Anyone see Act of Valor yet?

[Bawanna]

Hey Bawanna, when the grips are done, could you post pics? I would love to see them.

Well I played bloody heck trying to find which thread this was, almost had to reopen the emporium but I found er.

Just finished (I think) the Seal grips for my Seal guy. Have to see what I think on the morning after. I'm hoping they are SEAL worthy. More challenging getting those pins in than I anticipated. I skip line checkered the top half and regular checkered the bottom.
Comments welcome as usual, but be gentle, you know how sensitive I am.

[Big_John_1961]

Great movie!

[Big_John_1961]

From the Breitbart website Big Hollywood:

Why did ACT OF VALOR appeal to so many people?

• Ideology Not Front and Center: “Act of Valor” doesn’t preach. We don’t get sermons about the righteousness of the U.S. mission to smite terrorists. Instead, the action comes first, and nothing exists to take us out of the experience.
• CGI-free Zone: The directors of “Valor” both previously served as movie stunt men. And they started “Valor” with the mission to avoid CGI whenever possible while shooting action sequences. The results pop off the screen in an age when the movie-going public is getting bored of computer-driven sequences.
• Targeted Marketing: Not every film studio can pony up for a Super Bowl commercial. But the folks behind “Act of Valor” scratched together enough pennies to promote the film on the recently completed Super Bowl broadcast, a perfect way to reach the film’s target audience – males who enjoy the All-American sports event of the year.
• Give ‘em What They Want: Hollywood released one anti-war film flop (“Lions for Lambs”) after another (“In the Valley of Elah”). It makes perfect sense that a war film which honored, rather than trashed, the U.S. military would be embraced by movie goers. It took an independent film like “Act of Valor” to prove what should have been obvious to the greenest of movie producers.

That sums this inspiring film up perfectly.

[crazymailman]

Well I played bloody heck trying to find which thread this was, almost had to reopen the emporium but I found er.

Just finished (I think) the Seal grips for my Seal guy. Have to see what I think on the morning after. I'm hoping they are SEAL worthy. More challenging getting those pins in than I anticipated. I skip line checkered the top half and regular checkered the bottom.
Comments welcome as usual, but be gentle, you know how sensitive I am.

Excellent work, sir!

[Tinman507]

Bawanna,

I think that work qualifies you as an artist for sure! Awesome!!!

[AIRret]

I found it interesting when the one guy talked about putting various emotions and situations in a box. Sounds like a coping technique. I can't imagine some of the experiences these guys have had!!!

[SkeletonSlinky]

My son and I went to see the movie last Friday...fantastic! Sat all the way through the credits and prayed for our servicemen and women. My nephew deploys to Afghanistan today and leaves behind his wife and newborn daughter. We're proud and thankful for all who serve!

[ORSalesRep]

Well I played bloody heck trying to find which thread this was, almost had to reopen the emporium but I found er.

Just finished (I think) the Seal grips for my Seal guy. Have to see what I think on the morning after. I'm hoping they are SEAL worthy. More challenging getting those pins in than I anticipated. I skip line checkered the top half and regular checkered the bottom.
Comments welcome as usual, but be gentle, you know how sensitive I am.

Awesome job! Thanks for sharing. Now the only thing for me to do is get my 47 year old ass through the 26 week BUDS Class so you can make me a set. LOL!

[Bawanna]

Awesome job! Thanks for sharing. Now the only thing for me to do is get my 47 year old ass through the 26 week BUDS Class so you can make me a set. LOL!

Thanks, I had a similar thought myself but wheelchairs don't run for beans in sand and I really don't like getting wet much.

Might be easier for you to just find a different pin. I hear BUDS class is tough.

I won't put these pins in for just anybody, not even myself. I'm surprised I was able to buy them but they are more for support. I guess family members where them to support the sons, daughters, fathers etc.