09-27-2011, 04:31
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Nice post Richard. I just went to the wife's 25 yr HS reunion. Playing catch up with her fellow classmates she had one tell her that she entered the teaching field only 4 years ago because my wife inspired her 5 years ago at her 20th reunion.
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09-27-2011, 08:23
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Originally Posted by ZonieDiver
Things like that are what make it worthwhile. Not a lot of occupations have people make comments like that years later. I love being accosted at the grocery store, bank, ballpark by former students.
I found that it often wasn't the lesson that they remembered. It was some offhand remark, or the way you held them accountable, or called them on their behavior that they remembered. That is sad for me, for it seems that is the kind of thing the 'educational establishment' is trying to take out of the classrooom today.
Good on you, Richard!
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My mother was a grammar school teacher for 40 years and her former students still contact her. Christmas cards, e-mails, phone calls, etc.
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10-01-2011, 07:40
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I was just sitting outside on the patio enjoying my coffee and watching the morning news when I heard the approach of a RWAC which sounded like a CH-53 but turned out to be the Mi-24D "Hind" from the Cavanaugh Flight Museum passing overhead at about 300' AGL.
I love being in the flight path for that collection of iconic aircraft. 
Richard 
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10-01-2011, 08:20
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Originally Posted by Richard
I was just sitting outside on the patio enjoying my coffee and watching the morning news when I heard the approach of a RWAC which sounded like a CH-53 but turned out to be the Mi-24D "Hind" from the Cavanaugh Flight Museum passing overhead at about 300' AGL.
I love being in the flight path for that collection of iconic aircraft.
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As long as they're not cleared hot!
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10-03-2011, 07:15
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Under Cover
It poured all weekend and I laid on my bed thinking what incredible luxury it was to be inside a house. Also remembered the same type of feeling to be in the luxury of being allowed to string up a poncho hootch and get out of the rain.
I drink clean water (no iodine tablets) every day. I have a bed to sleep in, shower every day and despite my lack of cooking skills, eat well every day. I keep a rifle by my bed, but don't really need it.
All in all, I am living better than most of the world and thanks to being an 11B, for years, I realize it and appreciate it.
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10-04-2011, 05:23
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Good day in a way
I would say it's a good day.....sort of.
I was riding my CBR 1000 to work to grade a PT test, when some Ass Clown decided he wanted to drive his big white child molester van in my lane instead of his own. Of course, this meant I had no where to go so I chose the curb instead of his big block 350. Thus, causing me to strike said curb, lose control of said bike, while performing a proper PLF, at least as proper as I could given the circumstances, I dismounted my iron steed, and rolled about 50 meters down the road.  I would like to thank the makers of Icon Helmets for saving my dome. However, the next time I see that van will most likely be through the scope of my rifle.
Long story short...I survived with some road rash on my arm and a head ache. Unfortunately my bike suffered a worse fate.  It's gonna be a good day Tater. 
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10-04-2011, 06:31
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Originally Posted by 33army
I would say it's a good day.....sort of.
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Long story short...I survived with some road rash on my arm and a head ache.
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Yep...I would say it was a very good day. Glad to hear you survived...bikes are replaceable...bodies...not so much.
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10-12-2011, 19:46
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The UPS truck showed up this afternoon and - now that the weather's finally cooled down around here - my delayed wine club selections which normally would have arrived about six weeks ago were finally shipped and delivered.
Salud!
Richard
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“Almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so.” - Robert Heinlein
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10-12-2011, 20:00
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Originally Posted by Richard
The UPS truck showed up this afternoon and - now that the weather's finally cooled down around here - my delayed wine club selections which normally would have arrived about six weeks ago were finally shipped and delivered.
Salud!
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Now, if I could only get you to quit mixing your vino with Fresca...
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10-12-2011, 20:26
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Now, if I could only get you to quit mixing your vino with Fresca...
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Ye olde habits die hard.
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“Almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so.” - Robert Heinlein
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10-28-2011, 07:34
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There was this guy leaving last night in the 3rd Inning. . . of Game 6 (edit to add, "this just in from MRFL "He was pretty lit")
noticed this cute kid by the gate . . . (edit to add, "who was looking at homeplate through some nice nerds home-made telescope")
and the rest is history! (edit to add, "that will never be repeated, ever, again!")
Go Cards!
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10-31-2011, 19:08
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Originally Posted by 33army
I would say it's a good day.....sort of.
I dismounted my iron steed, and rolled about 50 meters down the road. Long story short...I survived with some road rash on my arm and a head ache. Unfortunately my bike suffered a worse fate. It's gonna be a good day Tater. |
Had a similar incident back in '90. Needless to say, I was VERY fortunate as well. Pavement is rough just falling down normally, at 50-55 MPH it is downright unforgiving. Glad you made it through in one piece.
Now go do some pushups! 
Cheers!
Mick
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11-01-2011, 10:35
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My Happy Thoughts
90 days sober so I may live to see my Little Layle Bug, my granddaughter, grow up.
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11-01-2011, 10:42
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90 days sober so I may live to see my Little Layle Bug, my granddaughter, grow up.
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Great motivation!
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11-01-2011, 11:03
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Something special when those big eyes look up at you. Congratulations. Stay with it...
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