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When I was in MP training at Fort Gordon GA we ate at a mess hall which served two training companies. We were so happy with the food we all signed a petition and sent it to the IG. While an MP at Fort Knox I stopped a speeder and recognized him. I asked if he was still where I had taken basic...

My eighty-year-old wife went to Kroger's Wednesday. Her back was killing her (four back surgeries and a neck surgery). She asked a young man if he could place three eight-packs of Coke in her cart or atop the cart on the rails. This would probably have taken thirty seconds to do. The young...

DO NOT WATCH THIS IF FOUL LANGUAGE OFFENDS YOU!

Rejoice! Rejoice! Washington has raised the debt ceiling at the last minute (surprise, surprise)! Now, we can go even FURTHER into debt.

For anyone who wants to see something different about that amazing day I suggest you watch Season8, episode 1 of Expedition Unknown. I've seen a lot of documentaries and movies about D-Day but I learned a few things from this two hour show.

Had a friend who graduated in 65. He enlisted in the Navy to learn computers. He went to basic and computer school. Then, the Navy said they had kept their side of the deal and sent him back to school to become a radio operator on a river patrol boat. He saw more combat than many grunts. He...

I fear my wife may be in the early stages of dementia. She received a brand new Iphone and has thrown away any paperwork that may have come with it. I've checked all of our charge accounts and find NO transactions. I've called Apple and the unit was sold to a third party and they were unable...

IMHO everyone's brain works differently. Idiot savants fascinate me. I easily believe some peoples' brains are wired to have the such gifts. Others have other gifts: Barry Gibb was once asked how he came up with so many of the songs he wrote "I just hear them" was his reply. Ever watch my...

This thread makes me remember a promotion interview I had at the Post Office. I answered a question with a question: "Do you want to hear what I know you want to hear for me to get promoted or do you want the truth?" They wanted the truth. Remember a "Few Good Men"? "You can't handle the...

"if you take an 18 year old kid, and age him 4 years, you get an adult. You don't need a war to that, it happens naturally." Maybe this was true of our generation but it is no longer the case. Why Are Men in Crisis? | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) - YouTube

My mother once told me "there are things I fear a lot more than dying". At this age I agree with her: I fear my wife dying. I fear being disabled and not being able to care for myself.

James Burton (Ricky Nelson and Elvis' guitar player). Roy showed up at Graceland one morning. He had written a song for Elvis. They wouldn't get him out of bed so Roy said "the heck with this, I'll do it myself": "Only the Lonely". When Elvis' was asked why he didn't cover it he replied...

Have you ever heard this rendition of Pretty Woman? Roy Orbison - Oh, Pretty Woman (from Black & White Night) - YouTube

I'm one of the aforementioned elderly gentlemen who often offer assistance in the Costco parking lot! Last week I was leaving my doctor's office when a gentleman was dropping his wife off at the door. She had trouble turning to exit the car so I offered her my hand to assist her. She took my...