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  1. OldTanker

    Which World War II tank are you?

    Elefant. No surprise.
  2. OldTanker

    Hawk 1 - The Sword Flies again !

    This incredible picture just became my background shot on my computer at work. Fantastic!
  3. OldTanker

    Vacationsforheroes.com - Anyone use them?

    I registered with no problem. Looks interesting. I'll certainly look at this as an option when planning our next vacation.
  4. OldTanker

    The 2008 Happy Holidays/Season's Greetings thread

    From an old tanker and his family, Merry Christmas to all and special wishes for a happy and safe holiday to those serving Canada wherever they may be.
  5. OldTanker

    Happy 125th

    Happy birthday Dragoons and Royals wherever you may be.
  6. OldTanker

    Hawk 1 - The Sword Flies again !

    I grew up watching the Golden Hawks. This really does bring a lump to my throat. Well done to all involved with the project.
  7. OldTanker

    WO Wilson, Cpl. McLaren, Pte. Diplaros - 1 RCR - 05 Dec. 2008

    Very sad news. I cannot imagine the pain their families are going through right now. My condolences, and those of my family, to the family and friends of these brave Canadians.
  8. OldTanker

    Griffon Helicopters, INGRESS and Kandahar [Udate: Deployment officially announced!]

    Best wishes to all aviators deploying to Afghanistan on this mission. My father was a WWII member of 408 Squadron and his thoughts go with you. Do us proud.
  9. OldTanker

    Canadian Military Slang

    REMF and FNG date back at least as far as the Vietnam war - perhaps earlier. Although not an acronym, the term "jam stealers" was used in the British and Canadian armies to refer to those behind F echelon. The words may change but the sentiments are timeless. The Romans probably had a term for it.
  10. OldTanker

    LAST PARADE FOR COMMANDANT WITH 45 YEARS SERVICE

    Bravo Zulu, Yvon. 45 years. Wow.
  11. OldTanker

    All Things Red Poppy Merged Thread (sales, copyright, usage, bans/restrictions, etc.)

    I agree that this was probably a good move on the restaurant's part, and why can't the Legion produce a decent Poppy after all these years? Its a little hypocritcal to complain about people not wearing Poppies that regularly fall off your clothes. I know there are ways around this, but doesn't...
  12. OldTanker

    Is Remembrance Day dead?

    I was in Vancouver for the weekend and was actually surprised at the number of people I saw wearing poppies, particularly young people. I suppose it depends where you are and how hard you look, but my sense is the tradition is alive and well. God bless to all our veterans on Remembrance Day and...
  13. OldTanker

    Game Time!!!! Movie Quotes

    Dr. Strangelove?
  14. OldTanker

    Rename 97st to Heroes Boulevard? (Edmonton)

    I have access to, if not necessarily influence on, the person(s) who will ultimately make the decision on this matter. I am quite prepared to present an alternative to the word Hero, for all the good reasons that have previously articulated, but I would certainly want to read more comments and...
  15. OldTanker

    RCMP Seeks "Tactical Armoured Vehicles"

    Edmonton Police Service has a Grizzley with the turret, no MG.
  16. OldTanker

    Looking for William (Bill) Black, North Nova's WWII, Special Force 51-55

    I am looking for any information on William (Bill) Black. Served with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders WWII, SN F50063, and (I assume) Canadian Special Force 1951-1955, SN SF50063/215598. This is my uncle and he has been AWOL from the family since 1955. We don't rush things. Any information...
  17. OldTanker

    Anyone here have a MAC?

    Using it with my MacBook. No problems at all.
  18. OldTanker

    Anyone here have a MAC?

    A question for you Mac lovers. I recently bought a MacBook (basic model, 1GB RAM) and so far I think it is great. I bought it to use on the road, mainly to surf the net, do email, and now that I have MS Office, do some work. Sometimes I get bored on the road and I was wondering if there any...
  19. OldTanker

    Merry Christmas 2007

    Merry Christmas! While we celebrate with our family here in St. Albert our thoughts are with those deployed around the world in the service of Canada. God bless you all!
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