Random Thoughts VIII

[NewToVolCountry]

The guys open up when all the losers leave. Somehow I sneaked by.

 

[JTrainDavis]

Awww hugs guys

Love you Kat, you'll love this,,,Only one place I'd rather be....French Lick!

YouTube - Larry Bird - Small Town - Performed by John Mellencamp

 

[JTrainDavis]

Watching it from when i was a kid makes Malanzana ball allsome!

 

[JTrainDavis]

Watch, New, watch, buddy,

 

[Slydell]

During WWII my dad flew Piper cubs over the lines doing a job called an artillery spotter (these days called a forward observer). Obviously he was attached to an artillary division of the Third Army. He later became a helicopter pilot and went over to the VietNam conflict to run an air base in Can Tho. I'm very proud of him but didn't see any action due to having a high draft number. Sometimes I feel guilty about that.

I don't see any reason for guilt of a high number for you at that time in history. I had one for awhile.

 

[milohimself]

Watch, New, watch, buddy,

That comment following that discussion put this image in my head:

 

[Slydell]

That's pretty wild. I bet capturing something from the SS was a huge deal.

I don't know. He never really talked about it. War is personal sometimes. I guess.

 

[NewToVolCountry]

With what we know now about the SS, I just meant bringing something home that belonged them seems like even more of a big deal.

 

[NewToVolCountry]

Hman & Sly, was it scary having a draft number and wondering when or if it would be called?

 

[JTrainDavis]

True Patriot Love, in all thy sons command!

 

[Slydell]

To the Soldier, going to battle, knowing he must go...

I really love you guys stories, and your listening to mine

Good stuff. I don't have much to say on a personal basis. It got put away a long time ago. I read the stuff you post re: old time wars 'cause some is from a different perspective. I don't post comments usually, but I read it. Thanks.

 

[JTrainDavis]

So I'm rooting against Nashville cause so many of their fans thought everyone in Vancouver singing their Anthem was a joke.

 

[NewToVolCountry]

In other random news, I just popped a cyst and am gushing blood and gook. Lovely.

 

[milohimself]

In other random news, I just popped a cyst and am gushing blood and gook. Lovely.

Popped a cyst on my abdomen last week. Smelled gnarly but it felt sooooo gratifying.

 

[NewToVolCountry]

Popped a cyst on my abdomen last week. Smelled gnarly but it felt sooooo gratifying.

I get them in two places every couple of years. They do smell awful, but yeah it feels great getting all that stuff out.

 

[Slydell]

Hman & Sly, was it scary having a draft number and wondering when or if it would be called?

It was, back then. The really high numbers went to married with children and in college. That was good odds at not being called. Some wanted to go and some didn't. If you had a brother or sister over there, you weren't going to be called. I had a friend that was killed there. His brother joined immediately to avenge or for revenge. He came home in a box, too. I'm sure everyone has a story.

 

[JTrainDavis]

God, keep our land, Glorious, and Free....

I love bandwagon Predator fans, easy to incite.

 

[milohimself]

I get them in two places every couple of years. They do smell awful, but yeah it feels great getting all that stuff out.

Gotta get the root out.

 

[NewToVolCountry]

It was, back then. The really high numbers went to married with children and in college. That was good odds at not being called. Some wanted to go and some didn't. If you had a brother or sister over there, you weren't going to be called. I had a friend that was killed there. His brother joined immediately to avenge or for revenge. He came home in a box, too. I'm sure everyone has a story.

So why was yours and Hman's high? Or was it not as high as the ones you referenced?

 

[JTrainDavis]

It was, back then. The really high numbers went to married with children and in college. That was good odds at not being called. Some wanted to go and some didn't. If you had a brother or sister over there, you weren't going to be called. I had a friend that was killed there. His brother joined immediately to avenge or for revenge. He came home in a box, too. I'm sure everyone has a story.

Run, old Hare....

Referencing the brother. I envy guys like that...my path meant for me to be dead at 23-24

 

[NewToVolCountry]

Gotta get the root out.

Just looked it up and the correct term for what we have is abscess.

 

[NewToVolCountry]

Or I could they could be sebaceous or epidermoid cysts.

 

[Slydell]

Hman & Sly, was it scary having a draft number and wondering when or if it would be called?

Yes, but you soon learned what your chances actually were. A lot of people joined the National Guard to avoid it. I remember in basic, you had to answer with your serial number. Mine was RA for regular army. National guard started with NG. When someone pipe up with NGXXXXXXXXX, Sarge would yell out-What does that stand for!! The answer was No Good!! NG was frowned upon at that time. Not today, but then. Anyway, had a high number and didn't worry. Friend and I took off a semester, got reclassified and papers came in the mail. Oh, well. They were taking anyone who could stand up and breath at that time. Mid '30's. I met people who were supposed to be exempt due to physical limitations. Flat feet, missing trigger finger, 200/60 vision...all drafted. Six weeks basic, few weeks AIT and.........next stop....the jungle.

 

[NewToVolCountry]

We either have blocked sebaceous glands or overproduction of testosterone.

 

[Slydell]

So why was yours and Hman's high? Or was it not as high as the ones you referenced?

Can't speak for hman, but school kept you in the high numbers. Class and fortune kept you in the elite high numbers. Reference-John Fogarty and CCR Fortunate Son song here.