These blog posts about things Marine haven't caused either of you to seek out a recruiter and enlist? Wait, maybe you're not in the appropriate age category, that would explain everything.
So, backing up my computer brought to mind backing up of a different kind. Here come the Marines again so feel free to tune out. While stationed in California I was sent to jeep driving school and it took two weeks. A couple of memories of that experience came back. After a bit of behind the wheel experience the jeep was attached to a two wheel trailer. Pylons were set up behind the trailer and we were to take turns backing the trailer between the pylons. When it was my turn I successfully maneuvered the trailer between the pylons on the first try. "How could you do that? I was asked. I said "farm experience." Completing the course required testing by the state of California. Passing that I was issued a California Drivers license needed if we drove off base.
When I was getting my CDL (Chauffer's Drivers License) it was necessary to a back a semi-trailer through pylons. Those trailers are essentially the same as a two wheel trailer. Farm experience to the fore.
Takk for alt,
Al
The Corps had it's own version of a jeep called a Mighty Mite. It was manufactured by American Motors. It had a four speed transmission and no two speed as the jeep had. Made of mostly aluminum it was designed for transport by helicopter so weight was kept to a minimum. It was a snappy little thing and much more fun to drive than a jeep.
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