Weekend Open Thread
This week’s photo comes from The Other Whitey;
This photo popped up in the media a couple of days ago. You might have seen it. Two Firefighters and an Engineer from my department, the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection AKA CalFire (I still call it CDF, as it was before 2006) on a structure protection assignment in central California are grabbing a homeowner’s US Flag to ensure that it will be saved if they lose the house. As I heard it, the house was protected successfully, so removing the flag and placing it in the engine was a precaution. I could be wrong about the successful outcome, that’s just how I heard it. Wasn’t there myself.
Hopefully some people might be reminded that while California does contain far too many anti-American hippies and Berkelyites, there’s lots of Americans here, too. I would also like to think it might make up a little bit for the valor-thief phony asshole who lied his way into a Firefighter-I slot with us last year.
Category: Open thread
🙂
See…left it open again. I can have it…when I actually want it. Mwahahahahahaha!
Shameless piggyback
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=lTs6a0ORdQU&feature=share
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=lTs6a0ORdQU&
I didn’t have the app to see it with Yef’s link. Easy to find tho.
Semper Fi!
First loser!
L lol second
Awesome pic TOW!!! (even if it is speed gardeners!!) lol…
and FIRST!
and thanks IDC!
All-risk, bro! All-risk!
I hear ya brother, just couldn’t resist…
Agreed on the picture! Most awesome!
Ok then… FIRST
THIRD!
SWING! So close.
At least I made top 10!
Ha Ha. I wouldhave made it but when i tried to get here i got an access denied msg.
IDC SARC is up to his devious collusion with the Russians again
Effing 10th or something.
That pic looks like a sand storm out Syria.
Good times.
Late but here BITCHES!~!!
/damn, I’m actually doing work today, LOL
I’m going shopping, so I don’t care.
I will get cheesecake and chocolate ice cream and sneer at the memory of all you deprived souls while I scarf it down.
That’s cold, Ex. (Not the sneering … the cheesecake and ice cream.) I gained half a pound just looking at it.
Which makes me wonder … why does one pound of food end up being five pounds of me?
Because you love food, and it loves you right back, CW.
I’m sorry to say I got some bad news this week, my cancer has returned again! They have scheduled my biopsy surgery for August 18th to see how far it has spread and what if anything they can try and do now. We are also moving next week, so that is a real pain in the ass! I pray that all of you are doing well and I pray that my pos brother will be arrested before I die! I have a call with the VA next month to see what they have done on his case? They had better have some answers for me since I have given them their 30 days to investigate! I want this fuckers money taken away from him and given to a real vet that needs it! I want this asshole in prison before I die!!! Have a great weekend to all of you!!!
sorry to hear that WW, i hope you get good news on the 18th.
Thank you sir, the best news would be my brother being arrested!!!
You can bitch here all you want to, you know. He’ll get what’s coming to him.
Hopefully the barbed cock of Satan! Backwards and dry!!!
Praying for you, WW.
WW – hoping for some good news for you on the 18th.
Thank you all! This place always gives me great comfort!
We will be praying for good news, WW.
Best wishes and prayers for you and yours Willy! Hope things go well for you!!!
Damn, buddy. Very sorry to hear that. (Makes me hope it doesn’t happen with mine as well.) Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
As for your brother … he’ll get his. That’s a given.
Sending you positive thoughts and asking the powers that be in the universe to back you up!!
I hope this quickly moves into victorious permanent remission.
Thank you all so much for the good wishes! You are all the best and I really appreciate all of your thoughts!
Take care,
Willy
Prayers up, Willy.
Hope all works out for you. My cancer came back also a few years back. Pretty scary stuff, but…
The docs sliced it out and I’ve been CA free ever since (4 years now). Fingers crossed that’s the same result you’ll have.
In my prayers, W.W.
Prayers up for you, brother.
Prayers out for you, WW.
Let me add my prayer to the list, Willy. Best of luck.
I will be praying for remission, also.
Best wishes for some hopeful news next month…
I’m pullin’ for you here, sir. Good luck.
Claw’s going to have to score this one. IDC SARC posted first but didn’t claim the glory; I called “First” followed by “loser” and am ineligible anyway.
Nope, not gonna try to score. As I said before, all questions of Who’s on First need to be routed to Daisy Cutter until 2/17 Air Cav makes his return.
I recorded the entries into the Coveted Book of Firsts, so my job is done./smile
Got’cha.
Somewhere in the Top 20.
And back out to Granolaville East (aka Vermont) after the weekend. Yay.
Early post this week. Early enough for me to make top 20
Provisonal Proxy First!!!!
Top 30 AND I once again award myself Honorary First.
Present and unaccountable.
The Friday meetings just won’t let me compete with IDC SARC et al.
Ahhhh damn work! Well Im out here in the Pacific NW so I think Id have to get up a little earlier (or be more on the ball) to make the top 25.
We are getting ready to go ride herd on some demolition activity on Hanford this weekend. So my crew of Studly Radiation Raiders and I will be getting the scenic view while we collect air samples.
NO WHERE NEAR AS AWESOME AS TOW and the Firefighters!
Take care everyone! 🙂
WW: i had a girl on a streetglide loose control in front of my semi this week and barrel roll it at 70mph down the interstate. I missed her lying in my lane, ran to her and applied first aid to her head injury untill ems showed. Head swollen like a pumpkin with the pressure forcing blood out around her eyes. No broken bones but much road rash from wearing shorts and tshirt.
If she can survive something like that you can survive cancer. Keep fighting
I just now got approved, as part of a Beta testing program, to go ahead and shop now at the PX web site, which for all other honorably discharged veterans, will not be available until Veterans Day, Saturday 11 November 2017.
At first, I had trouble, because the system wouldn’t let me register or sign in, but when I called the 1-800 number, the guy at the other end straightened everything out, and I am now officially registered at the PX web site, and can shop there.
The only thing is – – – ,
There’s nothing I can think of that I particularly want.
They had sent me an e-mail informing me of the Beta testing program, and that I had been selected to participate.
It was in this morning’s e-mail.
Really!!?? ANY veteran with an Honorable, not just combat vets w/service related injuries?
I already know I don’t have anything coming with the VA … said I and HH6 make too much dinero. Meh, obviously must be the Luck O the Irish …
@ OLD SOLDIER 54:
This wasn’t the Department of Veterans Affairs.
It was the Army and Air Force Exchange Service.
And yes, beginning on Veterans Day, Saturday 11 November 2017, any and all honorably discharged veterans may use their web site to shop.
This is the URL:
https://www.shopmyexchange.com/
I reckon I was selected at random to be able to shop at this time.
I wonder if anyone else in this forum received a similar e-mail?
Surely, I wasn’t the ONLY one, was I?
Thanks for the heads up and info, Brother.
This is the first I’ve heard of this.
Dammit.
Missed it again.
I was on the phone and looking the other way.
Present
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv13g44ROaw
I always loved these bits on Hee Haw.
I’m not sure what that says about me, however.
Is it wrong that I still have a crush on Misty Rowe? Number to call is BR5-49.
Cathy Baker was my sweetie. Just something about those bib overalls and clodhoppers,…
Not First!
I had a conversation with a guy while waiting to get my car serviced. He asked did I serve and did I deploy I said yes to both. We talked a bit and he asked if because of my service. Did I look down on civilians? I said no, anyone who truly understands about service would feel it’s an honor and a privilege to serve not to look at yourself as ” better” than others. That got me to thinking about the mentality of some of our younger vets both in my military town and online. I’m a bit bothered by a sense of entitlement and air of superiority I seem to see more of. Got me to wonder if society has changed that much or is it just me getting older. I’ve heard stories from some of my brothers who still serve. And they tell me it’s much worse with these young folks. Since I value the opinion of you guys here I’d like to hear what you have to say
Dunno about other parts of the US of A, but the young soldiers in this part of Texas don’t seem to have that poor attitude you describe.
Of course, the Airborne guys are superior, but they don’t rub it in.
Too much.
OK, maybe every once in a while.
True. I’ve. Meet some really good young troops. I don’t mean to paint with a broad brush. I think it may be a maturity thing. But that being said. I’ve heard that the Army is bringing DS back to AIT. Because of the discipline issues. I was just curious if it was a case of me being a crusty old vet. Or a change in culture.
I don’t know if it’s still true, but I remember a while back that the news reported the United States Army was rejecting eighty percent of enlistments.
That might make the twenty percent who successfully entered the ranks of the United States Army feel like they were somewhat special.
And yes, paratroopers do consider themselves superior to all other living creatures!
But, the Cavalry also considers themselves rather elite, especially scouts.
While I was not in the Cavalry in Viet Nam, years after the war, I did become a scout in the Cavalry at Fort Hood, Texas.
And in Viet Nam, I loved being in the 101st Airborne, even though I was not a paratrooper.
I never really thought about it, but now that you’ve brought up the subject, I reckon I’m somewhat special, since there are so many impostors out there pretending to be what I really am, a veteran of the war in the old Republic of Viet Nam.
Yes, I reckon I might even consider myself a little better than the guys who refused to answer our Country’s call to arms, burning their draft cards, fleeing to Canada, or deserting the ranks.
Of course, now, I’m just a worn out old geezer, crippled up by a deteriorating spine and a weakened heart, living out my last days all alone.
John bro, thank you very much for serving when others wouldn’t. My died at 57 from AO exposure. Vietnam vets are def among my heroes. I am sorry to hear about your bad health. I hope you find comfort in even the worst of days. I guess I’m one of those NCOs who believe that my Soldiers are my credentials it’s not that I’m not proud. I just never felt the need brag. I’d rather brag about my ” kids” who I had the honor to serve with and mentor who have done me very proud.
John:
You may be referring to this article: http://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/2014/05/14/80-of-military-recruitments-turned-down.html
However, that’s because most aren’t eligible to serve, not that the military has necessarily become more selective. See here: http://timeinc.net/time/2938158/youth-fail-to-qualify-military-service/
Sorry, better link here: http://time.com/2938158/youth-fail-to-qualify-military-service/
Btw I found in a parking lot the other day, a Citizen professional divers watch with Eco drive. I took it to the store nobody claimed it. Come to find out the dern thing retails for 425.00. It’s 300m Mixed gas watch. Anybody know anything about these watches? Just curious
I have an Eco-Drive. Not as many bells and whistles as yours, but still nice.
The fact you never need batteries is a plus, and in some cases you can stick it in a drawer for a couple of months before the battery goes dead.
Set it in direct sun for 15 minutes, good to go.
Thanks. bro much appreciated . Do you happen to know the purpose for the bezel on the face being able to rotate ?
I think it has something to do with setting a visual indicator for how much longer you stay down before heading back up.
Ps manage a post in the first 100.
It’s for setting your dive time. Depending on how deep you go you can use it set how long you can safely stay underwater before having to come up due to build up of CO2 in your blood. You figure your max depth, previous dive times and use a chart to find out how long your can safely stay down then rotate the bezel as a mechanical timer. It provides a quick visual reference and was used before dive computers. A large number of divers, most at this point I think, now use a dive computer to do this for them although some, myself included, still wear a dive watch as a backup in case the computer fails. I have a Suunto Mosquito which is very good but always wear a dive watch on the other wrist. Mine is a Tissot Seastar 1000 automatic which also negates having to worry about a battery.
I should point out that one of the features of the Suunto is an easily changed battery. Using a nickle, you can take the back off and do it yourself so I always take a couple of extra batteries with me.
CO2?
I thought Nitrogen (N2) was the concern.
lol…nitrogen is the concern, not CO2 🙂
I figured “typo”, but who knows what new stuff people figure out these days….
Nitrogen is bad in some regards, (DCS, Nitrogen Narcosis) but embolisms are what scared me worse, hence why I never do breath holds or skip breathing while diving. Even O2 poisoning can be a nasty bitch.
Yeah…had a Marine embolize just coughing on the bottom of the pool on a breath hold once during MTT SCUBA training. Permanent NPQ
In Combat diving we always see more Pulmonary over-inflation syndromes and O2 toxicities than DCS.
Usually it’s the guys that are overly fat, overly muscular or have had previous surgery that take a DCS hit in SCUBA in what is supposed to be a no D Dive….or repet dives because the RNT table doesn’t quite work for them.
The bezel rotates to set your dive time as was previously said. One thing about the bezel though is that it should only rotate in one direction.
That precludes accidentally hitting it and losing time which can then inadvertently put you past the no decompression limits of a dive.
Yup this one only rotates counter clock wise. It also has a small luminescent dot at the top of bezel. I assume that’s for low light conditions
As stated above, and also why it turns to the left only.
Of course, the advent of dive computers has made the need for a dive watch pretty much irrelevant.
yeah but dive computers don’t look kewl.
Seen the dive mask/computer with HUD?
Faptastic idea.
Not a diver, so I will ask:
Do the computer gadgets actually reduce dive accidents overall (especially for new participants) or do they tend to encourage folks to exceed their safety/knowledge zone?
I was one of those guys back in the early to mid-90’s when computers first became affordable (but not cheap) that I’d plan my dive in advance and give lots of shit to guys who would just hit the water and let their gadgets do the work. Even now, I check Wheel, etc., first, then use the computer as a backup, especially using NITROX gear.
I would kill for one of those. Of course, I used to plan my dives when tables were the only method used. I thought when PADI came out with the Wheel that was the coolest thing ever.
Those are great watches and well respected no nonsense dive watches. If you dive in places that are off the beaten path the no battery feature is very helpful. Citizen makes some great dive watches. I’d take that off your hands if we lived close enough.
It’s taking some getting used to wearing it. For one thing it very heavy even if it’s sharp looking. Im assuming. It’s heavy and thick to resist diving pressures. I don’t dive. Not sure if it’s for everyday casual wear. Yeah if we lived close enough we could work something out thanks for the great info. It’s pretty cool this that you can take this thing down almost 1000 ft. And it’s still good to go. Just looking at it from a craftsmanship perspective. Not from a diving one.
They’re decent, but I’ve had a Tag Heuer for about 25 years I actually used for diving, rated to 1000 meters.
Yeah, little overkill.
I’ve heard that Tag Heuer makes a great watch. To be honest this is the most expensive high speed watch I’ve ever owned I usually get a Timex expedition. Think I’m gonna hold on to it a while and maybe pass it on to my son .
I’ve got several high end dive watches which look great, but I never dive with a watch that I’m not willing to lose.
” … rated to 1000 meters.”
!!?? Are you serious? It’s good down to one klick under water!?
Yup. Bought it at the Navy Exchange in Pensacola for $850.
It was a bargain, even back then.
I didn’t have $5-6k for a Rolex Submariner.
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article160983614.html
He was set to testify about corruption in Haiti. Clinton corruption (cough, cough)
Klaus Eberwein, former head of a Haitian government development agency, was found dead Tuesday, July 11, in a Miami area hotel with a gunshot wound to the head. His death has been ruled a suicide. FAES.
(We need an edit function)
Strange how everyone who is set to expose dirt on the Clintons suddenly decides to suckstart a sidearm just prior, ain’t it? You’d almost think so many coincidentally-similar suicides connected to the same politician might be the result of foul play…
The “Clinton Testimony Flu”, VERY lethal.
One of the people involved with the Clintons committed “suicide” by taping a plastic bag over his head. After composing a detailed suicide note, outlining that his expensive insurance policy was about to expire and woe is him.
Strange how that happens to nearly everyone in their orbit.
The person you’re talking about was a GOP donor who was trying to get Clinton’s hacked e-mails from Russian hackers. His health was so debilitated from heart disease that he had breathing difficulty walking down a few flights of stairs. He was in Minnesota at the Mayo Clinic to try to get help, to no avail, and decided to end it all.
He was NOT involved WITH the Clintons. He was trying to get the goods on that scumbag queen bitch.
I sent JL an article about this event this morning.
The individual in question was Peter W. Smith of Lake Forest, IL. He was 81.
Now let’s be fair here. Seth Rich didn’t suicide himself after it was rumored he leaked the DNC emails to Wikileaks. He was shot in the back twice in a “botched robbery” where he was left with his wallet, money, watch and cellphone. And he just happened to expire in the hospital where he was stable for hours but no one except one doctor was allowed in his room and for some reason no one called for the crash cart. And now no one knows what happened to his laptop. Nothing suspicious about it.
Nope. Not a cursed thing suspicious at all …
I just now came here from the MERRIAM-WEBSTER web site, where I did the “DAILY CRYPTOGRAM” puzzle, the “LOS ANGELES TIMES CROSSWORD PUZZLE”, and my favorite puzzle, the “DICTIONARY DEVIL”.
Today’s “DAILY CRYPTOGRAM” was unusually difficult, and I had to make three attempts before I finally solved it.
Normally, I solve the “DAILY CRYPTOGRAM” on the first attempt, within a few minutes.
I solved the “LOS ANGELES TIMES CROSSWORD PUZZLE” in twenty-two minutes.
It was a tough one, but that’s how I like them.
So, go visit the “MERRIAM-WEBSTER” web site and enjoy the games!
Maybe you can even beat my time.
At the moment, I’m using my computer to watch the live streaming video from the railroad station at La Plata, Missouri.
In case you’re also interested, here’s the URL:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbHBtqIhDyE
The Amtrak passenger train number 4, the “Southwest Chief” is due in, and will be arriving from the West, which is the camera view I’ve selected to watch.
La Plata, Missouri is interesting because they have an Amish community there, and they like to ride that railroad train.
In the meantime, while waiting for the “Southwest Chief” to arrive, there is usually a lot of fast freight trains, as this is a main line of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe.
But, I’ve also see Union Pacific trains on this line, not many, but a few.
OOPS ! ! !
As I’m typing this, the “Southwest Chief” just now pulled into the station!
Amtrak passenger train number Four, the “Southwest Chief”, from Los Angeles to Chicago, has just departed La Plata, Missouri, with LOTS of black smoke pouring out of the locomotive!
In case any of you are interested, here is the URL where you can view the AMTRAK TRACKING MAP:
http://www.asm.transitdocs.com/
According to the schedule, “IF” it runs on time, the Amtrak passenger train number Three, the “Southwest Chief”, travelling West from Chicago, Illinois to Los Angeles, California, will arrive in La Plata, Missouri at 1951 Hours Central Time.
Here is the URL for the live streaming video camera looking Eastward, the direction that railroad train will be approaching from:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbHBtqIhDyE
The Amtrak Tracking Map shows the train leaving ON TIME (!) from Naperville, Illinois!
Here’s the La Grange KY railcam, they’re having a parade there tomorrow as well. If I’m right I think it’s scheduled to start at 10:00 Eastern time. You can switch between the North and South cam by toggling the button in the lower right corner that looks like a suitcase. Right now it looks like they’re still setting up and I just heard a band doing a warmup/sound check.
Check out the South camera, they’ve got a concert going right now in that park!
@ A PROUD INFIDEL:
Thanks!
I was thinking about you when i posted it JRM, enjoy it and tune in for the parade tomorrow at 1000 Eastern Time if I’m correct. Maybe there might be a 50 to 100 car CSX float in that?
That town is REALLY celebrating!
In a couple of weeks from now, there’ll be a lot of celebrating here in Vernal, Utah, because Monday 24 July 2017 is PIONEER DAY, commemorating the 1847 arrival of Brigham Young and the Mormon pioneers in the Salt Lake Valley.
There’s a rodeo, fireworks, and a parade.
I’m currently growing my whiskers, and I’m going to wear my coonskin cap, with my fringed leather shirt, and my fringed moccasin boots.
Don’t you all wish you were me?
Aw, shucks!
The glare of the setting sun is blocking the camera.
Xin loi.
I got part of the parade, API. Thanks for posting the link.
Hey! Did you that, sports fans?!?!?!? sliding in at numba 67….mwahahaha
Fighting 69th.
Oh, and I’ll drop it in first since Hondo seems to be occupied:
Hey Bernath! Do you read lips?
FUCK YOU!
Yo SARC. Enjoy: http://soylentrefuge.blogspot.com/?zx=553881dd0682acbc
NSFW
NSFW
NSFW
Serviceable gear right there. 🙂
That’s what we call an “Edible Arrangement”. 😀
Tasty field chow?
Tacos to go.
Tuna Taco Buffet!
#269th
And I don’t give a shit.
Good article, though.
John Giduck – the turd with a face
LTC Dave Grossman – the serial embellisher including “Pulitzer Prize nominee” (false), “Vietnam Veteran” (never served in Vietnam or any combat zone), and “Airborne Ranger” (graduate of Ranger school but never served in any Ranger Battalion)
https://thetruthaboutsocnetlies.wordpress.com/2014/08/23/giduck-pal-ltc-dave-grossman-falsely-claims-hes-a-pulitzer-prize-nominee/
Anyone else notice that they find a natural connection to other vets that isn’t there with non-vets, even when you first meet them and don’t know their history yet? I’m really noticing it with consistency at this new job, whereas previously I experienced it only a few random times.
bigtime 🙂
Yes.
I can get along with almost anyone, but sometimes it seems that lack of connection with non-vets makes things a bit difficult.
I don’t get on with civilians generally, unless they’re sick or dead.
The Other Whitey,
Just wanted to extend a thanks to the CalFire crews after their busy week. We had a near miss around here with the Parkfield Fire (1800 acres of hilly grassland and three days to containment) starting last Saturday. It must have been a bitch working on it in the middle of the night on the first day.
The beer is on me if we ever happen to cross paths.
Also, just remember that if the assholes make us leave the state, it means they won.
Jonn et al,
Thanks for letting me stay in your country ladies & gents.
An absolute pleasure. Stay safe.
Cheers,
Steve – Australia
Why is it when I travel all over the world I always seem to end up hoisting a beer with Aussies?
I have been looking for a job and noticed that the therapy profession has some great opportunities. As a former Marine, working with people to better themselves has always appealed to me.
I have decided to become a therapist for those who suffer from turrets syndrome.
I expect that their vocabulary can be increased by an easy 20-30 percent within a couple of months.
A truck loaded with hagfish or “slime eels” overturned in Oregon causing a slimy mess, likely a grosser mess than a disbarred non-CPO!
http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2017/07/truck_full_of_eels_overturns_o.html
Correction, ALMOST as slimy as a certain disbarred non-CPO.
A little birdie with magnificent hair said a certain individual has just been ordered to pay 2 million dollars to the American Legion.
Wooo-Hooo!!
$2 mil? Has he paid even a thin dime of any judgment against him sans the Bernath Bucks®™ that a few select people received from his insurance company?
Oooh! And he owes money to others of us, too.
Does this mean that the gargoyle that has been following him is coming home to roost?
He has a court date ( not sure if they have nailed down a date yet,,, you know he will try to kick the can down the road as far as he can) in Virginia to appeal his two year prison sentence.
He has been playing puppet-master with LoNgDOngSluRpER41 and Cryer, which is getting both of them in deeper.
Even if he does manage to get away from lockup in VA he is looking at being tried in Kansas City.
Two years in a PMITA facility under the care of Bubba, Thor and the cell block? I wonder how many other sentences he’ll get?
Berdterd is now playing in the realm of Criminal Court, not Civil Court.
He is not there as the plantiff, but as the defendant.
He had to pay for a defense attorney in Virginia, who despite trying his best as any good lawyer should, couldn’t save Berdterd from himself.
Berdterd and LonGDonGSLurPeR41 both had a court date a few weeks ago in Kansas City. Berdterd called the morning of and got a continuance so he could hire an Attorney to represent him there.
Berdterd is in a tailspin, and his next crash landing is going to be a prison cot, not a cornfield.
Criminal charges in VA and KC, MO. I wonder how many other places he has his own ass in a sling? Couldn’t happen to a more deserving person!
He’s testing the waters via Proxy (Cryer and LoNGdonGsLurPeR41 in Maryland/
Oh, one can only hope.
AAR to follow?
So. Got a hankering last night for meatloaf. Don’t know why, but figured it’s been a very long time since we had any of it, so why not?
Not sure when it will be made, but got enough ground beef to make two loaves (one for the freezer), and already had most of the proper fixings. Gonna try adding some hot banana peppers to it. Should add just the right amount of zing. They were great in a grilled cheese sandwich a couple of nights ago.
Otherwise, just waiting around to see what the rain clouds do today. Have a small concrete pour to do, but can wait out any T-storms.
Wife makes on with a mustard sauce instead of the usual tomato…yummy
Quote of the weekend:
“Alcohol may be Man’s worst enemy, but the Bible says ‘Love your enemy ‘” – Frank Sinatra
I’ll drink to that!
*Hic*
This just in: Batshit Bernath still works hobo balls.
And anus cakes also
In other news, my daughter finally decided to come into the wide, wide world late last night. Beautiful baby girl, looks like her Mommy!
Congratulations!!!!!!!
🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉
Congratulations, TOW and Mrs. TOW.
Congrats, TOW!
Congratulations, TOW!!
Congratulations on the newest member of the TOW family!
Congratulations!
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!
Yes! Congratulations! 🎊
Congratulations to all!
Thank God she looks like her mother… (ducks and hides)
FYI
as some here may know from prior posting from me
I got a certified letter in the mail from Uncle Sam about a recall notice
I wonder if they know I’m retired oh well I guess I’m off to fort huachuca
On Monday
Talk about confusion on my part first they retire me then the guard steps in and says I’m not
Army says I am. then I get a call plus a e-mail from a lawyer concerning me testifying
At someone’s UCMJ proceeding witch I’ve been told because of the nature of it
They have the power of the…. shit I forgot…. to put me on duty to testify I guess that would be
All well but I’m done with the confusion someone up top make up your mind
PLEASE
Tell them your appearance fees just doubled.
If anyone here watches ‘Game of Thrones’, then you know that during Season 7, winter returns to Westeros. Accuweather is jumping on the GOT bandwagon by providing a survey that tells you what character you most likely emulate, based on your response to winter questions. I was told I’m most like Jon Snow. Is he an overweening ambitious jackanapes, or a bodacious storm warrior?
Here’s the linky thingy:
https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/quiz-which-game-of-thrones-character-are-you-based-on-your-winter-conditions/70002189
My better half is a avid fan of the show
Jon Snow is derisively known by his distractors as “The Bastard of Winterfell” He was raised believing that he was the son of Eddard (Ned) Stark, Lord of Winterfell and warden of the North and an unknown mother who died in childbirth.
He was raised in Winterfell with Stark’s family but never given his father’s name.His existence was problemetical, as his conception and birth took place while Ned was fighting a war,, but also married to Caitlyn Tulley.
Caitlyn tolerates his presence but offers him no affection. He has 5 siblings who all love him as a true brother.
When he comes of age, lacking title and realizing he is never going to be accepted as anything but a bastard he pledges as a member of the Nights Watch, a group of men ( many who were sent to be punished) who defend a giant Ice Wall in the North which has stood for centuries against wild tribes on the other side and supernatural beings.
He proves himself a capable warrior and ends up leading both the nights watch ans winning the respect and fealty of the Northern Tribes.
Note for Non Cedo Ferio.
It was on this weekend (mid July) 45 years ago that 1/3 ADA finally completed the equipment/personnel move from Fort Bliss proper out to McGregor Range after being ousted from our motor pools/barracks/headquarters buildings by the 3rd ACR who had moved to Bliss from Fort Lewis.
So it was Welcome to Cacti and Coyote Land and the real fun of getting trained up to eventually end up unit moving to Fort Campbell and the 101st in November/December of 72.
Ah, those were the days. Had signed into the Battalion in mid March as one of the original 100 or so members. OJT’ed/OJE’ed my way into being the motor pool parts clerk.