[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

From the men in the Military and the Canteen

[Soaring Feather]

Lovely flowers this morning men. Thank You.

[Cindy]

Last minute gifts:

1. Make your own gift basket. (Pick a theme for it,
buy the stuff, put it in, add a bow, etc.

2. Buy a gift glass jar. Fill it with mixed soup beans
or coffee beans or jelly beans.

3. Home-made anything.

4. Send a free e-card, a free online book, a list of links
to your favorite fun sites.

5. Give someone special a card with a note that you will be
cooking a special meal just for that person or a note saying
that a special weekend or trip is coming up because this is
your present to that special person.

Out of ideas...

[Kathy in Alaska]

Beautiful flowers this morning. Thanks men in the Military and the Canteen.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I'm outa here.

[GummyIII]

That shore is a purty bouquet, Tonk! Thankee muchly!

All: I'm constantly pointing out the differences between a redneck and a hillbilly...and if you don't know, dictionary.com is the place to go. However, with the list below, I'd be proud to be called a redneck, too. (I admit to being a hillbilly....in fact, I am right proud of it!)

A Different take on a Redneck

You might be a redneck if. . .

• It never occurred to you to be offended by the phrase "One nation, under God. . ."
• You've never protested about seeing the 10 Commandments posted in public places.
• You still say "Christmas", instead of "Winter Festival."
• You bow your head when someone prays.
• You stand and place your hand over your heart when they play the National Anthem.
• You treat Viet Nam vets with great respect, and always have.
• You've never burned an American flag.
• You know what you believe and you aren't afraid to say so, no matter who is listening.
• You respect your elders and expect your kids to do the same.
• You'd give your last dollar to a friend.

We have enjoyed the redneck jokes for years. It's time to take a reflective look at the core beliefs of a culture that values home, family, country, and God.
If I had to stand before a dozen terrorists who threaten my life, I'd choose a half dozen or so rednecks to back me up. Tire irons, squirrel guns, and grit -- that's what rednecks are made of.