What Makes You :) Today

[JarHed]

It would be worth a shot. No need to suffer like that.

Nothing ventured. It's a great idea.

Today I went to Lowe's to get some lumber for a project. My wife told me that they offer a veterans discount of 10%. Felt kinda' funny asking but did. They asked for some ID so I showed my VA card. Wasn't the problem I thought it might be. Turns out the guy at the counter and the manager are both vets. Talked for a while and then left. First time in a long time that I actually felt good about being a vet. It's still hard to ask for that which is out there for us. I don't think I'm alone on this.

 

[Sarg]

Hell naw, I carry one of my dogtags on my keychain. Flash it at them everywhere. Jar, you have to realize that you are an elite in our society. You put on a uniform and dodged bullets for your nation. Hell, even the draftees pretty much did their bit. So, if this nation's businesses, unlike the VA, want to show their appreciation, I say go for it.

I get to serve our nation's Veterans this week. I am as sore as I am elated. But I'm still rolling out of the sack early enough to help for a little while. And the funnest thing of all...is I get to ride my scooter in the parade.

Sarg

 

[Barberian]

My son fixed the air-conditioner.

Already fixed. Thanx for the advice though. :)

 

[Anglesachse]

Well actualy it was last night..........

Driving home from STC along the B1 just out side Bad Lippspringe and the weather has closed in.

Just beyond the Egge and Teutoberger (local mountain range and forest) you can see the fork lightning having a whale of a time.

Now not only do I enjoy a good thunder storm, something about the smell afterwards, like it has washed away all the crap in the world. But last night was just a bit better because..........

Just crossing the ridge I could see flares hanging in the wind. lovely white ones and the odd red and green.

You see the STC is Sennelager Training Centre and is the British Army`s main training area in Germany and it stretches from Paderborn to Detmold across the Egge Gebirge (Egge Mountain range) and Teutoberger Wald (Teutoberger Forest)

The Poor Bastards. :D

But then I guess Rain and a thunder storm it is better than being shot at.

 

[Chin Strapped]

Returning home from a 'forced' weekend in the capital.

Safe haven

BLISS

 

[Need an Oasis]

You see the STC is Sennelager Training Centre and is the British Army`s main training area in Germany and it stretches from Paderborn to Detmold across the Egge Gebirge (Egge Mountain range) and Teutoberger Wald (Teutoberger Forest)

Ahhhh Angle, now you are making me homesick. :cry:

 

[Chin Strapped]

I got my grades and got through my 2nd year of Uni today, I'm probably going to get at least a 2/1 for the overall degree. I'm happy, but not looking to gloat.

What this really means is a significant source of my stress throughout 2013 is over. I have had all sorts going on in my head, trying to work 2 part time jobs, do a degree and be a dad to two kids (one I don't live with); plus have ptsd. I have liked to be busy, but it broke me. I quit a job and struggled to complete the uni work.

Now I have quality down time, (only work twice a week) for 3 months. Yoga, PT and trying to be a happy fulfilled dad is on the cards. That's what makes me happy today.

 

[Sarg]

Congrats! Dan! Don't know how you pack all that into the average day, but you've got my respect.

Sarg

 

[Chin Strapped]

I woke up in a good mood today, first time in months. Felt surreal. I think my meds are beginning to work; that and all the things mentioned in my previous post. Feeling lasted for about 2 hours. Little snippet of normality.

If only I could bottle it. I'd even dish a bit out; this forum could do with some. Hate to see folks arguing. WHat happens when you can't talk face to face I guess.

 

[JarHed]

Ah, another anniversary. This one is a good one, good from the bad.

45 years ago today I was severely wounded and for all intensive purposes died and was brought back to life. An IED, we called them booby traps back then, went off in front of me and tore me up. They said I looked like a bloody rag doll. I won't go into more detail as it's both graphic, gory and gruesome. Somehow, no one seems to know how or why, I survived. That's the key word, I've survived.

It's been an intense and long struggle to get here but I'm here. I'm actually glad I'm here. I haven't always felt that way. I've lived a couple of lifetimes at least since then. I'm still with my wife, I have some good friends here and there and the future is still out there full of unknowns and challenges.

Tonight I'll have a nice Scotch to toast the day and also for those who can't be here to do it with me. They're still with me.

So, all things considered, it's a very good day and one that makes me glad to be alive.

Semper Fi

JarHed

 

[Chin Strapped]

Amazing mate, enjoy your whiskey!

 

[Ned]

Have a good one, Jar. And many more.