tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post8617265041504416452..comments2024-03-28T02:27:45.688-07:00Comments on Chant du Départ: TraditionOldAFSargehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-88310347939975457342014-10-01T05:07:35.409-07:002014-10-01T05:07:35.409-07:00Roger that. Same here.Roger that. Same here.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-16117808955353246042014-09-30T19:58:06.064-07:002014-09-30T19:58:06.064-07:00OldAFSarge, going to Fallon would be checking in w...OldAFSarge, going to Fallon would be checking in with family. Never meat space met him. Still tear up when I think about him.DoninSactohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05659796227234525110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-84841395838242625892014-09-30T17:02:04.931-07:002014-09-30T17:02:04.931-07:00I'm thankful that my kids understand tradition...I'm thankful that my kids understand traditions and the need for having them. I guess we did something right when we were raising them.<br /><br />Heh, it <b>is</b> only money.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-13069733875011230562014-09-30T16:39:04.085-07:002014-09-30T16:39:04.085-07:00Know Fallon, know why... And yeah, gotta let them...Know Fallon, know why... And yeah, gotta let them start their 'own' traditions... I now spend Christmas at my daughter's rather than the other way around. But what the hey, it's only money...Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-83284225320535239262014-09-30T15:13:19.593-07:002014-09-30T15:13:19.593-07:00Fallon, not everyone will understand, only those w...Fallon, not everyone will understand, only those who read the blog really felt that punch in the gut.<br /><br />Checking in with kin is important, no matter how it's done. Texas has much to offer. Just ask Juvat. ;-)OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-24611609785971444952014-09-30T14:36:36.643-07:002014-09-30T14:36:36.643-07:00Yep, I understand about Fallon.
I travel to Texa...Yep, I understand about Fallon. <br /><br />I travel to Texas for Christmas with my two brothers since our parents passed away. It is our own tradition now. We check in with each via texts, Facebook, and long phone calls. Mary F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08161273162129455869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-17283501984118043092014-09-30T12:30:53.249-07:002014-09-30T12:30:53.249-07:00That conversation sounds familiar.That conversation sounds familiar.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-22200038586862426742014-09-30T11:48:42.341-07:002014-09-30T11:48:42.341-07:00If you come West, give me a shout. Missus ORPO and...If you come West, give me a shout. Missus ORPO and I are looking for something to do during the Xmass Holiday Season. Just the two of us.<br />Father-Daughter PhonCon..............................<br />I was getting my ballast train ready to unload in Carrollton, Texas on Winter day some years ago.........We had to pull it through a major arterial grade crossing at walking speed to allow me to make my list and connect the big cables where they were disconnected at the quarry.<br />Cell phone rings...................The Youngest Daughter.<br />Daughter: Where's Mom?<br />Me: In Weatherford with John and Sheri(Old Navy Friends)<br />Daughter: Why is she not answering her phone? (in an irritated tone)<br />Me: I don't know<br />Daughter: What are you doing? (same tone)<br />Me: Getting my train ready to unload................................<br />Daughter: Oops! Sorry Daddy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bye!<br />Me: Bye Punkin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Glenn Mark Casselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11305109383344139028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-6156992458683187622014-09-30T09:37:30.743-07:002014-09-30T09:37:30.743-07:00Yes, the in-laws must be factored in. Only The WSO...Yes, the in-laws must be factored in. Only <em>The WSO's</em> in-laws are really in play and we get along with them just great.<br /><br />We have celebrated Christmas in November (for our grandson's first holiday season, they were here for Thanksgiving so we put the tree up early). Also last year we had Christmas at my Mom's on the 25th and Christmas in Michigan (at <em>The WSO's</em> in-laws) on the 27th.<br /><br />We have discovered that flexibility is a nice trait to have.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-10190077901340785802014-09-30T09:34:21.293-07:002014-09-30T09:34:21.293-07:00Shortly after I wrote the post, the Chez Sarge com...Shortly after I wrote the post, the <em>Chez Sarge</em> command authority vetoed the trip to California. I still hold out hope as <em>The Missus Herself</em> has vetoed stuff before only to have <em>The WSO</em> override the veto by providing us with tickets.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-2944682932224640952014-09-30T09:31:17.163-07:002014-09-30T09:31:17.163-07:00@Skip - I dread the day I have no one to report to...@Skip - I dread the day I have no one to report to.<br /><br />@Juvat - if my son has posted on Facebook, he's fine. If I have posted on Facebook, I am fine. So Facebook is useful for that. (I personally enjoy Facebook, but I'm kinda goofy that way.)OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-15945902641954468712014-09-30T08:35:36.451-07:002014-09-30T08:35:36.451-07:00With Son, DIL and Daughter all graduated and in jo...With Son, DIL and Daughter all graduated and in jobs, coordinating holidays has become much more difficult. Additionally, there's the trading holidays between Us and the In-Laws. Last year, Thanksgiving occurred on a Friday and Christmas occurred in a rental property in Orlando. At this point, I'm just thankful we're all within a couple of hours driving distance and I can go over and have lunch with them on a moment's notice. Traditions are important as long as they don't devolve into going through the motions.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-7788039759083985102014-09-30T08:31:18.085-07:002014-09-30T08:31:18.085-07:00She had you at Fallon! Sounds like a great trip. ...She had you at Fallon! Sounds like a great trip. You might have to crack open your IRA and 401K to pay for the tickets though. I purchased 4 to travel during Thanksgiving week and about had a heart attack. I'm sure it's worth the price of admission to honor tradition though. Tunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930237104692982421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-57249600347693648632014-09-30T08:23:53.961-07:002014-09-30T08:23:53.961-07:00Us. Phone calls not required. Just regular comm ...Us. Phone calls not required. Just regular comm checks in the comment blocks.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-82441279154356754562014-09-30T07:43:48.770-07:002014-09-30T07:43:48.770-07:00Gee... it just occurred to me.
I don't know to...Gee... it just occurred to me.<br />I don't know to whom I should report.(not necessarily your) Uncle Skiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705753220273516841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-56998466002247697882014-09-30T07:42:48.889-07:002014-09-30T07:42:48.889-07:00I get it about Fallon, too.
I know what I'm ...I get it about Fallon, too.<br /><br /><br />I know what I'm doing on Thanksgiving.<br />It's a tradition. <br />Beyond that, the other holidays leave me a bit bewildered.<br />Except for St Patrick's Day... we're already planning for St Pat's here.<br /><br />I also get the bit about sons not calling unless there's something to report.(not necessarily your) Uncle Skiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705753220273516841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-4464541767951091502014-09-30T06:19:45.325-07:002014-09-30T06:19:45.325-07:00Yup, that was not an improvement.
What is it with...Yup, that was <b>not</b> an improvement.<br /><br />What is it with the Army and headgear?OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-57873432058972872862014-09-30T06:18:43.892-07:002014-09-30T06:18:43.892-07:00You understand.You understand.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-16134899924309132832014-09-30T06:17:50.524-07:002014-09-30T06:17:50.524-07:00I used to think the Army did tradition pretty well...I used to think the Army did tradition pretty well. But their record has been spotty (at least in my book) since Shinseki introduced the beret for everybody.<br /><br />Us older farts remember going from the "Ridgeway" cover to the ugliest baseball cap ever. Always blamed Fidel Castro for that decision as he wore a Ridgeway cover. Well Seasoned Foolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16670165728759453075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-2572865479777128642014-09-30T06:13:44.063-07:002014-09-30T06:13:44.063-07:00 I would like to go to Fallon as well. Not for the... I would like to go to Fallon as well. Not for the holidays though. A certain date in March,,,,,,,,,,,.Glenn555https://www.blogger.com/profile/13868912985949037098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-47575681793025353072014-09-30T06:12:07.239-07:002014-09-30T06:12:07.239-07:00Thanks Suldog. As I recall from the stories you...Thanks Suldog. As I recall from the stories you've told, you have some great holiday traditions.<br /><br />That 17 days at the end of the year is when I recharge my batteries. It is needed more and more every year. Getting old is not for sissies!OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-53819503309331671182014-09-30T05:48:48.589-07:002014-09-30T05:48:48.589-07:00Well, first off, I'll plead guilty of ignoranc...Well, first off, I'll plead guilty of ignorance concerning Fallon. But Reno is a swell place. Second, I love holiday traditions. Anything that breaks with them causes me mental pain. Establishing new traditions is OK, though. We did that with Thanksgiving years ago, making our home the place to go. It has worked out well. Third, I completely understand the 17 days thing. I always planned my longest yearly break from work around said Thanksgiving, spreading it out so I had days of sloth around the days when I hectically got the house in shape and did the cooking. In any case, best of luck and I hope you get the most of what you need.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.com