A Small Announcement

SFOSOK · Aug 31, 2006, 06:49 PM

Well I'm leaving in two weeks.

On Thursday, September 14 I will be at a hotel near LA MEPS. Then the next day I will be flying out to Georgia to get the shit kicked into and out of me.

I thought I had a little bit more time but my gf informed me that I am leaving in two weeks and thats not a whole lot of time lol. Its kidna funy cause my friends are actually being nice to me now, like I'm some sort of cripple. I really didn't think any of them cared but its good to know they do. Its also a bad thing because now I know how sad they will be when I'm gone.

Especially my ex-fiance, her and I are like best friends now and I was really the only person she could confide in and vent at but now I'm leaving. I don't regret anything and I am very excited as this will be the largest event that will ever happen in my life.

O and if you didn't know or couldn't tell by the sig, I'm goin for US Army Rangers. Special Forces. I know I'll make it, just have a hunch lol.

I would like to take this time to thank all of you for putting up with me for as long as you have. I know I've been an ass sometimes....well most of the time but I'm glad Z never banned me lol. I hope I've helped some of u even if its the smallest bit of advice on something I know nothing about : ). It really has been nice knowin all you guys and I plan to come back here in the future sometime after my training.

I love you guys

Tinkerhell · Aug 31, 2006, 06:58 PM

Congrats and good luck!
Ever been to Georgia in Aug/Sept? Hope you like it hot & muggy. It's a bloody sauna here. I do lots of cross country running & some adventure racing type stuff so I can imagine what it's going to be like doing special forces training.
Can you say hot, sticky, sweaty, bug infested hell?
I can.... "Middle Georgia".

CDsDontBurn · Aug 31, 2006, 07:17 PM

Good luck buddy

. it was great hanging out w/you the few times we did. Maybe we can catch one more before you leave? at least you're not leaving to the carolinas; you'd probably be stuck doing some cleanup work if you were

.

Zardon · Aug 31, 2006, 07:24 PM

I used to think you were a bit of an ass man, but ill miss you around the place. be careful.

pr0digal jenius · Aug 31, 2006, 07:28 PM

Ah...coming over to my neck of the woods. GA is awesome...97% Humidity, 92 degrees outside....70 mosquitos per capita, and 5 acres of asphalt per tree.

Oh...and it won't rain for a month, then dump 4 inches in 48 hours....gotta love GA.

But good luck with the rangers man...that's some tough stuff. Take care of eyrself

Falstaff · Aug 31, 2006, 07:29 PM

get a memory stick and save the link, you can email us from where your going, my son-in-law sends me emails from Falujah so I know it can be done.
hang tough, dont give up and remember the flesh is weak, but your mind is strong.
I dont regret what I did. I went from the 2nd Marines all the way to Fast Attack Submarines out of Groton. Ct.
I am damn pround of anyone that serves their country and gives their very best, and I hope and pray you join us one day as we dis-embark. Dont be discourage by all the gaps in the line, those that have come before and those will follow are part of a unique family and yet without us, our countries that enjoy democracy wouldnt have existed.
I still shed a tear and feel that pull in my stomach I sing the natioonal anthem, hold my head down and say thankyou when I see the gardens of stone where the very best of us lie and wait for the ressurection or the mercy of their God.
Live long and die hard, but no matter what happens never go easy...its never been my way...and I dont think it will be yours either.
We used to say Semper Fi. but you can say what ever you want as long as you remain loyal to your country, your family, and your heart.
Fair winds and following seas my good man...

Dyre Straits · Aug 31, 2006, 07:44 PM

Good luck to you!

I'm also here in Georgia and can verify that if the humidity doesn't bring you down, the mosquitos will! But, right now it's raining and a welcome thing it is!

Take care. We'll be looking for you to check in now and then.

Razgriz · Aug 31, 2006, 08:13 PM

You will do well, have faith, trust your mind, not your body.

Neshi · Aug 31, 2006, 08:21 PM

good luck and i know you can make it!
Maybe one day when i figure out how to get a green card i'll see you around sometime.. not that i'll recognise you, but still...

remember one thing, never give up.. like everybody said: the mind is stronger then the body, you just need to let the body know that fact!

**temeteus82** · Aug 31, 2006, 08:35 PM

Good luck to you man!

Tinkerhell you mean like sauna that has warmed wrong...

***craig5320*** · Sep 1, 2006, 12:33 AM

Good luck, but less of the love mate, you're not joining the Navy

Lelisevis · Sep 1, 2006, 12:48 AM

Goodluck buddy. 5 years in the forces made me the woman............erm the man I am today.

Necrosis · Sep 1, 2006, 01:47 AM

Take care man, be tough and enjoy it.

[hobo]eclipse · Sep 1, 2006, 01:57 AM

best of brother, let the flavor of green death reign down on all who oppose, tis the only way. MAN WHAT AN ADVENTURE!

on another note, there is a certain person coming to visit me tommorow to talk of options and how i might be able help in this whole crazy situation the world is in, dunno though as some medical reasons may hinder me.......

And Jeff, my aunt has worked at General Dynamics in Groton for 30+ years, she prolly worked on much of what you rode on. A great uncle of mine and WW2 veteran retired from there.

Godspeed greendeath, GODSPEED!

riles9262 · Sep 1, 2006, 03:29 AM

Take care, keep your safety off, and see you 'round here later.

SFOSOK · Sep 1, 2006, 10:18 AM

Thanks guys, I really do appriciate.

Also found out recently that everyone of my relatives that went into the armed services did not die while at war. Quite a few were highly decorated. So I'll try not to disappoint and stay alive ; ). First thing first is basic.

Al_Vampyre · Sep 1, 2006, 10:54 AM

All the best man, train hard enough and long enough and maybe someday you'll be good enough for the UK Special Forces...

SFOSOK · Sep 1, 2006, 11:01 AM

Its cool, SAS is the second best in the world. Israel's SF is 1st.

Delta Force is 3rd.

Edit: We still have the #1 over all mill though

pr0digal jenius · Sep 1, 2006, 06:01 PM

Delta force?

We can neither confirm nor deny it's existence......

SFOSOK · Sep 1, 2006, 06:05 PM

Yep, that is my ultimate goal if I decide to stay with the Army for a while. I know some ex Delta, coolest people you'll ever meet.

swimtech · Sep 1, 2006, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SFOSOK

Yep, that is my ultimate goal if I decide to stay with the Army for a while. I know some ex Delta, coolest people you'll ever meet.

...they are because they have to be - you will be too! May your faith carry you and encourage you through Basic and forward. Conquer all fear, but don't be blind to it - keeps you on your toes - a little is a good thing!

The way you've been training yourself lately, you should blast through Basic no problem - show 'em how it's done, and make many friends as you get the chance...

Godspeed, truly SFOSOK! Hopefully, you'll get the chance to check in here on occasion too...

SFOSOK · Sep 1, 2006, 09:18 PM

Thanks man it means a lot. Truthfully all I hear from people is don't volunteer for anything and try to make yourself the least noticable person.

Thats just not me and I always loved learning the hard way. I figure if I volunteer for everything no one else will have to and I want to stand out and lead the way.

Gotta keep motivated

Maddogg6 · Sep 1, 2006, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SFOSOK

Thanks man it means a lot. Truthfully all I hear from people is don't volunteer for anything and try to make yourself the least noticable person.

Thats just not me and I always loved learning the hard way. I figure if I volunteer for everything no one else will have to and I want to stand out and lead the way.

Gotta keep motivated

without knowing your last name....

Heres a little trick I heard about...
A DI may yell out - 'Hey You soldier' (or even common last names) - and the FIRST to turn around and acknowledge - becomes his 'next volunteer' - usually for stuff thats not so fun.

edit> - and come back alive - k

Falstaff · Sep 2, 2006, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craig5320

Good luck, but less of the love mate, you're not joining the Navy

HEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

I resemble that remark

mtsaint · Sep 2, 2006, 10:01 AM

im new here and i like this site even more i feel like everyone cares about what happens to you SFOSOK. God bless and good luck with your new family . take care

SFOSOK · Sep 7, 2006, 06:37 PM

Yeah well I'm breakin up with my gf today. She really isn't gunna like it. Cause we started fallen for each other pretty bad but now I really don't feel any attraction towards her. Prolly I'm preparing to not see a woman for the next year lol.

Less than a week, I leave thursday morning and I'm stoked : ) !!

CDsDontBurn · Sep 7, 2006, 06:39 PM

you'll see other women while you're in the military, lol.

SFOSOK · Sep 7, 2006, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDsDontBurn

you'll see other women while you're in the military, lol.

Actually, no I won't. Especially not where I'm goin.

TheBlackCat · Sep 7, 2006, 11:28 PM

Good luck, SFOSOK. I wish you well. I have friends in the military, they do very much enjoy it.

SFOSOK · Sep 13, 2006, 06:47 AM

Me + body surfing a 12ft wave = sepperated shoulder at AC joint + Almost broken back (sever sprain and contusion). So pretty much every time I try to do anything that requires moving, it is a painful adventure. Can hardly move my right arm.

So this is what happened. At the beach with my friend and she got destroyed by some gigantic waves. Like 3 in a row, she looked pretty dazed for a while. Unsatisfied with the waves I did ride earliers (some pretty huge ones) I decided I wanted one huge wave. So she decided to watch this time instead of getting destroyed again. I took a couple waves but then I saw the mother of all waves. I have never seen a wave larger than this one, not even on TV. I though it was about 10-11ft but my friend assured me afterwords it was much bigger. So with only a split second to decide I took it. The wave literally picked me up out of the water and was so strong it forced my arms to my side and repositioned my body. I slammed into the ground at full force on the right side of my face and above my right shoulder. My body bent in half twisting my neck, spreading my head and shoulder away from each other, and throwing all of my weight on my Neck, head, shoulders and lower back.

I felt paralyzed at first and was slammed into the shore by another wave. Struggling not to be pulled in by the imense current I called up the shore where I was greated by my friend smiling at me not knowing what was goin on. I imediately screamed at her that I thought I broke my neck (sorry Natalie). She imediately ran to call 911, while I laid down on my back. The water again flowed up to me (taunting me). So I stumbled to a bit higher ground screaming in agony. She showed up in no time to my side with the paramedics on the line. Though I was in serve pain and thought I may have injurd my spine I told her to hang up the phone so my parents wouldn't have to pay for medical bills. 911 quickly called her back and arived on the scene shortly. Also, luckily there was an off duty lifeguard there. I was chatting with the paramedics on the way to the hospital and told them I was sorry for getting their stuff all sandy.

So yeah, pretty much in intense pain and they won't take me for the Army this thursday. In fact they may drop my contract all together, which means I may have to do everything all over again.

With physical therapy and getting better and everything, my father thinks I may not be able to leave for another couple of months. I'm pretty disappointed and pissed at myself right now, I just hope this doesn't blow my chances for Rangers. Also on top of that I think I have an ear infection in both of my ears fro mthe bonfire and being sick before that. Both my ears are still muffled.

Anyway my eyes are closign and I'm about to pass out fro mthe Vicaden I took, pain is still here but I'm sure I'll deal wit hit.

Sorry guys, u may have to dealw tih me longer than expected.

Aug 31, 2006, 07:17 PM	#3
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	Good luck buddy . it was great hanging out w/you the few times we did. Maybe we can catch one more before you leave? at least you're not leaving to the carolinas; you'd probably be stuck doing some cleanup work if you were . __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Aug 31, 2006, 07:29 PM	#6
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	get a memory stick and save the link, you can email us from where your going, my son-in-law sends me emails from Falujah so I know it can be done. hang tough, dont give up and remember the flesh is weak, but your mind is strong. I dont regret what I did. I went from the 2nd Marines all the way to Fast Attack Submarines out of Groton. Ct. I am damn pround of anyone that serves their country and gives their very best, and I hope and pray you join us one day as we dis-embark. Dont be discourage by all the gaps in the line, those that have come before and those will follow are part of a unique family and yet without us, our countries that enjoy democracy wouldnt have existed. I still shed a tear and feel that pull in my stomach I sing the natioonal anthem, hold my head down and say thankyou when I see the gardens of stone where the very best of us lie and wait for the ressurection or the mercy of their God. Live long and die hard, but no matter what happens never go easy...its never been my way...and I dont think it will be yours either. We used to say Semper Fi. but you can say what ever you want as long as you remain loyal to your country, your family, and your heart. Fair winds and following seas my good man... __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

Aug 31, 2006, 08:21 PM	#9
Neshi S.N.A.F.U. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 3,377 Rep Power: 177 System Specs	good luck and i know you can make it! Maybe one day when i figure out how to get a green card i'll see you around sometime.. not that i'll recognise you, but still... remember one thing, never give up.. like everybody said: the mind is stronger then the body, you just need to let the body know that fact! __________________ If one does not attach himself to people and desire, never shall his heart be broken. But then, does he ever truly live? Life is just too damn short for if's and maybe's

Sep 1, 2006, 12:33 AM	#11
*craig5320* HH Administrator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 8,566 Rep Power: 445 System Specs	Good luck, but less of the love mate, you're not joining the Navy __________________ HardwareHeaven on Facebook

Sep 1, 2006, 01:57 AM	#14
[hobo]eclipse ...just bummin 'round Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,907 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	best of brother, let the flavor of green death reign down on all who oppose, tis the only way. MAN WHAT AN ADVENTURE! on another note, there is a certain person coming to visit me tommorow to talk of options and how i might be able help in this whole crazy situation the world is in, dunno though as some medical reasons may hinder me....... And Jeff, my aunt has worked at General Dynamics in Groton for 30+ years, she prolly worked on much of what you rode on. A great uncle of mine and WW2 veteran retired from there. Godspeed greendeath, GODSPEED! Last edited by [hobo]eclipse; Sep 1, 2006 at 02:05 AM.

Aug 31, 2006, 06:49 PM	#1
SFOSOK 939 Goin Strong Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 7,033 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	A Small Announcement Well I'm leaving in two weeks. On Thursday, September 14 I will be at a hotel near LA MEPS. Then the next day I will be flying out to Georgia to get the shit kicked into and out of me. I thought I had a little bit more time but my gf informed me that I am leaving in two weeks and thats not a whole lot of time lol. Its kidna funy cause my friends are actually being nice to me now, like I'm some sort of cripple. I really didn't think any of them cared but its good to know they do. Its also a bad thing because now I know how sad they will be when I'm gone. Especially my ex-fiance, her and I are like best friends now and I was really the only person she could confide in and vent at but now I'm leaving. I don't regret anything and I am very excited as this will be the largest event that will ever happen in my life. O and if you didn't know or couldn't tell by the sig, I'm goin for US Army Rangers. Special Forces. I know I'll make it, just have a hunch lol. I would like to take this time to thank all of you for putting up with me for as long as you have. I know I've been an ass sometimes....well most of the time but I'm glad Z never banned me lol. I hope I've helped some of u even if its the smallest bit of advice on something I know nothing about : ). It really has been nice knowin all you guys and I plan to come back here in the future sometime after my training. I love you guys __________________ Warning - Explicit Content Preceeding METAL!!

Aug 31, 2006, 06:58 PM	#2
Tinkerhell Not all fairies are nice. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 989 Rep Power: 44	Congrats and good luck! Ever been to Georgia in Aug/Sept? Hope you like it hot & muggy. It's a bloody sauna here. I do lots of cross country running & some adventure racing type stuff so I can imagine what it's going to be like doing special forces training. Can you say hot, sticky, sweaty, bug infested hell? I can.... "Middle Georgia".

Aug 31, 2006, 07:24 PM	#4
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	I used to think you were a bit of an ass man, but ill miss you around the place. be careful.

Aug 31, 2006, 07:28 PM	#5
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	Ah...coming over to my neck of the woods. GA is awesome...97% Humidity, 92 degrees outside....70 mosquitos per capita, and 5 acres of asphalt per tree. Oh...and it won't rain for a month, then dump 4 inches in 48 hours....gotta love GA. But good luck with the rangers man...that's some tough stuff. Take care of eyrself

Aug 31, 2006, 08:13 PM	#8
Razgriz Intelligence? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On the edge of insanity Posts: 1,183 Rep Power: 55	You will do well, have faith, trust your mind, not your body.

Sep 1, 2006, 12:48 AM	#12
Lelisevis Howlin at the moon Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,663 Rep Power: 0	Goodluck buddy. 5 years in the forces made me the woman............erm the man I am today.

Sep 1, 2006, 01:47 AM	#13
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Take care man, be tough and enjoy it.

Sep 1, 2006, 03:29 AM	#15
riles9262 Driverheaven brewmaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,842 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	Take care, keep your safety off, and see you 'round here later. __________________ A beer a day keeps the doctor away.

Sep 1, 2006, 10:18 AM	Thread Starter #16
SFOSOK 939 Goin Strong Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 7,033 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	Thanks guys, I really do appriciate. Also found out recently that everyone of my relatives that went into the armed services did not die while at war. Quite a few were highly decorated. So I'll try not to disappoint and stay alive ; ). First thing first is basic. __________________ Warning - Explicit Content Preceeding METAL!!

Sep 1, 2006, 10:54 AM	#17
Al_Vampyre HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,532 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	All the best man, train hard enough and long enough and maybe someday you'll be good enough for the UK Special Forces... __________________ "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad" - Brian O'Driscoll - Ireland Rugby Team 2009 Grand Slam winning Captain.

Sep 1, 2006, 11:01 AM	Thread Starter #18
SFOSOK 939 Goin Strong Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 7,033 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	Its cool, SAS is the second best in the world. Israel's SF is 1st. Delta Force is 3rd. Edit: We still have the #1 over all mill though __________________ Warning - Explicit Content Preceeding METAL!!

Sep 1, 2006, 06:01 PM	#19
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	Delta force? We can neither confirm nor deny it's existence......

Sep 1, 2006, 06:05 PM	Thread Starter #20
SFOSOK 939 Goin Strong Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 7,033 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	Yep, that is my ultimate goal if I decide to stay with the Army for a while. I know some ex Delta, coolest people you'll ever meet. __________________ Warning - Explicit Content Preceeding METAL!!

Sep 1, 2006, 09:18 PM	Thread Starter #22
SFOSOK 939 Goin Strong Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 7,033 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	Thanks man it means a lot. Truthfully all I hear from people is don't volunteer for anything and try to make yourself the least noticable person. Thats just not me and I always loved learning the hard way. I figure if I volunteer for everything no one else will have to and I want to stand out and lead the way. Gotta keep motivated __________________ Warning - Explicit Content Preceeding METAL!!

Sep 2, 2006, 10:01 AM	#25
mtsaint DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 257 Rep Power: 0	im new here and i like this site even more i feel like everyone cares about what happens to you SFOSOK. God bless and good luck with your new family . take care

Sep 7, 2006, 06:37 PM	Thread Starter #26
SFOSOK 939 Goin Strong Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 7,033 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	Yeah well I'm breakin up with my gf today. She really isn't gunna like it. Cause we started fallen for each other pretty bad but now I really don't feel any attraction towards her. Prolly I'm preparing to not see a woman for the next year lol. Less than a week, I leave thursday morning and I'm stoked : ) !! __________________ Warning - Explicit Content Preceeding METAL!!

Sep 7, 2006, 06:39 PM	#27
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	you'll see other women while you're in the military, lol. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Sep 7, 2006, 11:28 PM	#29
TheBlackCat DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Searching for the Candle in the Dark Posts: 567 Rep Power: 0	Good luck, SFOSOK. I wish you well. I have friends in the military, they do very much enjoy it. __________________ [color=#000000]There is always an easy solution to every human problem—neat, plausible and wrong.[/color] -H. L. Mencken

Sep 13, 2006, 06:47 AM	Thread Starter #30
SFOSOK 939 Goin Strong Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 7,033 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	Me + body surfing a 12ft wave = sepperated shoulder at AC joint + Almost broken back (sever sprain and contusion). So pretty much every time I try to do anything that requires moving, it is a painful adventure. Can hardly move my right arm. So this is what happened. At the beach with my friend and she got destroyed by some gigantic waves. Like 3 in a row, she looked pretty dazed for a while. Unsatisfied with the waves I did ride earliers (some pretty huge ones) I decided I wanted one huge wave. So she decided to watch this time instead of getting destroyed again. I took a couple waves but then I saw the mother of all waves. I have never seen a wave larger than this one, not even on TV. I though it was about 10-11ft but my friend assured me afterwords it was much bigger. So with only a split second to decide I took it. The wave literally picked me up out of the water and was so strong it forced my arms to my side and repositioned my body. I slammed into the ground at full force on the right side of my face and above my right shoulder. My body bent in half twisting my neck, spreading my head and shoulder away from each other, and throwing all of my weight on my Neck, head, shoulders and lower back. I felt paralyzed at first and was slammed into the shore by another wave. Struggling not to be pulled in by the imense current I called up the shore where I was greated by my friend smiling at me not knowing what was goin on. I imediately screamed at her that I thought I broke my neck (sorry Natalie). She imediately ran to call 911, while I laid down on my back. The water again flowed up to me (taunting me). So I stumbled to a bit higher ground screaming in agony. She showed up in no time to my side with the paramedics on the line. Though I was in serve pain and thought I may have injurd my spine I told her to hang up the phone so my parents wouldn't have to pay for medical bills. 911 quickly called her back and arived on the scene shortly. Also, luckily there was an off duty lifeguard there. I was chatting with the paramedics on the way to the hospital and told them I was sorry for getting their stuff all sandy. So yeah, pretty much in intense pain and they won't take me for the Army this thursday. In fact they may drop my contract all together, which means I may have to do everything all over again. With physical therapy and getting better and everything, my father thinks I may not be able to leave for another couple of months. I'm pretty disappointed and pissed at myself right now, I just hope this doesn't blow my chances for Rangers. Also on top of that I think I have an ear infection in both of my ears fro mthe bonfire and being sick before that. Both my ears are still muffled. Anyway my eyes are closign and I'm about to pass out fro mthe Vicaden I took, pain is still here but I'm sure I'll deal wit hit. Sorry guys, u may have to dealw tih me longer than expected. __________________ Warning - Explicit Content Preceeding METAL!!