Tank

** Edited by Tank at 7/24/2026, 7:54:51 PM

It's a very easy (quick) reading historical fiction novel by David Benioff that takes place during the siege of Leningrad. Fantastic characters and entertaining (although somewhat unrealistic) plot. BTW, Benioff also directed (and wrote some) Game of Thrones.

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing.

I would appreciate a simple "thank you" when I add a 15% tip to my Firehouse Sub order. Has tipping when paying at the counter become expected? (And I'm not adverse to giving dollar bills to the blind.)

and you will witness it. Scotland remains my favorite destination (so far). Amazing scenery and culture.

plus a day to travel from one city to the next. Can't wait! Sounds like you're having an awesome trip.

George Washington statue in Boston.

You got your hair combed back and your sunglasses on, baby

Civil War: Major Battles of the 43rd North Carolina Infantry (1863–1865)As part of Daniel’s (later Grimes’s) Brigade in the Army of Northern Virginia, Tank's G-G-F's regiment fought in these core campaigns: The Battle of Gettysburg (July 1–3, 1863): Attached to Rodes' Division, the 43rd North Carolina was heavily engaged in fierce assault operations, most notably attacking the heavily fortified Union right flank at Culp's Hill. The regiment suffered severe casualties, losing roughly 26% of its engaged force. The Plymouth Campaign (April 17–20, 1864): The regiment returned briefly to its home state to help Confederate forces successfully siege and recapture the Union-held garrison at Plymouth, North Carolina. The Overland Campaign (May–June 1864): His unit saw brutal, close-quarters combat against General Ulysses S. Grant's forces at the Battle of the Wilderness, the Spotsylvania Court House (specifically the infamous "Bloody Angle"), and the Battle of Cold Harbor. Early's Shenandoah Valley Campaign (July–October 1864): The regiment participated in Jubal Early’s bold march toward Washington, D.C., fighting at Snicker's Gap (Cool Spring), Charlestown, and the decisive Battle of Cedar Creek. The Siege of Petersburg and Appomattox (1864–1865): The remnants of the regiment manned the trenches defending Richmond and Petersburg. Though his active roll presence cuts off in February 1865, his unit fought to the very end, participating in the final skirmishes leading to the surrender at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865.

read some. Then it would immediately start spitting fine rain, bringing me back inside. (Real world problems) Now drinking heavily...Old Grand-Dad Bonded...cheers to the Lounge.

glitch I suppose.

chases a high riser for the 3rd strike.

weed my mulch beds, edge them, and put down a thick layer of mulch. I was going to do it myself, but the mulch alone would have cost me more.

** Edited by Tank at 5/3/2026, 12:34:39 PM

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Director's Cup. She's doing something right...at least this year.