God Damn the Pentagon

In the ultimate act of disrespect to the fallen soldier, the Pentagon had to admit it did not inspect the crematory where a few hundred soldiers were cremated  after their processing at Dover Delaware. The crematory was located at a pet crematorium, yes a pet crematorium, not at a funeral home. Is this an example of how much respect this new volunteer military has for those who give all for their country? Those families deserved better, and now deserve a personal apology from George W. Bush himself. Let him tell those parents and loved ones how such a thing could happen and who will be held responsible for such an act of disrespect. How much money did the Pentagon save? Was this the case of some political hack running the program? Who awarded this contract and was this a case of dereliction of duty? We all need answers, whether we support or oppose this war. As a veteran, I'm outraged. The Bush regime has had no respect for the soldier since day one.

training...

Last night late I played with my Microsoft Train Simulator.... did a run along one of the routes, and discovered that driving a train is a difficult process. Seeing the game plays in real time, every mile at 25 mph takes about as long as a real journey at that speed. Controlling speed and braking is a balancing act, as most any action takes a while to respond. Hey, it gives you an appreciation for what it takes to control two locomotives and 70 rail cars. I'll play again later.

the ramble....

I-15 to Cajon Pass, a few train shots on way by.  Hwy 138, on to Palmdale, then Hwy 14 to Los Angeles, then I-210 to Pasadena, a stop in Azuza for In-N-Out , back on the 210 to San Bernardino, I-10 to Beaumont, SR 243 to Idyllwild, SR74 to SR371 to Anza. 

Pictures may follow...