Random Thoughts Thread

[Green Monstah]

I’m not a huge fan of Tim Tebow—the player or person. I’m sure he’s a good dude, just not my particular cup or herbal tea. Sadly, his dad just died, and I scrolled through his pictures with his dad and family. I wonder if Tim’s biological father is a gym trainer or UPS man somewhere, because he bears absolutely no resemblance to his father.

[MartyFunkhouser]

I’m not a huge fan of Tim Tebow—the player or person. I’m sure he’s a good dude, just not my particular cup or herbal tea. Sadly, his dad just died, and I scrolled through his pictures with his dad and family. I wonder if Tim’s biological father is a gym trainer or UPS man somewhere, because he bears absolutely no resemblance to his father.

I don't know how I ever stumbled on this, but since you bring up Tim Tebow:

[happyone]

My brothers and I were talking last night at my fathers and the topic turned to just how young military leadership is.
One of brothers son's just finished in Co Command and hasn't turned 30 yet

A typical Plt ldr is 22-23 yrs old, is in charge of 30-40 people and millions of dollars in equipment
a Co/Btry Co is late 20s and has 150-200 people working for him and is signed for 10s of millions of dollars in equipment
a Battalion Co is in his mid 30 has 500 to 1000 people working for them and upwards of 100 million dollars of equipment
a Brigade Co is in his early 40 has upwards of 5000 people working for them

by 45 most officers have retired

Oh how times have changed


I'm currently reading The Regulars

Its about how the US Army changed from a frontier constabulary of 28K men in 1898 to an organization of over 10 mil people and capable of running and more importantly winning a world war in 1941

Since the retirement age was 64, at the start of the Spanish American War in 1898 the Army had 272 Lts and Cpts that were Civil War Veterans. Thats appox 10% of the officer Corps and doesn't include Majs and above

The American effort in Cuba was, to use the military term - a Cluster F***. If the Spanish had really wanted to fight, it would have been a blood bath!!

[Joe Public]

Oh how times have changed


I'm currently reading The Regulars

Its about how the US Army changed from a frontier constabulary of 28K men in 1898 to an organization of over 10 mil people and capable of running and more importantly winning a world war in 1941

Since the retirement age was 64, at the start of the Spanish American War in 1898 the Army had 272 Lts and Cpts that were Civil War Veterans. Thats appox 10% of the officer Corps and doesn't include Majs and above

The American effort in Cuba was, to use the military term - a Cluster F***. If the Spanish had really wanted to fight, it would have been a blood bath!!

I remember interviewing the company commander of a private who tested positive for marijuana five separate times before a separation board was held (COVID-related delays). He looked young for his age and could have passed for a high school senior. His motor pool held vehicles worth millions of dollars.

My current unit uses the Special Operations model of O-4 company commanders, which I think makes sense considering the mission set.

[Clark Addison]

Maybe this is a sign that I lead a privileged life, but I had to take a bath instead of a shower this morning and it is one of the worst things to happen to me in years.

[Bo Diddley]

Maybe this is a sign that I lead a privileged life, but I had to take a bath instead of a shower this morning and it is one of the worst things to happen to me in years.

Thoughts and prayers

[Pelado]

Maybe this is a sign that I lead a privileged life, but I had to take a bath instead of a shower this morning and it is one of the worst things to happen to me in years.

Nobody ever HAS to take a bath (or shower).

[Green Monstah]

Maybe this is a sign that I lead a privileged life, but I had to take a bath instead of a shower this morning and it is one of the worst things to happen to me in years.

A year ago, I would have agreed. But, I discovered that a piping hot bath provides me with exceptional pain relief for my herniated discs in my lumbar vertebrae and a chance to meditate.

you’re welcome for the visual.

of course, I shower right after to get ready for the day.

[Bo Diddley]

A year ago, I would have agreed. But, I discovered that a piping hot bath provides me with exceptional pain relief for my herniated discs in my lumbar vertebrae and a chance to meditate.

you’re welcome for the visual.

of course, I shower right after to get ready for the day.

The missus keeps saying we need to get a hot tub for our backs

[Pelado]

The missus keeps saying we need to get a hot tub for our backs

I've been assembling the parts I need to convert the 50-amp line dedicated to the (nonexistent) hot tub into a feed for a subpanel that will refeed the hot tub line as well as add a couple of 20-amp 240V outlets and a duplex 20-amp 120V outlet to the shop/garage. Wire is expensive.

[Northwestcoug]

Hot tubs are awesome on cold clear nights. If you have a spouse that harbors ice blocks as feet a hot tub is a godsend.

Taking baths in place of showering really sucks.

[Bo Diddley]

I've been assembling the parts I need to convert the 50-amp line dedicated to the (nonexistent) hot tub into a feed for a subpanel that will refeed the hot tub line as well as add a couple of 20-amp 240V outlets and a duplex 20-amp 120V outlet to the shop/garage. Wire is expensive.

Nice

[Pelado]

Nice

I hope so - maybe if I can avoid electrocuting myself (or anyone else).

[Bo Diddley]

I hope so - maybe if I can avoid electrocuting myself (or anyone else).

I'm an Army trained electrician, so let me know if you need help. I am ted green colorblind, so no promises.

[Pelado]

I'm an Army trained electrician, so let me know if you need help. I am ted green colorblind, so no promises.

Thanks! I've been chatting with Gemini about it a lot, which means I probably am going to die.