tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post6042444506799948472..comments2024-03-28T13:23:25.055-07:00Comments on Chant du Départ: RuminationsOldAFSargehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-7002635603084092492018-06-12T10:58:22.774-07:002018-06-12T10:58:22.774-07:00Thanks juvat. She likes wine/wineries, so I'l...Thanks juvat. She likes wine/wineries, so I'll let her know about Fredericksburg.<br /><br />PLQAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-21515445556262224072018-06-12T05:02:06.800-07:002018-06-12T05:02:06.800-07:00If the wedding isn't ..... "eventful"...If the wedding isn't ..... "eventful", then they may forget they had one..... <br /><br />I got along famously with the Bride's mom. She was a great gal. The dad was a pompous rectum. But my sister in law is a class act. So, somehow, he didn't screw up her raising too much!STxARhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588850178293194825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-12655142653598512952018-06-12T04:41:22.844-07:002018-06-12T04:41:22.844-07:00Well, if she has time and wants to make a sidetrip...Well, if she has time and wants to make a sidetrip, Fredericksburg is only an hour or so west. Nice town, lots of shopping, excellent museums, plenty of wineries. Take your choice.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-5792934142481413192018-06-11T22:18:01.805-07:002018-06-11T22:18:01.805-07:00BTW:
My wife will be ( somewhat ) in your neck of...BTW:<br /><br />My wife will be ( somewhat ) in your neck of the woods, so to speak, She'll be in Austin from the 21st to the 26th of June. As you have earlier expressed your fondness of that city, this is informational only.<br /><br />Paul<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-11210312736956919062018-06-11T19:27:44.332-07:002018-06-11T19:27:44.332-07:00Nah! The Navy might. Kadena renovated
in ‘88. Aft...Nah! The Navy might. Kadena renovated <br />in ‘88. After the flood we moved into a nicely renovated house. Besides Dad was assigned to Naha. That base was given back to the JASDF a while ago. Not sure what happened to the Shuri housing area, but it wasnt U S in ‘87 when I got backjuvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-2161348948285050382018-06-11T19:02:28.955-07:002018-06-11T19:02:28.955-07:00Glad things went well, other than the windscreen.....Glad things went well, other than the windscreen... And I think Kadena is STILL using those same houses! :-DOld NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-91505555994574614022018-06-11T18:20:02.488-07:002018-06-11T18:20:02.488-07:00Yes Ma’am. So am I!Yes Ma’am. So am I!juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-32680820043609355792018-06-11T17:37:02.547-07:002018-06-11T17:37:02.547-07:00I'm so glad Mrs. Juvat is Ok!I'm so glad Mrs. Juvat is Ok! Mary F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08161273162129455869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-6431793359567311042018-06-11T12:02:38.796-07:002018-06-11T12:02:38.796-07:00Important information for future reference (when I...Important information for future reference (when I get a moment to catch my breath that is.)juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-24491823781553598972018-06-11T11:38:47.987-07:002018-06-11T11:38:47.987-07:00Yes, by all means, avoid Portland ( at least the O...Yes, by all means, avoid Portland ( at least the Oregon one ). Instead, swing by Vernonia and I'll buy lunch/dinner.<br /><br />Thanks for the post.<br />Paul L. QuandtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-17500251430338875692018-06-11T09:45:16.203-07:002018-06-11T09:45:16.203-07:00Oh, heaven forbid it rains in Austin during rush h...Oh, heaven forbid it rains in Austin during rush hour (San Antonio is even worse). The stupidity spreads faster than a nuclear explosion. <br />So....Scratch Portland off my must visit list?juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-54552690574075002852018-06-11T09:25:04.256-07:002018-06-11T09:25:04.256-07:00I’ve driven in Dallas (incl. Ft. Worth), Austin, a...I’ve driven in Dallas (incl. Ft. Worth), Austin, and Houston. Drivers are pretty much the same all over, except Portland, OR. <br />That comes to mind at the moment because we just drove through there an hour ago. It’s only worse when it rains. (not necessarily your) Uncle Skiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705753220273516841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-2332754733750481412018-06-11T08:26:28.093-07:002018-06-11T08:26:28.093-07:00Yep.Yep.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-15760436260840361742018-06-11T08:25:56.164-07:002018-06-11T08:25:56.164-07:00Thanks, WSF.
I, obviously, don't remember any...Thanks, WSF.<br /><br />I, obviously, don't remember anything. Mom, however, commented that it wasn't all that much fun.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-89893025266630495992018-06-11T08:25:02.873-07:002018-06-11T08:25:02.873-07:00There is definitely a story there.There is definitely a story there.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-47370795392584932072018-06-11T08:24:59.935-07:002018-06-11T08:24:59.935-07:00Running out of time...playing telephone tag with t...Running out of time...playing telephone tag with the Dance school. <br /><br />I've always got water in the truck, but that's more due to this is Texas and breaking down miles from anywhere could be problematic. That being said, I'm now double glad I do, because If I'd have been a foot or so further forward when it impacted would have been much more of a problem.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-4567989363334210762018-06-11T08:20:46.462-07:002018-06-11T08:20:46.462-07:00Interesting........More to follow. I don't kno...Interesting........More to follow. I don't know, say Monday?juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-45506829845142779412018-06-11T07:36:16.531-07:002018-06-11T07:36:16.531-07:00Yikes! Brick into windshield!! Glad you were in th...Yikes! Brick into windshield!! Glad you were in the truck!!! Road trash into windshields is why I always carry a large bottle of water as when a windshield shatters it really doesn't "shatter", it is more like "pulverizes into a substance the consistency of sharp corn starch." I spent the next 4 hours feeling like I had stuff stuck in the back of my throat, which led to the lesson of never open your mouth to say "OMG" as the large object is incoming directly at you. Because then you need water, and then bread, lather, rinse, repeat. <br /><br />It was so very hospitable of the locals to throw a fireworks party to celebrate MBD and Fissle's party. That is a very cool bit of pre-planning for sure!<br /><br />How is the dance practice coming?? :) Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07117433684554337583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-35141412426876982122018-06-11T07:25:00.331-07:002018-06-11T07:25:00.331-07:00Interesting you made a troopship trip as a depende...Interesting you made a troopship trip as a dependent. Reminds me of fourteen days of standing on the aft deck of the General Rose, January in the North Atlantic, and looking through a window where the important passengers were strolling around nice and comfy. The equalizer was the sea state was the same for all. Of course, at 10 months old it wouldn't matter.<br /><br />The ones I felt compassion were the forty or so airmen who hadn't joining the Air Force so they could ride in a troopship.<br /><br />Great looking couple, by the way.Well Seasoned Foolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16670165728759453075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-73478023675914137382018-06-11T06:31:09.284-07:002018-06-11T06:31:09.284-07:00USNS Gaffey surely rang a bell. Following my 1981 ...USNS Gaffey surely rang a bell. Following my 1981 cruise aboard the good ship USS Kitty Hawk to WestPac and IO, we sailed north from NAS North Island to Naval Station Bremerton WA for a scheduled major overhaul. As she was basically going to be stripped from stem to stern all ships company berthing was moved to the Gaffey. In addition to our shipboard space overhaul responsibilities, my boss was assigned as the "Mayor" and he appointed me "Asst Mayor" to ensure the comfort and well being of the crew while aboard. Years later learned and saw pictures where the USNS Gaffey was used as the target ship for Sinkex anti-ship missiles as part of a RimPac exercise. <br />SoCal Pir8https://www.blogger.com/profile/15601598407298523580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-39134715241940791432018-06-11T06:28:01.877-07:002018-06-11T06:28:01.877-07:00One hopes not. But...since we're at T-33 days...One hopes not. But...since we're at T-33 days, We'll be dropping the "future" soon enough.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-11755353547861680162018-06-11T06:13:30.806-07:002018-06-11T06:13:30.806-07:00Or "fizzle"?Or "fizzle"?a bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07871505359143633270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-65109265021602846392018-06-11T05:45:54.645-07:002018-06-11T05:45:54.645-07:00Thanks. You're right. And just like an ORI, ...Thanks. You're right. And just like an ORI, most of the planning seems to take place behind the scenes and the operators are just told what to do and when. <br /><br />Both of which I've been well trained to do, both in the military and in marriage.<br /><br />I suppose I wouldn't have been quite so bothered, if we hadn't, immediately prior, been passed by a car filled with Utes all looking quite a bit like gang bangers. "Shooting on Freeway, film at 11".juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-26782160027487575002018-06-11T05:40:03.896-07:002018-06-11T05:40:03.896-07:00Hmmmmm....Some interesting "party starters&qu...Hmmmmm....Some interesting "party starters". Might have to try the balloon thing. I was told I'd have to get up and talk at the Rehearsal dinner. Could be the ticket! AND....Since I'm already known for my Social Graces, what do I have to lose?<br /><br />Just Kidding, MBD. I'll be on my best behavior. I promise. No. Really!juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-38977612647345784162018-06-11T05:33:50.955-07:002018-06-11T05:33:50.955-07:00Most entertaining post Juvat. I have heard that we...Most entertaining post Juvat. I have heard that wedding planning is very much like prepping for an ORI, though with less floor waxing and buffing (long story there). (Insert ORSE or INSURV for ORI if you wish.)<br /><br />As to windshields...<br /><br />First day at Offutt AFB, driving past the building where I was eventually going to work, they were doing something which required a jackhammer. As we drove past, a loud bang came from the windshield and I swear it looked like a bullet had hit the window. The base said, "Nah, couldn't have been the guys working in that parking lot. It was coincidence."<br /><br />Yeah, right.<br /><br />But hey, Welcome to Offutt Sarge!OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.com