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Post Fiend
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Paradise Found!
It's been over 40 years since I was in combat, but I still struggle with my PTSD on a daily basis. My hope is that we can help each other out and if we can prevent just one suicide we win...
Thanks for all the support guys. You're making me one happy grunt...
Thanks for all the support guys. You're making me one happy grunt...
Fleet Owner
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Drummonds, TN USA
I'm a crummy administrator - but as stubborn a puppy as they come. You have seen me hang on to this notion for years, even when one moderator from "a southern state" opinionated that I would probably not stick with it -
Well that was four years ago. You didn't even have to ask, I'm in.
I've been offline more than usual because I am hip deep in what I think of as "The Great War on Trees", it is winter. The trees that I have had to do something about around my property and structures are now bare of green and prime targets for taking down, so that's where I have mostly been. That and recovering from unaccustomed efforts.
But I don't cut wood at night...
Whatever I can do, I'm on it.
~Dutch
Well that was four years ago. You didn't even have to ask, I'm in.
I've been offline more than usual because I am hip deep in what I think of as "The Great War on Trees", it is winter. The trees that I have had to do something about around my property and structures are now bare of green and prime targets for taking down, so that's where I have mostly been. That and recovering from unaccustomed efforts.
But I don't cut wood at night...
Whatever I can do, I'm on it.
~Dutch
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From: Where the Army sends me
I'm a crummy administrator - but as stubborn a puppy as they come. You have seen me hang on to this notion for years, even when one moderator from "a southern state" opinionated that I would probably not stick with it -
Well that was four years ago. You didn't even have to ask, I'm in.
I've been offline more than usual because I am hip deep in what I think of as "The Great War on Trees", it is winter. The trees that I have had to do something about around my property and structures are now bare of green and prime targets for taking down, so that's where I have mostly been. That and recovering from unaccustomed efforts.
But I don't cut wood at night...
Whatever I can do, I'm on it.
~Dutch
Well that was four years ago. You didn't even have to ask, I'm in.
I've been offline more than usual because I am hip deep in what I think of as "The Great War on Trees", it is winter. The trees that I have had to do something about around my property and structures are now bare of green and prime targets for taking down, so that's where I have mostly been. That and recovering from unaccustomed efforts.
But I don't cut wood at night...
Whatever I can do, I'm on it.
~Dutch
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Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 29,941
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From: Drummonds, TN USA
It is also tied in with ways for a veteran to make ends meet. If I had to pay someone to do all of this for me, I couldn't afford it on retired E-6 pay. It just wouldn't happen.
It has also given me the notion that SOME of this wood can be sold - and that would be a big help right there.
What I've been saying? That vets have a lot of skills and abilities? Not to mention a deep down self confidence? A willingness to rip into a bad situation and make it good?
Yeah, all of that and a cup of java!!!
One of my neighbors has already commented: "You did all of that YOURSELF???"
Cargo Master
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Nampa, ID
Sounds like a great idea, Don. Count me in and I'll support your efforts to the best of my ability.
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Post Fiend
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From: Paradise Found!
We did it!
Welcome to the new VetNet forum!
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I hope we can make this THE place for Vets on FTE!
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I hope we can make this THE place for Vets on FTE!
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Joined: Jan 2003
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From: 3rd Rock
You did it my friend....and my first roll call.....I am a vet also ...this was long over due
Welcome to the new VetNet forum!
VetNet - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
I hope we can make this THE place for Vets on FTE!
VetNet - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
I hope we can make this THE place for Vets on FTE!
Postmaster
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Oakhust NJ Jersey Shore
I think it's a great idea, I belong to wounded warrior foundation as well as DAV. We do great things for our vets and anything that I can do Don let me know, I WAS IN THE FIRST GULF WAR, way back in 1990. you can PM me and maybe get it together.
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Post Fiend
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From: Paradise Found!
Thank you for your support my friend. Without it I don't think this would have happened...
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