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

[DrHug]

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.

Get well soon please! And that's an order!

 

[Jhalkias]

OK, here are some pictures of the great blizzard of '08 snowfall . . .

The front walkway

Lexi was out with me - she loves the snow

A view from the street

Amy thinks the storm is all my fault. The flag in the background says "Let it Snow"

Lexi running into the driveway from the back yard

Normally, Amy loves this kind of weather - not so much today. We are all ready for Spring, and I should be out spreading Scott's instead of blowing snow!

 

[tigger137]

Ladies and Gentleman, ALL members, former members, family members and guests of those who served in one of the respective services in the defense of world peace and freedom, no matter what rank (and some of us were fairly rank especially after a 2 week FTX (Field Training Exercise)) are cordially invited to spend some time during an afternoon at sea in the Diversion's pub and "Pull up a Sandbag or the Hood of a Jeep, or a Plank of the Deck, or a Wingtip" to discuss fallen comrades, quirky stories, and supposed heroic accomplishments over beverages of choice. Uniforms will not be required and the only saluting allowed will be with a glass in hand. I ask our calendaring Adjutant to see if there is a time that can be recommended for this Roll Call?

Steve

My DH says he would definitely like to attend this parade.

 

[MouseFaninQueue]

Yep it's official John. You have more snow than me now.

 

[DrHug]

nskjerven@yahoo.com

you are truely a techno wonder...

Yes she is......... Techno Girl !

 

[tigger137]

Steve (onekindman)

Just noticed your avatar. Are you a train fan?

 

[edna mode]

OK, here are some pictures of the great blizzard of '08 snowfall . . . A view from the street

Ok I'll ask, where's the street?

 

[Jhalkias]

Yep it's official John. You have more snow than me now.

Should I be celebrating??????

PJ - I LOVE that map. That is so cool. I put a pin in for us.

Ken, I saw where you guys are - I think you win the prize for furthest North.

 

[Jhalkias]

Ok I'll ask, where's the street?

Good question - pretty hard to tell eh?

When I was driving today, at times it was a white-out, and it was very hard to tell where the road was, or how many lanes there were, or where the side of the road was.

Tomorrow it is supposed to be sunny, and we are praying it has let up and is cleared. We have tickets to see Wicked in Cleveland (about an hour away in good weather) at 1:00. Really keeping fingers crossed we can get there and it is not cancelled.

 

[DrHug]

Look forward to catching up on that conversation when I get chance.

Can my DH join in the swapping of stories? He served 23 years in the RAF. (I only served a couple of years - "5 minutes" according to DH - I left when we got married, so don't have the same range of stories to swap!)

Do you have the saying, "Pull up a sandbag"? That's what we say when it's going to be a story swapping session.

Of Course! You too! We also used to say, " Now this is no s**t!

 

[DrHug]

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.

 

[DrHug]

The map is working! Figment thank you for being the first on there, woo hoo! I have also added it to the website and it is so cool, you can click on the pointers and read who is at spot.

Pj

It is COOL ! Thank you pj.

 

[MouseFaninQueue]

Should I be celebrating?????

Ken, I saw where you guys are - I think you win the prize for furthest North.

I know I am celebrating!!

I'm not quite the furthest North. FrozenMickey who popped in a while ago is a bit further North than I am. As for right now I am the furthest north - and apparently enjoying some of the better weather compared to others south of me!

 

[Jhalkias]

OK Kelly, here is a view for comparison. Standing near to the same spot. The street is at the end of the driveway.

 

[JLSE50]

from post # 2534 of Thread #6

DCL Fairy Arrives in CA 8 Months Late!!!

So, not sure if I posted here or not but on the EB TransAtlantic repo I bought the big fig of the Fab Five at CC, well guess what arrived on my doorstep this morning -

AND ONLY 8 MONTHS LATE!!!!!!!!!

Add this to another round of "Disney Dropped the Ball!!!"

Wonder if it had anything to do with my sincerest and most urgent request for a refund 5X???????

Although I will admit - it has taken them longer than most stores or merchants that I've bought stuff for. Must be the layers of that makes for hard of hearing!

If you did not post a picture yet, can you do it now?

I really am still on page 169. I may catch up after we all get home.
Jan

 

[Jhalkias]

from post # 2534 of Thread #6



If you did not post a picture yet, can you do it now?

I really am still on page 169. I may catch up after we all get home.
Jan

There was a picture on the last thread Jan.

 

[DrHug]

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 it was a GREAT Comment. And I thank you for serving too. It is the best high ever.

Something happened to me just a little while ago that was a high also. It is so weird, because we have been on this subject; A couple came by our house earlier this afternoon, between DIS sessions, to buy our old English Pub Antique Piano. The llady and I were talking, and the subject of Veterans came up, by her. Well, her God Father is a Medal of Honor recipient from World War II. His name is SGT John D Hawk. She told me all about him and then she gave me one of the 100 Coins that was made for him by the Congressional Medal of Honor Sociery of America. She said she knew that he would want me to have it. WOW. I was blown away. WHAT an Honor that was. This coin is beautiful. What a wonderful day this has been.

 

[DrHug]

Most of you have an hour's less sleep tonight then!!!

But we won't have faces like that in the morning. They will be more like this..

 

[pjpoohbear]

Good question - pretty hard to tell eh?

When I was driving today, at times it was a white-out, and it was very hard to tell where the road was, or how many lanes there were, or where the side of the road was.

Tomorrow it is supposed to be sunny, and we are praying it has let up and is cleared. We have tickets to see Wicked in Cleveland (about an hour away in good weather) at 1:00. Really keeping fingers crossed we can get there and it is not cancelled.

Fingers crossed for you, Have a blast! Love the music, read the book (it's kind of not like the show at all, lol.) I am awaiting the show's return to Toronto, someday. I missed going the last two times it was here, bad Pj.

Pj

 

[pjpoohbear]

And it was a GREAT Comment. And I thank you for serving too. It is the best high ever.

Something happened to me just a little while ago that was a high also. It is so weird, because we have been on this subject; A couple came by our house earlier this afternoon, between DIS sessions, to buy our old English Pub Antique Piano. The llady and I were talking, and the subject of Veterans came up, by her. Well, her God Father is a Medal of Honor recipient from World War II. His name is SGT John D Hawk. She told me all about him and then she gave me one of the 100 Coins that was made for him by the Congressional Medal of Honor Sociery of America. She said she knew that he would want me to have it. WOW. I was blown away. WHAT an Honor that was. This coin is beautiful. What a wonderful day this has been.

Pj