SgtWookie - ProfilesArchive

About Me

Grew up in E. Lansing, Michigan - always had dreams of airplanes and flying. At 18, I joined the Marines and spent my time there fixing the radar/missile systems on the McDonnell-Douglas F-4J/S Phantom II. It was overall a great experience, met a lot of really good people - along with that 10% that weren't so good.
After I left the Marines, I worked at Hughes Aircraft Co, where I got to work on virtually every airborne fighter platform that's in use today - including the F-22's - and several spacecraft.
I'm probably one of the very few people who have their name written in a couple of satellites that are now orbiting the earth.
I'm married, for the 2nd time around, to a great gal. I have three stepsons who are fine young men, and very bright.
I know I need to post more photos, but the 'puter with most of 'em is on the blink at the moment - I'll get it back up soon. I have a plan - just stuff a Viagra in the A: drive and talk sexy to it. That oughta get it up within 30 minutes for at least four hours, right? ;-)
I bought my first computer in 1978. I was online in 1980. I'm not new to computers - I spent a number of years programming large IBM mainframe computers.
I'm a propellerhead. Thinking all the time, about how to nail a couple of things together like nobody's nailed them together before. Strictly an analogy, of course.
I'm generally a pretty "laid back" kind of guy who loves to spend time with friends and family, and also enjoys skiing, sailing, shooting, exotic autos, electronics, and various and sundry other things.
I drink beer, but I most certainly won't turn down Johnnie Walker Black ;)
I'm a creative person with lots of ideas to give input to those that want it.
I'm a compassionate person when a friend is down or needs help.
But I can become quite deadly if those I care about are threatened.
I can be your best friend, or your worst enemy - it's up to you!
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My Interests

Many. Diversified, qualified. Wars fought. Countries conqured. Wenches tamed. Occasionally, I'll actually be in the chat room here ;)

I'd like to meet:

I'd like to meet my step-Grandfather - he was one of the top Marine Aces during WWII. 20 confirmed/6 probable kills, was awarded the Navy Cross, our Nation's 2nd highest award.Aside from that, I'd like to meet all the Brother and Sister Marines that served our Country, and the Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen as well.And a lot of other fine folks, too :-) Like the folks I chose to add to my Friends list - because I saw something unique in each of them that intrigued me.

Music:

I like most everything, from classical, to classic rock, to heavy metal, to country & western, easy listening, reggae, but I have a hard time with Rap - for some reason, RAP always sounds like "MoFo Shia... MoFo Shia..." to me. Make the lyrics appealing, in a form that I can relate to. Then I'll listen.

Movies:

The Great Santini. Star Wars - the first trilogy.Actually, I haven't been to the theater for a while. Perhaps I should check out one of the "new classics", "Snakes On A Plane". Perhaps it'll be enlightening as to why I don't go to movies anymore.

Television:

History Channel and AMC are my faves.

Books:

If you see a red "X" in someone's "Books" section, they have the ChelseaMS Trojan Horse.

Heroes:

I have many. My step-Grandpa, Captain Donald Nathan Aldrich USMCR (NC) tops my list.Raymond Mike Clausen, USMC (MoH) comes a very close second.Mike Hough is right up there too. Great guy to serve with, always took care of his troops. November 3, 2006 will mark his 1 year anniversary of his retirement from the Marine Corps. Achieving Deputy Commandant, Marine Aviation is a huge accomplishment. Congratulations, Mike - you deserved it. Now on to even bigger and better things... ;-)

My Blog

Getting rid of a StalkerTrack blog

Friends of mine have been mistakenly signing up for "StalkerTrack", and then winding up with a blog entry they have a hard time getting rid of. You'll have to use Blog Safe Mode to get rid of it...
Posted by SgtWookie on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 06:24:00 PST

StalkerTrack and the like are a bunch of baloney!

Whatever you do, DON'T sign up for StalkerTrack, or similar "profile trackers".They do NOT show you who looks at your profile!They DO spam all of your friends with advertisements!StalkerTrack even SAY...
Posted by SgtWookie on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 08:45:00 PST

About me (just a bit)

Name: Wook :-)Birthday: June 9Birthplace: Ingham Cty, MICurrent Location: Orlando, FLEye Color: BlueHair Color: BrownHeight: 6'3"Right Handed or Left Handed: RightThe Shoes You Wore Today: A sporting ...
Posted by SgtWookie on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 11:37:00 PST

A Parent's worst nightmare on Friday the 13th :-(

On the way back home from the hardware store this evening, I stopped by the Vietnam War Museum to say hello to a few friends. My friend Kevin showed up a bit later, looking very disturbed - so I asked...
Posted by SgtWookie on Sat, 14 Apr 2007 08:53:00 PST

ALERT! ChelseaMSChelseaMS Javascript virus

How to tell if you've contracted this Trojan Horse: 1) View your Friends' List 2) Click the "Back to (yourmyspacename)'s Profile" link 3) Search your page for the string "ChelseaMS".&nb...
Posted by SgtWookie on Sun, 29 Oct 2006 03:40:00 PST

Wook's Woes, or A Tale of Three HDD's

WARNING: Techno-geek speak, profanity and hilarity abound in this Blog! Well, my "main" computer died nearly a year ago - not absolutely dead, but would VERY frequently give me the BSOD (Blue Screen o...
Posted by SgtWookie on Sat, 21 Oct 2006 02:10:00 PST

The cat in the bag trick.

This is huge fun for both you and your kitty =) Take a full-size brown paper shopping bag, and cut one of the bottom corners off, leaving about a 1" hole. Open the bag fully, and stand it up on ...
Posted by SgtWookie on Wed, 04 Oct 2006 04:49:00 PST

* WARNING * Profile Theft, Trojan Horse programs widespread

Thanks to my lovely and thoughtful friend JORDANA who posted this.My friends, this is becoming a widespread problem. I wish for none of you to fall victim to such evil. Please read this message...
Posted by SgtWookie on Mon, 25 Sep 2006 08:26:00 PST

Bands and musicians wanting to join my Friend's List

I regard myself as a big fan of music, in a wide varity of genres, from classical to rock, from opera to country & western - big band, jazz, even such oddities as polkas, waltzes and yodelers...
Posted by SgtWookie on Fri, 08 Sep 2006 05:18:00 PST