01-20-2010, 22:15
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Location: Canada
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I got a letter from a former student today. She said that her new school is huge and she almost got lost, but is adapting well to her new environment. She also commented on how much she misses being in my class as she not only learned a lot, but had fun doing it. Apparently her new teacher "yells all the time" and her lessons are "boring". What I was most impressed with is that she took the time to send me a letter via snail mail (she is 10 years old) and that after she commented on how much she does not care for her new teacher, she wrote that she understands that "life is not fair, get used to it" and that she is just going to have to 'suck it up' - which are two quotes my students are very familiar with as I often say it to them.
I guess she did learn a lot in my class.
On a lighter note, I just reached the 12km mark of my goal to participate in a 30km marathon in late March. I was pleased with my time of 1:00:01 which included a number of lights where I had to stop running, but my running computer did not. And despite the cool temperature (-3C), I felt amazing and look forward to adding a kilometer this weekend.
jaYson
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01-28-2010, 21:06
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#227
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“What I like to drink most is wine that belongs to others.”
Diogenes 320 BC, Greek Philosopher
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01-28-2010, 21:55
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Location: Castle Rock, CO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Penn
“What I like to drink most is wine that belongs to others.”
Diogenes 320 BC, Greek Philosopher
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A philosophy I share...
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02-14-2010, 16:06
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Guerrilla Chief
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After weeks of snow, snow, and more snow, we finally had a 40 degree day today. I showed the Bandy Boys how to make paper airplanes (prototypical dart planes) and helicopters. After testing them out in the house (and drawing the ire of the Mrs), we took them to the local high school football stadium and field-tested them from the top bleacher. A good, strong wind helped us get a few good, long flights. We're already looking at design changes. 
Couple that with a fantastic dinner with the Mrs. last night, it's been a great weekend to be alive.
Bandy
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02-16-2010, 17:49
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My buddies and I have secured our vacations and are prepping logistics for next summer's outing.
-Private land in the Colorado mountains
-A comfortable motorhome
-More beer and ammunition that we can reasonably use.
Life is good.
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Make a decision, and then make it the right one through your actions.
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02-16-2010, 20:58
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Originally Posted by GratefulCitizen
My buddies and I have secured our vacations and are prepping logistics for next summer's outing.
-Private land in the Colorado mountains
-A comfortable motorhome
- More beer and ammunition that we can reasonably use.
Life is good. |
You're gonna need a trailer. . . at least
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02-16-2010, 21:02
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You're gonna need a trailer. . . at least
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I have one I can rent them...for a reasonable fee...
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02-16-2010, 21:38
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Originally Posted by GratefulCitizen
My buddies and I have secured our vacations and are prepping logistics for next summer's outing.
-Private land in the Colorado mountains
-A comfortable motorhome
-More beer and ammunition that we can reasonably use.
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I believe that the more consumption of beer that occurs, your sense of reason as far as ammunition allocation is concerned will dwindle and disappear.
Be safe.
My happy thought of the day:
Looking at one of my young SGT's thinking intently while chewing on a black pen. The look on the young SGT's face when he was asked by a SGM why he thought the unkept look is acceptable for NCO's and Soldiers.
The SGM directed the young SGT to the nearest reflective surface. Young SGT turning around with a look of pure embarrassment just made us all laugh.
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02-16-2010, 21:43
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Happiness is being a grandpa!
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02-17-2010, 00:37
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Happiness is being a grandpa! |
So I guess the story I was told that the wee grandson popped out of the hatch with a signed 18x contract and a cigar asking where the team room was is mere rumor? 
In any case CONGRATULATIONS! I am sure he will win your heart and your mind.
ps....dad and grandad are.....well you know...
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02-17-2010, 01:20
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Originally Posted by armymom1228
So I guess the story I was told that the wee grandson popped out of the hatch with a signed 18x contract and a cigar asking where the team room was is mere rumor?
In any case CONGRATULATIONS! I am sure he will win your heart and your mind.
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18x??? He's a "legacy" - they "have to take him"! <g>
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02-17-2010, 01:36
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18x??? He's a "legacy" - they "have to take him"! <g>
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I did hear he had his hidesite pretty well covered, that to get to him, 'they' had to go in and drag him out. Glad to know Dad survived the ordeal. Grandpa, OTOH, sounds like he needs a drink.
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02-17-2010, 11:17
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Area Commander
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Originally Posted by jbour13
I believe that the more consumption of beer that occurs, your sense of reason as far as ammunition allocation is concerned will dwindle and disappear.
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Just said that we would have more beer and ammo than can reasonably be used.
Nobody ever accused us of being reasonable.
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Make a decision, and then make it the right one through your actions.
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02-18-2010, 15:06
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For February 18th 2010:
Reading this thread:
http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/...ad.php?t=27727
while cross referencing some of the common figures here that pursued the above thread's asshat of the year on this website.
http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/gg...-ops-part-one/
Gentlemen, I applaud you on your efforts. It made me smile to see that the journalist that was duped owned up, manned up and is willing to work with you guys to rectify this dumbasses shameless stunt and self aggrandizement.
That was quick. The standard has been set.
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02-18-2010, 15:20
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Auxiliary
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Alabama
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jbour13
For February 18th 2010:
Reading this thread:
http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/...ad.php?t=27727
while cross referencing some of the common figures here that pursued the above thread's asshat of the year on this website.
http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/gg...-ops-part-one/
Gentlemen, I applaud you on your efforts. It made me smile to see that the journalist that was duped owned up, manned up and is willing to work with you guys to rectify this dumbasses shameless stunt and self aggrandizement.
That was quick. The standard has been set. |
That was the highlight of my day as well.
Also, here in central AL, the sun is shining and I'm wearing short sleeves for the first time in a while.
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