Veteran's Day Thursday #341

[Pinot's Mom]

My mom told me recently that when she and my dad were first married and my dad was in Korea (U.S. Army - infantry), she would send him cookies. One of his sisters was able to get paint cans (before their insides ever saw paint, of course) for her to send the cookies overseas. He's now 81 years old. My brother and family went to Washington, D.C. for summer vacation and took a lot of photos at the Korean War Memorial. After they looked at the photos together, my dad talked with them a little about what all he did and saw there. I'm 43 and I have never heard him discuss it.

I think you're talking about the experience at the Memorial that he didn't discuss, but it brought to mind others I know that have been in conflict and don't discuss it.
My father, as I mentioned earlier, was in the Korean War and WWI; he's never discussed it.
A good friend was in Desert Storm; he won't discuss it.
My brother was engaged in conflict in the Army; he won't discuss it.
My brother in law was in conflict in the Navy; he doesn't discuss it.
...the list goes on...

None of us at home can imagine what goes on; I may not agree with the reasons for much of the conflict, but I have to respect their experience, their pain, and their privacy. It's the least I can do.

[slick]

OK, LH and Puckstop - you are the bartenders today. Rickard needs a day off for his Birthday.

Richard, happy birthday and please try and stay vertical.......

Bartender, I'll take a Spanish Coffee please. This is my last day of work and I'm off for 3 weeks.....3 weeks without my boss from he**.

[KYS]

Happy Birthday Richard.....

I'm bringing the red velvet cup-cakes.

[lbaker]

HAPPY BARFDAY RICHARD Slick, phone call for sure either to or from. My Dad was a Glider Pilot in WWII (gee, they used to number wars in those days) multiple medals and esteem from all that know about gliders. My brother lost his leg (and some of his sanity occasionally) in Viet Nam and is currently in the VA hospital in La Jolla for unrelated problems. I will be flying out in a few weeks to assist. Blessings to all those who serve, have served and those that support in whatever way possible
Laurie

[RICHARD]

Slick,
You know I can't sit on my hands.....They tickle my rear!

I'll fill in as needed!

DONE!

[Pinot's Mom]

BIRFFDAY BARKEEP!! Have yourself a shot, and one for the bar as well! I'm in a celebratory mood!

[Lady's Human]

Happy Birthday, Barkeep, and how in the heck did I get nominated?????

Anyway, foods on, bar's open, and the slushie machine is goin.

Everyone have fun!