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MarineCombatEngineer

(18,181 posts)
Sat Feb 7, 2026, 09:47 PM Feb 2026

Before I sign off for the night,

I just want to thank each and every one of DU's residents for the years of wonderful experiences and support, I know, in the past, I was sometimes, (Ahem) quite rude but I've mellowed out in the last year or so, at least I haven't gotten any posts hidden, if that's a measure of mellowing out, , and thank those of you for the hearts.

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Before I sign off for the night, (Original Post) MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2026 OP
❤️ underpants Feb 2026 #1
You're a valuable member of this community MustLoveBeagles Feb 2026 #2
I always look forward to your posts. 3catwoman3 Feb 2026 #3
++1; Tetrachloride Feb 2026 #4
Sleep well, MCE. AloeVera Feb 2026 #5
MCE, we are full-time RV'ERS and hope to run in the same area as you someday... Enter stage left Feb 2026 #6
I can absolutely do that, I mainly travel the I-5 corridor, from San Diego to the Canadian border, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2026 #23
That is a beautiful drive. About the only time we drive I-5 is to see our... Enter stage left Feb 2026 #24
You magnificent bastard! Swede Feb 2026 #7
Or, from the movie Ghost" MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2026 #18
I think you have just the right amount of rudeness. SalviaBlue Feb 2026 #8
I confess to having a couple of posts hidden as well. Peace 🙏 surfered Feb 2026 #9
Semper Fi, Mac! Wounded Bear Feb 2026 #10
Semper Fi, Mac! Wounded Bear Feb 2026 #11
And Semper Fi fellow Devil Dog. MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2026 #19
I like the spunk! hamsterjill Feb 2026 #12
We haven't seen you yet on YouTube's "Bonehead Truckers of the Week" Submariner Feb 2026 #13
I once was stuck behind a WalMart truck on I-5 just outside of Portland, OR. because the jackwagon MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2026 #20
You are a treasure, friend Grim Chieftain Feb 2026 #14
Hey MCE popsdenver Feb 2026 #15
We're all on the same bloody team out here! NBachers Feb 2026 #16
Keep on keepin' on, Jarhead.. Permanut Feb 2026 #17
FWIW, your correcting me about not shooting tires of fleeing vehicles was one of the best lessons I received here. Efilroft Sul Feb 2026 #21
LOL, when I did a 2 year stint with the MarSecFor, one of the things the instructors emphasized MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2026 #22

MustLoveBeagles

(17,370 posts)
2. You're a valuable member of this community
Sat Feb 7, 2026, 09:53 PM
Feb 2026

This place wouldn't be the same without you. Good night. Dream of hearts tonight.❤️

Enter stage left

(4,638 posts)
6. MCE, we are full-time RV'ERS and hope to run in the same area as you someday...
Sat Feb 7, 2026, 10:40 PM
Feb 2026

Please keep us updated on your locations (only if you think it's wise), maybe we can meet somewhere.

MarineCombatEngineer

(18,181 posts)
23. I can absolutely do that, I mainly travel the I-5 corridor, from San Diego to the Canadian border,
Wed Feb 11, 2026, 08:54 PM
Feb 2026

occasionally, I will take a load that takes me out of my comfort zone, but my other driver usually takes the coast to coast and Midwest loads, she's a true nomad who loves the road.

Enter stage left

(4,638 posts)
24. That is a beautiful drive. About the only time we drive I-5 is to see our...
Wed Feb 11, 2026, 09:19 PM
Feb 2026

Daughter in Olympia, and occasionally the Willamette Valley. We try to avoid the interstates as much as possible, as my max speed in 65, and I really don't want to slow the truckers keeping our country running.

I've followed you on DU for a long time. I consider us friends even though we've never met in person.

Safe travels, and if you ever get into Arizona on I-8, 10, or 17 during the winter, let me know. We're somewhere in that area almost every winter to spring.

SalviaBlue

(3,110 posts)
8. I think you have just the right amount of rudeness.
Sat Feb 7, 2026, 10:46 PM
Feb 2026

These times require a certain level of outrage which should sound rude. Polite outrage just doesn’t cut it. I always appreciate your posts.

Submariner

(13,439 posts)
13. We haven't seen you yet on YouTube's "Bonehead Truckers of the Week"
Sat Feb 7, 2026, 11:29 PM
Feb 2026

in the snow wearing your flip-flops stuck on the Snoqualmie Pass I-90 uphill with no chains, or blocking the fuel island at Loves while you nap, so you must be doing something right.

I can't handle the tension of watching that draft dodger on TV at all, so 'Road Rage Instant Karma 4 wheelers brake checking 18 wheelers' is my new favorite YouTube show for relaxation. Watching a Peterbilt re-arrange the rear end of a Toyota Camry is cathartic.

Stay safe out there.

MarineCombatEngineer

(18,181 posts)
20. I once was stuck behind a WalMart truck on I-5 just outside of Portland, OR. because the jackwagon
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 11:06 AM
Feb 2026

didn't put his chains on during a snowstorm, he jack knifed his trailer on the SB lanes, blocking the entire SB travel, he received a lot of shit on the CB for his boneheaded action.

Efilroft Sul

(4,467 posts)
21. FWIW, your correcting me about not shooting tires of fleeing vehicles was one of the best lessons I received here.
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 11:12 AM
Feb 2026

I know you probably rolled your eyes until you saw the back of your skull before responding to my post, but I appreciated the time you took to set me straight for erroneously thinking that way, and nary a flame was seen coming from you.

Hope you slept well.

MarineCombatEngineer

(18,181 posts)
22. LOL, when I did a 2 year stint with the MarSecFor, one of the things the instructors emphasized
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 11:45 AM
Feb 2026

was, if someone ran the security gate, DON'T TRY TO SHOOT OUT THE TIRES, it could end very badly.

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