We are almost in the same boat I am 6'1" and 238....I was down to my 190 for a while there...I looked sick! Military needs big people to carry crew serve weapons dismounted and fellow soldiers.....take a 150lb guy add his vest and gear...now is probably pushing 200+

The most I ever ran that count was across a street....not down it!

update!

we're doin great, only seven guys left and patti sent me an email, she already set aside a dumpster mutt for gravelface.

That's great Mag! Thank you Patti! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Now if we don't get hit by a tornado (one was just spotted about 30 miles from where I live) and I can race back from my son's birthday dinner, all will be well! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

That's great Magnum. Its a done deal.

Magnum22 send me a PM. I would like to help. Our troops should always come first! I am biased though!

Thanks Magnum22 and Patti

> Nevada Bob,
good call on that extra dot!
i thought those PayPal moderators were screwin with Andy again!


> Kraz,
ooh, drive safe! tornadoes = scary!
oh happy b-day to son! what knife did ya get him?


> Patti, "set aside Mutt"
That's Awesome!
i know Magnumm22 said he was gonna order Gravel's first.. what a guy.. would get his own knife 2nd..

Thanks for B-day wishes Tony. I'll pass them on.

Got him a laminated (non-stainless) Mora, approx. 4" blade. Figured it would be a good first blade to learn to use and care for. It's pretty nice for a sub $20 knife.

> Kraz,
his 1st knife?
sweet! he WILL cherish & remember that knife for the rest of his life!

my son's 8th b-day last year i got him a Kershaw Corral Creek 2 lockback. He Loves it! at first we tried a small SAK.. but blades were too hard to close, he cut himself <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
even when we goto the backyard to feed the chickens.. he'll carry that lil blade with him! he looks at me, his knife, and says "well you never know, might need it."
and i say "That's my BOY!" <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

That's a great story Tony. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I hope he feels as excited about the new knife as I do <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> When I got it (and sharpened it) I thought "maybe I'll just go and baton a small tree limb with it and see how it holds up". I slapped myself and decided a better course of action was to offer to help my son break in the new blade LOL.

I need to teach my son how to sharpen the knife...that will be fun too <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I know I'm new, but I'm willing to kick in.

Count me in.

My favorite NCO ever - SGT O'Sullivan - Combat proven, big burly dude - probably 6'2 and 275 - big old boy. Passed his PT test every time. Barred from Re-enlistment cuz he was flagged for being overweight/tape. I always told him, "You know brother, if we go to the sandbox, I'd want your @$$ carrying me out if I get hit - not one of those tiny 300+ 'PT Studs.'" Army has been shooting themselves in the foot with his height and weight crap - if you pass your PT test, it shouldn't matter how big you are. "Military appearance," who really cares? I didn't know it was a beauty contest... I'll take a break from my rant!