43 years ago today

kommandant · July 20, 2012, 10:44:29 AM

Quote from: LongBlade on July 20, 2012, 10:41:02 AM
Quote from: kommandant on July 20, 2012, 10:40:14 AM
Quote from: Greybriar on July 20, 2012, 10:29:06 AM
I remember the 20th of July 1969. I was in the army and stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado. A lot of the guys in the barracks were watching television and they motioned me over. On the screen was a guy walking on the moon. I don't believe I will ever forget that moment.

Here's a video of the First Moon Landing 1969.

Am I the only one here that is 21 years old :P

You might be.

Invite some girls. We could use some 21 year old hotties.

Last girl I tried to introduce to wargaming called me crazy, when I find a brazilian girl that is 20-25 years old that plays wargames and speak english and don't have a boyfriend, that is an important part, I will let you guys know.

mirth · July 20, 2012, 10:49:17 AM

Quote from: kommandant on July 20, 2012, 10:44:29 AM
Last girl I tried to introduce to wargaming called me crazy, when I find a brazilian girl that is 20-25 years old that plays wargames and speak english and don't have a boyfriend, that is an important part, I will let you guys know.

If you find a 20-25 year Brazilian girl that plays wargames and doesn't have a boyfriend, don't waste time telling us - marry her immediately!

Barthheart · July 20, 2012, 10:51:43 AM

Quote from: mirth on July 20, 2012, 10:49:17 AM
Quote from: kommandant on July 20, 2012, 10:44:29 AM
Last girl I tried to introduce to wargaming called me crazy, when I find a brazilian girl that is 20-25 years old that plays wargames and speak english and don't have a boyfriend, that is an important part, I will let you guys know.

If you find a 20-25 year Brazilian girl that plays wargames and doesn't have a boyfriend, don't waste time telling us - marry her immediately!

+100

LongBlade · July 20, 2012, 10:54:25 AM

Quote from: mirth on July 20, 2012, 10:49:17 AM
Quote from: kommandant on July 20, 2012, 10:44:29 AM
Last girl I tried to introduce to wargaming called me crazy, when I find a brazilian girl that is 20-25 years old that plays wargames and speak english and don't have a boyfriend, that is an important part, I will let you guys know.

If you find a 20-25 year Brazilian girl that plays wargames and doesn't have a boyfriend, don't waste time telling us - marry her immediately!

A slight vetting process is recommended.

My wife was clever enough to play games with me before we were married. She's not shown much inclination after - especially after the kids were born.

The good news is that I chose wisely - she loved me enough to indulge me. She still indulges me in gaming...even encourages me. She just doesn't game with me anymore.

In any case, this thread is about landing on the moon, and it's still a stunning accomplishment. I love it. Wish we could go farther.

Steelgrave · July 20, 2012, 10:59:24 AM

I was sitting in my third grade classroom, the teacher wheeled in a black-and-white TV and the class got to watch. Pretty cool!

Gusington · July 20, 2012, 11:01:01 AM

I thought that a lot of the technology we take for granted today can be traced to space exploration...no?

kommandant · July 20, 2012, 11:02:23 AM

Quote from: Steelgrave on July 20, 2012, 10:59:24 AM
I was sitting in my third grade classroom, the teacher wheeled in a black-and-white TV and the class got to watch. Pretty cool!

the man lands on the moon, and you skip class, it's a win-win :P

LongBlade · July 20, 2012, 11:03:11 AM

Quote from: Gusington on July 20, 2012, 11:01:01 AM
I thought that a lot of the technology we take for granted today can be traced to space exploration...no?

Yes.

kommandant · July 20, 2012, 11:03:28 AM

Quote from: Gusington on July 20, 2012, 11:01:01 AM
I thought that a lot of the technology we take for granted today can be traced to space exploration...no?

a lot of tech comes from space exploration, but necessary manned space exploration, that was the small discussion we had :D

Greybriar · July 20, 2012, 11:04:45 AM

Quote from: bayonetbrant on July 20, 2012, 10:43:28 AM
Quote from: Greybriar on July 20, 2012, 10:29:06 AMI remember the 20th of July 1969. I was in the army and stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado.

Hmmm.... I was... no wait - my parents were both still in college and hadn't met yet!

Kids nowadays got no respect. ;)

Steelgrave · July 20, 2012, 11:08:04 AM

Quote from: Greybriar on July 20, 2012, 11:04:45 AM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on July 20, 2012, 10:43:28 AM
Quote from: Greybriar on July 20, 2012, 10:29:06 AMI remember the 20th of July 1969. I was in the army and stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado.

Hmmm.... I was... no wait - my parents were both still in college and hadn't met yet!

Kids nowadays got no respect. ;)

+1 You and me against the world, Greybriar 8)

bayonetbrant · July 20, 2012, 11:15:16 AM

Quote from: Greybriar on July 20, 2012, 11:04:45 AMKids nowadays got no respect. ;)

KIDS?!

Hell, I turn 40 next week!

Steelgrave · July 20, 2012, 11:16:36 AM

Quote from: bayonetbrant on July 20, 2012, 11:15:16 AM
Quote from: Greybriar on July 20, 2012, 11:04:45 AMKids nowadays got no respect. ;)

KIDS?!

Hell, I turn 40 next week!

Oooohhhhh, break out the black candles and Viagra! ;D

Barthheart · July 20, 2012, 11:17:18 AM

Quote from: bayonetbrant on July 20, 2012, 11:15:16 AM
Quote from: Greybriar on July 20, 2012, 11:04:45 AMKids nowadays got no respect. ;)

KIDS?!

Hell, I turn 40 next week!

Ok, junior, pipe down the adults are talking... ;)

mirth · July 20, 2012, 11:17:30 AM

Quote from: bayonetbrant on July 20, 2012, 11:15:16 AM
Quote from: Greybriar on July 20, 2012, 11:04:45 AMKids nowadays got no respect. ;)

KIDS?!

Hell, I turn 40 next week!

You're a kid :P Hope you have something big planned though. 40's a milestone.