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Spotted in Normandy . . . . . . .

 

a house owner has a series of exterior lights along the length of his house, they just happen to be 90mm shell cases that he has converted into light-bulb holders . . . . . . I had to take the photograph in daylight in order to see the shell casing so the light doesn't show very brightly.

 

Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, February 18 2019.

 

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Spotted in Normandy . . . . . . .

 

a house owner has a series of exterior lights along the length of his house, they just happen to be 90mm shell cases that he has converted into light-bulb holders . . . . . . I had to take the photograph in daylight in order to see the shell casing so the light doesn't show very brightly.

 

Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, February 18 2019.

 

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That's very delightful………………………. -_-

 

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TAPS, George Mendonsa dies aged 95 . . . . . . .

 

George Mendonsa the Navy sailor whose kiss with a woman in Times Square celebrating the end of the Second World War and immortalized in one of the most iconic photos of the 20th century died yesterday aged 95.

 

Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, February 18 2019.

 

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Spotted in Normandy . . . . . . .

 

a house owner has a series of exterior lights along the length of his house, they just happen to be 90mm shell cases that he has converted into light-bulb holders . . . . . . I had to take the photograph in daylight in order to see the shell casing so the light doesn't show very brightly.

 

Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, February 18 2019.

 

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Great picture. It never ceases to amaze me about the resourcefulness of the people back then. Gives a new light on the word "repurpose." (Pun intended)

 

Thanks, Al

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TAPS, George Mendonsa dies aged 95 . . . . . . .

 

George Mendonsa the Navy sailor whose kiss with a woman in Times Square celebrating the end of the Second World War and immortalized in one of the most iconic photos of the 20th century died yesterday aged 95.

 

Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, February 18 2019.

 

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Hi Ken, you probably know this but a few years ago the Mémorial de Caen museum had a larger than life size statue of 'the famous kiss' in front of its entrance.

 

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Great picture. It never ceases to amaze me about the resourcefulness of the people back then. Gives a new light on the word "repurpose." (Pun intended)

 

Thanks, Al

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Hi Al, happy to throw some new light on how people re-purposed surplus world war two equipment laying around after the war.

 

here's my garden drinks tray . . . . . . . . . . Chin-Chin, I'll drink to that.

 

 

Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, February 19 2019.

 

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Hi Ken, you probably know this but a few years ago the Mémorial de Caen museum had a larger than life size statue of 'the famous kiss' in front of its entrance.

 

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Hi Rene, many thanks for the photo of the iconic ' kiss 'statue.

 

Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, February 19 2019.

 

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This statue or one just like it has now been outside the Bastogne museum for some years...

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Hi Johan, thanks for letting us know that theres one outside the Bastogne museum, I don't recall it being there when I last visited around 2009.

 

It was fun that day in 2009 Peter De Brabander ( owner of Quartermaster stores, Belgium ) arrived in his military vehicle and several other friends with theirs and all parked in a row, we said hello to one another and they went off into the museum. Once they were inside out of sight I moved each of their vehicles to the opposite side of the carpark and lined them up exactly the same but facing the opposite direction, I have never found out so far if they ever realised that the vehicles weren't where they left them when they entered the museum.

 

Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, February 19 2019.

 

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Hi Al, happy to throw some new light on how people re-purposed surplus world war two equipment laying around after the war.

 

here's my garden drinks tray . . . . . . . . . . Chin-Chin, I'll drink to that.

 

 

Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, February 19 2019.

 

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Hi Ken, that's a very nice collection of Kraftstoff on that tray. Feuergefaehrlich, indeed......

 

Is this by any chance in preparation for the 1 millionth view?......not long now.....

 

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Hi Johan, thanks for letting us know that theres one outside the Bastogne museum, I don't recall it being there when I last visited around 2009.

 

It was fun that day in 2009 Peter De Brabander ( owner of Quartermaster stores, Belgium ) arrived in his military vehicle and several other friends with theirs and all parked in a row, we said hello to one another and they went off into the museum. Once they were inside out of sight I moved each of their vehicles to the opposite side of the carpark and lined them up exactly the same but facing the opposite direction, I have never found out so far if they ever realised that the vehicles weren't where they left them when they entered the museum.

 

Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, February 19 2019.

 

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Hahaha, they probably knew it was you………….

 

Rene

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Hi Ken, that's a very nice collection of Kraftstoff on that tray. Feuergefaehrlich, indeed......

 

Is this by any chance in preparation for the 1 millionth view?......not long now.....

 

Rene

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. Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock, the countdown is on. . . . . . . . . . .

 

Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, February 19 2019.

 

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Hi Ken, that's a very nice collection of Kraftstoff on that tray. Feuergefaehrlich, indeed......

 

Is this by any chance in preparation for the 1 millionth view?......not long now.....

 

Rene

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Hi Rene, well picking up on your mention of ' not long now ' that is my second incarnation of mortality and Memento Mori today. An hour ago my new MVT membership card arrived I joined the MVT as a LIFE-MEMBER and it was weird to see that my membership finishes in 2020, perhaps they have had a premonition that I haven't had. ???? :)

 

 

Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, February 19 2019.

 

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Hi Rene, well picking up on your mention of ' not long now ' that is my second incarnation of mortality and Memento Mori today. An hour ago my new MVT membership card arrived I joined the MVT as a LIFE-MEMBER and it was weird to see that my membership finishes in 2020, perhaps they have had a premonition that I haven't had. ???? :)

 

 

Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, February 19 2019.

 

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Along with my new membership card the new issue of Windscreen magazine arrived and theres a letter printed I emailed in. Again they mention photographs and details that they cannot use due to safety issues, they have also reduced the fact that I rolled the Champ over three rolls on a wet road and reduced the mention of it to ' sliding across the road with inevitable consequences ' Fortunately my cousin and myself walked away without a scratch, he went out on the first roll and I hung onto the steering wheel and completed the three rolls, the party was great when we finally got to it.

 

 

Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, February 19 2019.

 

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Hi Ken, you probably know this but a few years ago the Mémorial de Caen museum had a larger than life size statue of 'the famous kiss' in front of its entrance.

 

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Just read a random news article about the photo. It ended with the observation that some people are complaining that the photo celebrates a public sexual assault. The world is full of idiots. If the nurse didn't mind, neither should anyone else.

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Along with my new membership card the new issue of Windscreen magazine arrived and theres a letter printed I emailed in. Again they mention photographs and details that they cannot use due to safety issues, they have also reduced the fact that I rolled the Champ over three rolls on a wet road and reduced the mention of it to ' sliding across the road with inevitable consequences ' Fortunately my cousin and myself walked away without a scratch, he went out on the first roll and I hung onto the steering wheel and completed the three rolls, the party was great when we finally got to it.

 

 

Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, February 19 2019.

 

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Ken, that isn't exactly what Rock and Roll is supposed to be about...But then again, maybe it is?

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Heres the numba 1

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Yes vintage 501s

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Tiger stripe tour jacket

 

 

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I have some Irish inlaws. I love it when they use the word "wee" describing the kids.

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Hi Rene, well picking up on your mention of ' not long now ' that is my second incarnation of mortality and Memento Mori today. An hour ago my new MVT membership card arrived I joined the MVT as a LIFE-MEMBER and it was weird to see that my membership finishes in 2020, perhaps they have had a premonition that I haven't had. ???? :)

 

 

Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, February 19 2019.

 

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Well it's nice to have a little certainty I life.

 

Reminds me that somewhere I have a lifetime Gemsco department store membership card. The store went out of business just a couple of years after I bought the membership. Story of my life.

Mikie

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Hi Al, happy to throw some new light on how people re-purposed surplus world war two equipment laying around after the war.

 

here's my garden drinks tray . . . . . . . . . . Chin-Chin, I'll drink to that.

 

 

Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, February 19 2019.

 

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I'm sure this is a better use for it than it's original purpose. Cheers!

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Works for me! 3 is my favorite number. Not necessarily lucky, but I like it. I was born on the 3rd, same as my Dad, and I'm the 3rd son.

 

Glad to hear all went as planned for the day!

 

By the way, we have a house full of visiting in-laws and starting Sunday we're going to be doing some travelling, taking them around for sightseeing etc. So I may not be checking in here for about a week once we hit the road. I'll try popping in when I can, and hopefully will find something of interest for you somewhere along the way. Though knowing them, there will be lots of stops at outlet malls, which don't interest me at all. Luckily, I otherwise get along well with the in-laws so hopefully it won't be too bad.

Mikie

We arrived in Las Vegas last night after a long long drive. So far no outlet mall stops. Though we did spend some quality time at Wal-Mart after checking in. So far, besides my 1942 mussette bag, the only militaria I've seen was an old army truck on the side of the highway being used as some kind of produce stand advertising sign. Went by way too fast to catch more than a glimpse of it. We did pass by Edwards Air Force base. I'd LOVE to take a look in there! it seems that Wayne Newton has quite a bit of military stuff in his museum. But it's closed for renovation. Dang!

Mikie

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Just read a random news article about the photo. It ended with the observation that some people are complaining that the photo celebrates a public sexual assault. The world is full of idiots. If the nurse didn't mind, neither should anyone else.

Mikie

 

Hi Mikie, I agree……..

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/323783-george-mendonsa-sailor-kissing-woman-in-iconic-v-j-day-photo/

 

Rene

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