John Kettler

Here is a real category winner for today. Looks like something out of SF, but Fincantieri is a real deal shipbuilder, including warships! https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-7776379/James-Bond-style-luxury-super-yacht-doubles-SUBMARINE-allow-meetings-complete-secrecy.html And if you ever wondered why there was so much of an outcry over well-heeled Church clergy back when, this is a Cistercian monastery library, the largest monastic library in the world, apparently. It's in Austria. Magnificent, but how is anyone supposed to be able to read in the face of such stunning distraction?! Regards, John Kettler

These are outstanding examples of hugely public misspellings, but just last night I saw a guy explain how his plan for stalwart Chinese ideograms went completely wrong because the site wasn't serious but some sort of meme affair. Net result? He now has "chicken chow mein" tattooed on the left side of his face! https://viralplot.com/index.php/2019/12/05/these-spelling-mistakes-are-worst-yet-hilarious-2/?utm_source=sterradesktop&utm_term=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=sterradesktop14398817 Regards, John Kettler

Why you shouldn't mess with people or pets! This is a fine compilation of artful revenge techniques employed--by people and animals. https://www.dadpatrol.com/lol/people-who-ticked-off-the-wrong-person/36/?utm_source=rc&utm_medium=115734-conservative_news-rc&utm_content=4153581&utm_campaign=636391-rc&utm_fix=hi&rev_campaign_id=636391&rc_uuid=nGjAzqQX7RRZzfjVEv1oCfB36-YNzq6nxGSe7YQEsL8lzjQOnXANLdEQZ1ax0BraYmonPs241L8l--TEikKtHHq2T3Fm4dY3xrLZuYmAFeif9IEgfmim0q62Xo5XLrF0XfwscF0poyofP_r0zS7Ui4nkHvqj0HeDjY-k8pIp5PAQVvdWVhdoY8Qsh9h6ch36&safari=1&D4c=1&D_4_6cALL=1&D_4_6_10cALL=1 Regards, John Kettler

Michael Emrys, As my brother George will aver, my info retention was poor at best on this trip, but at least I got the gist of what you had told us down, despite errors with the game play count. Regret we had neither time for tea or beer, but at least we were finally able to meet! Have you tried out what I brought? Also, please, what was the name of that game system you thought I'd enjoy? MOS:96B2P, Thanks for the kind words regarding us. Regards, John Kettler

Have exciting news! MIchael Emrys is not an avatar, AI construct, a myth or anything other than a genial. kind and wise man. This isn't speculation but the result of a direct meeting with him at an undisclosed PNW location recently while accompanied by a professional meticulous observer (brother George, who served 20 years as a Scout for the US Army). The Michael Emrys of the CM Forums is the same one we met and spoke with, but F2F provided far more nuanced and less constrained communication. The Grand Old Man of Combat Mission (a role he takes both seriously and wryly) is a keen observer of Forum doings and a hardcore CMBS player, having replayed one scenario 20 times before cracking the code on how to win. Wish we'd been able to spend more time with him, but we had had to get back in fairly short order. If you ever get a chance to see him, jump on it. He'll greet you with a warm smile and an impressively strong handshake. Regards, John Kettler

Thanks to brother George, I learned the Germans pulled off an Operation Greif type op in Normandy that I never caught so much as a whiff of in my decades of WW II reading. Must see! Regards, John Kettler

Body mastery meets superlative ball control in this fabulous demonstration of Applied Physics in the real world. Regards, John Kettler

Have read about some strange legal cases, but this one's extra special. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/08/us/prisoner-dies-life-sentence.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&fbclid=IwAR3RFzP9xdaVGzJp-WqCRgSMpMpvjK-uuSp_icDEUeRcgqwljaF4BMWkRHU Regards, John Kettler

If Red Army GPW weapons and transport are your thing, have I got a treat for you, but only if you use FB or can see it through someone else. There's a Russian named Yuri Pasholok who is such a treadhead his profile pic has him in the classic tankist helmet! One of his posts alone was 48 pics in page size format of GPW gloriousness being prepped practically next to the Kremlin.His photo albums contains quite a number of folders and has videos, too. Wish I had a website URL for him, but I didn't see one listed. https://www.facebook.com/yuripasholok/media_set?set=a.2430208427197237&type=3 Regards, John Kettler

If the late Stan Lee's "Super Humans" was still on, this guy would've been a shoo-in for a spot. His archery abilities are simply incredible, Had flies been around, I'd be spitting them out, for my mouth was agape and I barely breathed during this astounding video. Believe he's way past the performance of the famous Zen archers of Japan. As far as I'm concerned, he's the Platonic archetype of archers. Regards, John Kettler

Michael Emrys, That's why I said "possible" and used a question mark. In other news, it appears Austria pioneered DigiCam circa 1928! See video below at 1:08 and 1:29. Regards, John Kettler

The Mysterious Case of the Exploding ATM https://wsvn.com/news/local/deputies-investigate-explosion-at-florida-banks-atm/ Bar-hopping in a stolen electric cart to avoid a DWI. Learn a new noun, too, about the felony charge the thief got. https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/a-man-stole-an-electric-shopping-cart-from-walmart-and-drove-it-from-one-bar-to-another-to-avoid-a-dwi-police-say/ Cop humor is typically earthy, grim or both, but this time, it's outright nerdy. https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/n-c-police-department-warns-of-untrustworthy-drug-dealers-offers-to-weigh-drugs-for-buyers/ Regards, John Kettler

At least he had a parachute on when he fell out of the Herc at 1500 feet. https://www.yahoo.com/gma/coast-guard-searching-airman-fell-c-130-plane-164100996--abc-news-topstories.html?ncid=facebook_yahoonewsf_akfmevaatca Regards, John Kettler

Possible relationship option for a wargamer--presuming she's unattached and receptive? Regards, John Kettler

The P-39 Airacobra was so terrible a plane that the British flew one combat mission in the type and withdrew it from service! Yet the same plane was the glory of the Soviet Air Force. Here is the fascinating story of this remarkable aircraft. https://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/americas-worst-world-war-ii-fighter-was-the-star-the-russian-22152 Regards, John Kettler

Blast! Should've said "If good vibes aren't a must..." Also see I left out two commas in the same sentence as this flub! Regards, John Kettler

If good vibes are a must in your abode, or you can clean out negative energy, then here's your chance to buy one some or all of El Chapo's houses in Mexico. Included is the one with the spy grade escape hatch and tunnel/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7648133/Six-houses-seized-drug-kingpin-El-Chapo-auction.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ico=taboola_feed As if that's not enough to take in, El Chapo's wife may well become the newest addition to VH1's "Cartel Crew" show. That network previously gave us "Mob Wives". https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7648227/El-Chapos-wife-reality-TV-star-VH1s-Cartel-Crew.html Regards, John Kettler

Wicky, Oops! Apparently that slipped my mind. Had some vague recollection of reading that. Thanks for pointing it out! Regards, John Kettler

Since the article with the screenshot specifically says contracts will be to UK firms, and there is zero mention of CM or BFC in either article, believe the safe conclusion is that the article writer simply used a screenshot from CMSF to get the point across and that neither involves CM or BFC. Whether it's a CMSF or CMSF2 screenshot is impossible to say given my visual acuity and the size of the non-expandable thumbnail. Regards, John Kettler

The construction crew you should NEVER hire. Three Stooges, eat your hearts out! Hyundai seems to have had a slight mishap involving one of its giant transport vessels for cars and trucks. How slight? Well, if you have a model of the monster, it's your prime opportunity to learn how to super detail the bottom! Regards, John Kettler

Michael Emrys, Yes. Cost me a whole $3.99. On a separate note, this is a fantastic example of the Russian approach to dealing with "impassable terrain for armor". During the Cold War, US and NATO troops learned to mine ALL the approaches, not just the obvious roads. In AUGUST STORM, the Russians put T-34s over the Great Kinghan Mountains, slopes so severe Shermans had to be towed by T-34s, and in OPERATION BAGRATION, the Germans learned it WAS possible to move armor into and attack from the gigantic "impassable" Pripyat Marshes. This, though, is in a league unto itself. Here's how to get tanks across a ford with a near vertical cliff in the way. Gasped aloud! Regards, John Kettler

Unknown stone carving master at work and finished. Stunning super intricate work! Apologies that only link available is to FB. https://www.facebook.com/TheHippiePeaceFreaks/photos/a.138766666183530/2790590277667809/?type=3&eid=ARAqAQ40vgZtPDeW0c2q1WLm-N6xVy6qnBcUqHnxNFCQqxq8TE0x56WHPFammKoPyD4YFrlk0npoCUwi&__xts__[0]=68.ARBuahLm713y431aTVe_49t4Sd59Jde0LnXZ5wTe_-lzmWE9FJSxMgOwy5ZVBaBs4syDGVtoVRxq3HAWCs258ycRlxPXVl63lOTXSg3OKSt2RB_tMxdCna2ntJssF6vUFgV0SbzGUVeJyKZBfrCoTuR2ShHu_yzigNzLF6fS5Jq5kHVnYXENVw1OR5JIzKocOnXaActv7Wc3QxLj5gX5K8YoIwkAatWKoZ8Qx5XgWT3ZgPE2ySuDwZ8SM8Ycj8iZ0inqFgt75KpUKZinUTw-TlTtDhKnIEAjdHDWP-kGg6hvfnRO3E6VngFKRuN0wzLPl0Xw6zStG-g3zx0Gfxg4qxP-39XoscmlxdveJyioBAq_Rj8TmXqMHSQ&__tn__=EEHH-R Regards, John Kettler

Great meme, but you couldn't pay me to put a Ouija board on my floor, and I've seen a tattoo where someone had one done on the back. My skin crawled! Star Wars fans may cry over this. And just think of the resume descriptions for people who did the work! Regards, John Kettler

This apparently from Ukraine and neatly illustrates another good reason for riot police to wear helmets. All I can say is that sooner or later his arms got tired. Regards, John Kettler

Note the cover story the perp used. This is an early stage of trick shooting training, but I think it's really a whole new approach to quitting smoking. Regards, John Kettler