The Backyard BBQ 05.31.2009-06.06.2009
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From: Home: Kaplan, LA - Pipelining In: Pecos, Tx
2nd on the pics, All heros in my book.
My dad served in the Big Red 1 (1968-69) in Vietnam and has three Purple Hearts.
My brother was to be awarded one during his tour in Ramadi. He was doing an evac for a wounded Marine and the Humvee he was driving hit an IED. One of the Marines lost a leg in the explosion. My brother was cut up some, but when told he was going to receive the Purple Heart, he said in good conscious after seeing how bad his brothers were injured and he walked away that he would not accept it.
There is a video on youtube of the incident, but it cant be posted here. Who would have thought that Marines use strong language from time to time. I can pm the link to anyone interested.
My dad served in the Big Red 1 (1968-69) in Vietnam and has three Purple Hearts.
My brother was to be awarded one during his tour in Ramadi. He was doing an evac for a wounded Marine and the Humvee he was driving hit an IED. One of the Marines lost a leg in the explosion. My brother was cut up some, but when told he was going to receive the Purple Heart, he said in good conscious after seeing how bad his brothers were injured and he walked away that he would not accept it.
There is a video on youtube of the incident, but it cant be posted here. Who would have thought that Marines use strong language from time to time. I can pm the link to anyone interested.
Muted one day, Banned the next....... Ah the life of a DTR 1%'er
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From: Ohio: Home of the disappointing sports teams
Nice pics Mark.. You can spot a Marine a mile away in a crowd of 1000's. Perfect posture and always carry themselves well. I've seen every style of graduation ceremonies given by the military. NO ONE comes close to a Marine Corp graduation or presentation
Blake, tell you brother I said thanks
Blake, tell you brother I said thanks
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From: Home: Kaplan, LA - Pipelining In: Pecos, Tx
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(inside joke)But I don't.
Good pics Mark!
Blake, thanks to your family.
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very nice Madson. proud of you and your accomplishments. ok, white shirt or mess dress is different from dress blues. talk about racially balanced! those pics ARE the recruiting poster! very proud to be an American! just glad I was in the Army where we don't have to deal with all the fashion outfits......
ok, Matt, I made shore dinner tonight in about ten minutes. scallops, corn, cajun crawdads (no spice though hubby can't handle that) garlic bread with cheese and a labatt's summer blonde beer. mmmmmmmmmmm awesome for today's sun and work we did.
knew i'd go and blab......chaikwa isn't answering his phone- he is out trying to locate Fiverbob for some company.
heidi off to settle a score with a large racoon tonight. click
ok, Matt, I made shore dinner tonight in about ten minutes. scallops, corn, cajun crawdads (no spice though hubby can't handle that) garlic bread with cheese and a labatt's summer blonde beer. mmmmmmmmmmm awesome for today's sun and work we did.
knew i'd go and blab......chaikwa isn't answering his phone- he is out trying to locate Fiverbob for some company.
heidi off to settle a score with a large racoon tonight. click
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Evening all.
Another busy day in the life of Josh.
Came home...drank a beer and took the fender flares of the wrangler. It's getting flat fenders tomorrow. I hope...haha. They are all powdercoated, just waitin for the help of one of my techs. Gonna go out for a bit here in awhile.
Thats about it
Josh
Another busy day in the life of Josh.
Came home...drank a beer and took the fender flares of the wrangler. It's getting flat fenders tomorrow. I hope...haha. They are all powdercoated, just waitin for the help of one of my techs. Gonna go out for a bit here in awhile.
Thats about it
Josh
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From: Marion ,Michigan (Snow Belt Area)
EAVENING YE`ALL
BEEN A BUISY ONE -
LOAD OF WOOD OUT OF RANGER _ WAS GOOD DRY STORAGE - GOTTA USE IT TO GO GET TABLES & CHAIRS TOMORROW -SO-IT GOT EMPTIED
5ER ALL HOOKED UP TO THE DODGE -FILLED WITH WATTER -LEVELED -AND READY TO BE -LAWS -MOTEL ROOM
REST OF YARD TRIMMED AND LOOKING GOOD.
GUESS I`M NOT TN TWO BAD OF SHAPE -TOMORROW A BUNCH OF RUNNING -PICK UP SHAVED HAM -CAKE - TABLES & CHAIRS - AND ODDS & ENDS -
MEAN WHILE WIFIE & DAUGHTER THAT GRADUATED FROM COLLAGE WILL GET HAM ROALUPS READY - AND A FIEW OTHER THINGS.
WHEW - BY GOLLY I THINK WE`R GOING TO MAKE IT
WE`VE GOT 4 BEDROOMS IN THE HOUSE THEY WILL ALL BE FULL - THE 5TH WHEEL - AND ANYONE ELSE - WELL THEY GET TO SLEEP IN THE PICK-UP CAMPER.
(AND I THOUGHT 5ER BOB RAN A HOTEL)
WELL I`LL BE A ROUND FOR A WHILE
CLAUDE
BEEN A BUISY ONE -
LOAD OF WOOD OUT OF RANGER _ WAS GOOD DRY STORAGE - GOTTA USE IT TO GO GET TABLES & CHAIRS TOMORROW -SO-IT GOT EMPTIED
5ER ALL HOOKED UP TO THE DODGE -FILLED WITH WATTER -LEVELED -AND READY TO BE -LAWS -MOTEL ROOM
REST OF YARD TRIMMED AND LOOKING GOOD.
GUESS I`M NOT TN TWO BAD OF SHAPE -TOMORROW A BUNCH OF RUNNING -PICK UP SHAVED HAM -CAKE - TABLES & CHAIRS - AND ODDS & ENDS -
MEAN WHILE WIFIE & DAUGHTER THAT GRADUATED FROM COLLAGE WILL GET HAM ROALUPS READY - AND A FIEW OTHER THINGS.
WHEW - BY GOLLY I THINK WE`R GOING TO MAKE IT
WE`VE GOT 4 BEDROOMS IN THE HOUSE THEY WILL ALL BE FULL - THE 5TH WHEEL - AND ANYONE ELSE - WELL THEY GET TO SLEEP IN THE PICK-UP CAMPER.
(AND I THOUGHT 5ER BOB RAN A HOTEL)
WELL I`LL BE A ROUND FOR A WHILE
CLAUDE
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(HER words, not mine!)Great pics Mad! Probably the only thing actually worth reading today!
Logged all day, tired now.
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Afternoon, all. Thanks for the comments, fellas.
The mess dress is very different, but I love it. VERY comfortable! Sexy, too...
Marines are the best dressed, no doubt about that.
Well, ladies and gents, here is your Gung Ho Marine from class 4-09 of Career Course...
Mighty proud of that, I might say. Good times.
I'm going with one of my buddies this weekend, do I might not be around too much. Ya'll have a good and safe weekend.
very nice Madson. proud of you and your accomplishments. ok, white shirt or mess dress is different from dress blues. talk about racially balanced! those pics ARE the recruiting poster! very proud to be an American! just glad I was in the Army where we don't have to deal with all the fashion outfits......
Marines are the best dressed, no doubt about that.
Well, ladies and gents, here is your Gung Ho Marine from class 4-09 of Career Course...
Mighty proud of that, I might say. Good times.
I'm going with one of my buddies this weekend, do I might not be around too much. Ya'll have a good and safe weekend.
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From: JEFF,INDIANA
Goodmornin to ya'll!
Great pic Mark!
Coffee,Tea,Sweet Tea,Phoo are up and very Hot.
Donuts are on the counter.Thought I would stop in and clean up alittle.
Sit back and relax,dragon has been fed and walked so he's all good for awhile.
Cin's been very busy
Great pic Mark!
Coffee,Tea,Sweet Tea,Phoo are up and very Hot.
Donuts are on the counter.Thought I would stop in and clean up alittle.
Sit back and relax,dragon has been fed and walked so he's all good for awhile.
Cin's been very busy
