Mornin Ya'll... 29 with a high of 35...
Another Veterans day has come an passed...
there wasn't a big turnout for the Veterans ceremony's and Ham & Bean Lunchin.. The Mrs. Nominated me for the Rifle Brigade for the ceremony.... (Thanks Honey!! NOT) I tried to get out of it by saying you fuggers trust me with a loaded gun around you guys? didn't work cuz we all knew they were blanks!!!
Actually, this was about the 4th time I participated in this event since I had retired in 2004. the members were saying later the vollies went off pretty good for a new guy and now they know who to call for funeral details... I said Not a chance, it's not my thing and I do plan on skipping my own funeral when it comes around. for some damn reason I get pretty emotional at a veteran's funeral burial ceremony. I've been in the PGR since 2005, Participated in the flag lines, escorted the veteran to his/her final resting spot. but then would leave before the ceremony at the grave site starts. during the war, we would escort (motorcycles mostly) the fallen veteran from the airport to the local funeral homes in their hometowns. Flag Lines for Honor Flights etc. its an emotional moment, but nothing like standing at the hole when the Vollie's go off and then hearing the bugle play.. I get teary and shake... almost like coming off a good fist fight. So Nope Rifle Brigade isn't my cup of Tea!!!
Ham & Beans were Great 4 bowls, the Aux women said you're on your fourth bowl, I said Lady's these taste Great and besides I got store up my ammo for the battle the Mrs. and I will be having under the covers later, I see her eating them too!!!
Mrs. and I stopped and had one drink a piece and then home to watch war movies: Lone Survivor, 13 Hours, and O' Dark 30 (i was napping into this one) finished up with Black Hawk Down. she and her late husband never watched movies like this, just sitcoms, TV Shows and documentary's.
Hope You All had a great day yesterday!!!