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12B4S
08-05-2006, 23:02
Toooooo funny. I was planning on me managing the joint Max. Like your idea better. LOL They'd all have that RED nail polish. Classes everyday to learn the finer points of :intimidating girl spiting:...The happy lizard squiggle. the fabragio pine cone theory and such. Although she would have to come up with a new carry option, for concealing a HAK in the bunnie tails.

Gypsy
08-06-2006, 19:25
*hijack*

Then we'll see if you can handle a geoduck. :eek:

*/hijack*

LL

Mmmkay, no thanks. I'm watching Discovery right now and they have a program on about those....things. :(

Max_Tab
08-06-2006, 19:38
Mmmkay, no thanks. I'm watching Discovery right now and they have a program on about those....things. :(


LMFAO I'm watching the same show.

Gypsy
08-06-2006, 19:41
LMFAO I'm watching the same show.

The host is a riot!

I'm not normally squeamish...but that geoduck looks nasty!

LibraryLady
08-06-2006, 20:07
The host is a riot!

I'm not normally squeamish...but that geoduck looks nasty!

:p

Lots of things look nasty in their natural state and yet taste good upon applicaton of the proper culinary procedures!

Look at liver, tripe or tongue, oysters and mussels, caviar or various fungal growths...

LL

Sdiver
08-06-2006, 22:14
Hummmmm....Castro to be back to work in a couple of weeks ????

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060807/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/cuba_castro

My trick knee tells me, we've got to keep on with the plan. No deviation from the OP at hand.

Gypsy
08-06-2006, 22:24
tripe or tongue,

LL

Nooooooooooo!

:D

12B4S
08-06-2006, 23:35
If I had a Nickle for everytime I heard that kind of `no` from a female. I'd be..........

Regarding the culinary arts, I mean. ;) Try it Gypsy. LOOK LL likes it!!!!!!!

Gypsy
08-07-2006, 16:58
If I had a Nickle for everytime I heard that kind of `no` from a female. I'd be..........

Regarding the culinary arts, I mean. ;) Try it Gypsy. LOOK LL likes it!!!!!!!

Rich? :D

Tripe...what a gawd awful smell. My grandmother would cook it for my uncle on Sundays; the delicious aroma of the homemade gravy for pasta was negated by the smell of that...stuff. I wanted to run away from home on those days. As for tongue...ummmm no. LOL!

x SF med
08-08-2006, 06:43
Bite...your...tongue. There will be NO frilly fu fu lace. Sheesh.

Ahem, at least not on the curtains. :p

The QP's are spearheading this op, and if they want clothing optional...then so be it. Folks can participate as they see fit.

That is all. :D




Oh one more thing...let's add some soft shell or Dungeness crab to that menu...

And where, exactly will the frilly lace be??? :rolleyes: (innocent, yet knowing smirk)

HOLLiS
08-08-2006, 08:57
News at 11:00

The planning for the Liberation of the Island of Cuba has bogged down. A anonymous source said, " issues over shoe allowance, frilly lace colors and color accents of the Uniform trim seemed to have grounded the planning to a stop." There is no news on when the discussions will end or when a new "D" day will be schedule. Troops are on hold along with several large cargo ships fill with shoes.

x SF med
08-08-2006, 09:06
News at 11:00

The planning for the Liberation of the Island of Cuba has bogged down. A anonymous source said, " issues over shoe allowance, frilly lace colors and color accents of the Uniform trim seemed to have grounded the planning to a stop." There is no news on when the discussions will end or when a new "D" day will be schedule. Troops are on hold along with several large cargo ships fill with shoes.

H-
the cargo ships are filled with Shoes, more shoes, a few frilly/lacy things for the XXs (in lieu of frilly window shades for my boat), and lots of cold beer - mostly imported or microbrews - since we are individuals with a modicum of brewsnobbery. And mojito/margarita fixings for the XXs that don't do beer, and the guys that like Rum and Tequila. Our transportation budget has been overloaded with the multiple shoe consignments and libations - all ammo must therefore be carried on infil.

112thSOLCA
08-08-2006, 09:56
Okay... am I the only person on here that is amazed this thread has survived for almost a month?

I think it is time to acknowledge the viability of the plan and come up with a proper moniker for this operation.

My suggestions:
Operation Urgent Boondoggle
or
Operation Inebriated Warrior
or
The Cove of Swine Invasion

x SF med
08-08-2006, 10:45
Since you are not a member of the Executive Committee, and it hasn't even been discussed by that elite group yet...

My vote is for: Operation Caribbean Pipe Dream, and XX Shoe Excursion

Or, Operation Louisiana Backbay Bunny Bordelaise, a la Antoine (a few of you might be old enough to get this one....)

Roguish Lawyer
08-08-2006, 11:15
Operation Liberate Cohiba

Jack Moroney (RIP)
08-08-2006, 13:50
From the tone of the posts I think that the lassies might vote for: Operation Bay of Male Cheauvinist Swines.

Bravo1-3
08-08-2006, 16:04
From the tone of the posts I think that the lassies might vote for: Operation Bay of Male Cheauvinist Swines.

It does have a nice ring to it, sir.

x SF med
08-08-2006, 17:43
From the tone of the posts I think that the lassies might vote for: Operation Bay of Male Cheauvinist Swines.

Sir Jack, again, the most politic of posts - we need to get you to run for Congress, between you and SFC Antenori, we might actualy be able to win the minds of the House - we all know, they have no hearts - but we must take Cuba first!!!

Gypsy
08-08-2006, 18:30
And where, exactly will the frilly lace be??? :rolleyes: (innocent, yet knowing smirk)

Hair bands. You know, to preclude any hair from falling into the food while we cook or while we whip up libations. :p

I wrapped some frilly lace around my luggage handle, makes it easy to identify.

Sdiver
08-08-2006, 22:42
Hair bands. You know, to preclude any hair from falling into the food while we cook or while we whip up libations.

Wait...wait...wait...wait....WAIT JUST A CON-SARNIT MINUTE !!!!!!!

Am I reading this right????

Gypsy.....you're saying that ALL the XX's will be cooking and mixing drinks???

I don't know about this...:sniff....sniff:....I SMELL A TRAP FELLAS !!!!!:eek: :(

Generalissimo Jack.....you may want to look into "volunteering" a few of the FTFSI's into being food/drink testers.

Jack Moroney (RIP)
08-09-2006, 04:45
FTFSI's into being food/drink testers.

I am beginning to detect some dissention in ranks here. If we are going to start falling apart because of lack of trust before we deploy we obviously are going to fail from more than some intestinal malady once we are in country. If it would make you feel better, we will eat in shifts family style where those that have prepared the meals and beverages will eat with us and first from the same serving bowls and containers from which you will serve yourself. I believe that the only extra ingredient that the XXs might be wise in adding to the mix is a little KNO3 that they will be able to get from our 18Cs. That will ensure that some of you over amourous lads keep your eye on the mission and not on the non-hostile natives.

x SF med
08-09-2006, 06:32
Hair bands. You know, to preclude any hair from falling into the food while we cook or while we whip up libations. :p

I wrapped some frilly lace around my luggage handle, makes it easy to identify.

Damn, just hair bands - bummer. Well, better than curtains (bad Monty Python scene playing in my head at the moment-- King: Someday son, all this will be yours! Pansy Prince: What? The curtains?).


SD - I will gladly eat and or drink anything Ms Gypsy and her crew prepare (sans cheveaux), they're part of the team. and since I don't gat to cook, unless invited (yes, I love to cook -esp. a mean 5 Alarm Chili and the occasional NY Cheesecake) I will gladly volunteer for the clean up squad. You have to remember, the QPs are used to trusting teammates, until they screw up.

Sdiver
08-09-2006, 08:52
SD - I will gladly eat and or drink anything Ms Gypsy and her crew prepare (sans cheveaux), they're part of the team. and since I don't gat to cook, unless invited (yes, I love to cook -esp. a mean 5 Alarm Chili and the occasional NY Cheesecake) I will gladly volunteer for the clean up squad. You have to remember, the QPs are used to trusting teammates, until they screw up.

Doc,
Trust me, I know about trusting teammates. Although I'm not a QP, nor have aspirations of becoming a QP, (unless they start letting FOG's like me back in), I do work in a profession that requires trust in one's teammates/co-workers.

But with recent events, in dealings with XX's, a saying keeps popping in my head...

Doveryay, no proveryay

Not wanting to cause dissension in the ranks, but......let's just say, Right now in dealing with XX's, "I hope for the best, but prepare for the worst".

x SF med
08-09-2006, 11:01
Doc,

But with recent events, in dealings with XX's, a saying keeps popping in my head...

Doveryay, no proveryay

Not wanting to cause dissension in the ranks, but......let's just say, Right now in dealing with XX's, "I hope for the best, but prepare for the worst".

SD-
I have no clue what "doveray, no proveray" means. As to your personal problems with the females of the species, leave that shit at home, do not bring it to this board - and after going through some of your posts - your attitude towards women is pre-Cro Magnon. You may not be a QP, but act like a professional, banter is fine, bashing and taking your issues out on others on this site are not. The women on this site are valuable members of this online community and temper our testosterone driven need to excel with a taste of reason and an opposing viewpoint, which makes us all think. Get over your issues and act like a real man, not a vindictive teenager. I got really screwed over by my ex-wife, but you know what? It was really only money and stuff, tough shit, I dealt with the emotional crap on my own, and used my friends to get through, I didn't go after others.

'nuff said - any more bashing, I'll get with the "MOD SQUAD" and begin arbitration - I hope I get RL as my counsel.

Roguish Lawyer
08-09-2006, 11:17
Whoa, I think he was just joking! Anyway, everyone please tone it down and let's get back to invasion planning. Otherwise, we might have to close this thread . . . :boohoo

x SF med
08-09-2006, 11:25
Whoa, I think he was just joking! Anyway, everyone please tone it down and let's get back to invasion planning. Otherwise, we might have to close this thread . . . :boohoo
RL- pm out - x

Roguish Lawyer
08-09-2006, 11:39
So who is going to post the Op Order? :munchin

Jack Moroney (RIP)
08-09-2006, 11:55
So who is going to post the Op Order? :munchin
Whoa big fella! First define the mission, then we can publish some commander's guidance to the staff as identified by s-sf-med for development of the order and get the sequence of command and staff action rolling.

Roguish Lawyer
08-09-2006, 11:57
Whoa big fella! First define the mission, then we can publish some commander's guidance to the staff as identified by s-sf-med for development of the order and get the sequence of command and staff action rolling.

The objective is to overthrow and replace the existing regime in Cuba.

Jack Moroney (RIP)
08-09-2006, 12:06
The objective is to overthrow and replace the existing regime in Cuba.

You have some blanks to fill in here to make this a viable mission statement:

Who is to overthrow and replace
When is this to be done
Where will this be done
Why is this being done
You have only defined the What.

Roguish Lawyer
08-09-2006, 12:48
You have some blanks to fill in here to make this a viable mission statement:

Who is to overthrow and replace
When is this to be done
Where will this be done
Why is this being done
You have only defined the What.

The civilian leadership is relying on you to determine the who, when and where. Do you really need to know why? :munchin

x SF med
08-09-2006, 13:03
The civilian leadership is relying on you to determine the who, when and where. Do you really need to know why? :munchin

Damn- Why is easy - it's there, it's a nice vacation area, the people need our gentle democratic military government (we elected COL M, therefore it's democratic, although the electorate is a smaller minority than even the US), we all could use a vacation, we need UW/FID/CA/Intel practice, and it's fun to dream.

When - as the government becomes destabilized after the death of the current military Dictator.

Where- I will need to take a look at the maps - although Castro took over by commanding the central mountains and a generalized GW war in the cities.

Who the Members of the board known as PS.com, QPs and select non QPs as invited by the duly pre elected Genralissimo COL Jack and his senior staff also known as the 'moderators' of said board.

COL Jack, Sir, this should suffice for a warning order, I will build up the details for a full blown OpOrd after I complete a little project for MtnGoat. (smart salute, about face, and quickstep to the doors of the meeting room)

Team Sergeant
08-09-2006, 14:20
Whoa, I think he was just joking! Anyway, everyone please tone it down and let's get back to invasion planning. Otherwise, we might have to close this thread . . . :boohoo

No, no I believe x_sf_med was not joking....

We just banned someone for inappropriate behavior directed toward female guests. Most folks know we will not hesitate to ban anyone that is deemed immature or just plain stupid.

Anyone that receives a warning from an Quiet Professional on this board had better take heed cause the next shot will not be across the bow.

Team Sergeant

Jack Moroney (RIP)
08-09-2006, 14:36
The civilian leadership is relying on you to determine the who, when and where. Do you really need to know why? :munchin


Ahhhhhhh, just like the civilian leadership to fail to properly define the desired goals in support of national security objectives. To answer your question as to why we need to know why:

You asked for an OPORD, paragraph 2 of the OPORD consists of the MISSION which answers the five questions Who, What, Why, Where and When. The Why is important because it allows the commander to frame his intent as to why this operation needs to be accomplished. It provides the subordinate units with the ability to define in detail the Commander's Intent which allows subordinate units and personnel to make intelligent decisions in the absence of any other guidance or orders. It provides a degree of flexibility needed to to exercise intelligent inititate vice just initiative. It also helps drive the Concept of the Operation, or how the operation will be conducted. If for instance your goal is as stated then some of the answers to why might be to neutralize Venezuela's influence over Cuba and with that in mind you might want to make sure that the operation is conducted in such a manner as to make that Coca Chewing Clown's statements come back to bite him in the ass without harming our ability to avail ourselves of his oil assets while demonstrating that his type of government was unable to influence the outcome in Cuba therefore guiding the Cubans in the direction of something other than his government model. Now this is an oversimplification but your goal to replace the government has to be linked with the why it has to be overthrown which implies the support of those for the current government so that the military operation contributes to a successful overthrow as well as the destruction of the support and not an insurgency to keep things as they were after the conflict.
Sound familiar?

Roguish Lawyer
08-09-2006, 14:41
COL M: Got it. x sf med has explained why.

TS: I was referring to sdiver, not x sf med. I am sure he will heed your instructions. And if he does not, we all know what will happen . . .

Team Sergeant
08-09-2006, 16:03
TS: I was referring to sdiver, not x sf med.

I knew exactly to whom you were referring to in your earlier post.;)

TS

x SF med
08-09-2006, 16:26
All - please pardon my earlier outbreak of NCO-itis - it's kind of like malaria - it comes back under stress. I can be a caveman - but not where others might see in most cases.

Gypsy
08-09-2006, 17:19
Damn, just hair bands - bummer. Well, better than curtains (bad Monty Python scene playing in my head at the moment-- King: Someday son, all this will be yours! Pansy Prince: What? The curtains?).


SD - I will gladly eat and or drink anything Ms Gypsy and her crew prepare (sans cheveaux), they're part of the team. and since I don't gat to cook, unless invited (yes, I love to cook -esp. a mean 5 Alarm Chili and the occasional NY Cheesecake) I will gladly volunteer for the clean up squad. You have to remember, the QPs are used to trusting teammates, until they screw up.


;) And you just have to love Monty Python.

Thanks x_sf! You won't need an invite to cook, it's your (QP's) island. Besides, nothing better than a man who knows his way around the kitchen! Mmmmm chili, we'll need plenty of beer to quench the thirst after that I'm sure. NCO-itis suits you.



Now, back to reading about the OPORD...

lksteve
08-09-2006, 19:59
So who is going to post the Op Order? the base OP Order isn't the problem...just covering Class VI in the Logistics Annex is going to take some very serious drinking...i mean, thinking...

x SF med
08-09-2006, 20:05
Steve-
we reclass Class VI items to codes R&Q med items - then they can be transported by the 18Ds - I think we need to put them in 3 subcodes: non-narcotic pain relief, controlled; transfusion supplies; and blood thinners/ rust inhibitors.

And, you just volunteered for the Logistics Annex, thanks.

lksteve
08-09-2006, 20:16
And, you just volunteered for the Logistics Annex, thanks.well, the last annex i wrote was the PSYOP Annex for Restore Hope ...

Roguish Lawyer
08-09-2006, 20:48
well, the last annex i wrote was the PSYOP Annex for Restore Hope ...

Excellent, you can do the PSYOP annex too! Thanks for volunteering!

lksteve
08-09-2006, 20:51
Excellent, you can do the PSYOP annex too! Thanks for volunteering!think about it, RL...i seem to recall Restore Hope was something less than successful...

ordering booze is not much of a problem...

x SF med
08-10-2006, 06:54
think about it, RL...i seem to recall Restore Hope was something less than successful...

ordering booze is not much of a problem...

A chance for redemption on the Psyop side - think of it as your 'opportunity to fail' which we as QPs know means an opportunity to excel.

As to the booze order - you need to reread this thread, and all of Brewmonkey's posts on Beer, all threads on beer, and poll for the wine lists for State Dinners / soirees, and if you order any cheap tequila you will have an angry mob chasing you (remember, lots of fresh limes). don't forget good Barbados Rum for "Cuba Libres" and Planter's Punch. It ain't gonna be easy, think about the personalities in this group - cheap beer could get you "permanently exfil'd".

lrd
08-10-2006, 11:58
Ahhhhhhh, just like the civilian leadership to fail to properly define the desired goals in support of national security objectives. To answer your question as to why we need to know why:

You asked for an OPORD, paragraph 2 of the OPORD consists of the MISSION which answers the five questions Who, What, Why, Where and When. The Why is important because it allows the commander to frame his intent as to why this operation needs to be accomplished. It provides the subordinate units with the ability to define in detail the Commander's Intent which allows subordinate units and personnel to make intelligent decisions in the absence of any other guidance or orders. It provides a degree of flexibility needed to to exercise intelligent inititate vice just initiative. It also helps drive the Concept of the Operation, or how the operation will be conducted. If for instance your goal is as stated then some of the answers to why might be to neutralize Venezuela's influence over Cuba and with that in mind you might want to make sure that the operation is conducted in such a manner as to make that Coca Chewing Clown's statements come back to bite him in the ass without harming our ability to avail ourselves of his oil assets while demonstrating that his type of government was unable to influence the outcome in Cuba therefore guiding the Cubans in the direction of something other than his government model. Now this is an oversimplification but your goal to replace the government has to be linked with the why it has to be overthrown which implies the support of those for the current government so that the military operation contributes to a successful overthrow as well as the destruction of the support and not an insurgency to keep things as they were after the conflict.
Sound familiar?
IIRC, Venezuela has outsourced their ID cards to Cuba.

So, who is going to take over the ID card business?

lksteve
08-10-2006, 19:09
As to the booze order - the first land grant in this country given to an ancestor was for providing whisky to Braddock's foray into Pennsylvania...the booze was better received than Braddock, needless to say...

and i don't need redemption...i do think a PSYOP annex should be prepared by an Area Specialist...and the Caribbean Basin was never my AO...

HOLLiS
08-10-2006, 20:54
Let see being a lowly lower ranked soul, I am still polishing the various brass objects on several ships, all the time wondering, when will the green light be given. Not that I am complaining about all the polishing......... But I would like to set on the beach in Habana and watch the sunset and maybe do some fishing.

Gypsy
09-01-2006, 18:26
Time to resurrect the thread. Guess he's not going to go quietly...

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060901/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/cuba_castro

Castro appears improved on state TV By ANITA SNOW, Associated Press Writer
47 minutes ago


"Brother!" the 80-year-old Castro said from his sickbed, his face lighting up as Chavez entered the room Friday where he was recuperating and gave him a warm embrace.

"Gentleman of the heroic resistance!" the Venezuelan president responded with a smile to his good friend and ally.

"What joy!" Castro said after sitting up on his bed. "A million thanks!"

Chavez has now visited Castro three times since the Cuban leader announced on July 31 that he had undergone intestinal surgery and was provisionally ceding power to his brother, Raul Castro, the defense minister.

The specifics of Castro's ailment and the nature of his surgery have been treated as a state secret.

Dressed in red pajamas, Castro appeared much more animated and alert on the video than in those made when Chavez made his first post-surgery visit to the Cuban leader on Aug. 13, his 80th birthday.

During the earlier visit, Castro was more lethargic and did not even move his head from the pillow. And it was difficult to make out his words.

The Venezuelan president visited Castro a second time during a brief stop in late August before he launched his foreign tour.

On Friday Chavez said: "I note an improvement in the patient!"

Stopping in Cuba on his way back to Venezuela as he returned from an extensive tour of China, Malaysia, Syria and Angola, Chavez told Castro that people in the places he visited from praying for his recovery, even in the mountains of China.

"We all need you," Chavez said during the visit as both wrote messages to each other that they later read aloud.

In his message, Castro congratulated Chavez on his visit abroad. He told Chavez he represented a new era which "brings forth brilliant, audacious and courageous statesmen with new ideas like you."

After Castro stepped aside, U.S. officials urged Chavez to help push for democratic changes in Cuba. Chavez argues the United States — not Cuba — needs a transition to democracy.

x SF med
09-01-2006, 18:30
Thanks Gypsy - I guess now, it's time to say...... IT's BAAAAAACK!!!!!!!

jessipo1
10-26-2006, 13:25
RL -
TOOOO EASY!!! Lawyers, Guns and Money. (thank you, Warren Zevon)


SF Med, I'll handle your PR for you. Everyone needs a CJ in thier Blanca Casa, or whatever color it is down there. <g> I can bring squirt guns. Oh, I can shoot, but I'm trying to be mostly bhuddist these days and will be happy to let you boys handle the shootemups. I'll just spin it and make you look good. :) (Won't be hard)

Besides, except in the case of Iraqi Information Officer M.S.S., people don't *usually* aim for the PR man. Muhamed Saaed Sharaf (sp?) was a special case, because although he brought us to giddy tears with his hysterically funny outbursts, his unmitigated optimism (I mean, ya gotta give him a brownie for team spirit, yeah?), his blustering quotes and brazen exclamations and his Facts be damned! attitude, at some point you just wanted the guy to shut the f**k up! <g> (Kinda like how you probably feel about this thread right now, yeah? jk)

So, I'll be your CJ. :) OH, and I'll bring the beers for afterward. Coup's always make me thirsty, how 'bout you? <G>

JP

ello
10-26-2006, 13:44
I'll be an intern :)

as long as I can meet some senoritas guapas and in return do a some chores...

anything but entertainment:p

hehe

x SF med
10-26-2006, 15:51
WOW, I thought this thread had passed into the great beyond.

JP-
Thank you for the kind words, and offer of being the semi-official "Spin Doctor". Since I will hold but a lowly post, somewhere near the beach, with a Modelo Especial, on a sailboat - my need of a PR Professional will be extremely limited - although the need for drinking partner, sailboat crew, and/or figurehead/ deck candy for the boat will exist - any or all of those positions are currently open.

ello-
Are you even old enough to leave home? And you just volunteered as entertainment chairman - your work is cut out for you, music will be important, hope you can conjure up everything from decent classical, to good jazz, to Hip-Hop - but if you play any hip-hop in my presence, you might get hurt. Lots of reggae will work - but if it's only Marley, you will be banished to the kitchen.

ello
10-26-2006, 16:04
WOW, I thought this thread had passed into the great beyond.

JP-
Thank you for the kind words, and offer of being the semi-official "Spin Doctor". Since I will hold but a lowly post, somewhere near the beach, with a Modelo Especial, on a sailboat - my need of a PR Professional will be extremely limited - although the need for drinking partner, sailboat crew, and/or figurehead/ deck candy for the boat will exist - any or all of those positions are currently open.

ello-
Are you even old enough to leave home? And you just volunteered as entertainment chairman - your work is cut out for you, music will be important, hope you can conjure up everything from decent classical, to good jazz, to Hip-Hop - but if you play any hip-hop in my presence, you might get hurt. Lots of reggae will work - but if it's only Marley, you will be banished to the kitchen.

Roger that sir

Shall I Bring my Banjo?

*Plays dueling banjos fom deliverance*

:D

x SF med
10-26-2006, 20:14
Call an NCO "sir" again and we'll ship to the friggin misguided children.

Bring the banjo - as long as you change your name to 'Susannah', I'm not sure how to take the "Deliverance" reference - and if you really played the banjo, you would know that the tune is actually "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" written by Lester Flatt as played by him and Earl Scruggs.

The Reaper
10-26-2006, 20:20
Call an NCO "sir" again and we'll ship to the friggin misguided children.

Bring the banjo - as long as you change your name to 'Susannah', I'm not sure how to take the "Deliverance" reference - and if you really played the banjo, you would know that the tune is actually "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" written by Lester Flatt as played by him and Earl Scruggs.

Earl recently played the NC State Fair and I must say, he has lost little, if any skill over the years. The three finger roll flows like water off his fingertips. He plays the banjo more naturally than most people can sing.

Helluva man.

TR

x SF med
10-26-2006, 20:42
Earl recently played the NC State Fair and I must say, he has lost little, if any skill over the years. The three finger roll flows like water off his fingertips. He plays the banjo more naturally than most people can sing.

Helluva man.

TR

Sir, Agreed on all counts.

If I'm not mistaken, he's also the only banjo player to be invited to work with the NY Philharmonic; the man can play Copeland and Bach on a banjo. Not a huge blugrass fan myself, but I'd go see Mr Scruggs anytime, a true artist.

His contributions on the album "Chester and Lester" went largely unnoticed though. (I think I just dated myself as a dinosaur)

Roguish Lawyer
10-27-2006, 22:05
Castro still seems to be in charge. :munchin

x SF med
10-27-2006, 22:09
Castro still seems to be in charge. :munchin

He's got Cancer - gives us more time to plan.

ello
10-28-2006, 07:22
:o

I have nothing further to offer, time to sudy my spanish and work on my warrior skills...give oh...6 years and I'll join you fellas on the voyage to cuba!

:lifter

x SF med
01-16-2007, 19:02
With news today that Castro may have had as many as 5 more operations since his 'recovery' and is possibly on his deathbed, I thought it might be interesting to see who still wants to emigrate to "SF Island".

I nominate TS for Mr. Rourke and Dougie for Tattoo.

Gypsy
01-16-2007, 19:06
I so was going to bump this tonight. I'm in!

SF18C
01-16-2007, 20:00
Can I be the baggage boy? I'll work for tips!

Sdiver
01-16-2007, 20:15
I've got the sled dogs hitched up, to get me to the airport, so I can get out of this ICE BOX.

Just awaiting the GO-CODE.

lksteve
01-16-2007, 20:18
With news today that Castro may have had as many as 5 more operations since his 'recovery' and is possibly on his deathbed, I thought it might be interesting to see who still wants to emigrate to "SF Island".damn, doc...have you forgotten your background...? what's the per diem rate...?:munchin

gunnerjohn
01-16-2007, 21:05
I nominate TS for Mr. Rourke and Dougie for Tattoo.

This will work, as long as there isn't any cheap beer anywhere to be served :D

x SF med
01-16-2007, 21:12
damn, doc...have you forgotten your background...? what's the per diem rate...?:munchin


Dai-Ui, we are going to own the country - we just get everything for free.


edited for mildly dyslexic fingers

lksteve
01-16-2007, 21:14
Dai-Ui, we are going ot own the country - we just get everything for free.even Guccis?:D

Roycroft201
01-16-2007, 21:17
I'm in !

(Forgot what I was charged with being in charge of ! :rolleyes: Must go re-read earlier posts :D )



RC201

aricbcool
01-16-2007, 21:18
Dai-Ui, we are going ot own the country - we just get everything for free.

Count me in then. :D

--Aric

Roycroft201
01-16-2007, 21:20
One additional thought..............

I just read the list of specialty drinks that were available at Howl at the Moon.

They would be a welcome addition to the beverages served on the island.:cool:

The Reaper
01-16-2007, 21:30
One additional thought..............

I just read the list of specialty drinks that were available at Howl at the Moon.

They would be a welcome addition to the beverages served on the island.:cool:

Well, there should be plenty of people from here familiar with the drink menu there.:D

TR

gunnerjohn
01-16-2007, 21:45
Well, there should be plenty of people from here familiar with the drink menu there.:D

TR

Good beer, cheap beer and Jack Daniels

vsvo
01-16-2007, 22:01
With news today that Castro may have had as many as 5 more operations since his 'recovery' and is possibly on his deathbed, I thought it might be interesting to see who still wants to emigrate to "SF Island".

I nominate TS for Mr. Rourke and Dougie for Tattoo.
I have Brasso and varnish. Willing to work in return for safe passage to Cuba. What do you think, Skipper?

x SF med
01-17-2007, 08:15
Can I be the baggage boy? I'll work for tips!

I thought it was the Moiyle who worked for tips?

(bad, culturally insensitive joke, not meant to offend anybody) BTW, for those unfamiliar, a Moiyle is a Rabbi who performs circumcisions.

x SF med
01-17-2007, 08:18
even Guccis?:D

You Toelz guys, always soooooo fashion conscious, yes Sir, you will even get your Gucci loafers (disparaging comment about manliness here) for free.

lksteve
01-17-2007, 08:46
You Toelz guys, always soooooo fashion conscious, yes Sir, you will even get your Gucci loafers loafers? i want rattlesnake skinned cowboy boots...if Gucci don't make them, i'll bring sandals...:rolleyes:

x SF med
01-17-2007, 10:31
loafers? i want rattlesnake skinned cowboy boots...if Gucci don't make them, i'll bring sandals...:rolleyes:

Rattler boots are best from Nokona, not Gucci. Mandals?:eek: You wear mandals?:confused: Bwaaahaaaaaa!!!! (more disparaging comments on manliness go here) You would have been better off at the Surf Show, 'Dude'-Ui. Mahalo, Brau.

Gypsy
01-17-2007, 17:55
i'll bring sandals...:rolleyes:

Please don't wear socks with them... :p

lksteve
01-17-2007, 19:16
Rattler boots are best from Nokona, not Gucci. i think i'll get some from Dan Post...
Mandals?:eek: You wear mandals?:confused: Bwaaahaaaaaa!!!! (more disparaging comments on manliness go here) You would have been better off at the Surf Show, 'Dude'-Ui. Mahalo, Brau.okay, so no sandals...now you're going to tell me we have to wear spit-shined boots, have fresh haircuts and there will be no relaxed grooming standards...?:rolleyes:

Sdiver
01-29-2007, 12:23
Miami to hold big party at the Orange bowl when Castro dies.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070129/ap_on_re_us/miami_castro_death_party

Generalissimo Jack,

Is the GO word pending ???

pegasus
08-19-2007, 16:49
Rumors are flying in the blogosphere that he is dead.....:munchin

SF18C
08-21-2007, 17:43
Some say he has been dead for years and the CIA is covering it up!

Fidel Castro died in 1981 (http://www.uncoveror.com/castro.htm)

Man some folks have too much time on their hands!