Recent content by T.R.Hayward

Hello MedTech, Will you take a money order, or how would you like to be paid? It sounds like an excellent computer, just what I was looking for.... Best Wishes, -Rick

Hello JesseWZ, It appears so...I didn't even think to look at how old the last reply was.... I still think that it is relevant. The next terror attack isn't guaranteed to be in downtown Toronto. Most people seem to have an "it can't happen here" mentality. Regards, -Rick

Hello All, I read this topic thread with interest, and would like to state for the record that I am civilian with no military background.... I live in rural Manitoba, and people seem to think that nothing will ever happen here. I am a member of our local emergency preparedness group, so am...

Hello All, I recently read that the Canadian Rangers were patrolling the northern coast, a soveriegnty patrol.... Best Wishes, -Rick (P.S. If there was adequate support, I'm sure that there would be ample volunteers to occupy Hans Island and other locations. At least in the summer months...

Hello All, I went to an open house held by our local Canadian Forces Base, and was interested in the MRE'S. The cook said that the Canadian Armed Forces is adding several new items to their menu, including cariboo and seal meat. Is there somewhere I can purchase MRE's? I wouldn't mind trying...

Hello All, I realize this thread is older, but thought I should help keep everything in it's place.... As an amateur blacksmith and civilian, I read this thread with interest. I have been designing a knife with the Canadian Armed Forces in mind. I thought that a knife that could be used as a...

Hello Newfin, Some of my ancestors fought in WWI. There are very few veterans left from that era, and I believe that they should be honoured and respected for as long as there are Canadians. To them, this was their flag. The symbol of their home. In my opinion it has just as much relevance as...

Hello Wes, You have made a difference, you and every other Canadian soldier. You are giving concerned citizens hope.... Thank you, -Rick

Hello All, I read this topic thread with interest, and just so there is no confusion I am entirely civilian with no military background. One of the members named Wes posted the following: "In reality for the average Canuck, there is really nothing one can do, aside from being vigilant...

Hello, Our volunteer service group sends care packages to the Canadian troops in Afghanistan every month. Because of this I was asked if I could send some home-made scarves, and other items, to the Afghan children. I replied that I couldn't, because of distribution problems. It got me...

That's good advice for dealing with any tailor....

I was wondering if anyone here had experience with fencing, or if any of the bases have a fencing class or club? Just curious, fencing is one of my hobbies.... Best Wishes, -Rick

The silica dessicant is a good idea for long-term storage of your sword and scabbard. Perhaps you might consider investing in a quality display case as well....

The part I have trouble with is the push-ups. I've tried to gain strength in the chest but just can't seem to do it. I'm starting to think that I'll never be able to get fit. It doesn't help that I'm thirty-five years old.... I'm 6'2" and 240 lbs, and I have great difficulty doing more than 20...

The coppery smell could be from the tanning process of the leather.... You might try sealing the scabbard in a plastic bag along with some baking soda. The kind that you put in your refrigerator. That might suck all the odour out. It sounds like the sword itself will be fine. Best Wishes, -Rick