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Aristus

(72,476 posts) Wed Apr 29, 2026, 09:19 PM Apr 29

I mean, I had a tank; seemingly appropriate, effective protection. But still: no ballroom.

I’m lucky to be here…

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I'll never know how I survived the Gulf War without a ballroom. [View all] Aristus Apr 29 OP

Unbelievable SocialDemocrat61 Apr 29 #1

There I was: protected by Chobham armor, a lightning-fast engine, Aristus Apr 29 #2

But how did we win WWII SocialDemocrat61 Apr 29 #3

We're lucky you're here! biophile Apr 29 #4

Oh, it was horrible! Aristus Apr 29 #5

All this time, Aristus Apr 29 #7

😁 surfered Apr 29 #8

👍 surfered Apr 29 #9

I survived the Gulf War in a large helicopter pfitz59 Apr 29 #10

Glad you survived! surfered Apr 29 #11

LOL CatWoman Apr 29 #12

Hi, Cat! Aristus Apr 29 #13

You took one for the team, Aristus. Thank you. Totally Tunsie Apr 29 #14

I have to ask you, Aristus Skittles Apr 30 #15

No. Aristus Apr 30 #16

heh Skittles Apr 30 #18

You think the regular military slightlv Apr 30 #17