Greetings

[Tank]

Tank: I am unsure where he is stationed exactly. I haven't asked because I wasn't sure he would even be able to tell me.

I think you'll find he'll have a cover story if he's not supposed to tell you, that's normally the way it works. It generally causes less cognitive dissonance in all concerned than just saying 'Sorry, I can't tell you.' I'm currently reading an excellent book about the true story of operation Mincemeat. This was a 'haversack ruse' where a body was placed in the sea off of the coast of Spain in late April 1943. The body was a completely fictitious Royal Marine officer carrying bogus secret documents intended to deceive the Germans about the allied intention to invade Sicily. One thing that comes out is that people involved in intelligence/clandestine/secret operations almost invariably never tell anybody in their close family.

I have a cousin that was involved in the Tornado aircraft. He coordinated the design of the built-in ECM suite. Nobody knew his involvement at the time. He got to tell use the most basic details a few years ago.

[Azure]

My brother in law is actually not active duty, he is a contractor for the army at this point. It's still weird when he says he can't tell us stuff lol. That's really cool about your cousin though.

[ThinkAnarchy]

...especially you ThinkAnarchy for the simple reason that Invader Zim is possibly the best cartoon ever created and you have Zim as your avatar.

Haha, yes it is a great show. I'm still shocked they made it with young children in mind. It's such a twisted little show. I didn't discover it until around 21 years of age and am not sure I would have enjoyed it much as a kid.

[Tank]

My brother in law is actually not active duty, he is a contractor for the army at this point. It's still weird when he says he can't tell us stuff lol. That's really cool about your cousin though.

Well I just hope he gets back safe and in one piece physically and mentally.

[Azure]

My brother in law is actually not active duty, he is a contractor for the army at this point. It's still weird when he says he can't tell us stuff lol. That's really cool about your cousin though.

Well I just hope he gets back safe and in one piece physically and mentally.

Oh, I'm sure he will. He has done this many times. I can't wait for him to get back though. His wife, my partner and I are all missing him so very much.

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...especially you ThinkAnarchy for the simple reason that Invader Zim is possibly the best cartoon ever created and you have Zim as your avatar.

Haha, yes it is a great show. I'm still shocked they made it with young children in mind. It's such a twisted little show. I didn't discover it until around 21 years of age and am not sure I would have enjoyed it much as a kid.

Yeah, it's definitely NOT a show that should have been made for children, but it's still a damn good show.

[xSilverPhinx]

Welcome!

[Anne D.]

Welcome, Azure  Are you a fan of the nonanimated Disney movies as well? Mary Poppins is one of my favorite movies of all time.

[ladyblackwell]

Hi there, I'm a newbie who likes sci-fi and Disney movies too!

There are quite a few SiFi buffs around here. I have just finished the Commonwealth Saga and Void Trilogy by Peter F Hamilton. What sort of thing do you two like?

I don't particularly enjoy reading sci-fi. But I'm a huge fan of Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who, Battlestar: Galactica, and I want to read 2001 and Dune.

[Azure]

Welcome, Azure  Are you a fan of the nonanimated Disney movies as well? Mary Poppins is one of my favorite movies of all time.

Oh yes, I love Marry Poppins. I like the music mostly, but also the sense of whimsy.

LadyBlackwell: Dune was an amazing book, I enjoyed it thoroughly, as well as the prequels. However I have tried to read 2001 and just couldn't get into it. I have spoken to others and they said the same thing. If you do enjoy it please let me know if I should give it another try.

[Jimmy]

Welcome!!

[The Magic Pudding]

And yes, I realize that I just showed you all how very gay I really am.

That's OK but we're not like that down here, we're all manly men.

And no I'm not humming no Disney tune.

Which pets are blessed
With the fairest forms and faces?
Which pets know best
All the gentle social graces?
Which pets live
On cream and loving pats?

Oh damn your wicked influence Disney!

[Tank]

Hi there, I'm a newbie who likes sci-fi and Disney movies too!

There are quite a few SiFi buffs around here. I have just finished the Commonwealth Saga and Void Trilogy by Peter F Hamilton. What sort of thing do you two like?

I don't particularly enjoy reading sci-fi. But I'm a huge fan of Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who, Battlestar: Galactica, and I want to read 2001 and Dune.

Those tick all the boxes. With the odd reversal that I haven't read 2001 or Dune but I love both the films.

We have a thread you might like to read/contribute too Dr.Who! (nsfw)

[Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism]

Welcome.  Love the username.  Ever play video games?  I used to have an RPG called Azure dreams.  I was obsessed with getting to the top of that damn tower 

[Sandra Craft]

Welcome, you're definitely going to fit in well around here.

That's OK but we're not like that down here, we're all manly men.

Oh great, now I've gone from having Disney playing in my head to having Mel Brooks stuck in there!

[werewolf]

Like Dawkins?