Happy thought of the day - Page 56

DIYPatriot · 05-08-2012, 14:54

My best friend came home from his latest combat tour and surprised me by showing up unannounced at my office. I work 2 jobs and live on the other side of the country from him(for now, he's stationed at Ft. Wainwright). It took a good bit of planning on his part to drop in and catch me off guard.

I introduced him to several of the guys and gals that have sent him and his unit care packages. He ended up presenting me with a flag and certificate from a drone mission that flew the flag in my honor. That completely blew my mind. I didn't realize that they did such a thing.

Needless to say, the boss man gave me the rest of the day off (and anyone else who cared to head to the nearest bar) to congratulate my friend's return. My entire office cleared out within minutes and we knocked a few down in his honor. It was nice to see so many, who never met him, head off to welcome him home.

And it was even better to stay up all night into the early morning hours sitting outside next to a fire catching up with him. It's the simple times that matter most.

cbtengr · 06-02-2012, 19:58

Been looking forward to putting my bike in this vintage bike show for the past year. Spent the last two evenings cleaning and waxing, got up this morning no rain at least according to weather man. He was right for the first 45 miles of my 65 mile trip, just a drizzle and wet pavement temp in the mid-fifty's perfect for riding. The museum is in an old Walmart store and is packed with bikes, all kinds of bikes and memorabilia if you are ever in the area and you love motorcycles it is worth the stop. My bike did ok, first in class and the wife and I had a great day!

Sohei · 06-02-2012, 20:01

Congratulations on the win!

33army · 06-15-2012, 15:44

I finally get to see somewhere other than Georgia in my Army career.....Bragg here I come. Time to start CAQ.

lindy · 06-17-2012, 07:04

My high school buddy, a former 82nd paratrooper, is sending his oldest soon off to Marine Corps boot camp today, the best Father's Day gift ever!

After boot camp and MCT, his son is going to DLI and going the 2600 route (SIGINT Marine). We graduated from a small town so this is a pretty big deal: to have two SIGINTers from the same place but a generation apart.

Patriotism is alive and well in Eastern Oklahoma!

dadof18x'er · 06-17-2012, 08:23

Airborne Graduation at Benning , just happened to be National Airborne Day,
Silver Knights did some jumps and I had the privilege of pinning the Silver Wings on my favorite trooper. It was a good day

echoes · 06-26-2012, 10:31

My new workout tees came in the mail and am so excited!

Nothing like a little extra motivation when its above 100 degrees!

Holly

ZonieDiver · 06-26-2012, 13:22

Great ad for the tees!

echoes · 06-26-2012, 17:38

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Originally Posted by ZonieDiver

Great ad for the tees!

ZD,

They are made of very durable cotton, and breathe when you sweat during workout!

The logos are an added BONUS!

Holly

Dusty · 06-26-2012, 17:46

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Originally Posted by echoes

ZD,

They are made of very durable cotton, and breathe when you sweat during workout!

The logos are an added BONUS!

Holly

Is that what they're calling them thangs, now?

06-28-2012, 16:58

Four months after his first major surgery ( mitral valve repair, coronary bypass and pacemaker implant) my father got under the knife again for a 65 mm ( around 2.5 inches) abdominal Aortic Aneurism, open repair procedure. He got out of the ICU after 48 hrs.
He definitely kicked that aneurism's hind end. He's on the mend, making huge leaps forward. As I told him before he underwent surgery, he still got too much spoiling to do on his 2.5 old nephew, so he just had to pull it off. Failure was simply not contemplated.
Good times, good times.

Gypsy · 07-03-2012, 20:12

Driving through the storm of the century on Friday, arriving to my destination in one piece. Getting home safe after the second storm of the century on Sunday (recurring theme??) to some major destruction in my surrounding area. Oh and finally getting power restored today.

Drusagas · 07-03-2012, 23:09

Being released by the Ortho Doc and Physical Therapist to continue recovery on my own 16 weeks after ACL reconstruction, with no limitations. Having a tentative flight school date for OCT 2012. Hitting 225 lbs on both reg. and decline bench.

All in the same day. Really good day.

GratefulCitizen · 07-10-2012, 21:34

Had a very good day.

After ten years of enduring UPS standard operational chaos and being laid off 10-12 weeks per year, I'm securing a bid on my own route, which I will likely remain on for the remainder of my career (~16 years).
It's in the most remote area of the lower 48, and brings with it tremendous autonomy and independence (even by UPS driver standards).

Due to obscure tax laws regarding Bilagáana working in the Navajo Nation, substantial tax benefits come with the long commute (~200 mile daily round-trip).
Got home today off of the route to find my bimmer out of the shop and ready to roll.

Kid #1 (20 years old) came over this afternoon.
After much trial and error, his life is coming together and he's "getting it" in regards to building a life.

Kid #2 (12 years old) is coming along fine, enjoys basketball, and is growing like a weed.
Measured his reach at 72 inches (he just turned 12 in May).

Kid #3 (10 years old), kid #4 (6 years old), kid #5 (4 years old), and grandaughter #1 (2 years old) were playing in the new kiddy pool in the back yard.
It's big enough for me too, and was enjoyed in the 100+ degree afternoon heat along with Guinness in a frozen mug.

Later, the younger ones and I jumped on the trampoline while watching lizards on the back yard wall.
Life is good.

On top of all this, boating season (on Lake Powell) starts for us this weekend.

All of the peace and prosperity my household enjoys are made possible by brave souls (past, present, and future) who protect us from, and take the battle to, those who would do us harm.
On behalf of my family I thank you.

PSM · 07-10-2012, 21:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by GratefulCitizen

Had a very good day.

After ten years of enduring UPS standard operational chaos and being laid off 10-12 weeks per year, I'm securing a bid on my own route, which I will likely remain on for the remainder of my career (~16 years).
It's in the most remote area of the lower 48, and brings with it tremendous autonomy and independence (even by UPS driver standards).

Due to obscure tax laws regarding Bilagáana working in the Navajo Nation, substantial tax benefits come with the long commute (~200 mile daily round-trip).
Got home today off of the route to find my bimmer out of the shop and ready to roll.

Kid #1 (20 years old) came over this afternoon.
After much trial and error, his life is coming together and he's "getting it" in regards to building a life.

Kid #2 (12 years old) is coming along fine, enjoys basketball, and is growing like a weed.
Measured his reach at 72 inches (he just turned 12 in May).

Kid #3 (10 years old), kid #4 (6 years old), kid #5 (4 years old), and grandaughter #1 (2 years old) were playing in the new kiddy pool in the back yard.
It's big enough for me too, and was enjoyed in the 100+ degree afternoon heat along with Guinness in a frozen mug.

Later, the younger ones and I jumped on the trampoline while watching lizards on the back yard wall.
Life is good.

On top of all this, boating season (on Lake Powell) starts for us this weekend.

All of the peace and prosperity my household enjoys are made possible by brave souls (past, present, and future) who protect us from, and take the battle to, those who would do us harm.
On behalf of my family I thank you.

Congratulations, GC. In Hermosa Beach, we had the same driver (friend) for 25 years! He (OK, and "LHC" and "head" [dude, that nick can be awkward at times]

) are what I miss most about leaving SoCal.

Good luck.

Pat