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[warrior-cat]

MORNING LEGIONNAIRES!

64° again this morning with hardly any wind. High today in the lower 80's.

Was going to go fishing again this morning, but just before bed my wife sprung a surprise on me. She wants to go to Hobby Lobby and get some wall decorations for her new office she moves into on Thursday. Wants me to help her pick them out. I ask: "Why do you need that stuff?" Her reply "All of the other managers and supervisors have their walls almost completely covered." My response: "Say hello to the Jones's for me". Her response: " A scowl".

Tomorrow is supposed to rain. "Frogg Toggs take me away!" May still go anyway.

You guys have a nice, pleasant, and peaceful Holiday and God Bless.

 

[warrior-cat]

My front yard this morning. As you can see the wind has picked up. This is what you see all the way up and down the road in our housing area.

 

[blubo]

 

[berniecarbo]

Since it is Memorial Day, I recently read this article. I thought it was interesting.

8 Facts about the Vietnam War from a Former Viet Cong Soldier

Even if your knowledge of the Vietnam War comes exclusively from Hollywood films and Texan textbooks that only refer to it as “that one the good guys lost,” you’ve probably heard …

cherrieswriter.com

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning folks.

Had a very nice evening with the family, great cookout in perfect weather that progressed into a night sitting around our outdoor fire pit with my wife, son and daughter, in-laws and a couple friends going through a bottle of Calumet bourbon and telling stories.

Light rain this morning slowing my clean up duties so I’m just chilling out. For you veterans remembering lost comrades on Memorial Day, all my respect. While I never served —and in no way do I think it’s the same —I’ve lost friends and colleagues in war zones and I’m thinking of them today.

Enjoy the day folks.

 

[warrior-cat]

Good morning folks.

Had a very nice evening with the family, great cookout in perfect weather that progressed into a night sitting around our outdoor fire pit with my wife, son and daughter, in-laws and a couple friends going through a bottle of Calumet bourbon and telling stories.

Light rain this morning slowing my clean up duties so I’m just chilling out. For you veterans remembering lost comrades on Memorial Day, all my respect. While I never served —and in no way do I think it’s the same —I’ve lost friends and colleagues in war zones and I’m thinking of them today.

Enjoy the day folks.

Perhaps not the same but, being imbedded with forward and combat troops put you and those comrades alike in danger. I don't think anyone could, should, would, look any lighter on your contribution than those of us that served because, in my book, you did. Someone has to chronicle the story and that requires sacrifices as well. Remembrance for those who were there period.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Perhaps not the same but, being imbedded with forward and combat troops put you and those comrades alike in danger. I don't think anyone could, should, would, look any lighter on your contribution than those of us that served because, in my book, you did. Someone has to chronicle the story and that requires sacrifices as well. Remembrance for those who were there period.

Thanks Warrior. Again, my respect is total for those who stepped up to defend the country, then faced whatever came their way. I always considered it an honor to be there telling their stories.

 

[berniecarbo]

Good morning folks.

Had a very nice evening with the family, great cookout in perfect weather that progressed into a night sitting around our outdoor fire pit with my wife, son and daughter, in-laws and a couple friends going through a bottle of Calumet bourbon and telling stories.

Light rain this morning slowing my clean up duties so I’m just chilling out. For you veterans remembering lost comrades on Memorial Day, all my respect. While I never served —and in no way do I think it’s the same —I’ve lost friends and colleagues in war zones and I’m thinking of them today.

Enjoy the day folks.

You went there of your own free will. That counts for a lot. Like Warrior said, you have my respect.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

You went there of your own free will. That counts for a lot. Like Warrior said, you have my respect.

Thanks Bernie. That means a lot coming from you.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Good morning on this Memorial Day.

We are supposed to get to 79°F but little chance of rain.

 

[berniecarbo]

Thanks Bernie. That means a lot coming from you.

Thanks, but I'm nothing special. Just an average Joe who went where I was told and did the job I was given.

 

[BBUK]

MORNING LEGIONNAIRES!

64° again this morning with hardly any wind. High today in the lower 80's.

Was going to go fishing again this morning, but just before bed my wife sprung a surprise on me. She wants to go to Hobby Lobby and get some wall decorations for her new office she moves into on Thursday. Wants me to help her pick them out. I ask: "Why do you need that stuff?" Her reply "All of the other managers and supervisors have their walls almost completely covered." My response: "Say hello to the Jones's for me". Her response: " A scowl".

Tomorrow is supposed to rain. "Frogg Toggs take me away!" May still go anyway.

You guys have a nice, pleasant, and peaceful Holiday and God Bless.

The man's got guts, Ill give him that... Needs a few more bricks for a load but.... I seem to fall into that category too...

Good afternoon all,

My Darling and I got to bed just before 4am. A good trip, long overdue but tiring.

More to follow today if the Lord doesn't take me home.... God Bless you all...

 

[storm1507]

Good morning on this Memorial Day.

We are supposed to get to 79°F but little chance of rain.

Dang, it's still 58 at nearly 3PM here in the far SE corner of the state. 55 for a high yesterday. Actually I don't mind today if it wasn't still wet from yesterday's soaker.

 

[vhcat70]

Had never heard this, but reading today that two brother grandsons of Paul Revere were killed in the Civil War. One died early on in VA and one at Gettysburg after having been wounded twice seriously in earlier engagements. Were officers in same 20th MA Regiment, known as the Harvard Regiment. Both had graduated from Harvard. They were well off from the family copper business & probably could have bought their way out, but not fitting for a Revere.

 

[warrior-cat]

Revere is a family named for reverence one would think.

 

[*CatinIL*]

Sorry this is late but, a BIG SALUTE to all those that served the military and gave their all and to all those that served.

 

[vhcat70]

Great-great-grandfather buried here: Staunton (VA) National Cemetery, Shot thru head in Battle of Piedmont.

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[BBUK]

Revere is a family named for reverence one would think.

 

[BBUK]

 

[warrior-cat]

A play on words or in this case, names.

 

[storm1507]

Good morning everyone.

Off for a road trip to get a truck to replace the one smashed by a tree. Found the one I want at the price I want....in OH, 6 hrs away.

Hope to have some good news about the roster by the time I make it back home.

I hope everyone has a great day.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 66°F and partly cloudy. Today's high expected around 88°F.

Enjoyed a great weekend with daughter. She's back home in Forge Ridge. I asked her about Rock City and was surprised to hear she'd never heard of it. We may visit nearby Lookout Mountain Flight Park over July 4th week for some hang gliding. I took one introductory lesson there back in 1982. Heh, at the time, my uncle Thomas owned a house (cabin) located on a pond not far away.

Wishing all a fine Tuesday.

 

[warrior-cat]

MORNING LEGIONNAIRES!

64° this morning with moderate winds. High to be in the mid 80's

Going fishing again this morning at the local lake (Ellsworth) in Elgin. Have not had much success there in the past, but I have reconned a couple of different spots so...

This afternoon at 15:00 I have what I think is the final test in my heart series, the stress test. After that I have 2 ball games tonight starting at 18:30. Ribs still hurting from the last time I hit the ground so I am not sure how well I can perform. Last week they had to forfeit because without me they did not have enough, and this week is the final two games of the regular season so I will go in case they do not have enough so as not to forfeit. If they have enough, I will just watch.

Well, got to get going as it will be light shortly and I like to get to my spots at daybreak. You guys be careful traveling to work today and enjoy your day.

God Bless you all.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning folks. Hope the long weekend was restful. Back to work.

Enjoyed the talk about the 20th Mass and the Paul Revere relatives above. That regiment had quite a history. Their first battle was at Ball’s Bluff across the Potomac River from the county where I live in Maryland, and I’ve walk it many times. They were stupidly led into ambush by a U.S. senator who was a close friend of Abe Lincoln and therefore given an infantry command. A Mississippi brigade hidden in the woods at the top of the bluff cut them to pieces. The senator —Edward Baker —was killed.

One of the young soldiers in the 20th was future Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. He was wounded seriously three times and it was a miracle he survived the war. Years later he said in a speech:

“When we were young our hearts were touched by fire.”

Those were great men.

 

[BBUK]

Good morning all,

Still vacating....or is that vacationing... Anyway, I go back to work tomorrow.

Working on the house but me and My Darling are hitting the road in a bit to shop and eat. Not sure what order yet but I do hope all have a great day.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Dang, it's still 58 at nearly 3PM here in the far SE corner of the state. 55 for a high yesterday. Actually I don't mind today if it wasn't still wet from yesterday's soaker.

We did not get one drop of rain Sunday or Monday and we could use some. Plus it beat the predicted 79 and got into the low 80's.

 

[vhcat70]

Good morning folks. Hope the long weekend was restful. Back to work.

Enjoyed the talk about the 20th Mass and the Paul Revere relatives above. That regiment had quite a history. Their first battle was at Ball’s Bluff across the Potomac River from the county where I live in Maryland, and I’ve walk it many times. They were stupidly led into ambush by a U.S. senator who was a close friend of Abe Lincoln and therefore given an infantry command. A Mississippi brigade hidden in the woods at the top of the bluff cut them to pieces. The senator —Edward Baker —was killed.

One of the young soldiers in the 20th was future Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. He was wounded seriously three times and it was a miracle he survived the war. Years later he said in a speech:

“When we were young our hearts were touched by fire.”

Those were great men.

The first grandson was wounded at Ball’s Bluff before being killed at Antietam.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

The first grandson was wounded at Ball’s Bluff before being killed at Antietam.

Yeah, that battle was murder for the 20th Mass. As I recall, the ladies of Boston had outfitted the entire regiment with high-quality blue coats with a bright red satin lining. it was a warmish October day, so the soldiers had their coats open, and the red linings were as good as bullseyes for the Confederates.

It was a small battle early in the war - a skirmish by later standards. But for that one regiment from Boston it was a real slaughter. Bodies floated down the Potomac to the outskirts of Washington, DC. Lincoln mourned a close friend in Edward Baker for whom he had named his son. Congress held hearings, and a mostly blameless general, Charles Stone, got scapegoated out of the army. All he did was pass along an order from overall commander George McClellan to Baker. But Baker was a dead martyr and McClellan had strong political allies. So Stone was the fall guy.

 

[BBUK]

Clearing debris in the house that seemed hit by a hurricane... Actually cleaning up some... Still at it, determining now if I am going to apply for disaster funding...

(Not slighting any who have gone through disasters (I have too.) but I thought it fit my situation in this new house....


Our kitchenette where I just installed the light fixture. (Had to get internet input to wire the thing as the new wiring was complicated to me for some reason but I got it working. I've done this plenty of times previously but it's been a while.)

 

[AustinTXCat]

Happy Hump Day.

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[warrior-cat]

MORNING LEGIONNAIRES!

67° this morning with a hint of a thunderstorm in the area. Blanked in Ellsworth fishing yesterday so, once again the local lake and me don't have a good history.

Played 2 games last night and lost the first one 15-5 because our team did not hit well. I went 2-2 in the first game however. Then, we won the second game 10-9 and I went 4-4 in that one. Had a good hitting night even though I took a little off of the effort. Since my ribs are still sore from the last games I could not swing as hard, so I adjusted my swing. May have found a better swinging technique (don't tell my wife). Those were the last 2 games of the regular season so, there will be no more games until the end of July when the State tournament begins. Will give my ribs a time to recover.

Not much going on today other than playing Mr. Miyagi this afternoon. Moved training of my student to the afternoon now for summer schedule because she will be training gymnast in the mornings now that school is out.

You guys enjoy your day and God Bless.

 

[BBUK]

Happy Hump Day.

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Those are goooooood in my best sausage voice....

 

[BBUK]

Good morning all,

Heading into the building. Been a while. Have a memorable day in a great way....

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning folks.

Absolutely brilliant day in the east - bright, blue skies, sunshine and cool. How long can it last?

Long day at work today. I hope the Cats hear some good news. We have to eventually, right?

Hope you all have a good day.

 

[berniecarbo]

MORNING LEGIONNAIRES!

67° this morning with a hint of a thunderstorm in the area. Blanked in Ellsworth fishing yesterday so, once again the local lake and me don't have a good history.

Played 2 games last night and lost the first one 15-5 because our team did not hit well. I went 2-2 in the first game however. Then, we won the second game 10-9 and I went 4-4 in that one. Had a good hitting night even though I took a little off of the effort. Since my ribs are still sore from the last games I could not swing as hard, so I adjusted my swing. May have found a better swinging technique (don't tell my wife). Those were the last 2 games of the regular season so, there will be no more games until the end of July when the State tournament begins. Will give my ribs a time to recover.

Not much going on today other than playing Mr. Miyagi this afternoon. Moved training of my student to the afternoon now for summer schedule because she will be training gymnast in the mornings now that school is out.

You guys enjoy your day and God Bless.

With sore ribs and adjusting swing, I'm guessing singles. That reminded me of this. Was it Ralph Kiner who said, home run hitters drive Cadillac's and singles hitters drive Chevy's? Though with what they get paid today, who knows what they drive.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Morning folks. Sunny and 74 here. Must do some chores today.

 

[AustinTXCat]

True

 

[warrior-cat]

With sore ribs and adjusting swing, I'm guessing singles. That reminded me of this. Was it Ralph Kiner who said, home run hitters drive Cadillac's and singles hitters drive Chevy's? Though with what they get paid today, who knows what they drive.

Yep, all dinkers or grounders between the infield positions.

 

[TheFrontRunner]

Hello to the D-League...haven't been around here much lately. I thought you guys might like this headline:

 

[Catfan in Tn.]

https://amp.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article275790661.html

Good luck and thanks Oscar.