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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by bpounds
Love the context sensitive avatar, Pop.
In the small print underneath it says, "Bravery doesn't mean you aren't scared, it means you go anyway".

Just the way it is.

Ask any of our real heros. They'll tell you that their actions weren't heroic, just what needed to be done.

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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by SpringerPop
Ask any of our real heros. They'll tell you that their actions weren't heroic, just what needed to be done.
My grandfather was a Marine, 1st Marine Div on Guadalcanal during WWII. When I was a kid (8 or 9) I saw his dress blue jacket with all of the medals on it. I asked him "Papa, were you a hero?" What he said has stuck with me ever since.

He quietly replied "No, but I served with a lot of them, and they're still over there".

To all the Veterans here, and everywhere, THANK YOU for your service to this country. You service makes our world a better place.
 
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 12:57 PM
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Happy Veteran's Day to all the Vets out there. Thank you for your dedication, and service.
Since the rain has not started here yet, I am thinking of doing that Applebee's free meal thing. I have to go to my bank anyway, and Applebee's is right across the street. Of course, with my luck, it will not rain until I get in line, and then it will start pouring! )
 
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by SpringerPop
In the small print underneath it says, "Bravery doesn't mean you aren't scared, it means you go anyway".

Just the way it is.

Ask any of our real heros. They'll tell you that their actions weren't heroic, just what needed to be done.

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They will also tell you they were scared to death when they did them too.
 
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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Good evening So/Cal, howdy Bill & night
 
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 10:34 PM
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Hope everyone had a great holiday. Mine was good. It waited until I got back from Applebee's to start raining.
 
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 10:44 PM
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Nice...so you got the freebie?
 
Old Nov 12, 2011 | 04:31 AM
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 08:04 AM
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 08:14 AM
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Good morning SoCal.

A wet one here this morning, but we can ALWAYS use the rain!

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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 08:22 AM
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We haven't gotten any rain to speak of here yet...just enough to get stuff wet.
 
Old Nov 12, 2011 | 08:28 AM
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I suspect that's about all it's going to amount to, as well.

Not much more out there on the horizon, though the prediction is 80 percent chance.

Maybe what we see is that "chance".

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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 09:18 AM
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Morning Guys

Hope everyone is enjoying their Saturday.

We got recruited to help decorate Santa's Village for the Christmas Polar Express Train (old steam engine) today. My kids are going to be Santa's helpers - Elves! So, they'll find out at the meeting today what all their job entails. Their pretty excited & I think they get to ride on the train too. So, time to grab a hammer, staple gun & ladder and head to the train depot and after were done... complimentary lunch! It ought to be fun today!
 
Old Nov 12, 2011 | 10:00 AM
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What a wonderful lesson in community service for your two.

It shows them that it "pays benefits".

Have fun today, Donna!

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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 11:55 AM
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Donna, make sure you take plenty of pics, I want to see that steam engine. Steve, yeah I got the freebie. $2.50 for bus fare, $2.90 for the drinks, and tax, and then I tipped $2.00 so my freebie cost me $7.40, but I am not complaining. I know it would cost a lot more if I paid for the meal. I will do it again next year if the weather holds. The staff was excellent, and I only waited about 20 minutes to get seated.
 



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