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#189454 - 11/29/09 11:46 PM Howdy, I just found this place!
Skimo Offline
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Registered: 11/28/09
Posts: 41
Loc: Tinker AFB Oklahoma, USA
A little about myself, I grew up in rural Alaska served 6 years in the Air Force as a maintenance technician and now live in Oklahoma.

I'm sure glad I found a place dedicated to survival.

My name is Jon and I've only recently started looking online for places like this.
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#189456 - 11/29/09 11:56 PM Re: Howdy, I just found this place! [Re: Skimo]
Jeanette_Isabelle Offline
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Registered: 11/13/06
Posts: 2954
Loc: Nacogdoches, Texas
Bonjour ! I'm Jeanette Isabelle, named after the traditional French Christmas carol "Un Flambeau, Jeanette, Isabelle." Dad's side of the family, from which I get my French heritage, is from Norman Oklahoma. I stumbled upon this place while doing research on one of my interests, aviation.

Jeanette Isabelle
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#189465 - 11/30/09 01:36 AM Re: Howdy, I just found this place! [Re: ]
KenK Offline
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Registered: 06/26/04
Posts: 2209
Loc: NE Wisconsin
Welcome to one of the finest forums on the web.

If you haven't yet done so, I'd encourage you to take a moment to read "The Survival Forum Rules and Courtesies" via the link up at the top of this page, and then I look forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences. No question is too simple or silly around this campfire.

Oh, and it looks like you're serving at an Air Force base ... if you're in the military, well, my most sincere thank you for your service simply doesn't seem like enough.

Ken K.

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#189466 - 11/30/09 01:37 AM Re: Howdy, I just found this place! [Re: ]
Skimo Offline
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Registered: 11/28/09
Posts: 41
Loc: Tinker AFB Oklahoma, USA
Thank you for the warm welcome Jeanette and Izzy.

When I noticed Mr. Ritter being the admin here and several great posts I was drawn in.

Dangint, looks like I posted on top of you, thank you as well, I just served my six, went round the world at the mercy of the AWACS, great times.

I'll be sure to read the stickies.


Edited by Skimo (11/30/09 01:39 AM)
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#189469 - 11/30/09 02:21 AM Re: Howdy, I just found this place! [Re: Skimo]
leemann Offline
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Registered: 02/08/04
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Loc: At the soylent green plant.
Welcome Skimo we have alot of good folks here.

Lee
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#189471 - 11/30/09 03:10 AM Re: Howdy, I just found this place! [Re: Skimo]
Nicodemus Offline
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Registered: 10/30/05
Posts: 1341
Loc: Virginia, US
Welcome aboard!
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#189475 - 11/30/09 03:52 AM Re: Howdy, I just found this place! [Re: Nicodemus]
kd7fqd Offline
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Registered: 08/07/05
Posts: 359
Loc: Saratoga Springs,Utah,USA
Welcome Skimo
Like KenK says no question is too silly or off the mark, pull up a log and enjoy the fire

Mike
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#189477 - 11/30/09 03:59 AM Re: Howdy, I just found this place! [Re: kd7fqd]
scafool Offline
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Registered: 12/18/08
Posts: 1534
Loc: Muskoka
Hello, pull up a stump.
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#189482 - 11/30/09 04:55 AM Re: Howdy, I just found this place! [Re: scafool]
Skimo Offline
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Registered: 11/28/09
Posts: 41
Loc: Tinker AFB Oklahoma, USA
Mike is kd7fqd your handle?

Never mind, looks like it is, Ham technician.

I've been interested, several of my friends got licensed when I was younger.

My dad has had his call sign forever, after college is done with I think HAM might be a new hobby, after knives, sharpening and playing with fire. (home made alcohol and wood stoves)

I've actually got a topic that I haven't seen posted here or my other haunts, except in passing (that last bit is a pun)
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#189497 - 11/30/09 02:13 PM Re: Howdy, I just found this place! [Re: NightHiker]
benjammin Offline
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Registered: 02/06/04
Posts: 4020
Loc: Anchorage AK
Welcome Skimo. I hope to see some good questions/comments from you here.
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#189513 - 11/30/09 05:33 PM Re: Howdy, I just found this place! [Re: benjammin]
Skimo Offline
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Registered: 11/28/09
Posts: 41
Loc: Tinker AFB Oklahoma, USA
I'll try, I try to keep it basic, though I do have a penchant for improbable scenarios, I think I enjoy working out the possibilities the most.

My first serious question will be up soon.
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#189568 - 11/30/09 10:03 PM Re: Howdy, I just found this place! [Re: Skimo]
MoBOB Offline
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Registered: 09/17/07
Posts: 1219
Loc: here
Skimo,

Welcome to the Forum! It is true what everyone says: No question is to silly. Use the Forum search function for awhile. You will find a ton of great info. All that serves to turn the hamsters loose in your mind.

Thanks for your service to the country.

Again, welcome to the fire.

Retired USAF MSgt, 9442 days...25y 10mo 1wk
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#189570 - 11/30/09 10:49 PM Re: Howdy, I just found this place! [Re: Skimo]
KG2V Offline

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Registered: 08/19/03
Posts: 1371
Loc: Queens, New York City
Originally Posted By: Skimo
Mike is kd7fqd your handle?

Never mind, looks like it is, Ham technician.

I've been interested, several of my friends got licensed when I was younger.

My dad has had his call sign forever, after college is done with I think HAM might be a new hobby, after knives, sharpening and playing with fire. (home made alcohol and wood stoves)

I've actually got a topic that I haven't seen posted here or my other haunts, except in passing (that last bit is a pun)


First, welcome
Second, thank you for your service
Third - Bunch of us hams here - I'm one, and so is Marty, btu I don't know if he's active at all

(4th - I better get some sleep - I noticed at least 4 typos while typing this)
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#189590 - 12/01/09 02:23 AM Re: Howdy, I just found this place! [Re: KG2V]
UpstateTom Offline
Member

Registered: 10/05/09
Posts: 165
Loc: Rens. County, NY
Welcome!


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#189613 - 12/01/09 11:07 AM Re: Howdy, I just found this place! [Re: UpstateTom]
wildman800 Offline
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Registered: 11/09/06
Posts: 2847
Loc: La-USA
Welcome to the fire!!

Pay no attention to the ramblings of this man behind the curtain, just hand me an occasional beer from my cooler.
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#189678 - 12/02/09 12:45 AM Re: Howdy, I just found this place! [Re: wildman800]
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Registered: 09/01/07
Posts: 2432
Welcome.

Kick your shoes off. Sit a spell.
Tell us what you know.
Ask about what you want to know.
And a good story is always appreciated.
Don't be shy.

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