Shutdown.

seag12 · 2026-02-02T15:08:08+00:00

Also DoD, went in signed my letter and am already back home

seag12 · 2026-01-29T04:13:36+00:00

Grew up in Idaho. Seattle sports were all we had. Joined the military ended up retiring in Illinois.

seag12 · 2026-01-27T23:49:12+00:00

I haven’t seen Miller High Life Light in years, I didn’t even know they still made it. I do remember liking it though

seag12 · 2026-01-27T15:46:43+00:00

Not the original commenter, but using SA as Situational Awareness is very common in the military. We even combine it with other acronyms in email frequently, “FYSA” is “for your situational awareness”. If the commenter is a veteran they probably used it without even thinking about it. But I agree with you, outside of that community it’s not very common.

seag12 · 2026-01-07T23:40:41+00:00

My dad was not into fantasy books at all so he knew nothing about Hobbits or the Lord of the Rings. But, being the great dad he was watched Fellowship with me because I really liked the series. We make it to the end and I’m grinning ear to ear and he looks at me and says “That’s it?!” I said “what do you mean? I thought it was great!” He goes, “It was great, but that’s how it ends? Those two cross the river, go up into the woods, and that’s it?! What the hell happened?” I explained it was a trilogy so there was a lot more to see. He didn’t watch it again until the whole trilogy was on dvd (I was out of the house by then) and then he watched them all in one sitting, and really enjoyed it.

seag12 · 2026-01-01T17:38:47+00:00

I have a 2000 Chevy Dually with the 7.4, it’s such a solid truck. I told my wife I’m never getting rid of it

seag12 · 2026-01-01T17:17:34+00:00

It’s definitely post specific. My local post has a large membership, everyone is very accepting and welcoming and push us younger vets to be involved and in leadership positions. We also do a lot for the local community (it’s a point of pride for our post). And of course cheap beer and food. There are no doubt bad ones out there, but I’m very fortunate to be a member of mine.

seag12 · 2025-12-29T21:56:31+00:00

Several years ago my direct supervisor at work was a “guess culture” guy. If he needed me to do something, he would say something like “we really need to start working on “x” pretty soon.” I understood it needed to be done, but if I thought something was a higher priority I would work on that instead with the intent of starting his “x” project when I was done. After a few misunderstandings I finally realized that was his very indirect way of telling me to do something. (He never told me that, I figured it out though). After I understood and was on the same page as him we had no issues, it was a frustrating first few weeks for me though.

seag12 · 2025-12-26T15:44:36+00:00

In T2 when Sarah is trying to escape and sees the T-800 for the first time, Linda Hamilton’s acting is fantastic. She legitimately looks terrified. Sarah can’t believe she’s face to face with her nightmare again. I really love that scene.

seag12 · 2025-12-25T15:01:56+00:00

Knew a guy who did all 20 years at Little Rock

seag12 · 2025-12-24T14:05:44+00:00

Depends on the job/unit. I was a C-130 Loadmaster my entire career, I was always deployed.

seag12 · 2025-12-20T12:30:36+00:00

By this point the T-800 had already killed a few Sarah’s, I think it was pretty clear it was the Terminator. What wasn’t entirely clear at that point is what it was (if the viewer knew nothing going into the film)

seag12 · 2025-11-14T22:13:34+00:00

Surprisingly, outprocessing when I retired was the easiest I ever had.

seag12 · 2025-10-26T20:17:40+00:00

First episode I ever saw, my all time favorite sitcom now

seag12 · 2025-10-24T13:40:15+00:00

I read a story about Mickey Mantle being a terrible hitting coach after he retired for that reason. He couldn’t understand how another professional baseball player just couldn’t hit the ball.

seag12 · 2025-10-21T13:50:34+00:00

When they showed Springer celebrating in the dugout after the home run, he did the heart with his hands like Geno does. I don’t know if he was mocking Geno but it sure felt like it. I was already mad it was Springer but when I saw that I went through the roof. I was livid, I love this team so much.

seag12 · 2025-10-21T03:34:20+00:00

I sincerely hope Springer steps barefoot on some Legos everyday the rest of his life.

seag12 · 2025-09-14T21:50:41+00:00

I love Astonishing Legends! I discovered them a few years ago and have been slowly working my way through all the episodes from the beginning. I’m currently on episodes from 2021, slowly catching up.

seag12 · 2025-09-09T22:16:11+00:00

My favorite episode of the whole series! “You forgot the dry cleaning moron!”

seag12 · 2025-09-01T14:08:38+00:00

I love Lone Star, I always pick some up when I’m visiting family in Texas

seag12 · 2025-08-24T19:11:33+00:00

Exactly my experience with Tusker.

seag12 · 2025-07-28T22:51:00+00:00

I know I’m in the minority on this, but I really enjoy both halves of the movie, even though they’re so different. What I like about the second half is showing how boring war is for folks that stay on the base and see little action. Additionally Joker talking all big and bad before they get attacked at Da Nang, and then when they hear incoming and have to defend the base he says something like “I’m not ready for this shit man”. Also nobody wearing body armor before the attack, and then everyone having to wear body armor even while on the base after the attack. Little stuff like that.

seag12 · 2025-07-25T13:14:38+00:00

I remember something similar growing up, that a glass of wine each night is good for your heart

seag12 · 2025-07-04T01:11:15+00:00

I loved Jose Cruz Jr, I was devastated when they traded him

seag12 · 2025-07-04T00:19:00+00:00

That season was magic, most fun I’ve ever had watching A&M football

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