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crazycoffey · 12-30-2009, 01:18 PM

Hello all, 10pm (no, I'm not dragging up that old thing) just finishing up with inventories and such, but I always like to make a stop at the USO or MWR tents to get online and see what's going on in the real world. I also will grab a few letters addressed to service members and read through them, many tug at the 'ol heartstrings, btw.

Today though (instead of mostly lurking in on you all) I had to share one of these letters. It's from Johnny, unknown age/location, who wrote a school letter addressed to "an american solider"

"Dear American Solider, Happy Hollidays.
P.S. - Keep your eye on the target and your powder dry."

I think its one of the best I've read in a while and it made me laugh, and still does when I read it. I saved it and put it on my wall locker.

Anyway, I now return you to your regularly scheduled whatever

MOhillbilly · 12-31-2009, 08:20 AM

Cool little tidbit C.C. Thanks.

12-31-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCoffey

That stuff is drilled into all our heads, and it never seems to go away does it. but I'm cutting the kid a break, judging from his penmanship and pictures, I'd say he's either 8-12 years old, or a jarhead...

BTW- I got an aimpoint and a lazer sighting system, several in the squad have ACOGs, the military has changed since I got out the first time.....

Of course. But at least I've just pointed out that I'm intellectually superior to an 8 year old. Makes me feel a lot better about myself that way.

smittysbar · 12-31-2009, 09:16 AM

Stay safe! Good story.

Thought I might share with you a recipe I received this morning from Demonpenz

Quote:

Hey did you see my BBQ recipee?

Hey duke, can I call you duke? Anyway I thought you needed a recipe to get your ass kicked. So here it is

one dash of indian rugburn
two dashes of eye pokes with my dirty fingers
three pinches of your back fat,
and 5 dashes of me taking a cookie cutter and pressing them so hard on your bicept it leaves an imprint of the Christmas tree cookies I baked last week. Sound good? I am sure you will need to bring napkins and serve with a nice small health insurance deductible. so come on down to DEMONPENZ house of ASS WHIP. ASSWHIPPING DAILY 7 days a week 365 days a year (not open holidays or sundays)

Thought it might come in handy over there, if you can find the ingredients.

Take care, and thanks.

**HemiEd** · 12-31-2009, 09:18 AM

I guess I missed the whole thing about CC going over there.

I think keeping your powder dry goes back to the civil war doesn't it?

Take care of yourself CC, thanks for doing what you are doing.

**BigRedChief** · 12-31-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

I guess I missed the whole thing about CC going over there.

I think keeping your powder dry goes back to the civil war doesn't it?

Take care of yourself CC, thanks for doing what you are doing.

here's a thread about the packages that the Planet is sending over to the troops and the Planet's family members serving over in the Middle East.

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...=217140&page=3

12-31-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

I guess I missed the whole thing about CC going over there.

I think keeping your powder dry goes back to the civil war doesn't it?

Take care of yourself CC, thanks for doing what you are doing.

Guessing it goes back further than that even.

teedubya · 12-31-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Of course. But at least I've just pointed out that I'm intellectually superior to an 8 year old. Makes me feel a lot better about myself that way.

I just want to say how grateful I am to be your friend. I try to hang around people who are smarter than 8 year olds... and you sir, qualify... barely. But, you qualify. that=win. :-)

12-31-2009, 10:07 AM

Small victories are important too... and I know you know all about small victories.

**HemiEd** · 12-31-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Guessing it goes back further than that even.

I bet it does, you are probably correct.

old_geezer · 12-31-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Guessing it goes back further than that even.

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

I bet it does, you are probably correct.

"Put your trust in God and keep your powder dry" - Oliver Cromwell 1599-1658

**OnTheWarpath15** · 12-31-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCoffey

That stuff is drilled into all our heads, and it never seems to go away does it. but I'm cutting the kid a break, judging from his penmanship and pictures, I'd say he's either 8-12 years old, or a jarhead...

BTW- I got an aimpoint and a lazer sighting system, several in the squad have ACOGs, the military has changed since I got out the first time.....

I do have the pictures, I don't have a computer with internet that I can put my flash drive in except that one buddy's in the neighboring tent. It's certainly on my list and with tomorrow and the next day being maintainance days, I should get it done. If I have problems posting them directly I'm emailing them to OTWP so he can do it.

The instant snow sounds classic, I'll be sure to get pics of that too, should be fun....

check your inbox, my friend.
Oh, I got 4th place in the FF league, right? Is that money back, or first in line with empty pockets? I should've started the jets D.....

Yeah, you finished one from the money.

Happy New Year.

**Bowser** · 12-31-2009, 11:19 AM

Good to hear from you, CC. Happy holidays, and stay safe.

crazycoffey · 12-31-2009, 02:23 PM

Well, just surfing around online for a bit, going to call my girl and do a phone count down for the new year. I'm 9 hours ahead of the missouri land, so got about 35 minutes to go.

Anywho, thanks for the well wishes, and happy new years to you all tonight, be safe on the roads, no drinking and driving, hug all your family/friends, and if I may be so bold to ask for a second kiss, from whomever you kiss at midnight, just for me.

giggity giggity...

12-30-2009, 01:18 PM
crazycoffey .......... Join Date: Dec 2006 Casino cash: $4157901	Hello, had to share something Hello all, 10pm (no, I'm not dragging up that old thing) just finishing up with inventories and such, but I always like to make a stop at the USO or MWR tents to get online and see what's going on in the real world. I also will grab a few letters addressed to service members and read through them, many tug at the 'ol heartstrings, btw. Today though (instead of mostly lurking in on you all) I had to share one of these letters. It's from Johnny, unknown age/location, who wrote a school letter addressed to "an american solider" "Dear American Solider, Happy Hollidays. P.S. - Keep your eye on the target and your powder dry." I think its one of the best I've read in a while and it made me laugh, and still does when I read it. I saved it and put it on my wall locker. Anyway, I now return you to your regularly scheduled whatever
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12-31-2009, 08:20 AM	#31
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HemiEd Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ozarks Casino cash: $-499436	I guess I missed the whole thing about CC going over there. I think keeping your powder dry goes back to the civil war doesn't it? Take care of yourself CC, thanks for doing what you are doing.
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12-31-2009, 10:07 AM	#38
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	Small victories are important too... and I know you know all about small victories.
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12-31-2009, 02:23 PM	#43
crazycoffey .......... Join Date: Dec 2006 Casino cash: $4157901	Well, just surfing around online for a bit, going to call my girl and do a phone count down for the new year. I'm 9 hours ahead of the missouri land, so got about 35 minutes to go. Anywho, thanks for the well wishes, and happy new years to you all tonight, be safe on the roads, no drinking and driving, hug all your family/friends, and if I may be so bold to ask for a second kiss, from whomever you kiss at midnight, just for me. giggity giggity...
Posts: 28,392