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  1. papabear

    Guntruck gathering xii(12)

    Pic 1...Proud American and Black Widow heading back to the CAMO Compound today. Pic 2...Tinwoodsman dancing on the pole for dollars because we didn't have bar bill money. Pic 3...Porta John and Ferro critiquing the event. Pic 4...PapaBear pointing to the pink elephant about midnight. Pic...
  2. papabear

    Guntruck gathering xii(12)

    Pic 1. Our very own Tinwoodsman introducing Paul B. who is an exceptional artist and travelled with TWM from Texas to attend this event and to present COL. Paul Longgrear(RET) a bronze POW MIA sculpture which he made in honor of the Colonel. There are 3 of these in the world...including the...
  3. papabear

    Guntruck gathering xii(12)

    I think Zout and Zout-2 have some pics to. Don't know if Ferro and Porta John took any or not...but we will get some posted.:beer:
  4. papabear

    Guntruck gathering xii(12)

    Today was the last day of the Gathering. I took some good pics...but Tony went home with my camera...I hope.:roll: Maybe I can post some pics tomorrow night.:oops:
  5. papabear

    Guntruck gathering xii(12)

    Oh...forgot to tell ya. We were told by the Public Affairs Office that the Guntrucks would not be allowed on Ft. Benning and we started making calls. We had 5 Guntrucks and 21 POVs loaded with Vietnam Vets and family and when we arrived at the Access Control Point to enter Fort Benning a DOD...
  6. papabear

    Guntruck gathering xii(12)

    Well yesterday was a hoot!! Went on a tour of the National Infantry Museum and attended a graduation of a fresh batch of Infantry Soldiers while we were there. After that we convoyed onto Fort Benning, had a wonderful meal at the Armor/Bradley Training Facility and then toured both the Armor and...
  7. papabear

    Guntruck gathering xii(12)

    A few more: The last pic is some of the Hotel Staff who wanted to ride in a Guntruck so Tinwoodsman, being the gentleman he is (:whistle:) gave them a high speed trip down the Interstate and back.
  8. papabear

    Guntruck gathering xii(12)

    Left the hotel this morning with police escort for 5 Guntrucks and a convoy of POVs headed to a tour of the Civil War Naval Museum and then a steak or catfish lunch at the VFW. Oh...and since Tony was tied up today we had an excellent SS Member as driver for Proud American Guntruck...it is our...
  9. papabear

    Guntruck gathering xii(12)

    Last few for tonight:
  10. papabear

    Guntruck gathering xii(12)

    A couple more:
  11. papabear

    Guntruck gathering xii(12)

    OK, today was day zero of Gathering XII (12) which is just for folks to start showing up, meeting and greeting, signing in and signing up for different tours etc. Tomorrow is the first actual day and we will roll out at 09:00hrs with five (5) Guntrucks and a convoy of POVs to tour the...
  12. papabear

    Guntruck gathering xii(12)

    Black Widow:
  13. papabear

    Guntruck gathering xii(12)

    Oops...forgot the pics: Well...That's not working...maybe later.
  14. papabear

    Guntruck gathering xii(12)

    Wow...the time is almost here and some Guntrucks are on the move or will be tomorrow.:popcorn: Murphy has made his first attack...on JT driving the Aces & Eights from New York. Blew a freeze plug outta the head in a most hard to access but he has a good repair plan so he should be good to go...
  15. papabear

    Guntruck gathering xii(12)

    In about 22 days we can all sit around and hear some of the stories. I can't wait!! The CAMO Crew is gonna set up a "523rd Speed Shop" base of operations where we can cook/hang out. Is it time yet??
  16. papabear

    Guntruck gathering xii(12)

    Bob... Was this your truck?
  17. papabear

    Guntruck gathering xii(12)

    I have never seen these folks turn anyone away, and I'm sure they would all love to see a Guntruck from an Artillery unit. Wild Thing Guntruck is from an Engineer unit BTW.
  18. papabear

    Guntruck gathering xii(12)

    8th Group ID markings. Look at some of the threads in the "Guntruck Forum" and you will see a wealth of information on these trucks Bro.:beer:
  19. papabear

    Guntruck gathering xii(12)

    Bring the truck anyway...maybe one of the "Linehaulers" drove that rascal in country...Wouldn't that be a hoot??:driver:
  20. papabear

    Guntruck gathering xii(12)

    Now THAT would make my year JT!!! I'll get ya some cigars!!!:beer:
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