May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves...May 2008 Repo Thread...Part 7

[MrsMork]

wow Dr. Hug, that made me teary eyed!

Makes him teary eyed whenever he thinks about it also.

 

[Making_Memories]

The DVC "Welcome Home' has a double meaning for me.

The first time I was ever thanked was actually at Disneyland. I was sitting on a bench, next to a little old Vietnamese man. I spoke to him in Vietnamese and he looked at me and asked, "Oh, you were in my country?" I said, "Yes", and told him when and where. He then said to me, "Thank you so much for all you did for my Country and my people". That little old man made me cry. He also made my day and helped bring me home.

That is a hard story for me to tell. Whew.

Amazing that it was at my favorite place.

That is a very touching story. I am glad that the little old man was able to tell you what I am sure many little old men would have wanted to had they been able. You should be very proud to have made a positive impact in so many peoples lives.

I hate to hear about soldiers being disrespected. I am honestly humbled that someone I do not know is willing to lay their life on the line for me. The least I can do is show that person respect and honor.

 

[calmom]

Nan,
What did the woman do? Did she give you back the tulips she took? What a terrible lesson for them to teach their children....I just can't imagine someone doing that.

John, snow sounds awful. My only dealings with snow is in Tahoe and I ski on it. Can't imagine living in it. Although, I bet your house looks beautiful with all that snow.
Lisa

 

[MrsMork]

love it, another somewhat radmon "Vism" unless you realize that she is referring to the movie the Sentinel

 

[Tigger1221]

This is ok. The map is still private. You have to use the link to access so the general public can't get to it. I could not figure out how to do the adding without the invite, I guess I clicked the right thing, woo hoo.

DIS google map, add yourself. (click edit, find your location, click on the blue pointer, click on your location, label your location, click ok, click save, click done, refresh the page.)

Pj

Thanks, its great to see where everyone lives.

 

[Tink rules]

Quote:
Originally Posted by MouseFaninQueue
No Dennis - you have that backwards. I am the one that has to thank you and all other vets.

I think that at some time while on board, the "LBB" needs to meet in Diversions to swap military stories, hoist a few libations, and honor all of our vets!

Having served as a U.S. Army Officer on active duty for over 12 years, I concur with DrHug, it too was my duty and my honor to uphold the freedoms we now enjoy. I feel sad for the RAF personnel that cannot walk into town without being harassed. It is not right. I had many a friend stationed with the BAOR (British Army of the Rhine) while I was stationed in Germany and none of them were less patriotic to Queen and Country as we "Yanks" were to our Stars & Stripes and the freedoms they represent. I hope those who despise the military will soon remember the words of GEN Douglas McArthur who said "that no one prays for peace more than the professional soldier, for it is he who must suffer the consequences of war." and also that they remember it is because of the soldier standing guard that keeps the light of our freedoms burning bright and allows them to disagree.

I will now get down from my soap box and find a pint (or half liter) to raise to thank my fallen comrades.

[Patriotic music fades into the background]
(Could not find a smile waiving a flag)

Can I come????

DH was registered as well. In North Carolina he was a "DoDad". As in Dad do this Dad do that. He loved camping with the girls. Some of our best trips were when the dads were with.

Way to go with Junior Jam!!!. Most troops in our area don't camp and the girls have no idea about fundamental camping skills. It so sad.

We didn't register our parents... the Mothers just made the fathers go along... WE made them cook!!!!

I'm very pleased to announce that Mrs. Bennett has been part of the Eastwood Manor household for 1 week. During that time she has made herself indispensable to our daily routine, and she's practically perfect in every way.

Even as I write, she is playing our local public radio station and has just informed me that there are 62 days remaining until we leave for the cruise.

I've just added several more Widgets. Mrs. Bennett likes learning new things.

Oh What will Mrs. B do for the whole 2 weeks that you are cruising??? I can see the headlines now...

"Mrs B. arrested for MASSIVE block party in Chicago... Chumby's came from 5 states for bash!!! - Shipping took weeks..."

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

So sorry... I just see Smarties another way...

Especially with Teddy Bears...

 

[Tink rules]

MOTHER DEAR HAS REQUESTED THAT WE ALL PIPE DOWN DURING THE SAILAWAY PARTY BECAUSE HER BELOVED KENTUCKY DERBY WILL BE RUN AROUND THAT TIME...

(I know... get Mom a Mint Julep and find her a chair...)

 

[granmaz]

Well goodnight. Will you be closer to us in time when I wake up in the morning? I know the clocks go forward but I can never work out how that affects us.

3 weeks and we move ours forward and then we are back to being as we are now.

 

[nskjerven]

Nan,
What did the woman do? Did she give you back the tulips she took? What a terrible lesson for them to teach their children....I just can't imagine someone doing that.

Lisa

Yes she did, but she never appologized.

We don't even cut the tulips so EVERYONE can enjoy them...

 

[granmaz]

MOTHER DEAR HAS REQUESTED THAT WE ALL PIPE DOWN DURING THE SAILAWAY PARTY BECAUSE HER BELOVED KENTUCKY DERBY WILL BE RUN AROUND THAT TIME...

(I know... get Mom a Mint Julep and find her a chair...)

I can be quiet!!

 

[granmaz]

Yes she did, but she never appologized.

We don't even cut the tulips so EVERYONE can enjoy them...

That's the beauty of tulips.

 

[nskjerven]

MOTHER DEAR HAS REQUESTED THAT WE ALL PIPE DOWN DURING THE SAILAWAY PARTY BECAUSE HER BELOVED KENTUCKY DERBY WILL BE RUN AROUND THAT TIME...

(I know... get Mom a Mint Julep and find her a chair...)

please reply to QM, yes ma'am. (she can have a tulip)

 

[Jhalkias]

I would guess John, that you probably have more snow than I do now!! Ours has been melting at a good rate. Spring has sprung here.

Yesterday morning, when I left for work, there was NO snow at all. It had all melted. Look outside now, it looks like the North Pole!

I will take a picture and post later.

We had an awful week. One day we had freezing rain, and lots of trees lost branches. Power lines were down all over, and some did not have power for 48 hours. Then, it rained. Then we had a sunny day, and you were bombed by ice from trees as you drove around.

Then Friday came, and it still has not stopped snowing!

That is a very touching story. I am glad that the little old man was able to tell you what I am sure many little old men would have wanted to had they been able. You should be very proud to have made a positive impact in so many peoples lives.

I hate to hear about soldiers being disrespected. I am honestly humbled that someone I do not know is willing to lay their life on the line for me. The least I can do is show that person respect and honor.

I loved that story Dennis. I hate when I miss stuff like this. I missed about 3 or 4 days of postings.

 

[DrHug]

We got our huge dump the other day but since then we have been going in fast melt mode.

My girls were excited as we brought out their spring jackets for them to wear:

They still had to wear snow pants, but they were excited to see their spring coats come out.

I can even see bits of my lawn starting to peek out in places (mainly those closest to the house that got less snowfall). And despite my best efforts I believe the ice rink in the back yard is now lost for the season. Here is Shaelyn trying to shovel it to see if it can used again:

See how little bit of snow is left in our backyard!!

Those pics are great. Reminds me of when my girls were that age. Precious Memories.

 

[Tigger1221]

I would love to see pics of tulips. We are fixig our yard this summer. We moved in a year ago and it is not pretty. My grandparents are going to help, they voulunteer to help us most of the summer. Right now we have rocks in the front garden area but no flowers. And in the back the people that lived here below us put woodchips down and a huge dog house, they also didn't protect the decking. We will remove doghouse and woodchips and put down grass and maybe a small garden. The deck we hope to replace, if you walked on it you would fall through! It is a shame though as it was huge too.

 

[DrHug]

Ken,

They even have the same color hair in the same order of age. Cool.

 

[MrsMork]

15 days since I was on the DIS! So I'm 100 pages behind on Part 5 and the whole of Part 6.

Had a great week's vacation at WL, the highlight being our mini-meet with Monica.

But on our last day I started suffering with some horrible virus which really hit me when we got home on Sunday. I took to my bed Mon and Tue but dragged myself out and back to work Wed, as I had to be away with work Thu and Fri. You know I was ill when I didn't even try to DIS whilst at home those 2 days. I could've done without the days away from home, but I was needed. I was administering exams to 43 new Army doctors whilst feeling poorly, and not one of them noticed! Tripping over a step and falling full length on a concrete floor didn't help much. Although I do now have some wonderful bruises.

Anyway, I'm home. Hopefully kicking the virus. And my next mission, should I wish to accept it, is to catch up with these threads.

Ouch!! Hope you are on the mend and glad you are back on the DIS.

 

[MrsMork]

Ok, first invites for the map are out, lets see if this can actually work. It does not seem to be updated by google in live time, I will figure that out and post how long before add-ons show up, hmmm....

Opps! To add your pointer, click on edit first, in the left sidebar. Sorry, still learning, lol.


Pj

I added us. How fun!!

 

[MrsMork]

I know I will have missed all sorts of things over the last 2 weeks so would like to send to all who need it for various situations.

And could I please again ask for pixie dust/prayers for my DBro. He has now developed Guillain-Barre (?sp), lost the feeling in both legs and hands. He's back in hospital where they are treating him to hopefully halt the progress of this disease as otherwise it will paralyse his lungs next. He and his DW know they don't have much time left together now and so they want him to be at home, not in hospital.

I am so sorry this is happening to him. Of course prayers for your family. Please keep us posted. What is his first name?

 

[MrsMork]

I missed most of the conversation but just have to put my two cents in. I have always - even as a little kid been so conscious of the military that I think in part is what influenced me to go. I only served 3 yrs in the Army but in that time, I was overwhelmed with feelings and an utter respect to ALL persons serving in any military - as today it seems to be mostly voluntary.

Anyway, last Veteran's day, DH and I were sitting in a local restaurant for lunch when in walked a prior service member (I believe Navy) with his cap and other memorabilia. Well, I was noticing no one would look at him. As DH and I walked past, I caught his eye and as I welled up - all I could do was put my hand on his shoulder. Don't know what it was that made me do this as I am unusally shy in person, but it must of been the moment because he just patted my arm and said thank you.

Here I was trying to say thank you and he ended up comforting me!

While I missed the first Operation Desert Storm - I still had my baby brother go there and we had to live through that. So now, I try to voice it -don't always succeed as I get too choked up sometimes -by I have so much respect for those that can reach out to others and say thank you. I still feel we can learn a lot from others and I thank those of you who have shared your stories.

I was thanked for the first time for my service (which I didn't feel particulary worthy of - after all - I didn't do anything) but this lady I bowled with felt it necessary and the pride I felt afterward was the best high I ever had. Had to admit - I was dumbstruck - didn't think anyone cared anymore. Its is definitely a moment to experience. You pause and then you realize - there are people out there who still care. Like I said - the best high ever!
Sorry -just had to comment.

And you just got me choked up...again! (you would think I would get immune to this since I work with/for veterans every day!) Now I do have to comment on your statement that you did not do anything. ALL those who serve do something great. If you serve in a time when there is no war, you still are there, defending the gates and are prepared to go where needed at a moments notice. You give up family gatherings, weddings, funerals, births, etc, etc, etc in order to be prepared to serve when/where needed. Those who serve during wartime, but do not go into a combat theater still are doing their part. Without the shipment of the beans and bullets the army cannot survive. Ok, off my soapbox. And thank YOU for your service also.