we gots to by some tanks!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/silicon-valley-tank-collection-donated-to-massachusetts-museum/2013/11/11/2927648c-4a99-11e3-bf60-c1ca136ae14a_story.html
personally I think we should bid on the Merkava.
I have always wanted to just sit in a Merkava.
visit Israel and go to the tank museum.
Looks like it's all going to Massachusetts. Should be within driving distance Gus- you might get to sit in that "Chariot' after all. ;)
MA is ok but I would prefer to sit in one in the Golan Heights.
http://www.collingsfoundation.org/menu.htm
This guy is not that far away from where I live. In the summer time while mowing my lawn I'll see him fly a B-17 or the TBF-Avenger over my yard. According to the website you can book a 30 minute flight with him on a B-17 for a little over $400. It will be interesting to see what he does with these tanks.
Quote from: Gusington on November 13, 2013, 08:20:47 AM
MA is ok but I would prefer to sit in one in the Golan Heights.
Btw MA is more than just ok. It roxxors because I live there! ;D
Yeah but so do the Sox. And the Patriots. And Bill Belichek.
Quote from: W8taminute on November 13, 2013, 10:24:06 AM
http://www.collingsfoundation.org/menu.htm
This guy is not that far away from where I live. In the summer time while mowing my lawn I'll see him fly a B-17 or the TBF-Avenger over my yard. According to the website you can book a 30 minute flight with him on a B-17 for a little over $400. It will be interesting to see what he does with these tanks.
Have you been to the medieval armor/weapons museum in Worcester?
Quote from: LongBlade on November 13, 2013, 01:04:36 PM
Have you been to the medieval armor/weapons museum in Worcester?
Yes I have. The Higgins Armory Museum. Unfortunately they are closing it down. :(
See here for the latest news: http://www.masslive.com/news/worcester/index.ssf/2013/11/higgins_armory_hosting_farewel.html
Great collection of medieval armor from Europe, the Middle East, and Japan. They also give lectures on occasion on warfare during the period. The one I went to though was centered around the life of a Roman soldier. The two guys that gave that lecture were dressed in full Roman battle gear and they provided demos on melee combat during the Roman Empire. Great stuff!
Quote from: Gusington on November 13, 2013, 11:48:12 AM
Yeah but so do the Sox. And the Patriots. And Bill Belichek.
I understand where you're coming from. If it makes you feel better when I was a kid one of my coolest and favorite article of clothing was a corduroy New York Yankees jacket. :)
Quote from: W8taminute on November 13, 2013, 01:19:47 PM
Quote from: LongBlade on November 13, 2013, 01:04:36 PM
Have you been to the medieval armor/weapons museum in Worcester?
Yes I have. The Higgins Armory Museum. Unfortunately they are closing it down. :(
See here for the latest news: http://www.masslive.com/news/worcester/index.ssf/2013/11/higgins_armory_hosting_farewel.html
Great collection of medieval armor from Europe, the Middle East, and Japan. They also give lectures on occasion on warfare during the period. The one I went to though was centered around the life of a Roman soldier. The two guys that gave that lecture were dressed in full Roman battle gear and they provided demos on melee combat during the Roman Empire. Great stuff!
That SUCKS! :(
I had a corduroy Yankees jacket when I was a kid until some weirdo from Boston stole it from me.
In the picture, he is sitting in an Alvis Saladin AC.
Since theyre selling off half the vehicle we should be able to pick something up for around 20k.
I'd love to have a tank and use someone's handicapped tag. >:( ;D
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on November 13, 2013, 02:33:42 PM
Since theyre selling off half the vehicle we should be able to pick something up for around 20k.
Look for something with low millage, minimum battle damage, and plenty of seats.
Green's always a nice colour.
Quote from: Gusington on November 13, 2013, 02:05:26 PM
I had a corduroy Yankees jacket when I was a kid until some weirdo from Boston stole it from me.
Did I...er I mean did he ruin your childhood when he stole your jacket?
No it was ruined long before that.
Insert Jewish mother joke here.
Quote from: W8taminute on November 13, 2013, 01:19:47 PM
Quote from: LongBlade on November 13, 2013, 01:04:36 PM
Have you been to the medieval armor/weapons museum in Worcester?
Yes I have. The Higgins Armory Museum. Unfortunately they are closing it down. :(
See here for the latest news: http://www.masslive.com/news/worcester/index.ssf/2013/11/higgins_armory_hosting_farewel.html
Great collection of medieval armor from Europe, the Middle East, and Japan. They also give lectures on occasion on warfare during the period. The one I went to though was centered around the life of a Roman soldier. The two guys that gave that lecture were dressed in full Roman battle gear and they provided demos on melee combat during the Roman Empire. Great stuff!
OMG that place is awesome. Such a shame to close it.
I've been to the Israeli tank museum at Latrun. Fantastic collection.
For a while, my wife's Facebook photo was of her posing next to a South Lebanese Army tank (which for some reason was painted light blue).
Michael
theres a good explanation for that but Im in no mood. suffice to say it plays off the shimmer effect the desert.
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on November 13, 2013, 11:33:33 PM
theres a good explanation for that but Im in no mood. suffice to say it plays off the shimmer effect the desert.
Gus turn you down for a better offer?
Gus never turns me down. me and Mirth are all the action he's getting.
Sad but true.
come here and gimmi a hug buddy.
Hugs from you and mirth are all I got.