Monday, November 30, 2009
Training
I started my DSL tech training class today at work. It lasts for 5 weeks. This class builds on what I'm already trained one. Exciting days ahead. We spent the first 2 hours of class playing musical classrooms, LOL.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Louie Vincent, US Army 1945
Aaron's grandfather & my father @ 21 years old. Just before he was released from the Army. He was captured during the Battle of the Bulge and had been a POW in Halle, Germany for 4 months right before this picture was taken. He's 85 now and still kicking, cuts his own grass!
Pray for and thank a veteran for the freedoms you enjoy today!!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Happy Birthday USMC
Today is Aaron's birthday. Well, sorta.... Today IS the birthday of the Marine Corps. It's a very big deal for all Marines, active and retired.
"During the American Revolution, many important political discussions took place in the inns and taverns of Philadelphia, including the founding of the Marine Corps.
A committee of the Continental Congress met at Tun Tavern to draft a resolution calling for two battalions of Marines able to fight for independence at sea and on shore.
The resolution was approved on November 10, 1775, officially forming the Continental Marines."
The annual Marine Ball, celebrated one way or another at all Marine installations, is a huge deal for Marines.
Aaron's all settled into his condo, literally a stone's throw from the Pacific Ocean, and living the good life in sunny California. He went to Las Vegas last weekend and had a blast during the "Red Dress Run" with his hashing buddies. It was his first trip the Vegas (I think) and he won some real nice pocket change at Blackjack.
We got our plane tickets and hotel reservations for our trip to San Diego the week of Jan 4. Can't wait to see our Marine on his watch and in his habitat. He's become a died-in-the-wool Californian.
The remnants of Hurricane Ida came through today. It has rained steadily since late last night, 18 hrs so far. Supposed to be gone by late tonight.
I was off today and stayed in watching the memorial service from Fort Hood, TX. Very sad. My prayers are with ALL military personnel who go in harms way for our way of life. Tomorrow is also Veterans Day. Please pray for all veterans, active and retired.
"During the American Revolution, many important political discussions took place in the inns and taverns of Philadelphia, including the founding of the Marine Corps.
A committee of the Continental Congress met at Tun Tavern to draft a resolution calling for two battalions of Marines able to fight for independence at sea and on shore.
The resolution was approved on November 10, 1775, officially forming the Continental Marines."
The annual Marine Ball, celebrated one way or another at all Marine installations, is a huge deal for Marines.
Aaron's all settled into his condo, literally a stone's throw from the Pacific Ocean, and living the good life in sunny California. He went to Las Vegas last weekend and had a blast during the "Red Dress Run" with his hashing buddies. It was his first trip the Vegas (I think) and he won some real nice pocket change at Blackjack.
We got our plane tickets and hotel reservations for our trip to San Diego the week of Jan 4. Can't wait to see our Marine on his watch and in his habitat. He's become a died-in-the-wool Californian.
The remnants of Hurricane Ida came through today. It has rained steadily since late last night, 18 hrs so far. Supposed to be gone by late tonight.
I was off today and stayed in watching the memorial service from Fort Hood, TX. Very sad. My prayers are with ALL military personnel who go in harms way for our way of life. Tomorrow is also Veterans Day. Please pray for all veterans, active and retired.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
New home
Aaron finally got the off-base housing allotment approved and he's rented 1/2 of a condo in Carlsbad, about 20 mins from base and literally a stones throw from the Pacific. One of his runner friends is in the other half.
He's happier that a pig in mud now, LOL. He's shopping for a bed and desk now for his BR.
He's happier that a pig in mud now, LOL. He's shopping for a bed and desk now for his BR.
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