Promotion BABY!!

I was smoking a nice LGC while looking back on my time in the middle east (2 tours before OIF/OEF and one in Iraq for OIF) remembering all the movies that I watched and all the history I have read about what veterans before me have done.

Then it dawned on me that I'm now in that group of Combat Veterans. I'm still the Air Force and have at least 9 years before I come up to eligibility to retire, however, I got goose bumbs just thinking that I'm now part of those stories that my son and grandson will read about years from now.

Speaking of military...

On the 1st of December, I will finally sew/pin on what most consider the hardest stripe for the enlisted to earn. TSGT!!

"Technical Sergeant, or Tech Sergeant, is the sixth enlisted rank (E-6) in the U.S. Air Force. Within the enlisted Air Force, promotion to TSgt has historically been the second most difficult rank to achieve (only the rank of Senior Master Sergeant, capped by Federal law, has lower promotion rates) and is the most difficult promotion most career Air Force members achieve."

To say it's really hard to get is an understatement. I took me 5 tries to get this promtion! I studied my ass off in Iraq and it is now all worth it since I get my 5th stripe in 19 days. A bud of mine on another board did a Promotion Pass to celebrate his. I thought that was cool...however seeing it's right near our SS, I'm going to pass on that idea.

However, I can't just do nothing to celebrate my promotion. Sooo, since I haven't done anything since my Grim Reapers Pass and I haven't celebrated my 2,000th post, 3 years on the board, ect ect ect...I'm going to have a little fun with this.

Since I'm going to be an E-6, here are six questions.

1. What will be my post count when I get my promotion?

2. What will be the score of the 49ers/Cowboys game that my son and I are going to watch in Dallas? (GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 49ers!!!)

3. What is my critter in Wood Badge?

4. What is my favorite scotch? (And yes, you have to put the age)

5. What is my favorite war movie?

6. What is the name of the Propaganda Book the Nazi's made in 1936 that I have an original and translated version of?

7. (Tie Breaker Question ONLY) What is my line number for TSgt?

Rules...there are always rules right?
1. You only get one guess. Nooooooo editing. You edit, you out.
2. The guesses must be made by midnight the 22nd of November. (the 9ers game is on the 23rd of Nov if you are wondering why)
3. The winner is the one with the most correct answers.
4. If there is a tie, then Question 7 will win! (the person closes to my line number)
5. You have to have been on the board for longer then 30 days, not a complete dicktard, or on my radar, as of this post to qualify for the contest.
6. (OK CC, go ahead and check my spelling, syntax, punctuation, and word use :smiley36:)

Wondering what you are going to get??? 6 Smokes from my humi of course!
Good Luck and let the guessing begin!

Lopaka

1. What will be my post count when I get my promotion?
2040

2. What will be the score of the 49ers/Cowboys game that my son and I are going to watch in Dallas? (GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 49ers!!!)
34-30 49ers

3. What is my critter in Wood Badge?
Buffalo

4. What is my favorite scotch? (And yes, you have to put the age)
Glennfiddick 12 years

5. What is my favorite war movie?
Black Hawk Down

6. What is the name of the Propaganda Book the Nazi's made in 1936 that I have an original and translated version of?

Freund Hein

7. (Tie Breaker Question ONLY) What is my line number for TSgt?

shot in the dark: 1700

Congrats on the big promotion!

Congrats and thanks for your service. :smiley32::smiley32::smiley32:

1. What will be my post count when I get my promotion? 2051

2. What will be the score of the 49ers/Cowboys game that my son and I are going to watch in Dallas? (GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 49ers!!!) sorry, but 21-14 dallas

3. What is my critter in Wood Badge?
BADGEr
4. What is my favorite scotch? (And yes, you have to put the age)
the glenlivet 18 yrs.
5. What is my favorite war movie?
braveheart
6. What is the name of the Propaganda Book the Nazi's made in 1936 that I have an original and translated version of?
mein kampf
7. (Tie Breaker Question ONLY) What is my line number for TSgt?
2?

Hey man, thanks for your service to defend this country and protect our freedom. Its a corny saying, but i full heartedly believe that if people don't stand behind our troops, the can feel free to stand in front of them. your awesome.

Congrats Lopaka. I can imagine the pride you are feeling right now. Soak it in buddy. Many thanks for your hard work and dedication to our country. :smiley32:

Here are my answers/guesses to your questions:

1. What will be my post count when I get my promotion?
2033
2. What will be the score of the 49ers/Cowboys game that my son and I are going to watch in Dallas?
Cowboys 31 - 49ers 17 (have fun at the game anyway, at least your not playing the Giants :smiley17:)
3. What is my critter in Wood Badge?
Badger
4. What is my favorite scotch? (And yes, you have to put the age)
Lagavulin 16 yr
5. What is my favorite war movie?
Apocalypse Now
6. What is the name of the Propaganda Book the Nazi's made in 1936 that I have an original and translated version of?
Der Giftpilz (The Poisonous Mushroom)
7. (Tie Breaker Question ONLY) What is my line number for TSgt?
9867

Congratulations on the promotion bro!! Thanks for your service!! :smiley20::smiley32:

Wow, only three guesses. I'm shocked. :smiley36:

6

Did I win???

Congrats! :smiley20:

1. What will be my post count when I get my promotion?
Hmmm......you don't post much. I'm going with 2021
2. What will be the score of the 49ers/Cowboys game that my son and I are going to watch in Dallas? (GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 49ers!!!)
I agree, go 49'ers. But I think the Cowboys will prevail, 28-10
3. What is my critter in Wood Badge?
Eagle
4. What is my favorite scotch? (And yes, you have to put the age)
Oban 14 year. If it isn't, it should be.
5. What is my favorite war movie?
Tora! Tora! Tora!
6. What is the name of the Propaganda Book the Nazi's made in 1936 that I have an original and translated version of?
Zehn Knüppel wider die Judenknechte originally by Kurt Hilmar Eitzen
7. (Tie Breaker Question ONLY) What is my line number for TSgt?
I'm going to go with 1200

Congrats, and thank you very much for serving our country.

Congratulations! That is big! What will you smoke to celebrate
1. What will be my post count when I get my promotion? 2075

2. What will be the score of the 49ers/Cowboys game that my son and I are going to watch in Dallas? (GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 49ers!!!) 35-28 Cowboys (I'm a 49er fan too, but I have to be realistic)

3. What is my critter in Wood Badge? Dog

4. What is my favorite scotch? (And yes, you have to put the age) Balvenie Double Wood, 12yr

5. What is my favorite war movie? Tora Tora Tora

6. What is the name of the Propaganda Book the Nazi's made in 1936 that I have an original and translated version of? mein kampf

7. (Tie Breaker Question ONLY) What is my line number for TSgt? 27

Congrats on the promotion Rob!

These are hard questions dude.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Lopaka

1. What will be my post count when I get my promotion? 2032

2. What will be the score of the 49ers/Cowboys game that my son and I are going to watch in Dallas? (GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 49ers!!!) 28-20, Dallas

3. What is my critter in Wood Badge? Eagle

4. What is my favorite scotch? (And yes, you have to put the age) Glennfeddick 12

5. What is my favorite war movie? Bridge Over River Kwai

6. What is the name of the Propaganda Book the Nazi's made in 1936 that I have an original and translated version of? Mein Kampf

7. (Tie Breaker Question ONLY) What is my line number for TSgt? 12

Rules...there are always rules right?
1. You only get one guess. Nooooooo editing. You edit, you out.
2. The guesses must be made by midnight the 22nd of November. (the 9ers game is on the 23rd of Nov if you are wondering why)
3. The winner is the one with the most correct answers.
4. If there is a tie, then Question 7 will win! (the person closes to my line number)
5. You have to have been on the board for longer then 30 days, not a complete dicktard, or on my radar, as of this post to qualify for the contest.
6. (OK CC, go ahead and check my spelling, syntax, punctuation, and word use :smiley36:)

Wondering what you are going to get??? 6 Smokes from my humi of course!
Good Luck and let the guessing begin!

Lopaka

---

Congrats on the promotion :smiley20:

1. What will be my post count when I get my promotion?
2029

2. What will be the score of the 49ers/Cowboys game that my son and I are going to watch in Dallas? (GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 49ers!!!)
27-17 dallas

3. What is my critter in Wood Badge?
Fox

4. What is my favorite scotch? (And yes, you have to put the age)
Glenlivet 18 year

5. What is my favorite war movie?
Saving Private Ryan

6. What is the name of the Propaganda Book the Nazi's made in 1936 that I have an original and translated version of?
Zehn Knüppel wider die Judenknechte by Kurt Hilmar Eitzen

7. (Tie Breaker Question ONLY) What is my line number for TSgt?
1

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by basil

These are hard questions dude.

---

Yeah, I know. I wanted to make it a challenge.

Congratulations on the promotion!

whistles if I only had a brain.....:smiley36: Hey congrats and just think I knew you when!:smiley27:

Only one more week for entries.

CONGRATS!!


1. What will be my post count when I get my promotion?

2035

2. What will be the score of the 49ers/Cowboys game that my son and I are going to watch in Dallas? (GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 49ers!!!)

21-10 Cowgirls.

3. What is my critter in Wood Badge?

Beaver (heheh).

4. What is my favorite scotch? (And yes, you have to put the age)

Macallan 12 year.

5. What is my favorite war movie?

Patton.

6. What is the name of the Propaganda Book the Nazi's made in 1936 that I have an original and translated version of?

"Last Words".

7. (Tie Breaker Question ONLY) What is my line number for TSgt?

31

Thank you for your sevice to our country!!! It is greatly appreciated.....Congrats.

Tomorrow at midnight Texas time, the contest ends for guesses.

1. What will be my post count when I get my promotion?

2049

2. What will be the score of the 49ers/Cowboys game that my son and I are going to watch in Dallas? (GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 49ers!!!)

27-24 49ers.

3. What is my critter in Wood Badge?

Eagle.

4. What is my favorite scotch? (And yes, you have to put the age)

Macallans 25 year.

5. What is my favorite war movie?

Platoon:smiley1:

6. What is the name of the Propaganda Book the Nazi's made in 1936 that I have an original and translated version of?

Zehn Knüppel wider die Judenknechte originally by Kurt Hilmar Eitzen


7. (Tie Breaker Question ONLY) What is my line number for TSgt?

69

The contest is closed. Lets see what some of the answers are...

1. What will be my post count when I get my promotion?

Be Determined on the 1st of Dec.

2. What will be the score of the 49ers/Cowboys game that my son and I are going to watch in Dallas? (GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 49ers!!!)

35 Dallas / 22 49ers (Cabaiguan Juan was the closes with 38-28 Cowboys however don't count.)

3. What is my critter in Wood Badge?

Owl. (I use to be an Owl........) No one.

4. What is my favorite scotch? (And yes, you have to put the age)

Glenlivet 21 year.
No one got the year, however
Bdurrani
Here'sjohnny

Both guessed the good old glenn. One point each.

5. What is my favorite war movie?

Patton, Tora Tora Tora, and Das Boot are all my favorites.
Cabaiguan Juan
Mrtr33
JFellows
All guessed one of those... One Point each.

6. What is the name of the Propaganda Book the Nazi's made in 1936 that I have an original and translated version of?

Adolf Hitler (Linky) My copy has all of the photographs in it.

No One.

7. (Tie Breaker Question ONLY) What is my line number for TSgt?
If it come to this one...I will post it.


Soooo it looks like it's going to come down to post count. Don't worry, I didn't read who has what number. I'll just post as normal and we'll see who wins in the end!

Good Luck!

The final Tally!

1. What will be my post count when I get my promotion?

2023 MRtr33 is the closes with 2021.

2. What will be the score of the 49ers/Cowboys game that my son and I are going to watch in Dallas? (GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 49ers!!!)

35 Dallas / 22 49ers (Cabaiguan Juan was the closes with 38-28 Cowboys however don't count.)

3. What is my critter in Wood Badge?

Owl. (I use to be an Owl........) No one.

4. What is my favorite scotch? (And yes, you have to put the age)

Glenlivet 21 year.
No one got the year, however
Bdurrani
Here'sjohnny

Both guessed the good old glenn. One point each.

5. What is my favorite war movie?

Patton, Tora Tora Tora, and Das Boot are all my favorites.
Cabaiguan Juan
Mrtr33
JFellows
All guessed one of those... One Point each.

6. What is the name of the Propaganda Book the Nazi's made in 1936 that I have an original and translated version of?

Adolf Hitler (Linky) My copy has all of the photographs in it.

No One.

7. (Tie Breaker Question ONLY) What is my line number for TSgt?
If it come to this one...I will post it.


Soooo it looks like it's going to come down to post count. Don't worry, I didn't read who has what number. I'll just post as normal and we'll see who wins in the end!

Mrtr33: 2
Bdurrani: 1
Here'sjohnny: 1
JFellows: 1
Cabaiguan Juan: 1

Congrats Mrtr33!! PM your addy and I'll get those nice smokes out to you!!

Congrats Mrtr33! And thanks for the contest Lopaka as well as your service to our country.

SWEET. I won a contest.

Thanks for the contest, and congrats again. PM in progress.

Congrats to both of you!

Contrats Mrtr33! Thanks for the contest!

Well done Mark. :smiley32:

Thanks for the contest and congrats again Lopaka.:smiley20:

Congrats on the promotion and thank you to all of our service man and women who have kept this country safe for the rest of us.:smiley32:

Got the package today. Thank you very much for the amazing selection! I haven't tried any of those yet. I really appreciate it!

I may have cheated and did a little research. :smiley15:

Enjoy!

I thought something like that happened. Thank you again for the very generous selection! I've got several long road trips coming up in the next month, and I see them being burned soon.

I hope you enjoy them!!

Lopaka