Geier

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jgdpzr: ...and sometimes the bar eats you - The Stranger The Dude abides <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> -So these guys are like, German nazis? -No Don, they're nihilists. They're not dangerous. Seemed fitting, for some reason. ------------------ Geier, formerly Kettle Black. "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Pfalz XII: Looks like you have a war on your hands, Geier! If we're REALLY lucky, we might be lobbing shells at each other by this time next week. Do you have any preference for sides? (shameless effort to keep this thread going) <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Not a chance I'll get the game next week, I live in Sweden, prolly will get it one or two weeks after you do. Side preferences? Not really, I'd like to try being a defender first though if that's ok with you. Which probably gives a high probability for me playing Axis, but as I said, any side is fine. Geier

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Pfalz XII: Hi Geier! Yes, I am a fan of RB3D, although I haven't flown too much lately. Too busy playing CM and checking out this board. I also used to post some over on the Delphi board (a.k.a. Propwash), but all the sniping and arguing about proper credit for mods and graphics have left a sour taste in my mouth lately. Still looking forward to B-17 II, though! I'll look forward to a PBEM game with you. How does a night scenario sound? S! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Cool! I remember you Propwash. Same deal for me with RB3D and Delphi, not much time for RB, Delphi I can rarely get in to anymore and when I do... Well, it's not the same anymore is it?. Night scenario? You're on. Others have dibs on scenarios 5 (Pat W from Delphi) and 13 (Berlichtingen). Any other scenario is fine, double-blind is a must. Send me a setup file when you get the game, I'll probably receive my copy later. S! Geier

3-7 times a day. I'm stark raving sane too. Geier

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Germanboy: Please note that all smilies on this iMac got wasted at a Somme re-enactment using live ammo. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Hehehe. This damned board has some of the most talented and sick individuals I've seen, some quotes are top-notch. That was one of them. Or maybe I'm just laughing so much because of the warm, fuzzy feeling I get when I understand that others have the same kind of references that I have. Plus you learn that there are grown up people who actually believes that England is ruled by a Queen, not by a government. That's not so funny though. Several smilies are purposely injured on this computer on a daily basis. ------------------ Geier, formerly Kettle Black. "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

If you are able to fly a Pfalz XII and live to boast about it I'll stay out of your way. A RB2 vet I presume? Seriously, I'll gladly pbem you when the full game arrives. ------------------ Geier, formerly Kettle Black. "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by RMC: I've got The Unknown Soldier. I didn't think it was bad. Obviously I can't compare since I never read the original (not that I could - en puhu suomea). I'd be interested to hear what the exact criticisms are. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I can imagine what the criticisms are since the translator has a written two pages on the dialects he has used for the Swedish version. Some characters speak dialects that are very hard to understand for the other characters, in the Swedish translation, the translator uses some sort of quasi-Swedish dialects that apear close to unintelligable for a modern reader. Since Väinö Linna both writes (very colourfully) as the characters speak and also uses the failures of communication in the plot. I can't imagine how to portray this in a natural way in English. The character Rokka for instance, his lines I sometimes need to read three or four times just to get a general idea of what he is saying. I imagine that the original Finnish is similar in complexity. Another example: When someone is an referred to as an idiot, he "has piss in his head" in the Swedish translation. Doesn't really work in english. Still, probably the best novel to come out of WW2 for my money. Geier

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by tss: Mauno Jokipii found the report when he researched the subject for his book. My Swedish is terribly rusty so I don't actively follow what is published in it. However, some months again I stumbled on General Siilasvuo's biography that was in Swedish. I can't remember its name, though. - Tommi<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> OK just did a search at bokus.se, Jokipii turned up several books, all in Finnish and Siilasvou turned up zilch. Oh well, off to the used bookstores again. As for the JAS-joke, no skin off my back, I can take it, I'm a Viggen fan anyway and Swedens Defense policy is well, you know, not what it has been. Btw, can you perhaps confirm this, if true it's one of the coolest quotes from an official person ever. It was told to me by a "finlandssvensk": When asked why Finland had chosen to buy the F-16 over JAS by a Swedish reporter the official smiled and said: "JAS is a nice plane, but if we want to take back Far Karelia we need the F-16..." Even if false its a great qoute. And is there any way to get hold of the original b/w version of Okänd Soldat (Tuntematon Sotilas?) that you know of? Sorry for all the questions, thanks for your patience. ------------------ Geier, formerly Kettle Black. "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by tss: I recently came upon the following quote on Waffen-SS. The author was Finnish captain Y.P.I. Kaila... - Tommi<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Is this excerpt from a book he wrote? Do you know if it has been translated into Swedish? I am uncertain as to how much literature gets published in Swedish in Finland, any tips? Swedish bookstores carry very little good military literature so I've been buying books in english via the net. Any pointers? And oh yeah, I think I got the Lars Radeström joke. He's a JAS Gripen-pilot isn't he? You cruel person; (Killed that smilie before he got through) Lots of smilies were harmed in the writing of this message. ------------------ Geier, formerly Kettle Black. "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by *Captain Foobar*: ...Anybody else with suggestions for a France battlefield tour, I would greatly appreciate it....<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Go to Ypres area. If memory serves me, the French has left parts of the battlefield untouched. You can stroll around, pick up a piece of a helmet, cartridges asf. They might have cleared it by now. Parts of trenches are still there. The book I read about it in was published in 1995. This is WW1 though. Nice book btw. I believe it has been translated to English. "Brev från nollpunkten" (approx Letters from Ground Zero) by Peter Englund. ------------------ Geier, formerly Kettle Black. "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

OK I didn't think you had forgotten but I did try to hide under a new name... Lucky thirteen. Be aware that I will get the game later than you. ------------------ Geier, formerly Kettle Black. "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MrPeng: Listen you people! I DON'T NEED ANY ILLICIT SUBSTANCES TO COME UP WITH THIS STUFF! but if you have any, please send some my way, it might help keep the voices quiet. Peng <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I'd still like to hear you (or Denis Leary) read that post out loud real fast and then do an mp3 of it. That's what I want. And some illiterate substances. Also known as smilies. And a comfy chair. ------------------ Geier, formerly Kettle Black. "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by tss: Speaking of Swedish military achievements... How high is Lars Radeström among the all-time Swedish fighter aces? After all, he destroyed two modern fighters and his kills were confirmed pretty well. In fact, it probably wouldn't be possible to confirm them any better... - Tommi<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I've actually never heard of him... or any other Swedish pilot other than von Rosen. Was he a volunteer in the Winter War or are you just pulling my Swedish leg? Congo perhaps? My guess is with two victories (if that is what you are saying) he would be no.1. Geier

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by G4A: That was in 1814, so Sweden had 186 years of peace before the Italian invasion.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Roger that. Thanks for clearing that one up for me. Not my area of expertise. -Let's do a coin toss, heads is Russia, tails is Denmark. If it stands on its end we'll attack Istanbul. How Swedish Kings decided foreign policy. ------------------ Geier, formerly Kettle Black. "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Rookie: And Archangel,Come Home. We need another crumodgeon to keep Chuck and Me Company -Rookie <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Arch has left Delphi? What's the world coming to? Actually, Rookie no offense but the flight-sim forum has some huge problems. I get in maybe once out of five tries. Plus RB feels a bit... dated for me. Still, a great crowd and I still lurk there some. I wrote a long post in the CM thread there. Good to see you. ------------------ Geier, formerly Kettle Black. "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by tss: Well, that seems to be the first military victory for Sweden in, what, about 180 years. - Tommi<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> 191 actually. We're presently launching an amphibious assault to take back some old provinces. Finland, Estonia, Pommern, Norway and a roadside café in Delaware. Blame the Italians. The full weight of the entire Swedish Armed forces (3 and a half platoons and a trawler) has just hit Vaasa and are asking for directions. We're very confused right now. ------------------ Geier, formerly Kettle Black. "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

When defending: Learn to use the reverse slope defense. The attacker generally has more things that go boom than you have. Read Bulletheads tips and always always study the terrain. Setup in defense is fundamental. Only expose your soft targets to HE if you must, they are much happier fighting other soft targets. ------------------ Geier, formerly Kettle Black. "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

Aww heck, I was getting bored with my username anyway Got a new one instead. ------------------ Geier, formerly Kettle Black. "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett