What Makes You Angry Today?

[JarHed]

I'm the wrong sex and wrong age.

You may not believe it but I feel the same way. Never felt like a was ever part of that 'good ole' boys club'. Been that way since I got out. Always been a supporter of the best person with the most talent for the job regardless of age, sex or whatever. Guess not too many feel that way.

 

[BaMuoiBa]

Just found out that a fellow vet passed away. He's not the first and surly won't be the last - it just does not make sense and I'm pissed.

Les and I were in VN together for the full Monty (as we called it). When we left, after the involuntary extension of 4 months, there were none of the original Battalion still in country. We had both completed a 18 month overseas stint which included 16 months in Danang RVN. We had better odds handling thousands of tons of munitions, the mortar attacks, mines in the harbor, f*cking snipers and the clap than against Agent Orange. Not many of us left and we're all waiting for the other shoe to drop. Our bodies riddled with Prostate cancers, Skin cancers, Esophagial cancers and Diabetes are kept alive to survive another denial from the system that was designed to help and heal the warriors. WTF!

He was diagnosed with multiple-Myeloma about 16 months ago. Initially, the VA pushed back saying they had no record of him being "boots on ground" and waisted about 4 months with their bullshit. To expedite it I sent him a copy of our group travel orders to stick in their face. Not long after that the VAMC in his area got involved and he went threw many months of treatment. On and off we'd talk about how the VA authorized a specialist in his area to care for him since the nearest VAMC was a 8-10 hour drive. The last time we spoke he felt that after his last transfusion and isolation the doctors were hopeful as was he. I sent him a card for Christmas but did not get one from him and had a bad felling but was afraid to call. I'll deal with the would of, should of''s I'm sure and that's OK!

He was also SC PTSD and we'd commiserate with each other on how we dealt with the beast. When all else failed he'd say reaching out to others got him back from the edge of the "f*ck-it's". Don't know what's worse waiting on the AO to do me in or the beast slam my head against the curb until I don't know my name. They are both time bombs and yield no ground to anyone. IT SUCKS!

Les, your at peace now - we'll pray for you family RIP.

Yeah, I'm pissed - thanks for listening to my rant........

Ba

 

[tnkg1rl]

Guess not too many feel that way.

I'm right there with you.

 

[BaMuoiBa]

UPDATE:

Didn't get the job, I'm sad disappointed, pissed, and am kinda numb right now. This plane is spiraling quickly.

Pull back on the stick and level off. It's only a temporary set back. Thats the only good thing about life's "shit sandwich", you only have to taste it, you don't have to eat the whole thing. It may leave a nasty taste in your mouth but this too shall pass.

Hang tough tnkg1rl.

Ba

 

[tnkg1rl]

Yeah, I'm pissed - thanks for listening to my rant........

Ba

I'm sorry to hear about your friend Ba

 

[JarHed]

Hey Ba

Sorry about your friend and a fellow 'Nam vet. Sadly, most of us are gone so hang in there Brother we have to carry on in their stead.

Semper Fi

Jar

 

[Sarg]

Same here, Ba. I spent years to get back in touch with an old friend, only to see his bald head from chemo. I may have said it before, but back a few months ago, we Nam Vets became half the complement we used to be. The last stat I saw, we were dying off at a faster rate than the WWII when they declined.

I keep thanking the spirits that I have not had any of the AO problems but tomorrow, I find out if I go for aneurism surgery. If I have to, they crack the ribs, pull out all the innards, stitch that puppy back up, cram everything back in and see if I die of Mursa or not. I'm getting that old hard knot in my stomach that says suck it up, there's rough flying ahead.

So, air sickness bags anyone?

Sarg

 

[JarHed]

I'll be prayin' for ya' Brother. Hope all goes well.

Jar

 

[BaMuoiBa]

Your on my prayer list also Sarg.

Getting old sucks, but still better than being at room temperature.

Remember the days when a cracked rib was the result of a friendly disagreement and/or too much to drink.

Funny, I never could find one of those bags when I needed on either.

Good luck Bro...

Ba

 

[reddevil1111]

I hope all goes well Sarg. I will say a prayer for you and keep you in my thoughts.

 

[OldDoorGunner]

Sarg, from an other time.....Don't Sweat The Small SHIT!!!!! Wife and I are Prayin' for ya' Brother.

Rancher John and His Indian Sidekick Deane

 

[Anglesachse]

You`ll come good Sarg cocker purely because I can`t pick on Granpa all the time, I have to spread the Lurve about a bit.

I know I am the wrong side of the pond, but if you need anything, let me know.