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[flyingillini]

He could always hire a rickshaw!

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@Tanko

the popular perception of a near-vertical "90-degree slant" stems from the intense difficulty and high casualty rate of the battle, where soldiers felt they were being "chewed up like hamburger meat" as they repeatedly assaulted the well-fortified positions on the unforgiving terrain. The difficult terrain, combined with extensive enemy fortifications, contributed to the 10-day battle that involved 11 major assaults.

• Slope: The mountain was characterized by extremely steep, jungle-covered slopes. The terrain was so severe that moving up the hill was a grueling physical challenge even without enemy fire.
• Vegetation: The entire mountain was blanketed in double- and triple-canopy jungle, thick bamboo, and waist-high elephant grass, which provided ample cover for the entrenched North Vietnamese Army (PAVN) forces and hindered U.S. movement and observation.
• Elevation: The hill's official name, Hill 937, came from its elevation of 937 meters (approximately 3,074 feet) above sea level. It was a solitary massif that dominated the northern A Shau Valley.

 

[flyingillini]

That looks flat and easy... Hell, you could crawl up that path.
Come on Fly. Grow a pair.

That is not the part I am worried about. look what I just posted, there are parts of it which is impossible. I can barely walk now as it is.

 

[Tanko]

@Tanko

the popular perception of a near-vertical "90-degree slant" stems from the intense difficulty and high casualty rate of the battle, where soldiers felt they were being "chewed up like hamburger meat" as they repeatedly assaulted the well-fortified positions on the unforgiving terrain. The difficult terrain, combined with extensive enemy fortifications, contributed to the 10-day battle that involved 11 major assaults.

• Slope: The mountain was characterized by extremely steep, jungle-covered slopes. The terrain was so severe that moving up the hill was a grueling physical challenge even without enemy fire.
• Vegetation: The entire mountain was blanketed in double- and triple-canopy jungle, thick bamboo, and waist-high elephant grass, which provided ample cover for the entrenched North Vietnamese Army (PAVN) forces and hindered U.S. movement and observation.
• Elevation: The hill's official name, Hill 937, came from its elevation of 937 meters (approximately 3,074 feet) above sea level. It was a solitary massif that dominated the northern A Shau Valley.

Use a Segway?

 

[tommir99]

I have been everywhere here except 1 place which I got government approval to go 50 days ago but due to my knee injury I can't go. I got approved to go to Hamburger Hill but now I can't go.

How did you get the knee injury? Sorry to hear about that.

 

[BMR Genie]

I am aware of OFWs (overseas foreign workers) from the Philippines but I think most of the people still live in the country.

Maybe Genie can chime in since she's an OFW. Genie, are there many other Filipinos around where you live?

In CR, not a lot, QL.. We are just like less than 500, I think. but yeah, being an OFW is one's greatest sacrifice. Being away from family is very difficult, especially during a health emergency in the family.

 

[flyingillini]

Use a Segway?

I would fall over. I’m very unstable , using a cane

 

[flyingillini]

@Tanko
At the hospital now

 

[flyingillini]

Thailand got caught cheating at the SEA games

Thailand esports star disqualified from SEA Games for cheating in match against Vietnam - VnExpress International

Thailand esports player Warasin "Tokyogurl" Naraphat has been disqualified from the 33rd SEA Games after being caught using unauthorized software to cheat during an Arena of Valor match against Vietnam.

e.vnexpress.net

 

[BMR Genie]

@Tanko
At the hospital now
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Oh no!! What happened, Po????!!!

 

[BMR Genie]

Thailand got caught cheating at the SEA games

Thailand esports star disqualified from SEA Games for cheating in match against Vietnam - VnExpress International

Thailand esports player Warasin "Tokyogurl" Naraphat has been disqualified from the 33rd SEA Games after being caught using unauthorized software to cheat during an Arena of Valor match against Vietnam.

e.vnexpress.net

Dam!! Shame!!!

 

[flyingillini]

Men’s Gold Medal final today !!!!

 

[flyingillini]

Oh no!! What happened, Po????!!!

Knee

 

[flyingillini]

Breakfast in the motherland

 

[Pimike]

Just fly back here and get a doctor here. Or fly Archie out there.

 

[flyingillini]

Just fly back here and get a doctor here. Or fly Archie out there.

I just got back and got a full report of all my blood tests, x rays, ct scans etc etc, I will message our group in a bit and update you guys.

 

[Pimike]

I just got back and got a full report of all my blood tests, x rays, ct scans etc etc, I will message our group in a bit and update you guys.

Ok

 

[flyingillini]

BREAKING!

English coach John Herdman, the history-making coach of the Canada national team , is set to become the new head coach of Indonesia!

According to US media reports, John Herdman rejects offers from Honduras and Jamaica, with Jamaica currently competing in the 2026 World Cup play-offs, choosing instead to prioritize the Indonesia national team.

His achievements with Canada National Team:
-Qualified Canada for the 2022 World Cup for the first time in 36 years
-Led Canada to the top of CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying
-Took Canada to their first-ever CONCACAF Nations League final
-Lifted Canada FIFA ranking from 94th to the top 40 for the first time in history
-Nominated for FIFA Best Coach in 2012, 2015, and 2019

An official announcement is expected in the coming days, according to US media.

 

[Tanko]

Knee

Are you getting an operation or just seeing a doctor?

 

[Tanko]

BREAKING!

English coach John Herdman, the history-making coach of the Canada national team , is set to become the new head coach of Indonesia!

According to US media reports, John Herdman rejects offers from Honduras and Jamaica, with Jamaica currently competing in the 2026 World Cup play-offs, choosing instead to prioritize the Indonesia national team.

His achievements with Canada National Team:
-Qualified Canada for the 2022 World Cup for the first time in 36 years
-Led Canada to the top of CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying
-Took Canada to their first-ever CONCACAF Nations League final
-Lifted Canada FIFA ranking from 94th to the top 40 for the first time in history
-Nominated for FIFA Best Coach in 2012, 2015, and 2019

An official announcement is expected in the coming days, according to US media.View attachment 80976

Wow. That's quite a coup for Indonesia. He's a good coach.

 

[flyingillini]

Watching the gold medal game now. It’s 2-2 in extra time !