Another good reason to get together and touch stuff.

See you all there. Too late to go to the mall.

What are you going to get her? Checklist:


5 duck calls a' calling
4 another M4
3 sets of handcuffs
2 double barreled shotgun
1 and a cartridge for my HP

Merry Christmas, see you there!


The President has authorized the Department of Defense to assist Santa with the Twelve Days of Christmas.

Status of acquisitions follows:

Day 1- Partridge in a pear tree: The Army and Air Force are in the process of deciding whose area of responsibility Day 1 falls under. Since the partridge is a bird, the Air Force believes it should have the lead. The Army, however, feels trees are part of the land component command's area of responsibility. After three months of discussion and repeated OpsDepsTank sessions, a $1M study has been commissioned to decide who should lead this joint program.

Day 2 - Two turtle doves: Since doves are birds, the Air Force claims responsibility. However, turtles are amphibious, so the Navy-Marine Corps team feels it should take the lead. Initial studies have shown that turtles and doves may have interoperability problems. Terms of reference are being coordinated for a four-year, $10M DARPA study.

Day 3 - Three French Hens: At State Department instigation, the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs has blocked offshore purchase of hens, from the French or anyone else. A $6M program is being developed to find an acceptable domestic alternative.

Day 4 - Four Calling Birds: Source selection has been completed, with the contract awarded to AT&T. However, the award is being challenged by a small disadvantaged business.

Day 5 - Five Golden Rings: No available rings meet MILSPEC for gold plating. A three-year, $5M accelerated development program has been initiated.

Day 6 - Six Geese a-Laying: The six geese have been acquired. However, the shells of their eggs seem to be very fragile. It might have been a mistake to build the production facility on a nuclear waste dump at former Air Force base that was closed under BRAC.

Day 7 - Seven Swans a-Swimming: Fourteen swans have been killed trying to get through the Navy SEAL training program. The program has been put on hold while the training procedures are reviewed to determine why the washout rate is so high.

Day 8 - Eight Maids a-Milking: The entire class of maids a milking training program at Aberdeen is involved in a sexual harassment suit against the Army. The program has been put on hold pending resolution of the lawsuit.

Day 9 - Nine Ladies Dancing: Recruitment of the ladies dancing has been halted by a lawsuit from the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell Association." Members claim they have a right to dance and wear women's clothing as long as they're off duty.

Day 10 - Ten Lords a-Leaping: The ten lords have been abducted by terrorists. Congress has approved $2M in funding to conduct a rescue operation. Army Special Forces and a USMC MEU(SOC) are conducting a "NEO-off" competition for the right to rescue.

Day 11 - Eleven Pipers Piping: The pipe contractor delivered the pipes on time. However, he thought DoD wanted smoking pipes. DoD lost the claim due to defective specifications. A $22M dollar retrofit program is in process to bring the pipes into spec.

Day 12 - Twelve Drummers Drumming: Due to cutbacks only six billets are available for drumming drummers. DoD is in the process of coordinating an RFP to obtain the six additional drummers by outsourcing; however, funds will not be available until FY 05.

As a result of the above-mentioned programmatic delays, and due to a High OPTEMPO that requires diversion of modernization funds to support current readiness, Christmas is hereby postponed until further notice.



CM

Quoted: Merry Christmas, see you there!

Who are you?

Quoted: Quoted: Merry Christmas, see you there! Who are you?

My bet is he's from Chicago. Any takers?

You going Throttle? If you were at SPF I missed ya.

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Merry Christmas, see you there! Who are you? My bet is he's from Chicago. Any takers? hr

No, lifelong Lk County resident, and RO (Hey, I'm trying, guys) at Bristol.

My post? Just out there banging the drum for gun shows. I love 'em.

CM

If anyone sees that guy selling romy AK-47 parts, ask him how much for a rear trunnion. I saw him at SFP, but didn't need the trunnion then...

John

I'm living in the UP of Michigan right now but down in Appleton for the weekend.  How long does it take to go from Appleton to the fun show.  It's a 4 hour trip home but wouldnt mind going south more if the show is worth it.

Appleton to Waukesha is a solid 2 hour drive. I don't think the show is strong enough to warrant the trip. Particularly with you being limited to long guns.

What are you looking for?
Need a MAK90? or a semi-auto 12ga?

Quoted: Appleton to Waukesha is a solid 2 hour drive. I don't think the show is strong enough to warrant the trip.

+1 on this statement. I think I need to give the local shows a rest as it's turning into the same overpriced tired crap at every show. I guess I'll catch up with you guys at the military show in Janesville in February.

Not really looking for anything in particular.  Just thought it would be nice to oogle.  Got an AR and an AK, now I should start looking for a pistol.

The 12 days of DoD Christmas is quite funny...

Considering how hard it is to keep simple things (like TP) supplied...

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Merry Christmas, see you there! Who are you? My bet is he's from Chicago. Any takers? . No, lifelong Lk County resident, and RO (Hey, I'm trying, guys) at Bristol. My post? Just out there banging the drum for gun shows. I love 'em. CM

Sucks they shut down the Lake County Gunshows :(