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October 31, 2005
A Boomer's Mid-life Fantasy
One of us just turned fifty and, of course, needed a landmark occasion to celebrate a landmark event. Or should I say 'landmine' event? Did he want a red Ferrari or a trophy bimbo? No. Did he dye his hair or take up step aerobics? No. Being a World War ll buff and someone who'd look damn good in a uniform, he wanted a different type of experience---the man wanted to drive a tank.
Because we love a challenge almost as much as we love him, a tank ride he got. So, imagine 2 fifty-something men in flame-retardent jumpsuits manning a Russian T34 tank in the wilds of Minnesota--killing the hell out of a mini-van and dodging fire from a propane cannon. Not to mention shooting off a few hundred rounds with a German WWll-vintage machine gun and probably killing a cattle pond dead.
He did and and we have proof. Stay tuned for his retelling of the saga.
So, if any of you guys want to relive your favorite war movies, check out Tank Ride or Texas Tanks. The latter is quite expensive and we don't know if they use real or reproduction tanks. Or just email 50 or so WWII re-enactment groups and hope for results. By the way, we would like to thank all those who replied to our email quest and gave us terrific information on re-enactment groups, tanks, where to find them, and the men who love them.
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Posted on October 31, 2005 5:01 PM
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