This is coming to you from the road. In Baltimore, again. Just a couple of thoughts as we go in to Veterans Day. Happy Birthday to the Marines!! Have you honored a vet today? this week maybe? How about ever. Here is an idea, next time you notice a vet or an active duty soldier out at the restaurant, especially when they are with their family, pick up the tab.
A note to vets, and their families, if you need any assistance in researching prior military service and/or obtaining replacement medals and awards, let me know. I will assist at no charge. I have done this for my father (WWII, 60th Inf Reg., 9th Inf), my Uncle (WWII U S Navy, Petty Officer 1st Class Aviation Radio Technician), and for a neighbors father (WWII Army Air Force fighter pilot). All were unaware of some of the awards and medals that they were entitled to. For those that may have noticed, the 9th patch is up side down-but has been corrected in the presentation frame.
A few notes from travels. Those of you that feel compelled to wear those Blue Tooth phone things in your ear out in public-DON'T. Are you aware of just how ridiculous you look to everyone else. You want to wear them in the car-great idea and safe. Wear them at the office or around the house because you are so important that an ordinary cell phone or desk phone just wont do, great also. But out in public you look like a Star Wars wanna be. I actually saw a guy wearing one in the movie theater with that little light glowing. Worked great for mister self important until he forgot where he was and started talking. I don't know when it became such a fashion statement but it isn't, just ask those around you, if you could hear them with one ear working.
Anyone out there sail? Love it. Been doing it for 30 years. We have a large man made lake near here and I go there as often as possible. It is very relaxing, and quiet. Not like our fellow boaters that chug along causing havoc with their carbon foot print. More on that later. Time to watch some politics on the tube and see who has made a fool of them self again.
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