We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2007 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:53:40 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2008 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Introducing a New Category: Castle Pr0n. Which *actually* should have occured when the Adjutant visited Jolly Old and sent John a pic of something that looked like it'd been built about the time Merlin was still learning how to make zwieback disappear. All the link pics are Hi-Rez, 'cuz you guys *deserve* Hi-Rez. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "You're lost." "Why do you say that? There's only one road west out of Beaune and we're on it." "Because I haven't... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html Tue, 03 Apr 2007 08:04:14 -0600 MUST RESIST SNRK... There. Are those ID pouches still sold or would I have to go to Boz to get one? I have my life reduced to an ID card, a debit card and a driver's license. My knitting bag is now a back pack, taken only when I have to knit socks or matching sweaters for said socks. My Precious is the new, four wheeled purse. heh. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58600 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58600 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 14:50:33 -0600 How big are those ID pouches anyway? 'Bout 4.5"x4.5", opening up into 4.5"x9", multiple velcro'ed pockets, zippered pouches and some cargo netting stay-downs, most of which are quite usable. Not quite big enough for a nightie and dainties, though, unless you shop at Vickie's Seekrut...]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58570 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58570 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 23:41:45 -0600 And Sugar Buttons responds: "Kate my darling precious, you didn't drop the tickets, they are on top of the three inch oak cover." How big are those ID pouches anyway? The Engineer convinced me (against my better Virgo judgment) to pack my clothes in one suitcase instead of my original idear to have a nightie, change of dainties and clothes in my knitting bag. It was MY suitcase that got lost, necessitating a few days of staying with the Engineer Parental Units until the Air Force could track down said case...and then driving to Hagerstown, MD to get it. He had the presence of mind to not get anywhere near where he could hear me say 'I told you so...' http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58557 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58557 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:41:38 -0600 Heh. As if. I had our tickets, passports and everything else foldable and/or valuable in my Boz ID pouch. I don't give anything I know I'll need later to someone who is adamant that a mile is 5,287 feet long... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58548 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58548 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 14:31:10 -0600 And since I can't resist a good snark nor the hint that Bill planted subliminally on the pic, I offer this: "Bill, I think I dropped our return tickets. Could you be a love and get them for me? I am pretty sure that I know how to use this rope and bucket contraption, being a Luddite and all..." http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58533 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58533 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 08:12:26 -0600 I do hope you take pictures of the cemetary and your great great uncle's grave. John, the best part of the Belgian story is that the government is going to use helicopters with thermal sensing equipment to enforce the ban on grilling. So much for carbon footprints... heh. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58532 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58532 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 08:08:28 -0600 Spill some beer on his grave for us, Geoff. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58531 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58531 Tue, 03 Apr 2007 21:21:43 -0600 Thanks Bill. Have just started planning the next European Vacation for the Seza clan, and will now lay over in Beaune rather than Dijon. Hope to include Lille this time to visit my Great-great-uncle's grave, too. (Caught on the wire during a raid in WW1) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58527 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58527 Tue, 03 Apr 2007 18:57:15 -0600 Beer bottle labels......or beer posters....or... *ahem* anyway]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58525 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58525 Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:48:04 -0600 Another reason (not that I needed more) to not live in Belgium. Great museums though. And friteurs. With Mayo! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58523 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58523 Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:10:01 -0600 We'll have to wait until Bill posts his pics of the interior to see if it is suitable for parties. We do need to add some house elves, minions and other assorted house servants to the mix. It comes with a moat so the monster will feel right at home. Wot about the kitchen, eh? As Castle Chef I needs to know. And for those who either know or don't give a hoot, Belgium has enacted a barbecue tax of 20 Euros just to fire up the grill. This aggrieves the Chef because grilled tasty animals and charred vegetables keep the Denizens happy. So, in solidarity with our suffering brethren stationed there, I offer this menu which we did indeed ingest this Sunday past: Honey Sesame Pork Tenderloin, recipe from the OWC cookbook from Fort Lewis Cucumber and Carrot slaw with a sweet sour dressing (recipe mine) Rice pilaf. The meat was grilled. Dessert was Rocky Road ice cream http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58518 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58518 Tue, 03 Apr 2007 14:59:39 -0600 Ahhh - Castle pictures. Hmmmmmmm. Sounds like a great area to explore! Where's the Jungle Room? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58516 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58516 Tue, 03 Apr 2007 13:10:54 -0600 Ummmm. Carcassonne! Montsegur! Wheee! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58515 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58515 Tue, 03 Apr 2007 11:14:33 -0600 *sighs* I just love it when Bill speaks in subtitles. What a terrific looking town off the beaten path. Gives me ideas, it does. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58514 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58514 Tue, 03 Apr 2007 11:13:49 -0600 took pictures. ]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58513 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58513 Tue, 03 Apr 2007 10:57:12 -0600 There is something about a castle. I see one and I revert to about 10-years-old. Castles are Kewl!!! Has it got any empty armor suits standing around with medievel weapons? Did you spit in the moat? Tell me more! Forgive me for I know not what I do. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58512 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58512 Tue, 03 Apr 2007 10:31:32 -0600 Hey! I haven't stabbed myself in... months, anyway! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58511 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58511 Tue, 03 Apr 2007 10:03:19 -0600 I'll cover the underground hangar and SAM batteries later. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58509 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58509 Tue, 03 Apr 2007 07:40:06 -0600 Firing ports? Feh. Castles are like monasteries. Couple of flights of B17s and its all over bar the buck passing and blaming the kiwi general [gough]cassino[gough] http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58508 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/04/the_rock_fort_f.html#comment-58508 Tue, 03 Apr 2007 06:59:53 -0600