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Discussion in '☆☆ New Recruits ☆☆' started by Sack Time, May 10, 2008.

  1. Sack Time

    Sack Time Member

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    Hey everyone! Well, guess I will tell you a bit about myself. I'm 29 years old, been reading an researching WW2 and military related stuff about 14 years now, work as a security guard, and had two grandfathers who served in the second World War, and an uncle who served in Vietnam. I myself have never served, I never thought I could pass the physical, with my bum knees. I figured this was a good place to talk about one of my passions. I have lived in eastern Kentucky (Harlan County and Letcher County) all my life, and I'm quite accustomed to pistols, rifles, and shotguns. I like to hunt, but it's been a few years, my knees can't handle trodding through the woods like they used to, lol! I like to fish, and do so reguarly. I also like table top war games, especially Warhammer 40k. I play video games on occasion, but most of the time I have my nose stuck in a book. So in closing, I'm glad to be here, and look forward to discussing man's greatest tragedy with you all!
     
  2. krieg

    krieg Ace

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    welcome aboard there sack time
    you will fit right in here a great place to be you will enjoy your stay here loads of great
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    best krieg
     
  3. Sack Time

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    Thanks! Two things, I know little about Australia during the war (I know they helped fight in the CIB theatre, but that's about it, I can't find a lot of literature on Australia's role in the war at the public library) and I love the little Snoopy icon! That makes me want to watch It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! yet again!
     
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    dgmitchell Ace

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    Sack Time -- Welcome! I hope you enjoy your time here. I am also a new member and am very much enjoying these forums.

    Cheers!
     
  5. Slipdigit

    Slipdigit Good Ol' Boy Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Howdy Sack, Good to have you here.
     
  6. Sack Time

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    Wow, I've been checkin the site more, and it really is neat! I'm especially interested in the modeling section. Great stuff!
     
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    Glad you enjoying the site! It's great isn't it!

    Welcome!!
     
  8. Sack Time

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    Hey, are they any galleries of nose art here?
     
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    Tomcat The One From Down Under

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    G'day Sack Time, and welcome

    There are a few threads on Australians during the war and about small units and what not, so if you feel that you wish to learn more they are there.:)
     
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    Welcome to the forum ane enjoy your stay.
     
  11. Sack Time

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    Cool, I will check those out for sure.
     
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    Skipper Kommodore

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    Welcome Sacktime. You will learn plenty of things about the Aussies here. I can tell you they fought bravely everywhere. There are some buried just miles away from my hometown (I promised Wessex to get the pictures for him onths ago, just remembeted , oops) . As to the nose art galeries, not yet, but I have a small collection and the designer of our association creates them when he makes WWII A.C. profiles. Feel free to start a thread about this topic Im' sure people will come around.
     
  13. Sack Time

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    Yessir, I'll start a noseart thread! I've study a tiny bit about the Aussies, and from what I've seen, their fighting spirit and capablity was as very high. Tough lot, the boys from down under, lol. I actually need to study more on the entire history of the island. Kinda bored with European history right now.
     
  14. macrusk

    macrusk Proud Daughter of a Canadian WWII Veteran

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    Welcome to the Forum, Sack Time. It's a great place to discuss all aspects of World War II, and many knowledgeable members. I hope you enjoy yourself.
     

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