Your placid moment. A pictoral

[coastalcop]

Sitting here after a training prep day just noticed a moment that probably wouldn't be pictured in Southern living (though it probably should be). A good dog, a blackberry whiskey in a ball jar, a TSD Glock , and a spare mag, all at the Masters side, waiting for a moment.

How bout your pics ?

[Mervo]

I'll play.

I'm most at peace when I'm by myself in the woods.


41901

[Mr. Anthony]

Outdoors is where I find my center.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/18/71e1a928179c99bb1715cc1bb2e534e2.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/18/ce3baad0f45da47056bba1dae3fd4c4b.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/18/59b8cb469210bb5784d361dd9a4dbbde.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/18/8043a9b5feadca5f498feb403f32a516.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/18/199d9567071c4ac925e67b2f43dec160.jpg


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[ss58]

41909

My happy place training with guys like Sonny…On aside note I gave up the smokes.

[EDELWEISS]

41911
Valentine's Day Edelweiss style

[Netpackrat]

http://www.rawlinsbrothers.org/delvs737a.jpg

A. Find something you love to do. B. Find somebody willing to pay you to do it.

http://www.rawlinsbrothers.org/2002camp/Del_Poling_2.jpg

Finding my balance.

[M1A's r Best]

Don't have any pictures (long before digital cameras) of me sitting on my 350X, with the M1A across my lap, glassing the mountain sides and reclaimed strip mines for deer in WV. The good old days, and I didn't even realize it.

I see a spot along Rt. 288 that reminds me of one of the places I used to sit and watch for deer. A little hump with a small tree on it sticking out from the hill side is very similar to a little hump with a tree on it sticking out from the mountain side down near Burdette's Creek off Meadow River.

Down here in the Richmond area? I don't know. I'm retiring here in a few months and I plan to dig out that hammock my wife bought for me 8 or 10 years ago and stretch it between a couple trees out behind the house and maybe do some reading and drink some iced tea. I hope that thing hasn't dry rotted, but I just don't have time to use it.

[foxmeadow]

http://www.paragonpride.com/forum/attachments/sunrise-jpeg.2236/

[Pict]

41915
41916
For me there is no better day than one spent teaching in the jungle.

[IANative]

If you look close at the bottom picture you'll see a tattoo of this particular pontoon boat on my chest. Sadly it was destroyed by raccoons last winter.

The tat, or the boat?

[IANative]

I'll play...

On a bike, in the heartland:

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z348/IANative/Bike%20Van%20Buren%202012/BVB-Bentonsportbridge.jpg (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/IANative/media/Bike%20Van%20Buren%202012/BVB-Bentonsportbridge.jpg.html)

[Greg Nichols]

I'll play...

On a bike, in the heartland:

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z348/IANative/Bike%20Van%20Buren%202012/BVB-Bentonsportbridge.jpg (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/IANative/media/Bike%20Van%20Buren%202012/BVB-Bentonsportbridge.jpg.html)

That Pic over your sig line..... rotfl, may want to reconsider

[IANative]

That Pic over your sig line..... rotfl, may want to reconsider

Nope.

[WinstonSmith]

I have a different idea of bike zen:
41920

Or maybe just staying inside by the fire in the winter time, checking out the view:
41921

[Jack Rumbaugh]

41909

My happy place training with guys like Sonny…On aside note I gave up the smokes.

I recognize that gravel...

[stankasz1]

Sitting here after a training prep day just noticed a moment that probably wouldn't be pictured in Southern living (though it probably should be). A good dog, a blackberry whiskey in a ball jar, a TSD Glock , and a spare mag, all at the Masters side, waiting for a moment.

How bout your pics ?

Man I am in heaven!

[ss58]

I recognize that gravel...


Jack it was a pleasure training with you. SI is lucky to have you……and Dan.

[jacob74]

41909

My happy place training with guys like Sonny…On aside note I gave up the smokes.


I figured you were holding the cig for Sonny. Where is the Starbucks?

[ss58]

I have to admit training with Sonny means Russian Vodka and smokes…….after all weapons are secured. He's a no shit guy with a great attitude and BTDT training.

[JoeB40]

41929

The Caribbean at Tulum, Mexico.

[chad newton]

41915
41916
For me there is no better day than one spent teaching in the jungle.
Hah, looks like a farc guerilla camp.

[tweek]

Need a lot more of this:
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1364/4726543446_d4e295d084.jpg
I'm not fast, but I can make it look like I am....until the CMRA guys stuff me in a corner.

more of this too:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7214/7154775293_1a8173687d.jpg
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7089/7275425470_1d53dc0d33.jpg
A nice day long ride down the Pig Trail and back. I'm planning on spending a few days this summer riding through the Ozarks again.

this would be good too
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/6815485152_6f4bdc5a44.jpg
from the last DMR course I got to attend. It was a friggin blast. Definitely need to get out for the next one.

and we'll keep doing this:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7480/15665233537_819495de34.jpg
Still fostering dogs. The little dog in the middle is Maverick and he went to New York. Right now we have a huge (~100lbs) long haired German Shepherd in the house that I'm rehabilitating and getting ready for his new home.

[LawDog]

A recent placid moment. I was driving back from Valdez. As I was heading south from Eureka, the sun was dipping towards the mountains. Rather than trucking on and trying to make it home before dark, I decided to stop at a pull-out, set out a camp chair, and enjoy my coffee, while gazing at this. Most people try to avoid Alaska in winter. They'll never know just how special it is.

[Ted Demosthenes]

http://www.rawlinsbrothers.org/delvs737a.jpg

A. Find something you love to do. B. Find somebody willing to pay you to do it.

http://www.rawlinsbrothers.org/2002camp/Del_Poling_2.jpg

Finding my balance.

Yum! Boeing parts!!

[Danneskjold]

41945
41945

Training in Dubai finished early one day, so I went to the beach.

[jacob74]

41945
41945

Training in Dubai finished early one day, so I went to the beach.

You wear a two piece rather well.

[IANative]

41945

Training in Dubai finished early one day, so I went to the beach.

Good thing the title of this thread isn't "Your Flaccid Moment..." 'cause this pic would've never been offered.

[tweek]

The fun part about Dubai is that they have had issues with European visitors not quite understanding that Dubai, despite the modern cosmopolitan appearance is still a Muslim state. So German and French tourists would show up hit the beach and proceed to do what they do and lose their tops. This is a big no-no for women. Luckily Dubai isn't Saudi Arabia, the police tended to just make them cover back up. In Saudi I'm pretty sure they'd have beaten the shit out of them or worse.

Beautiful beaches though.

[Pict]

Hah, looks like a farc guerilla camp.

LOL - Pretty much but without the guns, narcotics, and communists.

[jacob74]

The fun part about Dubai is that they have had issues with European visitors not quite understanding that Dubai, despite the modern cosmopolitan appearance is still a Muslim state. So German and French tourists would show up hit the beach and proceed to do what they do and lose their tops. This is a big no-no for women. Luckily Dubai isn't Saudi Arabia, the police tended to just make them cover back up. In Saudi I'm pretty sure they'd have beaten the shit out of them or worse.

Beautiful beaches though.

I spent several years in Dubai. Back in the day we would swim at Chicago Beach. Often times clumps of crude oil would stick to our heals. This was when Saddam was torching oil wells in Kuwait and for a few years after. Dubai does a good job handling westerners and our culture. Plenty of Brits, Americans and Russians getting their drink on and living a great lifestyle. In fact, when I was there.. we got away with more then one could back in Maryland, Ohio or Texas for that matter.

[golucky]

Maybe not the most placid moment, but this recent one in Maui for my 10 year anniversary/wedding renewals with both my kids that included some highlights such as staying in Lahaina, took the road to Hana (as well as the road less traveled - the same one that Gabe mentioned), Royal Lahaina Luau, and especially to Haleakala Volcano for the sun rise and where I proposed to my wife. The Luau was on the same day that the Mayan calendar was ending, called my training partner (Boopee) and was asked what I was going to do; I stated "I will watch the sun set and in the morning will watch the sun rise". All events occurred with a John Chamber's special (kitchen knife with sheath made with original plastic package, duct tape, shoe lace for retention with carabiner and hole punch carried at 4 o'clock). Life is good....
42004

[JAK]

I have a different idea of bike zen:
41920

Or maybe just staying inside by the fire in the winter time, checking out the view:
41921



Now thats more like it. I miss my dirt bike bad. Going to have to get another one.....

[C.J. Singleton]

I spent several years in Dubai. Back in the day we would swim at Chicago Beach. Often times clumps of crude oil would stick to our heals. This was when Saddam was torching oil wells in Kuwait and for a few years after. Dubai does a good job handling westerners and our culture. Plenty of Brits, Americans and Russians getting their drink on and living a great lifestyle. In fact, when I was there.. we got away with more then one could back in Maryland, Ohio or Texas for that matter.

Bahrain is similar been there 3 times had drinks with a Rhodesian, did shots of jager with a Finn, got drunk and sang karaoke with a couple of brit school teachers and raced go carts with a bunch of arabs only to run one of the track in a turn and us shake hands after the race.

42227

[Sammy]

Bird hunting with my dogs is always a best. Or hiking anywhere in Alaska.

[Matthew Sweeney]

When I'm not training I'd say hunting...hiking...fishing...or doing all three in the same trip.
42232
42231
What can I say...I love mountains...
42233

[WinstonSmith]

Not as much a "calm" moment, but a fun one for sure:

42237

[ss58]

Matthew is that lever action 45.70? Great pics and looks beautiful, nice spot.

[Matthew Sweeney]

Matthew is that lever action 45.70? Great pics and looks beautiful, nice spot.

Thanks! And yep it sure is. Marlin 1895...I've killed quite a few bears with it. Gets the job done.

[Netpackrat]

Mine's a .450 Marlin.

42238

It hasn't killed anything though. I use it pretty much exclusively as defensive carry... When I am hunting, I like to carry something with a little more reach and a scope.

[Craig R]

42239

On top of Mt. Major in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with the boys.

[ss58]

Somebody stop me….I have this sudden NEED for a lever action 45.70. Why? because I don't have one :facepalm:

[Matthew Sweeney]

Somebody stop me….I have this sudden NEED for a lever action 45.70. Why? because I don't have one :facepalm:

That seems like a perfectly good reason to get one bro!

[BillyOblivion]

42244

Skiing up at Eldora.

[Coach]

What can I say...I love mountains...
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff250/Coach_Hamman/Guadalupe%20Peak/image.jpg13_zpsasxpd4zg.jpg (http://s237.photobucket.com/user/Coach_Hamman/media/Guadalupe%20Peak/image.jpg13_zpsasxpd4zg.jpg.html)
+1

[Liberty58]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/liberty58/image.jpg1_zpscklh6zmk.jpg[/URL]

[MichaelJames]

4245442455Hiking with my daughters. I'm going to miss Alaska.

[Pict]

42457

This week in the jungle. Rio De Janeiro state west of Paraty.

[Travlin]

Not an epic moment but a good start to a Saturday night. Loin chops, kraken, a hot grill and a fire.

Hope your's is good

42565

[BillyOblivion]

Tomorrow is my daughter's 8th birthday. For her party she wanted a sleepover. There are 5 additional 7-9 year old girls in my house tonight.

It is not placid.

[Travlin]

Oh man,been there done that.
As time goes on, things get better.

[David Bowman]

42643

This is a picture of the moon rising over Takur Ghar, which is the peak to the right of the moon in the photo. I think most of the WT members might remember what happened there in 2002, but if not you can read it here--http://military.wikia.com/wiki/Battle_of_Takur_Ghar

This was in 2007 from the roof of Firebase Olaes where the AO was still very much in contention while smoking a Ghurkha Cigar before bed. I think about this picture and it makes me both relaxed (in a strange way) and sad (in the usual way).

Moonrise is always a special placid time.

[Matthew Sweeney]

42644
Last week on a hike...

[WinstonSmith]

42648

[Fjordforder]

42651
42652
I was pretty at ease shooting a friend`s AUG and another friend`s AK74. While I`m here I might as well mention that taking pictures of my guns and related memorabilia always had a nice effect, especially when a storm is coming.
42653

[emtdaddy1980]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/05/777987b2c78c1581c2b55704317d376f.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/05/d4b900b40f4a136e7403d19033aa1810.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/05/a8b26ca475f07ccd57b10841d3a80758.jpg


Enjoying the outdoors with the junior staff.

[emtdaddy1980]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/05/e1f2fca4f29f2443cda32c1da1301047.jpg

Watching over my district as the sun goes down.

[emtdaddy1980]

Trap training: http://youtu.be/8uPktG-4E6I

Training to be a more dangerous human being.

[steve_k]

Sometimes find myself in awe when I can completely forget about work or where I am located....


A nice ride in Death Valley:
42674


Waking up and taking a few seconds to figure out where I am... This was from a 3 week, 5 country trip for work a couple years back. Turns out I was in Hong Kong this particular morning(the $13HKD ~$1.50USD for 2 Tsingtao Beers at 7/11 doesn't help!):
42675

[Jack Rumbaugh]

I love driving. This was on the Tail of the Dragon last summer. It's a blast to navigate 318 curves in 11 miles.

42676

A1A in Florida

42677

[emtdaddy1980]

I know that area Jack. I'm working a truck in Mcminn county, Etowah right now.

[Jack Rumbaugh]

I know that area Jack. I'm working a truck in Mcminn county, Etowah right now.

Lots of fun driving in that area of TN and NC.

[Mervo]

Been meaning to scout this area for elk or mule deer for this year. Saw a few old scrapes, some droppings, but then.... spying a few lines through the binoculars, the climber in me said 'let's go check out the FA potential up there.'

By the time I checked out a few 4 star lines I figured I'd scamper up the back side for giggles. Not a bad view, or workout.

42678
42679

[John Chambers]

Just a quiet moment in my backyard last evening. Good smoke, good bourbon, and a good blade.

[Danneskjold]

42754

Waking up before dawn on the weekend to walk the dogs has its benefits.

[Boetman]

Our placid moment after some range time. Braai(you guys call it barbeque), a nice stout and my dearest of family. A sunday afternoon well spent.42755

[Boetman]

And our view:)42756

[Yooper75]

I find this to be my time of peace and time to think. There is nothing like fresh air and good honest hard work to clear the mind and soul.

https://scontent-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/1513788_910514782325989_7630059179960657506_n.jpg? oh=36b14ebd7dbf8d2b79851db6ec979911&oe=55E513CB