I am a Korean vet and even back then there was not even the thought of holding people past their rotation date. But of course then we had enough regular troops that we were not using the national gaurd at these levels. There were special groups brought up for short periods of time 3-4 months at most.
Unlike most third world countries that have a mandentory draft, some even have almost no exceptions. Handicapped people work in supply offices, comunications as dispatchers and other office or reception type jobs.
My personal oppinion is that we have pecome the laughing stock of the world as we tink we can keep the peace with a part time Military.
Bob
7/28/2006
7/27/2006
Thursday AM
Well I did something that I have not done lately, I bought a couple of scratch off lottery tickets, $5 each. One was a $50 winner, so I reinvested $10 and won another $21. I will cash it in later this AM and reinvest another $10. Wish me luck.
I do not have any runs scheduled for today, so I will continue my search for adjustable cup holders for the Ford. They are the type that have a pull out lock with a step up step down size teeth. The one I use all the time will not lock in place any more, the teeth have worn out or the locking control has broken.. You use to be able to find them in doubles, singles and other styles. So Far I have looked in two auto parts stores, two WalMarts. Today I’ll check two dollar stores, Advanced Auto parts, Ollie’s and any place else I can think of.
My sugar was great this morning, 126, so eating light at lunch and a real good meal for supper and a great breakfast is the trick. Notice I said nothing about snacks. I had a potato, bell pepper, ham, and cheese omelet for breakfast this morning, no toast and black coffee.
You all be good out there and be well.
Have a great day
Bob
I do not have any runs scheduled for today, so I will continue my search for adjustable cup holders for the Ford. They are the type that have a pull out lock with a step up step down size teeth. The one I use all the time will not lock in place any more, the teeth have worn out or the locking control has broken.. You use to be able to find them in doubles, singles and other styles. So Far I have looked in two auto parts stores, two WalMarts. Today I’ll check two dollar stores, Advanced Auto parts, Ollie’s and any place else I can think of.
My sugar was great this morning, 126, so eating light at lunch and a real good meal for supper and a great breakfast is the trick. Notice I said nothing about snacks. I had a potato, bell pepper, ham, and cheese omelet for breakfast this morning, no toast and black coffee.
You all be good out there and be well.
Have a great day
Bob
7/26/2006
Wednesday evening.
I just finished updating Betty lee’s autobiography on our web page. Her page is My Life it is @bobthepirate.net. On the home page, index.
0n the other side the coin, business has picked up a little. I had a single run on Monday (the first run on Monday in a month) two runs on Tuesday and a group of ladies today (took them to a gathering at 7:45 AM and then picked them up again at 2:30 PM. Last week I did not have any thing till Wednesday.
We had gotten some farmers Market chits from the Office of Ageing ($40) Betty spent half of that at the market in Boalsburg.
Every one be well out there.
Bless you
Bob
PS I just got a nice compliment from Betty, she said it was the best supper she has had in a while. Maybe it wasn’t, saying I haven’t been cooking very well lately.
0n the other side the coin, business has picked up a little. I had a single run on Monday (the first run on Monday in a month) two runs on Tuesday and a group of ladies today (took them to a gathering at 7:45 AM and then picked them up again at 2:30 PM. Last week I did not have any thing till Wednesday.
We had gotten some farmers Market chits from the Office of Ageing ($40) Betty spent half of that at the market in Boalsburg.
Every one be well out there.
Bless you
Bob
PS I just got a nice compliment from Betty, she said it was the best supper she has had in a while. Maybe it wasn’t, saying I haven’t been cooking very well lately.
Wednesday Noon
I just finished posting Betty Lee’s autobiography to our web site @ bobthepirate.net The page is called My Life.
I included a couple of pictures of my sweetie.
It is still slow but business has picked up a little bit. I had a couple of trips yesterday, and have had one group of ladies today, that I must pick up again at 2:30 PM .
I had to order two tires for the ford today I’ll have them put on Monday if I do not get busy, if I do it will be Tuesday before I can put them on, then I need alignment.
Must close and eat lunch.
Bob
I included a couple of pictures of my sweetie.
It is still slow but business has picked up a little bit. I had a couple of trips yesterday, and have had one group of ladies today, that I must pick up again at 2:30 PM .
I had to order two tires for the ford today I’ll have them put on Monday if I do not get busy, if I do it will be Tuesday before I can put them on, then I need alignment.
Must close and eat lunch.
Bob
7/24/2006
A Guy's point of view
At last - a guy has taken the time to write this all down. Finally , the
guys' side of
the story. We always hear "the rules" from the female side. Now here are
the rules from
the male side. These are =our= rules!
Please note ... these are all numbered "1" on purpose!
1. Men are not mind readers.
1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it
down. We need
it up, you need it down. You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it
down.
1. Sunday sports. It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides.
Let it be.
1. Shopping is not a sport. And no, we are never going to think of it that
way.
1. Crying is blackmail.
1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not
work! Strong
hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!
1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
1. Come to us with a problem only If you want help solving it. That's what
we do.
Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a problem. See a doctor.
1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact,
all comments
become null and void after 7 Days.
1. If you won't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls, don't expect us to
act like soap
opera guys.
1. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us.
1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways
makes you sad or
angry, we meant the other one.
1. You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done.
Not both. If
you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
1. Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during
commercials.
1. Christopher Columbus did not need directions and neither do we.
1. All men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach,
for example, is
a fruit, not a color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve
is.
1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.
1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," we will act like
nothing's wrong. We
know you're lying, but it's just not worth the hassle.
1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you
don't want to
hear.
1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine ...
really.
1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to
discuss such topics
as baseball, the shotgun formation, or golf.
1. You have enough clothes.
1. You have too many shoes.
1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!
1. Thank you for reading this. Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch
tonight; but
did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.
guys' side of
the story. We always hear "the rules" from the female side. Now here are
the rules from
the male side. These are =our= rules!
Please note ... these are all numbered "1" on purpose!
1. Men are not mind readers.
1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it
down. We need
it up, you need it down. You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it
down.
1. Sunday sports. It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides.
Let it be.
1. Shopping is not a sport. And no, we are never going to think of it that
way.
1. Crying is blackmail.
1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not
work! Strong
hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!
1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
1. Come to us with a problem only If you want help solving it. That's what
we do.
Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a problem. See a doctor.
1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact,
all comments
become null and void after 7 Days.
1. If you won't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls, don't expect us to
act like soap
opera guys.
1. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us.
1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways
makes you sad or
angry, we meant the other one.
1. You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done.
Not both. If
you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
1. Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during
commercials.
1. Christopher Columbus did not need directions and neither do we.
1. All men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach,
for example, is
a fruit, not a color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve
is.
1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.
1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," we will act like
nothing's wrong. We
know you're lying, but it's just not worth the hassle.
1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you
don't want to
hear.
1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine ...
really.
1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to
discuss such topics
as baseball, the shotgun formation, or golf.
1. You have enough clothes.
1. You have too many shoes.
1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!
1. Thank you for reading this. Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch
tonight; but
did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.
Monday Afternoon
I headed to WalMart and decided to stop at Lowes first. I started to pull into the parking lot and noticed that the store was closed, They had moved about a mile away to this new huge store, it is about twice as large. It was fun just looking around, all I needed was a toggle switch and a control nob for the oven. Got the toggle switch, but must call in to get the nob. All in all a lazy day.
Bob
Bob
Monday Morning
Well I talked to the mechanic this morning and he said he will try and get to it today, he is not sure. On the way to the garage the brake lights, turn signals started to work. I am going to WalMart later today; we need a couple of things before the first of the month. I'll pick up the toggle switch at the same time.
I did pick up a run for Wednesday morning and have a long run to Lancaster on Saturday, starting at 4:30 AM.
When I was at the VA on Wednesday of last week, I was able to finally convince the Podiatrist that I need my feet done every two months, not every three. The toe nails were broken real bad.
I had a pleasant surprise this morning when I checked my sugar, 84. Not the normal 130 - 180. I guess I'll have to start really cooking again. I had made pan fried breaded chicken breast, new potatoes, cauliflower, and cabbage. If I do say so myself, it came out pretty well.
Every one have a great day.
Bob
I did pick up a run for Wednesday morning and have a long run to Lancaster on Saturday, starting at 4:30 AM.
When I was at the VA on Wednesday of last week, I was able to finally convince the Podiatrist that I need my feet done every two months, not every three. The toe nails were broken real bad.
I had a pleasant surprise this morning when I checked my sugar, 84. Not the normal 130 - 180. I guess I'll have to start really cooking again. I had made pan fried breaded chicken breast, new potatoes, cauliflower, and cabbage. If I do say so myself, it came out pretty well.
Every one have a great day.
Bob
7/23/2006
Sunday 7/23/06
It has finally cooled off here in Central PA. I had to take the 93 Dodge to the mechanic this evening. I lost the headlights again. So I disconnected the fog lights from the head light circuit. I ran the wires and an inline fuse to make a separate circuit with a toggle switch . I am also going to have him splice in the trailer hook up pigtail, as the van was pre wired for towing, but you can no longer buy the adapter to connect to the trailer.
I also worked on the handicapped ramp that we use to haul the two handicapped scooters, I can walk short distances but my wife is on oxygen 24/7. It just needed some new safety pin holes and new bungee strap tie down brackets for storage.
I also worked on the handicapped ramp that we use to haul the two handicapped scooters, I can walk short distances but my wife is on oxygen 24/7. It just needed some new safety pin holes and new bungee strap tie down brackets for storage.
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