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Detritus, thanks so much for the info.

I remembered you mentioning Lightfighter today while at work, and I checked out their website. Good stuff, to say the least.

Unfortunately, RBA or Interceptor (without the newest mods, but with the neck collar) is as good as it's going to get. As I said, we're currently going through a really weird time where equipment procurement goes. The Battlefield Airman program was supposed to standardize the groundpounders in the USAF with the best gear, but--predictably--Combat Controllers and Pararescuemen so throught the joke of bean counters picking the item list and kept with their system while Terminal Attack Controllers such as myself are being hamstrung by non-trigger pullers as to what we can buy. I got the kiss of death today... I found out that the item they were going to get me was a rather good Tactical Tailor piece of kit, but which is really not good for my body size. I have to work with that price tag in mind, which is seriously going to hold me back.

All the same, I'll look at the links you gave me pronto, and I'll let the folks there know that Scott from Cuyahoga sent me. Thanks again, amigo--and let me know if you ever need anything within my power.

Oh, and P.S.: since I'll likely be deploying soon, I was wondering if you'd like to take over as SG Warlord again.

"scott feel free to lose my number.
i've been nothing but a friend to you because i knew you didnt have any friends.
i was an HOUR late meeting brenda because you just had to sit there and talk more and more. did i complain? nope. was i ever mean to you? nope. i forgot that you had screamed in my face. said some real shitty things to me. and i was still there for you.
i looked past you saying "FUCK OFF" and now you putting shit in a thread about how i have ulterior motives about jon. fuck that dude. like i said. feel free to lose my number. and i yours. good lucky trying to find someone to listen to the same bullshit over and over and over. "



Oh really I love this, I do. Wow I'm so sorry I caused you an hours incovenience. Really in light of things thats a pretty tall order. Especially considering you guys were on your way to Jons. Too funny, really I should be more respectful of Jon. I love it.

Loose your number? Why bother you didn't take my calls and blew me off anyway.

I also love that I'm bending over backwards to do the right thing. I have not blamed her or been mean. I have been honest and forthright. I have even tried to be respectful.

But yet, I'm the asshole. I love the I don't have friends part. What I don't have are drinking buddies that I trade in every couple of months. Well I guess I'm missing out. To be honest I don't have many friends, and Brenda is my best friend. But the ones I do have care about me and have been here for me for years. I'm sure that was just a small childish remark to try to hurt me. I am sensitive about it, and I am not very likeable, but there is no crime in being lonely.



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I'm really looking only for one item (or at least recommendations): an assault vest.

Here's where I'm sitting at right now.
Due to some stupid ass fiscal regulations that just got passed for all the USAF specialties that deal with ground combat, and the fact that we have a cheap-ass Light Colonel in charge of equipment procurement for my Group, I'm now stuck with using the RBA/Ranger Body Armor type vest. I'm guessing you probably know what it looks like, but I figure it's better to be safe than sorry...



They offered me the newer Interceptor armor, but it's way too bulky for my frame. Any of the newer plate carriers are out of the question because of a perceived need to make up for previous issues of misallocation/abuse of equipment (not by me). So, I need something that works with the RBA. The slimmer, the better.

I've looked at folks like Tactical Tailor (Rifle-style vest) and Blackhawk (DOAV-model vest), for example, but I'm trying to locate other quality vendors who would be able to ship at short notice (I deploy in the second week of January). At this point, I'm more looking for info, because I'm not exactly sure what specific USAF channel the funds would come from (more likely some form of GWOT fund or unit procurement card).

Any info would be appreciated, and I'd be more than glad to try to introduce a new source for gear to our procurement folks.

Again, thanks a ton man. I owe you one!

Hey man, quick question. I remember you used to work (or still do?) with a tactical outfitter, right?

Do you still recommend them? If so, can you zap me the name/website of the company?

PS, I just got done checking up with half my friends' journals for the past week, and I have to say that I feel like a tremendous assbag.

I'm really sorry that shit had to happen to you, man, though it seems like you're already letting the worst pass over you. I think that the last couple of journal entries show you're looking at things the right way. I still wouldn't say you were in any fault, though.

Take care, and I hope you feel better. If you happen to be in Charleston, SC, for New Years' there's sure to be a party and you can consider yourself invited.

sounds similar to demetrius_z - but politically different, I'm sure...........

New name. What gives?

i wish you wouldn't get so bent out of shape about things. you always jump to conclusions too quickly. blah. you'll never learn.

thanks for the kind words in my journal. I am ever hopeful this works out.

Check the fridge/freezer... and yes, I have left it there before. It was not a good day.

glad to have you back scott!
sorry about the trouble youve been having lately
i hope things get better soon

I hear inyoface is still up for grabs.

yes the amount of journal comments I have is pathetic.

I have unstoppable OCD.

Hey, welcome back buddy.

I'm getting sick.

don't forget to tell us about the look on her face when you bring home your first girl after the fast-induced sveltness.

-pb

yeah, i'm not buying all this 'follow your heart' shit.

i've always been of the opinion that you don't rid yourself of that thorn in your side by cooing to it and reading it poetry.

you rip it out, bellow a few creative obscenities, bleed all over the place, then flush it down the f00king crapper. you then sport the scar proudly and head right back in for more.

but that's just me and i've been hard up for nigh on 3 months now, so i'd just tell me to fuck off.



-pb

Well... I'm glad that you're over the "baseball bat and a .45" stage. Hopefully things will work out for the best; perhaps there can still be a friendship there.

Anyway, I hope you're ok and eating more than juice.

Time has a way of putting things into perspective

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I'm gonna really try to be sensitive here and not remind you about Mikey in Swingers. But, please...eat something. No more orange juice.


Don't let anybody blame you. Especially someone's parents. The fuck is that? Leave that shit in high school.

Dog, u have many people to talk to, I don't know one of us that won't listen. Kick the fast and kick her out of your mind. We are behind you, always.

You gotta get some sleep, man. And keep eating. I know it's hard, but you have to take care of yourself... Else I'll have to make some calls and have you put on double-rats.

If there's anything I can do to help, lemme know.

Wow! i didn't think things could be any worse for you, but you all live together. damn.
I can't help much, but i'll try to keep you going with some supplys