HPDblues

United States Air Force Master Sergeant, Retired 17 October 1974 to 1 December 1994 Mather AFB, California (453rd EWS) Kunsan AB, Korea (8th TFW) George AFB, California (831st AD) Taegu AB, Korea (497th TFS) Hickam AFB, Hawaii (HQ PACAF/DO&I) Wheeler AFB, Hawaii (326th AD) Hickam AFB, Hawaii (HQ PACAF/DO) T

Hi gang, I started back to work Monday in a limited duty status. (Got called by a lieutenant from internal affairs today...boy, that was fun.) So I come home today and find this large box sitting on the couch! You guys are FANTASTIC! I must have cried on Faye's shoulder for at least 15 - 20 minutes...you guys are WONDERFUL. I was wondering about all these little packages I was receiving the last week or so and BAM, this big one appears today. I kept telling Faye, NO, IT'S NOT EBAY! I wish I could say I'm better, perhaps I was pushing a little too hard to get back on my feet. Besides the constant pain in my lower back, I'm experiencing numbness in both legs and both hands. Add to the mix a severe bout with depression, well, you guys get the picture - I guess the care package opened the door to all my feelings and I just had to let it out. I kinda feel that I let you guys down...Also, I found out this weekend that a really close friend of mine (and some of you) is in ill health so I've been really worrying about him lately. But I'm very much aware of ALL my blessings and I include all of you when I say that. Thank you. Thank you all for being so generous with your time and concern for my well-being. When I have the opportunity I'll get some photos posted. Thank you. Mike, it looks like you were the head cheese on this...thank you amigo. Thank you so much. To all who gave, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You're all too AWESOME! Warmest aloha & God bless, always! Tony

Greetings my friends, Is there a HI-REZ image available of the FISD logo that I might be able to get a copy of for my upcoming web site? T

The word is JEALOUSY... Some people despise the very thought of others finding total joy and purpose in what they do. Talk me down, call me a geek...doesn't matter - I enjoy my TE Armor and I find great satisfaction in bringing smiles to others, young & old. For those who understand, understand. For those who don't, pity. T

1. I was 20 years old at the time. 2. The year was 1977. 3. Can't remember the name of the theatre. 4. Sacramento, California. 5. Interesting info: A couple of months later I would be celebrating my 21st birthday at an airport lounge at Seattle-Tacoma International, heading out to my first overseas assignment at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. T

Yer helmet's in da mail son! T

Ha ha! I just voted. I guess I'm the oldest here amongest you "children"... Just call me "Pops" Gun! T

Muahhahhahahhaaaa! Big Brother knows all.... T

Hi gang, Anyone going to Wizard World L.A. on March 15th? My favorite Terminator, actress Summer Glau will be there to sign autographs. I'm sure you know where this request is heading. Let me know. Aloha, T

Yes, mom. T

I know this belongs on another thread, (trying to beat the birthday droid!) but TK-4510 has done such a fabulous job these past few weeks with his amazing TE2 helmet tutorials that I just had to wish him the "bestest" birthday today! Happy Birthday Mike! From your numero ono fan in Hawaii! T

You guys are truly awesome. I'm really really fortunate to have so many friends here. Thank you so much. Your words of encouragement provide strength and your funny side comments give me a smile...thanks. You guys are awesome! T

Hi gang, Mesa back!!! Thank you all for the prayers and for all the well wishes. Really - I cried after reading them. Thank you all! A special thank you to Paul for passing on the information, a true friend. And very special thank you to my wife Faye for putting up with my testosterone-driven cop, damn the torpedoes, type-A personality. It was pretty stupid for me to get involved in that foot pursuit... I'm running on Tylenol with Codeine and DOLE Pineapple Orange Banana 100% juice which makes the pain tolerable so I'll get to everyone's emails as soon as I can - please be patience. Thanks again everyone - you guys are truly "wonderful." Aloha & God bless, Tony SAGUN

On July 13, 2007, TM posted a reply to my request for ESB Blaster Specifications. Here's the link that he provided: http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=1653 According to the information on the RPF post, the featured blaster was used in ESB. Personally, if I can get away with a stripped down Sci-fire hyperfirm E-11 blaster to gain my ESB Elite Status, (and my Scott M. decals) that certainly would save me a lot of grief...and I would most certainly order a blaster from Sci-fire tomorrow if the FISD Powers sez it was kool. T

so, there are no greebles now? Gremblies yes: The gremblies resembled arrow tips. No HENGSTLER Counter though. Scene from the Carbonite Freezing Chamber. Beautiful photo no? T ePS: Slave1pilot or Slavefive sent me a great Sci-fire hyperfirm E-11 blaster that resembles the one pictured. Notice the barrel with the "stud" instead of the bottom T-track - I just didn't have the heart to remove the counter. However, I was informed last year that did would build one for me sans the counter. Now, if I could only locate those blasted gremblies...ESB, ESB, ESB.

Smitty, it's a beautiful helmet! T

Yes sir I did! (heehee...now where was I, oh yes - ESB, ESB, ESB...) T

Holy Dew poo Batman!!! Scott M. issuing out decals after Elite Stormtrooper status is achieved??? Sorry everybody, shop's CLOSED indefinitely. Refunds will be offered immediately...I'm gonna work on my TK today! Decals made by Scott M. are simply groovy man! T

Hey, This "dirty" stuff belongs at MEPD... Let's keep it clean fellas... heehee! T

I will keep you updated on my progress... T

Jay, Please send me a PM and I'll explain the differences and your options. T

Thanks Smitty! I've got friend at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard who just might be able to fabricate something for me. Aloha, T ePS: Your bucket is coming along nicely!

My apologies. Did not intend to offend...I had the honor and opportunity to work with several fine officers in my twenty years of active military service - however, there's always the other end of the spectrum. To be fair, I've had my unfortunate share of run-ins with unqualified enlisted members and "ROAD" NCOs too. T ePS: "ROAD = retired on active duty."

That's why (reference the colonel) officers are called "Ohs" or "Zeroes"...O-1, O-2, vs E-7s, E-8s, and E-9s. However, the senior NCO, a chief master sergeant, (appears to be a First Sergeant) should've provided a stronger "presence". T Master Sergeant USAF (Ret)

Hmmm, I'm 5-6 and I look pretty darn good in my TE TK AND TD armor... "Judge me by my size do you???" T