Corporals mess or PMT will remember some of these folks. For those who...

Well, seeing as this topic has been dormant for some time, I thought I would see if there are any Gunplummers out there still watching this Forum. I am surprised not more Techs are on this site. I am going to try to attach an old pic in the days where a Sqn of Tanks required Maintenance APC's...

1. My old man gave me two months to get a job, or he would boot me out of the house at eighteen. 2. The recruiting poster looked pretty good. 3. I was running out of time when I walked into the recruiting centre. I later thanked the old man for possibly saving me from a life of crime. I was...

Speaking of alternative energy. How about the Aquabouy. A company called Finavera Renewables is building a device that captures energy from waves in the Ocean/Sea/Lakes. Pretty amazing concept. The only thing to worry about is the impact on marine life. I might have to invest in that one...

I still believe the biggest blocker for most people that oppose our mission is the lack of knowledge. Whenever I become engaged in a conversation with a person who is convinced we should not be there, I have encouraged that person to explain to me, in detail, exactly why they feel this way...