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[OHIO COLONEL]

I know you didn't mean it that way but registering for church is in deed a horror story or should be for any christian but I wanted to provide the bonafides too.... Never thought there would be this day in.. America...

First Baptist Church Woodbridge - Home

www.visitfbcw.org

Just click on the link...

God's protection to you all and my God's spirit always strive with you as it will not always strive with man....

I am at a loss for words as to what this means. This is a relatively large church we attended before covid.

I imagine if your church is like some others, you have to register because they're only allowed a certain number of people for service. But the really scary thing is 1) it's 'state' mandated and 2) will, if/when, the state get the record of the registration? Then when they get that, what will be done with it? WHO attended, etc. I'm afraid we as a country are getting into (already have) some really bad stuff. And the great majority of people just sit back and think nothing of it....but many, many more are aware of these type things than 5 years ago. Many more.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

I say this all the time when someone makes a comment about her, I don't deserve her, but GOD gave her to me and I am more than thankful HE did!!!!

I say/think much the same. I was married for 17 years when I lived in Atlanta. An absolutely beautiful Southern belle from Alabama. But.....after we were married for 7, after all kinds of problems (marital, financial, etc)...she was clinically diagnosed as a pathological liar. You can imagine what that leads to when your spouse thinks nothing about lying to you about anything and everything. Finally, after 17 years I had had enough.
After the divorce I wasn't really interested in getting remarried 'cause I wondered how many others were out there that were like that. Wondered if I ever would experience a partner/wife who had not only her interests at heart, but mine too.
I too feel that God sent me such a woman. I wasn't looking at all and how we met was nothing short of a miracle.

 

[BBUK]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 59°F and very foggy. Fog should clear bringing us an 81°F high. Probably run the dang air conditioner by this afternoon.

Gators vs Cats at Rupp. 4 pm EST game time. Go Cats!

Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.

My grandson loves strawberries. We keep a couple packages ready for him. He has them as snacks during the day and as desert after his dinner. There are a few bad weeks for strawberries finding decent ones but he likes grapes and blueberries too. Makes me feel good watching him eat. BOB (Big Ole Boy)

 

[Sawnee Cat]

43°➫ 71° Sunny

Good Morning

❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

That girl will make some lucky boy and dang good wife. If you can find one that will gator hunt with you, God is smiling down on you son.

 

[Ben101er]

I got home yesterday evening from the hospital. Surgeon says that I was pretty bad. The procedure went well, and I can get up and walk with no problems, but I have a post-operative issue. Seems that even though the surgery went as planned, The root nerve became aggravated and swollen. The end result is the worst sciatica that I have ever had, in both legs. Hopefully, as the swelling goes down, it will subside. Surgeon said it may take up to 5 days for that to happen, so as badly as I hate it, I have been taking some pain medication. It was the only way I could get any sleep. As far as the rest of it, it's been great.

 

[BBUK]

I got home yesterday evening from the hospital. Surgeon says that I was pretty bad. The procedure went well, and I can get up and walk with no problems, but I have apost-operative issue. Seems that even though the surgery went as planned, The root nerve became aggravated and swollen. The end result is the worst sciatica that I have ever had, in both legs. Hopefully, as the swelling goes down, it will subside. Surgeon said it may take up to 5 days for that to happen, so as badly as I hate it, I have been taking some pain medication. It was the only way I could get any sleep. As far as the rest of it, it's been great.

Bless you Sir, in JESUS name.. Amen

 

[Sawnee Cat]

I got home yesterday evening from the hospital. Surgeon says that I was pretty bad. The procedure went well, and I can get up and walk with no problems, but I have apost-operative issue. Seems that even though the surgery went as planned, The root nerve became aggravated and swollen. The end result is the worst sciatica that I have ever had, in both legs. Hopefully, as the swelling goes down, it will subside. Surgeon said it may take up to 5 days for that to happen, so as badly as I hate it, I have been taking some pain medication. It was the only way I could get any sleep. As far as the rest of it, it's been great.

Ben, we will continue to lift you up in our prayers. It is difficult to explain to someone the degree of pain your back can give you unless they have experienced it.

A year ago I could not walk more than a few steps and had to have support to do that. The nerve damage and pain was unbearable. Today I prepared my yard for about 3 truck loads of mulch we will put down Monday. I weeded around and fertilized 32 palm trees and four citrus trees this week. This is something I doubted I would ever do again a year ago. Now it is not easy and my bones hurt and I take my time but at least I am moving. I am only 9 months post op and when I had surgery the doctor said it would be a minimum 12 month recovery and some people take two years .

In a week or two I expect things to clear up for you and you can get going on the rehab and back on the golf course. Meanwhile the D League will continue our prayers and trust God.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Good morning D, dreary ole day here with lots of rain heading our way!!!

We have been married for 23 years today! This lady saved my life!!!! I never had anything before her, she turned my life around and straightened me out. I say this all the time when someone makes a comment about her, I don't deserve her, but GOD gave her to me and I am more than thankful HE did!!!! She has been a GREAT Wife, mother and grandmother!!!! I'll say this again, not many ladies would come into someone that has three children, but she did with an open heart! I ask GOD to please send me someone that would love my children as much as me, still think she loves them and the grandchildren more!!!!

We are heading to Patti's here in a little while with our friends. Strange connection with our friends, here are some of the things with us. Our friends and us were married in the same year 98, Mrs. M and her friend has the same birthday and his birthday is on our anniversary, didn't know ant of this before we met them. One more thing, please keep our friend in your prayers, she has a form of ALS and it is had to watch her health over the years. I thought at one time she did have it, then she called me on day and told me.

I hope the D, has a great dat and prayers for the D!!!!!

Congrats Cord to you and your wife.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

I got home yesterday evening from the hospital. Surgeon says that I was pretty bad. The procedure went well, and I can get up and walk with no problems, but I have a post-operative issue. Seems that even though the surgery went as planned, The root nerve became aggravated and swollen. The end result is the worst sciatica that I have ever had, in both legs. Hopefully, as the swelling goes down, it will subside. Surgeon said it may take up to 5 days for that to happen, so as badly as I hate it, I have been taking some pain medication. It was the only way I could get any sleep. As far as the rest of it, it's been great.

Good to hear from you Ben.

Best of luck with the nerve swelling. Just remember that drugs are wonderful when you need them. I am addicted to many things but so far I have never been hooked on pain meds because I quit taking them as soon as possible.

 

[warrior-cat]

Good morning D, dreary ole day here with lots of rain heading our way!!!

We have been married for 23 years today! This lady saved my life!!!! I never had anything before her, she turned my life around and straightened me out. I say this all the time when someone makes a comment about her, I don't deserve her, but GOD gave her to me and I am more than thankful HE did!!!! She has been a GREAT Wife, mother and grandmother!!!! I'll say this again, not many ladies would come into someone that has three children, but she did with an open heart! I ask GOD to please send me someone that would love my children as much as me, still think she loves them and the grandchildren more!!!!

We are heading to Patti's here in a little while with our friends. Strange connection with our friends, here are some of the things with us. Our friends and us were married in the same year 98, Mrs. M and her friend has the same birthday and his birthday is on our anniversary, didn't know ant of this before we met them. One more thing, please keep our friend in your prayers, she has a form of ALS and it is had to watch her health over the years. I thought at one time she did have it, then she called me on day and told me.

I hope the D, has a great dat and prayers for the D!!!!!

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning D, dreary ole day here with lots of rain heading our way!!!

We have been married for 23 years today! This lady saved my life!!!! I never had anything before her, she turned my life around and straightened me out. I say this all the time when someone makes a comment about her, I don't deserve her, but GOD gave her to me and I am more than thankful HE did!!!! She has been a GREAT Wife, mother and grandmother!!!! I'll say this again, not many ladies would come into someone that has three children, but she did with an open heart! I ask GOD to please send me someone that would love my children as much as me, still think she loves them and the grandchildren more!!!!

We are heading to Patti's here in a little while with our friends. Strange connection with our friends, here are some of the things with us. Our friends and us were married in the same year 98, Mrs. M and her friend has the same birthday and his birthday is on our anniversary, didn't know ant of this before we met them. One more thing, please keep our friend in your prayers, she has a form of ALS and it is had to watch her health over the years. I thought at one time she did have it, then she called me on day and told me.

I hope the D, has a great dat and prayers for the D!!!!!

Happy Anniversary. Wishing y'all many more.

 

[AustinTXCat]

I got home yesterday evening from the hospital. Surgeon says that I was pretty bad. The procedure went well, and I can get up and walk with no problems, but I have a post-operative issue. Seems that even though the surgery went as planned, The root nerve became aggravated and swollen. The end result is the worst sciatica that I have ever had, in both legs. Hopefully, as the swelling goes down, it will subside. Surgeon said it may take up to 5 days for that to happen, so as badly as I hate it, I have been taking some pain medication. It was the only way I could get any sleep. As far as the rest of it, it's been great.

Happy you're back. Wishing a speedy, complete recovery.

 

[Catfan in Tn.]

Go Cats!!

 

[_Rooster]

We have been married for 23 years today! This lady saved my life!!!! I never had anything before her, she turned my life around and straightened me out. I say this all the time when someone makes a comment about her, I don't deserve her, but GOD gave her to me and I am more than thankful HE did!!!! She has been a GREAT Wife, mother and grandmother!!!! I'll say this again, not many ladies would come into someone that has three children, but she did with an open heart! I ask GOD to please send me someone that would love my children as much as me, still think she loves them and the grandchildren more!!!!

I understand that!

Happy Anniversary from Horseville.

That girl will make some lucky boy and dang good wife. If you can find one that will gator hunt with you, God is smiling down on you son.

I got one.

I got home yesterday evening from the hospital. Surgeon says that I was pretty bad. I have been taking some pain medication. It was the only way I could get any sleep. As far as the rest of it, it's been great.

That's what meds are for. You're are aware. You'll handle it fine.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

We have been married for 23 years today!

Cord.....I responded earlier to your post with a story of my own....but I entirely missed where you started off your post with the fact that today is your anniversary. Sorry about that......

Here's to a wonderful anniversary to you and yours.🧡

 

[BBUK]

My darling made some more of the mandu yesterday. The thing is, she ran out of the skins. (She made her own this time.)

I added my fingers for a size comparison...

Had this for lunch yesterday...

(Yeah, I had a refill...)

This is from one of our fishing trips in SC when we were there...

 

[Ben101er]

Ben, we will continue to lift you up in our prayers. It is difficult to explain to someone the degree of pain your back can give you unless they have experienced it.

A year ago I could not walk more than a few steps and had to have support to do that. The nerve damage and pain was unbearable. Today I prepared my yard for about 3 truck loads of mulch we will put down Monday. I weeded around and fertilized 32 palm trees and four citrus trees this week. This is something I doubted I would ever do again a year ago. Now it is not easy and my bones hurt and I take my time but at least I am moving. I am only 9 months post op and when I had surgery the doctor said it would be a minimum 12 month recovery and some people take two years .

In a week or two I expect things to clear up for you and you can get going on the rehab and back on the golf course. Meanwhile the D League will continue our prayers and trust God.

Thank you, Sawnee and all the others who have lifted me up in prayer. It means a lot to me. If I could just get rid of this sciatica and get some sleep, I will be fine. I think it is a little better, today, but it is making really slow progress. The back is great.

 

[Ben101er]

Good to hear from you Ben.

Best of luck with the nerve swelling. Just remember that drugs are wonderful when you need them. I am addicted to many things but so far I have never been hooked on pain meds because I quit taking them as soon as possible.

I do, too. I have not understood how people get hooked on these things. To me, they are a tool to stop pain, and when I get to where Tylenol will take over, I flush the rest. I cannot see them being recreational, by any means.

 

[Ben101er]

Good morning D, dreary ole day here with lots of rain heading our way!!!

We have been married for 23 years today! This lady saved my life!!!! I never had anything before her, she turned my life around and straightened me out. I say this all the time when someone makes a comment about her, I don't deserve her, but GOD gave her to me and I am more than thankful HE did!!!! She has been a GREAT Wife, mother and grandmother!!!! I'll say this again, not many ladies would come into someone that has three children, but she did with an open heart! I ask GOD to please send me someone that would love my children as much as me, still think she loves them and the grandchildren more!!!!

We are heading to Patti's here in a little while with our friends. Strange connection with our friends, here are some of the things with us. Our friends and us were married in the same year 98, Mrs. M and her friend has the same birthday and his birthday is on our anniversary, didn't know ant of this before we met them. One more thing, please keep our friend in your prayers, she has a form of ALS and it is had to watch her health over the years. I thought at one time she did have it, then she called me on day and told me.

I hope the D, has a great dat and prayers for the D!!!!!

Congratulations, Cord. From what you have posted about your wife, you both made wise decisions in selecting a mate.

 

[Backer cutter]

I got home yesterday evening from the hospital. Surgeon says that I was pretty bad. The procedure went well, and I can get up and walk with no problems, but I have a post-operative issue. Seems that even though the surgery went as planned, The root nerve became aggravated and swollen. The end result is the worst sciatica that I have ever had, in both legs. Hopefully, as the swelling goes down, it will subside. Surgeon said it may take up to 5 days for that to happen, so as badly as I hate it, I have been taking some pain medication. It was the only way I could get any sleep. As far as the rest of it, it's been great.

Best of luck with recovery. Had a bad round with kidney stones a few years ago and ate pain pills for a week until I started seeing the negative consequences. Now it’s really a necessity if I take one.

 

[Backer cutter]

Good morning D, dreary ole day here with lots of rain heading our way!!!

We have been married for 23 years today! This lady saved my life!!!! I never had anything before her, she turned my life around and straightened me out. I say this all the time when someone makes a comment about her, I don't deserve her, but GOD gave her to me and I am more than thankful HE did!!!! She has been a GREAT Wife, mother and grandmother!!!! I'll say this again, not many ladies would come into someone that has three children, but she did with an open heart! I ask GOD to please send me someone that would love my children as much as me, still think she loves them and the grandchildren more!!!!

We are heading to Patti's here in a little while with our friends. Strange connection with our friends, here are some of the things with us. Our friends and us were married in the same year 98, Mrs. M and her friend has the same birthday and his birthday is on our anniversary, didn't know ant of this before we met them. One more thing, please keep our friend in your prayers, she has a form of ALS and it is had to watch her health over the years. I thought at one time she did have it, then she called me on day and told me.

I hope the D, has a great dat and prayers for the D!!!!!

Congratulations Cord. I’m the luckiest man on earth In that I absolutely got lucky the first time. And luck is all it was because I was pretty much an idiotic 22 year old. Been together almost 39 years now, and I couldn’t be happier (she might feel different).

 

[AustinTXCat]

Well hell.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

@Ben101er glad you're home and that the surgery went well. Will keep you in my prayers for the foreseeable future as you're dealing with your pain/recovery.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Good morning D, dreary ole day here with lots of rain heading our way!!!

We have been married for 23 years today! This lady saved my life!!!! I never had anything before her, she turned my life around and straightened me out. I say this all the time when someone makes a comment about her, I don't deserve her, but GOD gave her to me and I am more than thankful HE did!!!! She has been a GREAT Wife, mother and grandmother!!!! I'll say this again, not many ladies would come into someone that has three children, but she did with an open heart! I ask GOD to please send me someone that would love my children as much as me, still think she loves them and the grandchildren more!!!!

We are heading to Patti's here in a little while with our friends. Strange connection with our friends, here are some of the things with us. Our friends and us were married in the same year 98, Mrs. M and her friend has the same birthday and his birthday is on our anniversary, didn't know ant of this before we met them. One more thing, please keep our friend in your prayers, she has a form of AL
S and it is had to watch her health over the years. I thought at one time she did have it, then she called me on day and told me.

I hope the D, has a great dat and prayers for the D!!!!!

 

[UK_fan_41102]

I got home yesterday evening from the hospital. Surgeon says that I was pretty bad. The procedure went well, and I can get up and walk with no problems, but I have a post-operative issue. Seems that even though the surgery went as planned, The root nerve became aggravated and swollen. The end result is the worst sciatica that I have ever had, in both legs. Hopefully, as the swelling goes down, it will subside. Surgeon said it may take up to 5 days for that to happen, so as badly as I hate it, I have been taking some pain medication. It was the only way I could get any sleep. As far as the rest of it, it's been great.

Glad to see you back Ben. Prayers for a speedy recovery.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

 

[warrior-cat]

Morning Legionnaires!

Watching the latest Bass Master tournament that was fished on the Tennessee river in Knoxville. One guy Friday hooked into a line in the water and pulled up a medium diver bait similar to the one he was using at the time but a different color so, just for the heck of it he took his off tied that one on and commenced to catching his limit within minutes of tying it on. Luck or destiny?

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Morning folks. It is a very warm 65.5°F and we are up to 1.35 inches of rain yesterday and today.

The Cats can't do it this year. I once had some hope of making a good run in the SEC Tourney and actually get into the NCAA; those hopes were shattered yesterday. This team is missing some important parts.

You all have a wonderful Sunday. Tomorrow begins a new month.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning D-League.

I know there are some people who were in the Middle East back during Desert Storm on this board. I thought I'd share the Front Page from exactly 30 years ago today of the paper where I worked - the Washington TImes..

It was a very controversial front page. We were criticized for acting as cheerleaders for the military and the Bush administration.

I thought it was brilliant. For the first time since VJ day, America had taken on a major overseas war and ended it decisively in victory. It was a huge emotional release for the country and this headline reflected that.

A footnote: Outside the briefing room of the Pentagon where all the press events have occurred over the years is a string of framed newspapers commemorating major moments for the military back to WW1. This front page is still in that line-up..

 

[MdWIldcat55]

A detail from the above front page. I was with a battalion of the Big Red One that day that had lit up a Republican Guard tank column the night before. When I got word through Col. Lon Maggart, who was a brigade commander, that the cease fire was coming, I got in a jeep Cherokee with two Army PAO guys and drove -- past the infamous Highway of Death -- into Kuwait City where I hooked up with some reporter buddies.

 

[warrior-cat]

I was with the 5/18th FA out of FT. Sill OK and we were there in support of 7th Army and the 18th Airborne Corps. Our battalion fired over 2000 8" howitzer rounds (208lbs each) onto the Republican Guard Force before the tanks engaged them. I sat on the deck of my howitzer after we had finished firing and watched the nighttime battle between American tanks and the Iraqi Republican Guard. Could not see much as we were a good ways away but did see the tracer and other incendiary going in to the Iraqi forces with very little return fire. We had pounded them for a couple of days as well as other artillery units and had basically taken the fight out of them. Below was us rolling through Iraq towards our first firing position.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning D-League.

I know there are some people who were in the Middle East back during Desert Storm on this board. I thought I'd share the Front Page from exactly 30 years ago today of the paper where I worked - the Washington TImes..

It was a very controversial front page. We were criticized for acting as cheerleaders for the military and the Bush administration.

I thought it was brilliant. For the first time since VJ day, America had taken on a major overseas war and ended it decisively in victory. It was a huge emotional release for the country and this headline reflected that.

A footnote: Outside the briefing room of the Pentagon where all the press events have occurred over the years is a string of framed newspapers commemorating major moments for the military back to WW1. This front page is still in that line-up..

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Good morning. 30 years ago today, indeed. I'd almost completely forgotten about this anniversary. TF 1-41 IN. Seems like I stayed awake constantly back then.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning. 30 years ago today, indeed. I'd almost completely forgotten about this anniversary. TF 1-41 IN. Seems like I stayed awake constantly back then.

Austin, I find it crazy how little attention this anniversary is getting in the media. I didn’t get out of Saudi until almost April. But you could still feel the euphoria and relief back in the states when I got back.

 

[awf]

Ben, we will continue to lift you up in our prayers. It is difficult to explain to someone the degree of pain your back can give you unless they have experienced it.

A year ago I could not walk more than a few steps and had to have support to do that. The nerve damage and pain was unbearable. Today I prepared my yard for about 3 truck loads of mulch we will put down Monday. I weeded around and fertilized 32 palm trees and four citrus trees this week. This is something I doubted I would ever do again a year ago. Now it is not easy and my bones hurt and I take my time but at least I am moving. I am only 9 months post op and when I had surgery the doctor said it would be a minimum 12 month recovery and some people take two years .

In a week or two I expect things to clear up for you and you can get going on the rehab and back on the golf course. Meanwhile the D League will continue our prayers and trust God.

I understand your apprehension over pain meds.....I was in a pain clinic for 9yrs........morphine, fentanyl among many others.....I asked to be weaned off of the meds.......they said no.........I threw the prescriptions away and weaned myself off of the narcotics and other medications.....in 18 days.....I have memory pain from a few procedures.....I hurt like hell but self medicate with alcohol and THC........probably not a good combination but I know for sure they was killing me with a damn Fentanyl patch and morphine.......I don't like doctors....every damn one of them....are practicing.....

 

[AustinTXCat]

Austin, I find it crazy how little attention this anniversary is getting in the media. I didn’t get out of Saudi until almost April. But you could still feel the euphoria and relief back in the states when I got back.

I recall my ex-wife described patriotic, pro-America/US forces rallies held in Knoxville back then. She sent newspaper clippings regarding the support. I returned twice to the US later that year, July and December. Many folks I never met were happy to buy me beer.

 

[starchief5]

My wife is the super patriot. She drove around with a big American flag on the car during that whole period.

Got my second Covid shot yesterday. So far only a sore arm and a slight headache.

 

[awf]

My wife is the super patriot. She drove around with a big American flag on the car during that whole period.

Got my second Covid shot yesterday. So far only a sore arm and a slight headache.

The Director's symptoms lasted about 24 hrs.........hope you get back on track soon...

 

[berniecarbo]

I recall my ex-wife described patriotic, pro-America/US forces rallies held in Knoxville back then. She sent newspaper clippings regarding the support. I returned twice to the US later that year, July and December. Many folks I never met were happy to buy me beer.

You hear stories about how guys returning home from Viet Nam were treated poorly, but here's what I remember from it. We were poor and mom and dad both had to work to pay the bills, so I didn't want them to miss work, plus I thought I'd surprise them. The airport was about 10 miles from our home (pretty small town, but we did have an airport). I decided to walk home. I had only gotten less than a half mile from the airport with my duffle bag slung over my shoulder when this older guy pulled off the side of the road and offered a ride. I said, "That's ok, I'll walk." He said, "It's the least I can do for a soldier." So I climbed in and he went out of his way to take me home.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

My wife is the super patriot. She drove around with a big American flag on the car during that whole period.

Got my second Covid shot yesterday. So far only a sore arm and a slight headache.

Starchief after your left testicle falls off the symptoms will go away. 🤣

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

You hear stories about how guys returning home from Viet Nam were treated poorly, but here's what I remember from it. We were poor and mom and dad both had to work to pay the bills, so I didn't want them to miss work, plus I thought I'd surprise them. The airport was about 10 miles from our home (pretty small town, but we did have an airport). I decided to walk home. I had only gotten less than a half mile from the airport with my duffle bag slung over my shoulder when this older guy pulled off the side of the road and offered a ride. I said, "That's ok, I'll walk." He said, "It's the least I can do for a soldier." So I climbed in and he went out of his way to take me home.

My best friend, the Cape Cod guy with the big house and boat, came back from Viet Nam through Seattle. Back in those days they were told to wear their uniforms. So he had to walk down a life of hippies spiting on them. He never forgot.