purpledevildog
| Favorite team: | US Marine Corps  |
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| Biography: | Once a Marine, ALWAYS A MARINE! |
| Interests: | USMC History |
| Occupation: | Retired |
| Number of Posts: | 191 |
| Registered on: | 10/10/2007 |
| Online Status: | Online |
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re: One of the last 2 survivors of the USS Indianapolis has died.
Posted by purpledevildog on 10/4/22 at 11:23 am
I have been there twice. Way better than the Pacific section in NOLA. It takes you from Pearl Harbor to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and all the Naval battles and Island fighting in between. They also have an outdoor arena where they have volunteers who simulate a Marine amphibious landing, with the taking of a Jap pillbox. Complete with automatic weapons and a flame thrower. After the pillbox capture, they raise the American flag and play the National Anthem. Not a dry eye in the place. Well worth spending a day at.
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One of the last 2 survivors of the USS Indianapolis has died.
Posted by purpledevildog on 10/4/22 at 9:32 am
His name was Cleatus Lebow. I met Mr. Lebow last year at the National Museum of the Pacific War. It was truly an honor to shake that man's hand. He was a true American hero. God bless him and his family. :usa:
re: Rumor question
Posted by purpledevildog on 8/10/22 at 7:12 am
I just heard on the radio that the Japanese have bombed Pearl Harbor.
re: Market Basket on Nelson in Lake Charles
Posted by purpledevildog on 6/19/22 at 1:44 pm
Well crap. Didn't know about that.
re: Market Basket on Nelson in Lake Charles
Posted by purpledevildog on 6/19/22 at 11:57 am
They have been open for a while. Bought some sausage a few weeks ago.
re: Greatest cast ever
Posted by purpledevildog on 3/31/22 at 9:12 am
I do agree this movie has the greatest cast of comedians of all time and that there is no argument. However for overall actors, I would probably have The Longest Day. But the list you have here is bogus.
The following comedians are not in IAMMMMW:
Bud Abbott, Gracie Allen, Lauren Bacall, Lucille Ball, Mel Brooks, Carol Burnett, George Burns, Red Buttons, Carol Channing, Imogene Coca, Tim Conway, Lou Costello, Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Jackie Gleason, Oliver Hardy, Judy Holliday, Bob Hope, Ernie Kovacs, Stan Laurel, Jack Lemmon, Harold Lloyd, Dean Martin, Walter Mathau, Groucho Marks, Zero Mostel, Donald O'Conner, Jack Paar, Martha Raye, Debbie Reynolds, Don Rickles, Peter Sellers and Red Skelton.
Left out of this list are Spencer Tracy, Buster Keaton and many more.
I have seen this movie 20+ times, it is one of my favorites. So I am very familiar with who is in it. You might consult IMDB before making a post like this.
The following comedians are not in IAMMMMW:
Bud Abbott, Gracie Allen, Lauren Bacall, Lucille Ball, Mel Brooks, Carol Burnett, George Burns, Red Buttons, Carol Channing, Imogene Coca, Tim Conway, Lou Costello, Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Jackie Gleason, Oliver Hardy, Judy Holliday, Bob Hope, Ernie Kovacs, Stan Laurel, Jack Lemmon, Harold Lloyd, Dean Martin, Walter Mathau, Groucho Marks, Zero Mostel, Donald O'Conner, Jack Paar, Martha Raye, Debbie Reynolds, Don Rickles, Peter Sellers and Red Skelton.
Left out of this list are Spencer Tracy, Buster Keaton and many more.
I have seen this movie 20+ times, it is one of my favorites. So I am very familiar with who is in it. You might consult IMDB before making a post like this.
re: Is the Comfortably Numb guitar solo the greatest of all time?
Posted by purpledevildog on 10/20/21 at 6:04 am
"Watermelon in Easter Hay" by Frank Zappa. For those that haven't heard it, check it out. Especially the 9 min. version. It's pretty damn good. It's always been one of my favs.
re: Best Living Songwriter
Posted by purpledevildog on 12/9/20 at 3:47 pm
Kristofferson
re: What and where was your first concert?
Posted by purpledevildog on 12/9/20 at 3:42 pm
Steve Miller Band who opened up for Leon Russell. Memphis 1972. Drank heavily before the show and snuck in a pint of tequila. But the second concert has a little interesting note. I was in the USMC at the time stationed in Ca. 1973. A buddy asked me if I wanted to go to a concert in Malibu. Sure I said, who is playing? Doobie Brothers (wasn't to thrilled) Savoy Brown (who was excellent), then he said there is group from Texas called ZZ Top. Never heard of them I said. He assured me that they were good. They opened up and came out wearing cowboy hats, boots no long beards. I was prepared for some country music. Man was I wrong. They absolutely blew everyone else out of the water. Been a huge fan since. Man I sure do miss the 70's.
re: John Prine has died
Posted by purpledevildog on 4/9/20 at 8:36 am
You are 100% correct.
re: Music Trivia: Who is this guy?
Posted by purpledevildog on 4/9/20 at 8:34 am
I gave it a shot. I know this is probably wrong but Eric Burdon?
re: Music Trivia: Who is this guy?
Posted by purpledevildog on 4/9/20 at 7:50 am
John Kay of Steppenwolf?
re: John Prine has died
Posted by purpledevildog on 4/9/20 at 7:43 am
First time I ever saw or heard of him must of been around 1970 or 71. He was on the Johnny Cash Show and sang Paradise. I was blown away. Been a huge fan ever since. The man was a true songwriting genius. The way he could spin just a few words and create a visual picture in your head was unmatched. Willie and Kris might come close, but they didn't inject the humor like Prine did. A little part of America just died also.
re: Nouveau riche
Posted by purpledevildog on 12/2/19 at 8:46 pm
C'est bien, mon amis. Couldn't have said it better myself. :cool:
re: Nouveau riche
Posted by purpledevildog on 12/2/19 at 8:36 pm
Bec mon chu...couillon.
And since you are so fluent in French, I'm sure you won't have to look up this terminology.
And since you are so fluent in French, I'm sure you won't have to look up this terminology.
re: If CEO was a military commander
Posted by purpledevildog on 11/15/19 at 6:46 am
Chesty.....
One of his numerous great quotes:
"Where the Hell do you put the bayonet?" (He said this while at a flamethrower demonstration. Apparently, Puller wanted to be ready to stab the men he set on fire.)
One of his numerous great quotes:
"Where the Hell do you put the bayonet?" (He said this while at a flamethrower demonstration. Apparently, Puller wanted to be ready to stab the men he set on fire.)
re: Happy Veterans Day to our baws that wore the uniform
Posted by purpledevildog on 11/11/19 at 8:29 am
U.S. Marine Corps 1971-1975
Semper Fidelis!
:usa:
"The deadliest weapon in the world is a Marine and his rifle."
Gen. John "Black Jack" Pershing, U.S. Army
Commander of American Forces in World War I
Semper Fidelis!
:usa:
"The deadliest weapon in the world is a Marine and his rifle."
Gen. John "Black Jack" Pershing, U.S. Army
Commander of American Forces in World War I
Happy Birthday Devil Dogs!
Posted by purpledevildog on 11/10/19 at 7:59 am
To all of my hard charging, Lifetakers and Heartbreaker brothers out there, Happy Birthday Marines! Semper Fidelis. :usa:
re: Trump Coming to Lake Charles Friday Night - Ticket Link
Posted by purpledevildog on 10/7/19 at 8:49 am
What's the protocol? How early should a ticketholder get in line?
re: Happy Birthday Marines
Posted by purpledevildog on 11/10/18 at 8:50 am
Happy Birthday to all of you Devil Dogs out there!
Semper Fidelis!
Commandant's Birthday Video :usa:
Semper Fidelis!
Commandant's Birthday Video :usa:
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