Seeing that numbers of postings are increasing here, I was thinking of a "little" contest of sorts.

Erich Brown at last count has only 10 to go to reach 1,000 postings (sorties) and at last--im not alone for more than 1,000.

Otto, is next then several others. Come on guys--its been a bit lonely up here at the top--need some more 1,000 sortiers. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Oh and Erich--now that your going to be "relaxing" for a few weeks, doesnt mean I give you permission to "beat" my tally.

Just joking--I hope to see you put a few hundred more to your tally.

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Geez Carl, I don;t think I can put up over 1200 messages the next 3 weeks, unless I bump every message(s) on this entire forum(s) but then.......



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Give it a try (for 'ol Hartmann) you have only 6 to go as of this posting

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Lost are only those, who abandon themselves) Hans-Ulrich Rudel.

Let me at least reach the 200 and then we'll talk!

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"A mon fils: depuis que tes yeux sont fermes les miens n’ont cessé de pleurir." - Mère française, Verdun

Ok Carl, I'm there now what ? Only a copuple thousand to go to catch you which will be nye to impossible but that is ok.......this board is great !

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I just hit 400 but doubt I will ever reach even keel or keep up with Carl.

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I'm working on the 1000 sorties mark, but I think it will take some time. I never though anyone would beat me there, especially since this in my board! Well I guess I will share it with a few of you guys!

Friedrich, as prolific as you have been, you will be at the 1000 post target in no time. [img]smile.gif[/img]

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Ah back from my out of town adventure (I went to San Antonio to do some looking for some militaria) All i found that was in decent condition or a decent price in ALL of the antique shope in San Antonio were: a mere War Merit Cross in Bronze, a COORS beercan with a picture of John Wayne on it--as the Cavalry Officer in: "Rio Grande" -- which is a favorite of mine.

Also, I found FOUR very nice woodcut prints (from different editions of "Harpers Weekly" paper--to go with the one I bought about 4 years ago. I have four woodcut prints dating from 1870-1871, of different Prussian Officers and scenes. Then I have one which is printed in 1883--another Imperial German theme.

And i almost forgot--I found a few American 12 and 14 place ribbon bars that were to an officer who also recieved the "Order of the British Empire" which is similar to our country's "Legion of Merit".

Got to see just a frontal view of The Alamo, as we had little time.

I almost forgot:

Friedrich--your doing well--possibly in 6 months you will pass me.

Erich is now the bearer of some of the glory--otto is next, and the rest of you aint far behind.

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Lost are only those, who abandon themselves) Hans-Ulrich Rudel.

Yeah, yeah...

Mr. a million posts (who has nothing better to do) speaking... bla bla bla!

Just joking, Karl. Keep going! As we are not going to reach you, then you will have to contest with yourself and pass over the 6000! hehe!

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Hello Friedrich--when I reach 10,000--I retire from the scene.
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Lost are only those, who abandon themselves) Hans-Ulrich Rudel.

200+!!!!!!!!!

I am coming!!!!!

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"War is less costly than servitude, the choice is always between Verdun and Dachau." - Jean Dutourd, French veteran of both world wars

"A mon fils: depuis que tes yeux sont fermes les miens n’ont cessé de pleurir." - Mère française, Verdun

After all-we still need SOMEONE to be our Fuhrer

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Lost are only those, who abandon themselves) Hans-Ulrich Rudel.

200+!!!!!!!!!

I am coming!!!!!

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"War is less costly than servitude, the choice is always between Verdun and Dachau." - Jean Dutourd, French veteran of both world wars

"A mon fils: depuis que tes yeux sont fermes les miens n’ont cessé de pleurir." - Mère française, Verdun

GENTLEMEN......I JOIN THE 1,000+ SORTIES CLUB
I had to fly almost non-stop today to do it, but I'm there....

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"CURRAHEE"-War-cry of the US 506th PIR.
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Congrats Panzer!

I am 'only' a mere 240 or so behind you! Watch your 6!

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Congrats Panzerknacker!

Well done! Maybe a beer or two later on?

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Nice thought, Kai ! Congrats Panzerknacker, indeed....

-'...we are going to get damn drunk tomorrow night'
-'You're darn right we are. It's going to be the biggest binge of all time'

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ALRIIIIIGHT RYAN--another breaks the barrier. Congratis. And since the original posting--Kai Gen Der Inf, and Martin and I think even Otto have passed the mark.

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Lost are only those, who abandon themselves) Hans-Ulrich Rudel.

Defineley Kai-I may even shout a round as well...
Thanks Martin and Carl-it's great to join the elite of this forum now, all I have to do is post another, say ahhhh.... 6000+ posts and I'm up there with Carl....

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"GARRY OWEN"-Traditional war-cry of the US 7th Cavalry.
"CURRAHEE"-War-cry of the US 506th PIR.
"Everybody thinks that they are going to get the chance to punch some Nazi in the face at Normandy-and those days are over, they are long gone"-Lt Chris Burnett

Ryan--by then--I might be retired

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Lost are only those, who abandon themselves) Hans-Ulrich Rudel.

Carl,

only if you were demented...

By the way, are Field Marshalls allowed to retire?

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Don't ever retire Carl-I think I'm not alone when I say that when we think of WW2 Network, we immediately think of Carl Evans first and foremost, followed by Otto, Peppy's avatars, and General Der Inf's outspoken ways.....NEVER EVER RETIRE....

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