Tomb of the Unknown... moreTomb of the Unknown Soldier
1. How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns and why?
21 steps: It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute which is
the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary.
2. How long does he hesitate after his about face to begin his
return walk and why?
21 seconds for the same reason as answer number 1
3. Why are his gloves wet?
His gloves are moistened to prevent his losing his grip on the rifle.
4. Does he carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time
and, if not, why not?
He carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb. After his march across the path, he executes an about face and moves the rifle to the outside shoulder.
5. How often are the guards changed?
Guards are changed every thirty minutes,
twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year.
Wondering if anyone had any suggestions....we have (had) heated grips on our bike and now they're not working. Just in time for the cold weather of course!!! Connections are good and there's power to it. Can the dial switch be... moreWondering if anyone had any suggestions....we have (had) heated grips on our bike and now they're not working. Just in time for the cold weather of course!!! Connections are good and there's power to it. Can the dial switch be fixed or does anyone have any other thoughts? Thanks!
Wondering if anyone had any suggestions....we have (had) heated grips on our bike and now they're not working. Just in time for the cold weather of course!!! Connections are good and there's power to it. Can the dial switch be... moreWondering if anyone had any suggestions....we have (had) heated grips on our bike and now they're not working. Just in time for the cold weather of course!!! Connections are good and there's power to it. Can the dial switch be fixed or does anyone have any other thoughts? Thanks!
Wondering if anyone had any suggestions....we have (had) heated grips on our bike and now they're not working. Just in time for the cold weather of course!!! Connections are good and there's power to it. Can the dial switch be... moreWondering if anyone had any suggestions....we have (had) heated grips on our bike and now they're not working. Just in time for the cold weather of course!!! Connections are good and there's power to it. Can the dial switch be fixed or does anyone have any other thoughts? Thanks!
This is about as clear and easy to understand as it can be. Please read the entire article.... moreRead this slowly, let it sink in….
This is about as clear and easy to understand as it can be. Please read the entire article.
The article below is completely neutral, not anti-republican or democrat.
Charlie Reese, a retired reporter for the Orlando Sentinel has hit the nail directly on the head, defining clearly who it is that in the final analysis must assume responsibility for the judgments made that impact each one of us every day.
It's a short but good read. Worth the time. Worth remembering! 545 vs. 300,000,000
EVERY CITIZEN NEEDS TO READ THIS AND THINK ABOUT WHAT THIS JOURNALIST HAS SCRIPTED IN THIS MESSAGE. READ IT AND THEN REALLY THINK ABOUT OUR CURRENT POLITICAL DEBACLE.
Charley Reese has been a journalist for 49 years.
545 PEOPLE -- By Charlie Reese
Politicians are the only people in the world who create problems and then campaign against them.
Gonna re-open this forum game started by the Lovely HDBeech. Hopefully I can put up a new riddle every day.
So here is an easy one to start it off...
Here on Earth it's always true, that a day follows a day. But there is a place where yesterday... moreGonna re-open this forum game started by the Lovely HDBeech. Hopefully I can put up a new riddle every day.
So here is an easy one to start it off...
Here on Earth it's always true, that a day follows a day. But there is a place where yesterday always follows today!
RexTheRoadDog
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Cathy
Ever notice how people who tell you calm down are the ones who got you mad in the first place?
TheBullDog
get yer motors running...head out on the highway...
Just called my husband and he said there's power at the connection coming out of the fairing; he said it's connection 189 in the service manual for the wire schematic. Does that help? Thanks for your reply
Wondering if anyone had any suggestions....we have (had) heated grips on our bike and now they're not working. Just in time for the cold weather of course!!! Connections are good and there's power to it. Can the dial switch be fixed or does anyone have any other thoughts? Thanks!
Holy hell -- you guys make my head spin!! lol As for the brothers and sisters, I'm gonna say 2 boys and 1 girl....but then again, I've already proven that I'm NOT smarter than a 5th grader!
I hope this area is considered again -- it is one of our most favorite places to ride. Unfortunately the timing just didn't work for us this time. But thanks to you and Mrs. BullDog and Mr. and Mrs. Hollywood for "suiting up and showing up". Have an address where future donations could be made for this center?
Good story Mike ... not sure I ever heard a story with a response being "Thank you for sharing the tale of your hooter" lol Pat!! Figured that ding-a-ling song figured into your bell somehow