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Hello from Texas
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Where in Texas are you and which Buc-ee's did you get the picture from? I am sitting about 1 mile from the one on 290 in Giddings right now.
Welcome to the fun by the way. Which MVPA group?
Welcome to the fun by the way. Which MVPA group?
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The West Texas Detachment (see ink below) of the SS welcomes the new Texan aboard ![[thumbzup]](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/images/smilies/icon_smile_thumzup.gif "Thumbs Up [thumbzup]")
Find a bunk, stow your gear and prepare to get underway 
And again... W E L C O M E
Find a bunk, stow your gear and prepare to get underway And again... W E L C O M E
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Here is a picture from last Saturday's Texas Veterans Memorial Park dedication in Smithville- James on the left, Roboskid center, and some weirdo who slipped into the picture on the right, all vets themselves.
Cheers
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Hey, I recognize that WEIRDO !
That's a handsome collection of MVers ya got in that shot.
Speaking of VETS.... are y'all current on your rabies vaccinations?
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Cool, just 30 miles away. I couldn't make the Smithville event because I was in a parade and air port show here in Giddings last weekend. Driving the M35 down the hill into Smithville from Serbin is always a real thrill.
That hill is a big one for sure. I was riding up and down it with Roboskid in his M37. That litttle truck had a workout that day. Smithville was fun and they took care of us, "GREAT BBQ!" We had us a mini convoy going back to Bastrop it was the coolest thing ever!
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And our "mini-convoy" actually hit 45mph at one point! (Two M37s and M1009/M416).
The black tree picture is the a small part of the area that burned last year. Nature is repairing things, but it will take many years to recover completely.
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The black tree picture is the a small part of the area that burned last year. Nature is repairing things, but it will take many years to recover completely.
Cheers
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Those burned out woods really are freaky to drive through. Colton had a school tennis match a few weeks ago in Bastrop. The fire burned up to the edge of the courts. The green was gone from the concrete. Kind of weird.
Sorry I missed the BBQ. My Scouts were in the parade and flag deal with my trucks. I could't get out of it.
Sorry I missed the BBQ. My Scouts were in the parade and flag deal with my trucks. I could't get out of it.
Smithville was my first event with the club. I had worked all night prior to heading out at 0600, but I had a great time. the knowledge and camaraderie of this group is amazing. I was excepted in the "circle" without hesitation. Here are some pics from the Smithville event.
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It was a great time had by all. James I thought you were asleep going up the hill on the way back. Wait a minute you were asleep most of the time on the way back. Next year I am sure you will driving your M1009 you just bought from a great guy (Namely Me).
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We are gonna have a great time with these things, i cant wait to see them rolling down the road!It was a great time had by all. James I thought you were asleep going up the hill on the way back. Wait a minute you were asleep most of the time on the way back. Next year I am sure you will driving your M1009 you just bought from a great guy (Namely Me).
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A warm welcome from the Houston area.
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Who has the tractor/trailer with the bulldozer on it? Sorry I missed the event. I was out of town at the youngest grandson's 1st birthday party. Hopefully in a few years he'll be riding with me.
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M916A2/M870 and unknown dozer type. Belongs to the Guard, along with the Humvee's and the 5-ton. The operator of the 916 was a nice guy, happily told/showed me all the details.
The thing is air-conditioned! Typically for the military, it has AC because the computer in the cab had a tendency to overheat, the AC is for the computer's comfort.
Overall, that machine is a great long haul rig with decent off-road performance. He told me how many miles he put on it bringing in and moving around equipment for the fires last year. It was a lot!
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The thing is air-conditioned! Typically for the military, it has AC because the computer in the cab had a tendency to overheat, the AC is for the computer's comfort.
Overall, that machine is a great long haul rig with decent off-road performance. He told me how many miles he put on it bringing in and moving around equipment for the fires last year. It was a lot!
Cheers