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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/23/2012 1:00:15 AM

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Thank god for W.E.B. Griffin! - I never would have tried it otherwise.

Are those books any good? I've seen them around for years but never picked up one.

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/23/2012 2:09:15 AM

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My wife loves his books. She even got The Famous Grouse for me for Christmas because of W.E.B Griffin. Only one problem, as I am a dedicated JFB, she cheers on my opponents!

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/23/2012 6:20:49 AM

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I have to say WEB Griffin is a good writer. From the jacket covers and pubs - he was a WWII combat correspondent. I've noticed since he turned over the writing to his son, there are more glitches in the storyline than before. His style is not page after page of "in the trenches" as much as the war as a backdrop scenario.

He has several series in print including a Philly cop series that I'm impressed with because he nails the location descriptions of Philly - I assume he spent some time here. Same type of story telling though.

I had never heard of Famous Grouse and assumed it was fictional when I read it. Then one of my co workers broke out a bottle during a X-mas party - and I was hooked!

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/23/2012 3:07:29 PM

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No turn yet. Rord Admirar Nerson sent us the invasion plans for Timor instead. I think he is half in this universe and half in another. It appears he has been seeing another war on the side. If one of you guys (or gals) is also half in you are going to get killed. I looked at the turn.

So, in the interim, in an effort to emerge from my rut, I tried out for a community production of Fiddler on the Roof. Naturally, I went rong and tried out for Motel. The director, who is a serious flamer, but seems very knowledgeable, told me I might have had the part if I were more hirsute and could actually sing.

Everybody gets a part because they need the subscription fee to put on the show. I am therefore, the proud 5th understudy to Motel. It's like a military operation. Everyone has a call sign. I am Motel 6.

I told Stalker Girl she should try out for Yente, the matchmaker. This did not go over well.

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/23/2012 3:45:25 PM

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<the following is not filler>

There are some serious Tojo jockeys at My...uhh..keen...eeh...ya?

Afternoon Air attack on Myitkyina , at 64,42

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 26

Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 16
Wellington Ic x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator II: 4 damaged
Wellington Ic: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged

Airbase supply hits 1

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Afternoon Air attack on Myitkyina , at 64,42

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 13

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 7
B-25C Mitchell x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 5 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Runway hits 2

Admiral Lord Sprior, where is USAAF Tenth Air Force HQ? Why don't we unite these squadrons under one command and put a real glass-eater in charge? Looks like we will need to divert some P-38's to India after the Darwin attack as well.

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/23/2012 3:49:08 PM

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You may want to consider escorting your medium bombers up there...

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/23/2012 3:50:41 PM

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Landings started at Efate. I think the garrison are a bunch of starving engineers in diapers. Landing force consists of a Marine Raider Bn and some Stuarts. We lost the opportunity to trap the LYB troops on New Scotland a long time ago.

If we have left over AP's after the Darwin landing group is embarked, they can come to NZ and pick up the New Scotland assault force (2 regiments).

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/23/2012 3:53:48 PM

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You may want to consider escorting your medium bombers up there...

Then you are trading P-40K's for Wellingtons. I vote for fighter sweeps in superior numbers and then LRCAP over the target base on the day of the attack.

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/23/2012 3:57:55 PM

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Hey! Good news Chicken lad (and others)!

The February broadcast contained the following outdated treatment information for uncomplicated gonorrhea:
1. CDC recommendation of ceftriaxone 125 mg IM (single dose) as a first line treatment.

The CDC 2010 Guidelines recommend: Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM in a single dose.

Or, if you are a sissy and are afraid of needles...

2. CDC recommendation of ceftriaxone 125 mg (single intramuscular injection) or cefixime (Suprax� 400 mg single oral dose)

The CDC 2010 Guidelines recommend: Cefixime 400 mg orally in a single dose is recommended when ceftriaxone 250 mg IM in a single dose is NOT AN OPTION.

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/23/2012 4:07:40 PM

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***************Aboard USS President Monroe, 200 nm East of Melbourne, Dec. 11, 1942(c)***********

Adm. Nimitz: What is the status on the Corsairs? Still marking for January 1?

Aide: Well, sir, not exactly.

Adm. Nimitz: What do you mean, "not exactly".

Aide: There has been a glitch. Something to do with Ecuador.

Adm. Nimitz: Did you just say Ecuador?

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/23/2012 5:21:33 PM

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You may want to consider escorting your medium bombers up there...

Then you are trading P-40K's for Wellingtons. I vote for fighter sweeps in superior numbers and then LRCAP over the target base on the day of the attack.

Sure. That will work too. Was this attempted or did the mediums go in 'naked'?

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/23/2012 5:25:47 PM

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LYB contingent arrives for Parray at Efate.

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/23/2012 5:58:49 PM

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I know I'm exceeding my posting allowance on this AAR, but I'm noticing the American contigent is generally standing at ease, except the short stocky guy ( w/ pencil thin mustache?) with the arms crossed in the middle front? LOL - he's your glass eater Cap?

BTW I cannot resist... Does Motel 6 leave the light on too? . . . .

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/23/2012 6:21:13 PM

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Yes, he looks a bit fitter than the rest as well. I'm thinking he is USAAF from the uniform.

The combination of rear area duty and the Steve Garvey style of trouser elevation is not flattering. Several of the chaps have a paunch under their belt.

Good to see somebody got the Motel 6 gag.

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/23/2012 6:23:31 PM

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***********Over the Arafua Sea, Dec. 11, 1942(c)************

<radio chatter> "..Motel 6, Motel 6, this is Tevya 1, join up, join up..."

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/23/2012 6:42:00 PM

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/23/2012 7:14:18 PM

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<reply radio chatter> "Motel-6, Motel-6, Tevya-1 is down, repeat down, contact Maid service on frequency two, acknowledge..." ROFLMAO! (sign of a sick sick mind with too much time on my hands)

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/24/2012 4:11:15 PM

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uncomplicated gonorrhea

Or you could just wear a hat on your todger.

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/24/2012 4:24:13 PM

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SEAC Standing Orders - Appendix 1.

Under no circumstances are cheesy hammy eggys to be served for breakfast.

Breakfast shall consist of bacon, powdered eggs, tinned tomatoes, baked beans and on

Mondays: Fried eggs
Tuesday: Spithead pheasant
Wednesday: **** on a raft
Thursday: Fish fingers
Friday: Snorkers
Saturday: Optional wheaties
Sunday: Seggies

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/24/2012 4:28:51 PM

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Seamen and women don't mix...

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/24/2012 4:31:15 PM

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Pt2

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/24/2012 4:31:50 PM

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Pt3

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/24/2012 5:35:25 PM

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Pt3

What! Doesn't Mussolini rate an "also starring [for comic relief] billing"?

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/24/2012 6:29:30 PM

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********FOB Mai Tai, Papaete, Dec. 11, 1942(c)********

Fleet Admiral Mandrake: <reading message traffic> Goddamnit! Why don't they just learn to speak English. <calls out> MOANA, GO FIND OUT WHAT A TODGER IS.

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/24/2012 6:30:12 PM

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What! Doesn't Mussolini rate an "also starring [for comic relief] billing"?

I think that is Mussolini in drag in the middle.

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/24/2012 6:39:18 PM

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********FOB Mai Tai, Papaete, Dec. 11, 1942(c)********

Fleet Admiral Mandrake: <reading message traffic> Santa Maria! No wonder it takes so long to get things done. The crazy bastards must go through 50,000 pheasants a week. That is quite a logistical tail. This war has been tough on the Russkis but it must be murder on pheasantdom.....

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/24/2012 6:42:58 PM

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Seamen and women don't mix...

Ye Gods! Not a very flattering portrayal of Engrish women...or is she Australian? No wonder the Bali Hai Club is bustling.

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/24/2012 6:48:09 PM

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Fighting over Burma (mostly)

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/24/2012 6:51:29 PM

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Also a bit higher tempo of transport losses, probably from the effort over Dobo.

Do transport aircraft take ground fire on an airdrop mission (pretend I didn't read the manual)?

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RE: With the Wren Detachment - 3/24/2012 7:14:27 PM

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The fight for Dobo. Allied surface groups going in tonight after the Jap transports. It is about time for the LYB crusier force to come back...and then there are Musashi and Yamato. A fast transport force is going to try to drop off more Marines of 21st Regt tomorrow night. A new squadron of B-25's arrived Merauke.

Where would Musashi have to rearm? Could she rearm at Kendari?