tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post8073441642950458857..comments2024-03-29T07:51:11.714-07:00Comments on Chant du Départ: The Eleventh Hour of the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh MonthOldAFSargehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-10478237072535181412015-11-12T19:25:10.622-08:002015-11-12T19:25:10.622-08:00To say that shipboard WiFi is spotty does disservi...To say that shipboard WiFi is spotty does disservice to Spots everywhere. Finally poached some free WiFi in a bar in Bay of Islands. Cruise ends tomorrow, still haven't made up my mind if I'm coming home. Think New Zealand is Maori for 50 million shades of Vibrant Green! That having been said...<br />The 11th was a day at sea on the cruise. The ship's staff did an outstanding presentation. The Aussie Cruise Director called all the Veterans forward and then gave a short speech on the History of the Day and it's meaning in the Commonwealth. The Canadian Bar Director read "In Flander's Field" and a New Zealander played Last Post on the Trumpet. The cruise director then called for a moment of silence and the only sound you could hear on the ship was Sea and Wind. Then the Ship sounded it's horn. Very moving ceremony.<br />Tomorrow its Planes, Trains and Automobiles and back in the saddle again. Have a great weekend all.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-20672727687905395342015-11-12T19:24:33.575-08:002015-11-12T19:24:33.575-08:00To say that shipboard WiFi is spotty does disservi...To say that shipboard WiFi is spotty does disservice to Spots everywhere. Finally poached some free WiFi in a bar in Bay of Islands. Cruise ends tomorrow, still haven't made up my mind if I'm coming home. Think New Zealand is Maori for 50 million shades of Vibrant Green! That having been said...<br />The 11th was a day at sea on the cruise. The ship's staff did an outstanding presentation. The Aussie Cruise Director called all the Veterans forward and then gave a short speech on the History of the Day and it's meaning in the Commonwealth. The Canadian Bar Director read "In Flander's Field" and a New Zealander played Last Post on the Trumpet. The cruise director then called for a moment of silence and the only sound you could hear on the ship was Sea and Wind. Then the Ship sounded it's horn. Very moving ceremony.<br />Tomorrow its Planes, Trains and Automobiles and back in the saddle again. Have a great weekend all.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-10308812690379226422015-11-12T09:31:51.422-08:002015-11-12T09:31:51.422-08:00Same here, I'll see it on the calendar, usuall...Same here, I'll see it on the calendar, usually a week later.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-33108671933263372862015-11-12T08:03:33.072-08:002015-11-12T08:03:33.072-08:00I usually remember it after the fact.I usually remember it after the fact.(not necessarily your) Uncle Skiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705753220273516841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-26219842639753018852015-11-12T04:56:46.068-08:002015-11-12T04:56:46.068-08:00Yeah, for me the thanks should go to those who suf...Yeah, for me the thanks should go to those who suffered, who really sacrificed.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-76235168385827943072015-11-12T04:56:03.153-08:002015-11-12T04:56:03.153-08:00Sometimes Blogger will decide, for no apparent rea...Sometimes Blogger will decide, for no apparent reason, to eat a comment.<br /><br />Thanks Vicki, I get the "thank you" thing but it just seems odd getting thanked for something I loved doing. And getting paid for it.<br /><br />But I appreciate the thanks. Oh yeah, congratulations to you! Quite a big deal.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-91077517488043543612015-11-12T03:21:21.563-08:002015-11-12T03:21:21.563-08:00My thoughts about Veterans Day align with yours. I...My thoughts about Veterans Day align with yours. I served three years in the Army and was stationed in Germany. Got to see a bit of the world, got three hots, a cot, and a stipend. Don't feel any of my fellow citizens owe me anything including a thank you. Who I thank is my youngest son who sacrificed his long term health serving, and all the others like him.Well Seasoned Foolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16670165728759453075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-91738738140875759572015-11-11T18:20:31.329-08:002015-11-11T18:20:31.329-08:00For some reason, and I don't know what that re...For some reason, and I don't know what that reason was, what i wrote earlier didn't get posted. To recap I said that you should never be embarrassed when anyone says Thank You for your service. You did serve your country. You deserve to be thanked for your service. However you served, it was for the betterment of our country. You and your family are blessed. You are blessed to be alive to tell your story, a privilege not afforded to all. I say "Thank You for your service." I say "Thank You for your family's service". God Bless. xo VickiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-46801629393625816102015-11-11T18:05:35.574-08:002015-11-11T18:05:35.574-08:00Odd you should mention that.
Just today I had tha...Odd you should mention that.<br /><br />Just today I had that same thought.<br /><br />So mentally I'm still in the third grade.<br /><br />Sounds about right...OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-35207275305347659582015-11-11T17:45:06.368-08:002015-11-11T17:45:06.368-08:00When I was a kid in probably third grade, reading ...When I was a kid in probably third grade, reading about WWI for the first time, I thought they should have started the war in 1907 so it could end on 11-11-11-11. I didn't really understand the whole war scheduling thing.PrairieAdventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06466447251827774900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-51403815210305561182015-11-11T12:38:05.872-08:002015-11-11T12:38:05.872-08:00More than likely what he heard was "The Last ...More than likely what he heard was "The Last Post," our cousins' version of Taps.<br /><br />One thing about England (and by extension the UK in general), their traditions are ancient and (for the most part) respected.<br /><br />Thanks Russ.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-54455207338345236742015-11-11T12:29:36.790-08:002015-11-11T12:29:36.790-08:00Oddly enough my service in Korea qualifies me for ...Oddly enough my service in Korea qualifies me for membership in the VFW. Never felt threatened there, unless it was from <em>The Missus Herself</em> for staying out too late.<br /><br />Not saying that that happened, not saying that it didn't.<br /><br />A guy that worked for me in Omaha and I (both former flight line knuckle draggers) volunteered to go to Saudi for Desert Storm.<br /><br />"And do what?" asked our lieutenant.<br /><br />"We'll find something to make ourselves useful" we both exclaimed.<br /><br />"Go back to your desks you morons." sayeth the lieutenant.<br /><br />Proof that sometimes lieutenants are smarter than sergeants. (Of course, our LT was prior enlisted, so maybe that doesn't count.)OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-65471996438948878822015-11-11T12:29:22.921-08:002015-11-11T12:29:22.921-08:00Good blog and from the heart. You mentioned Rememb...Good blog and from the heart. You mentioned Remembrance Day, I got an e-mail from a friend who was in London at the<br />airport when the loudspeakers came on and asked everyone for a few moments of silence in honor of all the veterans. He<br />said everything at the airport literally came to a standstill and he said there was absolute silence while they played what <br />he assumed was their equivalent of Taps. They obviously value their veterans in England! rkinionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05432551832152096206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-19312362266622990402015-11-11T12:24:33.986-08:002015-11-11T12:24:33.986-08:00And you for yours!And you for yours!OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-53658070042304027202015-11-11T12:24:21.031-08:002015-11-11T12:24:21.031-08:00I need to do more research on Armed Forces Day. I ...I need to do more research on Armed Forces Day. I tend to ignore the day.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-44942175379450077202015-11-11T10:51:42.694-08:002015-11-11T10:51:42.694-08:00As they say in Fury "Best job I ever had.&q...As they say in Fury "Best job I ever had." A vet of the Cold War. Lucky I guess to be between wars, A war in most cases where stares were the only thing shot back and forth. I feel humbled to be in the presents of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and the latest string of 'War against..." vets. I went to Desert Shield/Storm but we Amphibs were just a threat General Schwarzkopf had in his hip pocket. Never in my career did I feel in real danger. Maybe I was just stupid. But, I was ready and willing to do whatever. SoCal Pir8https://www.blogger.com/profile/15601598407298523580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-42702954544756529702015-11-11T10:09:31.283-08:002015-11-11T10:09:31.283-08:00Thank you for your service sir.Thank you for your service sir.Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-66752167095250095162015-11-11T09:45:13.348-08:002015-11-11T09:45:13.348-08:00When someone thanks me, I try to remember to say, ...When someone thanks me, I try to remember to say, "Thank you" in return.<br />I really appreciate the gesture.<br /><br /><br />Thanks for pointing out the difference between, Veterans Day and Memorial Day.<br />I kinda wish more folks understood it.<br />Now if we could only get more recognition for Armed Forces Day...<br />(not necessarily your) Uncle Skiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705753220273516841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-60197848157267919652015-11-11T09:26:43.352-08:002015-11-11T09:26:43.352-08:00Couldn't have done it without the folks at hom...Couldn't have done it without the folks at home.<br /><br />Thanks.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-247514609832101652015-11-11T09:06:16.233-08:002015-11-11T09:06:16.233-08:00Yes! This touches on so many important ideas. My g...Yes! This touches on so many important ideas. My guy, too, feels slightly embarrassed to be thanked for his service. Hello--they gave him jets to fly!!! He never flew in combat, either, though many of our friends did. <br /><br />However, he fulfilled his oath with honor and training is dangerous--more dangerous than combat, in aircraft at least.<br /><br />And you, also, fulfilled your oath. So, thank you! WING WIFEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200111162708301369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-18726086326226431902015-11-11T07:22:45.752-08:002015-11-11T07:22:45.752-08:00Thank you too Ron.Thank you too Ron.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-13338716174637149382015-11-11T07:14:18.505-08:002015-11-11T07:14:18.505-08:00Thanks Sarge.
Thanks Sarge.<br />Ron Snyderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217389199007968254noreply@blogger.com