A lot of our rules were the same, except school work. My folks grew up in the depression and were the oldest kid. Dad had to quit school in the third grade to work the farm and mom the sixth grade, so they couldn't help me with lessons. I'd play baseball till dark and if there was no game, I'd throw golf balls at a rock wall to practice infield. They had to literally make me come in to eat. Baseball was all I cared about. They had to make me go to school. Both worked and left early so I had to catch the bus myself. Once I decided to stay home. For 2 weeks I stayed home and threw the golf balls most of the day. Finally the school contacted them. The school was mad, but it wasn't that big a deal to my folks.
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I sure can relate to your love of baseball as a boy. I was right there with you and lived and breathed it 24 hours a day. I slept with a glove under my head.
But education was really stressed in my house. My daddy was the son of a coal miner and worked in the mines after high school. He had been the first in his family to ever graduate from high school but the only work in Pike County was the mines. So off to the mines he went. A rock fall from a roof cave in trapped him and killed his buddy. He was given up for dead and his mother was called to the mouth of the mine and rescue workers tried to reach him. When he got out alive he quit his job and went off to college where he worked his way through school and became the first in his family to graduate from college.
Mom was also very into education and both her and dad helped us and encourage us to be good students. I could never achieve what my kids and grandkids have in academics but I was a good student with good grades and able to make it on my own once I shut the door on mom and dad's house forever.
None of my family ever was on welfare or ask the government for anything. We were all taught to be independent and to rely on the family to help in time of need and stay strong. Being a God centered family sure helped too.
Metro Center - the heart of the city, closest to the FBI HQ, the White House and much more. It is the station I used for years. I'm now one down at Gallery Place.
Wow. Ashland is bigger than I remember.Good morning D-League. It's currently 50° and cloudy here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring rain showers and a high of 52°.
Have a great day.
I haven't seen one of those units yet.
What is this?
I will show you EXACTLY where this came from....
She may have Hottentot "Khoi-Khoi" tribal ancestry and called Venus for a reason.
edit: My bad. I guess "Hottentot" is considered bad taste like "Pickaninny". I apologize and fine with tossing it the trash where disrespect belongs. Link
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You military men, especially the ones who were in Gerrmany may be able to help me with this. Our granddaughter received her German Proficiency Medal that was presented in a special ceremony at the USAF Academy. It was presented by a German officer who is pictured below. I have no idea what rank, etc he is or how to read his insignia, etc. I am not familiar with German military rank.
The Gold Medal is worn under your name tag on the right pocket and it looks like the Germans wear it on the left under their name tag.
You military men, especially the ones who were in Gerrmany may be able to help me with this. Our granddaughter received her German Proficiency Medal that was presented in a special ceremony at the USAF Academy. It was presented by a German officer who is pictured below. I have no idea what rank, etc he is or how to read his insignia, etc. I am not familiar with German military rank.
The Gold Medal is worn under your name tag on the right pocket and it looks like the Germans wear it on the left under their name tag.
I really enjoy our Christmas boat parade and so do the children
Good morning from ATX. Currently 70°F and partly cloudy. Today's high expected around 80°F.
Worked most of yesterday with MSFT on access issues. Working with those guys and gals again today.
Today is Thursday. Heading into the office, so keeping it short.
Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.
They have a brownie brittle I liked. Had to cut that off cold turkey. I ate it until it was finished. Got to know my limitations BUT, after a bunch of trial testing of my self-control over a period of many months .....😁
Hello All,
Long days but building my cred so it's worth it....
Long days but building my cred so it's worth it....
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Same here. 286 hrs vacation saved (6.5 weeks) and 964 hrs sick leave (6 mo.)
Considered flying out to FL next month. Found $350 rt ticket on Southwest. Hanging around here instead.
Weird stuff happens in DC Sir. Just weird. My walks after exiting the VRE to and from remind me when I think about several of them.
Sir, I did not know most of my uncle's. I had six and an aunt, but I did know the children....32 including myself.
Though my older brother retired a corporate jet pilot after 33 years and I consider him with no reservations THEE success of our clan, I am the first college and beyond graduate. I never even considered that when I started at 40. I did it as an example to my children. Later on my brother told me and I was shocked.
My Dad had a sixth grade education and my Mom the eigth grade...
I truly wonder how that happened. God in deed provides.... I am thankful...
I walked by FBI HQ every day I went to work.
That's the stop I would tell those that came to visit to get off. We lived in Frederick (New Market), MD so they took the Red Line from Shady Grove...
A couple of those quotes, I have never heard attributed to John but I guess. Sounded a little too harsh but may just be my mood Sir. Thanks
Duetschland is where his heart should be.@cordmaker
You military men, especially the ones who were in Gerrmany may be able to help me with this. Our granddaughter received her German Proficiency Medal that was presented in a special ceremony at the USAF Academy. It was presented by a German officer who is pictured below. I have no idea what rank, etc he is or how to read his insignia, etc. I am not familiar with German military rank.
The Gold Medal is worn under your name tag on the right pocket and it looks like the Germans wear it on the left under their name tag.
I just donated 60 hours of my use or lose to my soon to be, I guess, daughter in law. The gubbernment at least made dough on that exchange...
Memories...(From the Jerky I remember..)... like the yearnings of my gut.... (Yeah, Barbara should have recorded THAT song...)(Her version, The Way We Were.)..was good too. Her weirdoness turned me away from her...)
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In fairness BUT, not in the same post. Wouldn't do that to MY Darling....
Congratulations to your grand daughter!@cordmaker
You military men, especially the ones who were in Gerrmany may be able to help me with this. Our granddaughter received her German Proficiency Medal that was presented in a special ceremony at the USAF Academy. It was presented by a German officer who is pictured below. I have no idea what rank, etc he is or how to read his insignia, etc. I am not familiar with German military rank.
The Gold Medal is worn under your name tag on the right pocket and it looks like the Germans wear it on the left under their name tag.
Especially around 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
I thought she was Jewish, not Muslim.
Yep, walk around that area.... Just wow...
Never tried Crack obviously but my sister made Christmas Crack and it's definitely addicting.
Another type of crack. Laughed my ass off back then.
Good morning from ATX. Currently 69°F and cloudy. We may hit 79°F again today.
Finally resolved Microsoft issue yesterday, at least via workaround. Workaround involves providing groups read privileges at root level within hierarchy. Now comes clean-up.
Yesterday, I also worked from home. Needed that external connection. Director gave his blessing.
No drinking last night. Feel great today. Happy Friday, y'all.
Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.
Finally resolved Microsoft issue yesterday, at least via workaround. Workaround involves providing groups read privileges at root level within hierarchy. Now comes clean-up.
Yesterday, I also worked from home. Needed that external connection. Director gave his blessing.
No drinking last night. Feel great today. Happy Friday, y'all.
Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.
Good Friday Morning
Another perfect day with 60° at the moment, headed up to 78° this afternoon. Sunny skies and 2% chance of rain.
I have a couple of things going on this morning. A quick doctor visit to go over the lab results from blood work I had last week and then on to the gym for some cardiac workout.
We have all of the Christmas decorations up so I might relax this afternoon next to the pool and just chill for a spell.
But first a hardy breakfast and another cup of coffee. Y'all take care and prayers all are well and slept good last night. I sure did.
Another perfect day with 60° at the moment, headed up to 78° this afternoon. Sunny skies and 2% chance of rain.
I have a couple of things going on this morning. A quick doctor visit to go over the lab results from blood work I had last week and then on to the gym for some cardiac workout.
We have all of the Christmas decorations up so I might relax this afternoon next to the pool and just chill for a spell.
But first a hardy breakfast and another cup of coffee. Y'all take care and prayers all are well and slept good last night. I sure did.
Good morning D-League. It's currently 45° and cloudy here in Eastern Kentucky. The afternoon forecast will bring cloudy skies and a high of 54°.
Have a great day.
Have a great day.
Good morning all,
Should be able to knock off early. The parking lot looks sparse. Got to do what I've got to do. In any event, have a great day!!!
Should be able to knock off early. The parking lot looks sparse. Got to do what I've got to do. In any event, have a great day!!!
Morning Legionnaires!
44° this morning with a high of mid 50's expected.
Usually train my one student Mondays and Thursdays but since my daughter's birthday was yesterday, I shifted training to today. Spar day where I let her beat me up for a while.
Hate this 1 game a week time of year for basketball. Need some more sporting events (worth watching that is). But, we have a couple games of interest for tomorrow. UK vs Yale and the Army Navy game which I watch every year. GO ARMY! One of my brothers was in the Navy for a few years so some light ribbing for tomorrow expected. Should be a close game although it might be a bit boring as neither are very good.
Watched White Christmas yesterday (always a good one) as it is one of my must watches every season. Along with the usual movies/animated shows I also like to watch Stalag 17 and Donovan's Reef around this time frame.
Well, those working keep on plugging on and those relaxing enjoy your day.
To all: God Bless.
This is "downtown" of my Florida home and it sure is different than the Chamber of Commerce post cards showing Disney World and sandy beaches. But it is a community and Old Florida, a time long past. Wooden ceilings for covered sidewalks is not in modern building plans.
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