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Post by Jim on Jun 27, 2021 0:45:43 GMT 9
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JEFF!!!!!!
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Post by Jim on Jun 26, 2021 12:03:31 GMT 9
We can all use a little “grammar” update now and then so here's one for today . . .
No English dictionary has been able to adequately explain the difference between two words: Is it
“complete " or “ finished ,” or should it be “ completely finished ?"
In a recent linguistic competition held in London and attended by, supposedly, the best in the world, Samdar Balgobin, a Guyanese man, was the clear winner with a standing ovation which lasted over 5 minutes.
The final question was: "How do you explain the difference between COMPLETE and FINISHED in a way that is easy to understand? Some people say there is no difference between COMPLETE and FINISHED."
Here is his astute answer: “When you marry the right woman, you are COMPLETE. When you marry the wrong woman, you are FINISHED. And when the right one catches you with the wrong one, you are COMPLETELY FINISHED!”
He won a trip around the world and a case of 25-year-old Scotch!
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Post by Jim on Jun 13, 2021 10:46:35 GMT 9
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DIAMOND BACK... The Old Sarge
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Post by Jim on Jun 9, 2021 4:24:49 GMT 9
WASPS paid for body transport and funerals- no benefits. Years later, they got some. But later during a Democrap administration, they lost them again. Finally, they are considered veterans. But, so few left. Near Avenger Field? Go visit the museum...... For me.......
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Post by Jim on Jun 3, 2021 14:18:14 GMT 9
Figured this need to be out where visitors could see it as well.
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Post by Jim on Jun 1, 2021 13:36:04 GMT 9
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Post by Jim on Jun 1, 2021 6:38:48 GMT 9
On this Special Day of Remembrance let us give a prayer to those we knew who died as Brothers in Arm, but also for the thousands who we only know as fellow Veterans. I went out to Dayton Cemetery earlier and watched a small group offering prayers to all who served, but mostly for those who gave the greatest sacrifice. RIP old friends Lorin
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Post by Jim on May 31, 2021 4:16:26 GMT 9
This is what happens when you have a society that turns its back on the Golden Rule (I'd personally say turns its back on God, but simple Golden Rule decency is something every rational, well-adjusted adult *should* be able to agree on) and places "MUH FEEWINGS UBER ALLES!" It started with teaching "self-esteem" instead of the three R's in schools and parents teaching "you're a Special Snowflake and it doesn't matter what the rules say because you're Special and Mommy and Daddy will protect you"... I saw it start with my generation in the 1980s and only get exponentially worse with time, and there isn't a day that goes by that I'm not grateful for having been started off a throwback to a better time via Grandpa's Old Sarge wisdom about "self-esteem is EARNED through skill, character and hard work." Two words comprised of 8 letters, said with a smile, can speak volumes...However, they must be foreign words as today's young people- 50 and under don't use or understand them. So thank you for your kind word
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Post by Jim on May 27, 2021 2:00:41 GMT 9
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Post by Jim on May 26, 2021 9:14:00 GMT 9
I have all my military patches except one. 63rd Field Maintenance Squadron that was at Norton AFB, CA in the 1970's. Just like to get a picture of it. I've looked the internet and I have had no luck myself. Thanks. airforcehistoryindex.org/search.php?q=63+FIELD+MAINTAINCE+SQUADRON&c=u&h=25&F=1960&L=1969Air Force History Index Logo Refine your search or enter a new search and click Search 63 FIELD MAINTAINCE SQUADRON Minimum Classification: Unclassified Confidential Secret Top Secret 100/page Start date: 1/1/1960 End date: 1/1/1975 no results
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Post by Jim on May 26, 2021 5:23:48 GMT 9
Today From Tim:
Dear Jim,
Memorial Day is such an important (and sometimes misunderstood) holiday for Americans. That’s why I think it’s vital to talk about and remind ourselves of the sacrifices so many people have made in the name of freedom for more than 200 years.
I’d like to share with you this letter I wrote to all the brave servicemen and servicewomen who paid the ultimate price to preserve liberty for their fellow citizens. Here it is:
To America's Fallen Heroes,
I’ve never served in the military, so I don’t know how it feels to sign my name on an enlistment form, say goodbye to my loved ones, travel far away from home or fight in a battle. But you do, and because of that, I want you to know...
Your sacrifice will NOT be forgotten.
You marched in the mud, endured snow and rain, sailed in frigid waters and unforgiving seas, flew in skies filled with flak, and landed on beachheads in the face of withering machine-gun fire. And because of that, I want you to know...
Your sacrifice will NOT be forgotten.
Across the planet, in places both far and near, you gave your heart and soul to preserve freedom for people you’d never met and to provide democracy and hope to people you didn’t know. That's why I want to tell you that...
Your sacrifice will NOT be forgotten.
From Lexington and Concord to Chapultepec and Gettysburg and on to San Juan Hill, Belleau Wood, Normandy, Chosin, Khe Sanh, Fallujah, Kunduz and the other hundreds of engagements remembered and sometimes not, I want to remind you that...
Your sacrifice will NOT be forgotten.
In honor of you, the brave men and women who gave your lives for this country and to protect present and future generations, know that...
Your sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten. Take care and stay safe,
Tims' Signature Tim Schmidt USCCA President & Founder
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Post by Jim on May 26, 2021 4:04:41 GMT 9
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Post by Jim on May 26, 2021 1:54:27 GMT 9
Got this from Capt Brownshoes, a 27thFIS six driver from almost60 years ago.
This is from USAF Chaplin, General Rich Erickson, a priest residing in my parish.
This is not meant to be a religious treaty, but a beautiful rendition of “Taps”, in memory of al those, including friends we knew who have given their lives so we could live ours.
Fr. Rich Erikson shares friend, Jimmy Weber's moving video
"Taps"
A Tribute to our Fallen Heroes These are the original words...The Old Sarge
As we approach Memorial Day, Fr. Rich Erikson shares with us a moving video, "Taps" by his friend, country performer Jimmy Weber. The arrangement and vocals are a beautiful tribute to our fallen heroes. On Memorial Day, Fr. Rich will be celebrating the Catholic TV Mass and will be interviewing Jimmy on CatholicTV Network's show, This is the Day. May God bless all souls who have served our country so courageously.
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Post by Jim on May 16, 2021 3:03:14 GMT 9
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Post by Jim on May 13, 2021 0:59:47 GMT 9
A long time ago, a king wanted to go fishing and he asked the royal weather forecaster the Forecast for the next few hours.
The palace meteorologist assured him that there was no chance of rain. So the king and the queen went fishing...
On the way he met a man with a fishing pole riding on a donkey, and he asked the man if the fish were biting.
The fisherman said, "Your Majesty, you should return to the palace! In just a short time I expect a huge rain storm."
The king replied: "I hold the palace meteorologist in high regard. He is an educated and experienced professional.
Besides, I pay him very high wages. He gave me a very different forecast. I trust him.
So the king continued on his way, however, in a short time torrential rain fell from the sky. The King and Queen were totally soaked.
Furious the king returned to the palace and gave the order to fire the meteorologist.
Then he summoned the fisherman and offered him the prestigious position of royal forecaster.
The fisherman said, "Your Majesty, I do not know anything about forecasting. I obtain my information from my donkey.
If I see my donkey's ears drooping, it means with certainty that it will rain."
So the king hired the donkey. And thus began the practice of hiring dumb asses to work in influential government positions.
The practice is unbroken to this date.
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Post by Jim on May 11, 2021 8:21:11 GMT 9
RE post Reply #64 on .... Thanks, Pat for posting this. I searched my files for it so I could send it to the "Favorite Daughter" This story was the basis for this:" Col., You are passing through 40,000 ft., Ops Officer says you should be at minimum fuel- time go home.... Thanks for the face to face years ago and for the perhaps more than 1000 emails over the past 20 years...." The Old Sarge, aka Jim Gier
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Post by Jim on May 10, 2021 23:30:13 GMT 9
Ain't it the truth. Gas still at $2.65. Lorin
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Post by Jim on May 10, 2021 14:30:44 GMT 9
Col., You are passing through 40,000 ft., Ops Officer says you should be at minimum fuel- time go home.... Thanks for the face to face years ago and for the perhaps more than 1000 emails over the past 20 years..... The Old Sarge, aka Jim Gier
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Post by Jim on May 8, 2021 14:41:50 GMT 9
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Post by Jim on May 8, 2021 13:04:07 GMT 9
The Hooker and The Immigrant .
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"Hey, how much you charge for da hour, sister?" he asks. "$100" she replies. In broken English, he says, "Do you do immigrant style? "No" she says.
"I pay you $200 to do immigrant style." "No," she says, not knowing what immigrant style is. "I pay you $300." "No," she says. "I pay you $400. "No," she says. So finally he says, "OK, I pay $1,000 to Do immigrant style." She thinks, "Well, I've been in the game for over 10 years now. I've had every kind of request from weirdoes from every part of the world. How bad could immigrant style be?
So she agrees and has sex with him. Finally, they finish. Exhausted, the hooker turns to him and says, "Hey, I was expecting something perverted and disgusting. But that was ok. So, what exactly is immigrant style?"
The illegal immigrant replies, "You send bill to Government."
h2.jpg AND THAT , MY FRIENDLY TAX-PAYER, IS EXACTLY WHAT THE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS ARE DOING TO US! Screwing us and we pay!
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