Happiest of New Years to the staff and readership of Chant du Départ

Good morning everyone.  Tom here (aka Tuna).  Sarge was airborne during the change of years, so I thought I'd take the liberty and wish you all a Happy New Year.

I started last year with a post about resolutions.  Those didn't fare too well, as I still read the comments on blogs and facebook posts (Trolls are evil), I haven't lost much weight, but I have lessened my addiction to facebook.  WRT that one, I've learned to tune out the garbage (unfollowing some folks), and reduced my political rants (at least there- can't say the same for here at the Chant).  I've also tried to lighten up around here, at least recently.  Will it continue?  Jury is still out.

2018 was up and down in the Tuna household.  We accomplished a wonderful 25th Anniversary trip up the Rhine River during a fabulous cruise, but also struggled with some health issues within the same household.  There's a very bright spot on the very near horizon with that however, so we're happy and hopeful.

Tuna and the missus on that cruise

Work was good, but always a challenge.  Sometimes I wonder if I'm making a difference and actually accomplishing anything.  Apparently I am however, because I still seem to get paid, so that's a bright spot.  I expect more of the same in 2019 as MIW (Mine Warfare) for the Navy is always last to the trough, yet we aren't starving.  Ok, maybe we are, but that means I'm still employed.

Bests of 2018?  Definitely that cruise, which I highly recommend.  Best movie?  Toss up between Dunkirk and Bohemian Rhapsody.  The latter was just last week so it's more on my mind.  It was a two hour phenomenal concert that was also great show.  See it when you can if you haven't already.

Best photo I took?  How about this one?

Got a bit of sunset, which I love, and nautical, which is just cool.

Although this one was very much lauded on my faceybook feed:

TV?  Probably Ozark on Netflix.  Dark as hell, but it really draws you in.  At least it did for me.  The Crown and Daredevil also captured my interest.  Network TV?  I know I watched some, but none of it was memorable.

Music?  Discovered this and lost track of how many times I listened to it.

Hopes for 2019?  Happiness, health, and a home.  Yes, that last part is kind of cryptic, but maybe I'll share more on that later this year.

As for your resolutions, may they be lofty, easily achieved, well accomplished, and to the benefit of others.

I truly hope the new year brings you happiness, prosperity, love, and whatever else you might need.  

Tuna out!

Post script:  Turns out Dunkirk was a 2017 movie. Oh well.