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Virtual Graduation Celebration! FReeper kids are heroes!
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| August 28, 2009
| Tax-chick
Posted on 08/28/2009 4:48:11 AM PDT by Tax-chick
Today, my daughter, FReeper Anoreth (since 11/29/03) graduates from Coast Guard Basic Training.
We're also celebrating "The Boy," son of FReeper AnAmericanMother, who is graduating today from Marine Corps Basic.
And "ForgotenKnight," grandson of Monkey Face, recently deployed with a Stryker unit to Afghanistan.
Other FReepers with children (grandchildren, nieces and nephews, etc.) in the military, please join us in celebrating all our family members who are serving our country in the military.
TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: army; coastguard; graduation; marines; uscg
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To: fanfan
Went well. Nobody did a right face instead of a left face and screwed up, which is what we were all afraid of. Some people are easily distracted..plus one guy didn’t speak English that well. Had lots of fun, only got a concussion once. Next stop is my new cutter.
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posted on
08/28/2009 3:39:09 PM PDT
by
Anoreth
(What good is being 'cool' if you can't wear a sombrero? - Calvin and Hobbes)
To: Tax-chick
I’ll call again later tonight when the kids are in bed. I can probably iron my formerly inspection-ready uniforms and talk at the same time. Some people can drive and talk, so ironing shouldn’t be any problem.
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posted on
08/28/2009 3:40:37 PM PDT
by
Anoreth
(What good is being 'cool' if you can't wear a sombrero? - Calvin and Hobbes)
To: Anoreth
You’re going to iron? Wow, can I send Bill, Tom (and your Dad) to Basic starting Monday?
Try around 9:00. Where are you staying tonight?
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posted on
08/28/2009 3:42:49 PM PDT
by
Tax-chick
("Much of political rhetoric serves as a substitute for reasoning." ~Thomas Sowell)
To: Anoreth; Tax-chick
...only got a concussion onceLOL!
Watch that noggin kiddo! It's valuable!
Will you need to take some Gravol with you, or are you comfortable at sea?
64
posted on
08/28/2009 3:43:38 PM PDT
by
fanfan
(Why did they bury Barry's past?)
To: Tax-chick
Now I have to feed Frank and sort some laundry.
65
posted on
08/28/2009 3:43:52 PM PDT
by
Tax-chick
("Much of political rhetoric serves as a substitute for reasoning." ~Thomas Sowell)
To: fanfan; Anoreth
I used to hit my head a lot, too.
“Gravol” must be the Canadian version of Dramamine.
66
posted on
08/28/2009 3:44:41 PM PDT
by
Tax-chick
("Much of political rhetoric serves as a substitute for reasoning." ~Thomas Sowell)
To: Monkey Face
Just one, please.
Also, I still haven't heard from the US Embassy, but judging by the grief they give us at the border, I'm pretty sure I'm not allowed to ship garlic. Sorry. :-(
67
posted on
08/28/2009 3:46:06 PM PDT
by
fanfan
(Why did they bury Barry's past?)
To: fanfan; Tax-chick
I fell off something on the obstacle course. I don’t remember actually hitting my head..one of the Petty Officers that was running it says I did. I believe him. I had a bad headache for a couple days.
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posted on
08/28/2009 3:46:18 PM PDT
by
Anoreth
(What good is being 'cool' if you can't wear a sombrero? - Calvin and Hobbes)
To: Anoreth
You GO, Guardian!!! You ROCK!!
*SMOOCH*
*HUG*
Auntie ‘Face!
69
posted on
08/28/2009 3:47:42 PM PDT
by
Monkey Face
(I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
To: Tax-chick
70
posted on
08/28/2009 3:47:48 PM PDT
by
fanfan
(Why did they bury Barry's past?)
To: Anoreth
. Some people can drive and talk, so ironing shouldn’t be any problem.Just pull the ironing board over to the right, and park it. You should be fine. ;-)
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posted on
08/28/2009 3:49:22 PM PDT
by
fanfan
(Why did they bury Barry's past?)
To: fanfan
Do NOT worry about the garlic! I’ll survive without it!!
I khaki bracelet coming up!
I’ll let you know when I’m ready to send it.
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posted on
08/28/2009 3:49:35 PM PDT
by
Monkey Face
(I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
To: Monkey Face
Alright!
I have wide wrists, BTW.
73
posted on
08/28/2009 3:54:12 PM PDT
by
fanfan
(Why did they bury Barry's past?)
To: Tax-chick; Anoreth; Monkey Face
I used to hit my head a lot, too.That explains a few things.... ;-)
*ducking and running*
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posted on
08/28/2009 3:56:09 PM PDT
by
fanfan
(Why did they bury Barry's past?)
To: fanfan
75
posted on
08/28/2009 3:59:09 PM PDT
by
Monkey Face
(I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
To: Monkey Face
7” circumference with a hard tape measure.
76
posted on
08/28/2009 4:00:30 PM PDT
by
fanfan
(Why did they bury Barry's past?)
To: fanfan
77
posted on
08/28/2009 4:07:36 PM PDT
by
Monkey Face
(I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
To: fanfan; Monkey Face
I have wide wristsGood point! I'm big-boned, too.
78
posted on
08/28/2009 4:16:51 PM PDT
by
Tax-chick
("Much of political rhetoric serves as a substitute for reasoning." ~Thomas Sowell)
To: fanfan; Anoreth
Yes, it does.
Mind your head on the boat, petunia!
BTW, what’s your official rank, now that you’re no longer “Seaman Recruit”?
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posted on
08/28/2009 4:17:53 PM PDT
by
Tax-chick
("Much of political rhetoric serves as a substitute for reasoning." ~Thomas Sowell)
To: Tax-chick
I usually make bracelets for women at 7-1/2” and for guys at 8-1/2” unless there is a special order. All I really need to know is if the bracelets are for guys or gals.
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posted on
08/28/2009 4:29:08 PM PDT
by
Monkey Face
(I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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