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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 10:52 AM
It's their 4th post Stateside.  Fort Leonard Wood (Lost in the Woods), MO; Fort Sam Houston, TX; Fort Lewis, WA, and now Fort Knox, KY.  I like Knox better than the others.  Although Leonard Wood was kinda pretty the surrounding area was kinda...interesting.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 12:01 PM

In a hurry, here guys:  forgot about my appointment with the cardiologist.  So, I've put out cold cuts for sandwiches, and bags of chips for lunch.  I'll make it up to everyone with supper tonight!

 

 

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Posted by Modelcar on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 12:24 PM

....Dan....Been to Ft. Lewis too....In and out of the States from there.

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 12:48 PM

I've been to McChord AFB a couple of times (my son was stationed there, and I paid the place a brief visit on a tech assist when I was USAF), and Ft Leavenworth (another tech assist while USAF), as well as Ft Huachuca, Ft Indiantown Gap, Ft Drum, and a very brief touch of Ft Dix.

On the AF side, Sheesh.  Lackland, Chanute (three times - one a tech assist), Tinker, Vandenberg, Griffiss, TDY's to Dover, Grand Forks, Minot, Hanscom.  Visited Andrews with the new granddaughter (checkup at the hospital) - that's where the DIL is stationed now.  Passed through Hickam several times, once on the way to a year on a coral atoll.

Heck, I've even got Navy - San Diego (with the ex), Port Heuneme (sailed out for a week on a research ship), and even Pearl Harbor (sailed out for a summer on a research ship).

Yes, I am a shellback....

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 3:47 PM
But not a Bluenose?

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 5:15 PM

Evening

Cw I made some sandwhiches for work tonight.rain  has stopped here.tommorow it will be mow mow mow.

stay safe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 5:29 PM

Finally made it home from the doctor's office.  He apparently was very busy, reading through several patients' test results, so we backed up in the waiting room.  It was a full today.  My appointment was for 1:45, and I didn't see him until 3:45.  The tests they did on my legs, showed one artery in the right leg, that is clogged a little bit.  Very little, so no particular treatment yet.  He said that if I have any trouble at all, walking, to call him so I can get back in to see him.   Otherwise, I don't have to go back to him until November. 

On the warmer bar tonight:  Beef and noodles with mixed veggies and/or broccoli in cheese sauce;  or, country fried steak w/your choice of:  steak fries, mashed taters w/gravy, homemade biscuits, applesauce, corn, baked beans, slaw or garden salad, and there's some more sliced tomatoes for tonight.  

 

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Posted by spokyone on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 7:23 PM
 cherokee woman wrote:

Finally made it home from the doctor's office.  He apparently was very busy, reading through several patients' test results, so we backed up in the waiting room.  It was a full today.  My appointment was for 1:45, and I didn't see him until 3:45.  The tests they did on my legs, showed one artery in the right leg, that is clogged a little bit.  Very little, so no particular treatment yet.  He said that if I have any trouble at all, walking, to call him so I can get back in to see him.   Otherwise, I don't have to go back to him until November. 

 Beef and noodles with mixed veggies and/or broccoli in cheese sauce;  or, country fried steak w/your choice of:  steak fries, mashed taters w/gravy, homemade biscuits, applesauce, corn, baked beans, slaw or garden salad, and there's some more sliced tomatoes for tonight.  

 

Looks Great. Thanks CW. Sorry to edit your comments.
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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, May 15, 2008 5:47 AM

Good Thursday morning, all.  Kind of nice out right now; no rain (but may have some later, towards afternoon). 

 Coffee is ready, fresh juices are in the cooler, and hot water is heating for hot tea. 

On the breakfast bar this morning:  bagels, bear claws, cinnamon rolls and pecan rolls, along with turkey bacon, sausage patties and links, scrambled eggs, homemade buttermilk biscuits w/sausage gravy, hash browns, fresh cantaloupe chunks and fresh pineapple slices.  

Looking around the Cafe:  thought I saw Mookie coming in, but now I don't see her.  Oh well, I've got her coffee mug down, and ready to fill it, when she does show up.  

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Posted by Modelcar on Thursday, May 15, 2008 5:50 AM

......52 degrees now and overcast.  This pattern is lasting just a bit too long.  Possibility of some rain today but should not be all day with it.

.....Wondering if we'll hear from Jen this morning.......?

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, May 15, 2008 6:36 AM

dealing with lots of emotion this morning - from home. 

Will check in later.

M/J

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, May 15, 2008 7:59 AM

 Modelcar wrote:
.....Wondering if we'll hear from Jen this morning.......?

She stopped in, but it didn't sound promising. 

 

Grey and gloomy here this morning, but a promise of sun for the afternoon.

Bearclaw and tea.

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Thursday, May 15, 2008 8:21 AM

Bearclaw and OJ for me.

Heavy Rescue 625 standing by...

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Thursday, May 15, 2008 8:33 AM
We love you Mookie. Keep us advised

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, May 15, 2008 9:52 AM

 grampaw pettibone wrote:
We love you Mookie. Keep us advised

Sign - Ditto [#ditto]from us in Louisville.  We're here, for you, Mookie.  

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, May 15, 2008 9:58 AM

Larry, it's cloudy and gloomy, here as well.  Rain to be back in sometime this afternoon.

Since it's such a day, I've got two things simmering on the stove for today:

1.  Beef Stew and 

2.  Vegetable beef soup.

Going ahead and making up the cornbread, but won't be putting it in the oven, for about another half hour.  

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Posted by Modelcar on Thursday, May 15, 2008 10:13 AM

....Jen.....Whatever it is you are dealing with, I'd bet your strong strength will handle it.  You know you have all kinds of support and backers on here for you....That includes me.

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, May 15, 2008 12:22 PM

The first question they asked me and my box of tissues was whether I had a strong support group.  I nodded yes, so they let me go pack my office.  I couldn't tell them just how good the group is.....

It will all work out for the best. 

Thank you all for your good thoughts.

 

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Posted by blhanel on Thursday, May 15, 2008 12:34 PM
Best wishes from Iowa, Jen- hopefully your unemployment will be brief and whatever department you were working for there falls into a shambled mess without you.Disapprove [V]
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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Thursday, May 15, 2008 12:43 PM
I am so sorry, Jen. I know how you feel. I got riffed once. We had a special project that turned out very well. Management was very happy and called a meeting to tell us so. According to the vice president, we were the best the company had, each of us was special etc and they were proud to have us as employees. Next day we got the pink slip. I survived that and you will survive this too. Like the old saying THIS TOO WILL PASS. Love ya

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, May 15, 2008 12:59 PM

My mother is still dealing with the fact that, at 82, she is now fully retired.  It comes as the result of her injury last Thanksgiving and her employer was kind enough to let her retire as opposed to just "letting her go."  They had really gone out of their way to keep a productive employee, moving her around into work she could handle. 

Every end is the chance for a new beginning.  Their loss will be someone else's gain. 

We're with you all the way!

Tree.

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Posted by Modelcar on Thursday, May 15, 2008 2:07 PM

.....Jen, like Tom said....This too shall pass.  If you decide to continue in the work force, I'll bet the next employment will be a better one.

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Thursday, May 15, 2008 3:44 PM

Jen,

I too, have been through the experience of having lost a job, and it's happened to me more than once. And I as well, have been through a wide range of emotions over having lost a job. But hang in there, kid. If your trust is in God, He will place you where he wants you. All of us are standing behind you, we support you!

I will keep you in my prayers, and I will bet you anything that God your Heavenly Father has plans for you and your future. Angel [angel]

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Posted by Willy2 on Thursday, May 15, 2008 4:17 PM

Mookie -

We are all praying for you. Like others have said... this too shall pass. Hang in there!

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, May 15, 2008 4:39 PM
Yes, Jen, we're all here for you.  As the song goes, "All you have to do is call, I'll be there, yes I will, you've got a friend!"Headphones [{(-_-)}]
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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, May 15, 2008 4:44 PM

afternoon

errands and mowing are done.sending a big hug out to nebraska.it is friday tonight and I have my container for work.We saw q 500 and a powder river train going west in defiance.plus put another hash mark on the clinton st viaduct.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by CopCarSS on Thursday, May 15, 2008 4:52 PM

Mook,

I just stopped into the diner and heard the bad news. You certainly have my thoughts and prayers on your side. Best wishes in finding something new.

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Posted by locomutt on Thursday, May 15, 2008 6:09 PM

Mooks, Very Sorry to hear about things, just remember we ALL are here for You!!

(Did you use the desk as a "scratching post" on the way out?!) 

Being Crazy,keeps you from going "INSANE" !! "The light at the end of the tunnel,has been turned off due to budget cuts" NOT AFRAID A Vet., and PROUD OF IT!!

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, May 15, 2008 7:45 PM

Walt - no, but I did take their tissue box with me!  And left them with a lot of wet spots on the floor.

It is a lot better today.  And tomorrow will be even better....

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Posted by mudchicken on Thursday, May 15, 2008 9:21 PM
 Mookie wrote:

Walt - no, but I did take their tissue box with me!  And left them with a lot of wet spots on the floor.

It is a lot better today.  And tomorrow will be even better....

 

....Never tried to get the boyz to "tilt" on command...I think they get the picture why they might want to be a bit less stubborn here...pulling for you.

 

...and today was soooooo interesting with 2 RS11's, an FB and about 6 FA's plus being dragged around by two GP9's sandwiched around a heavyweight coach/sleeper.Sigh [sigh]Sigh [sigh]Sigh [sigh]

Mudchicken Nothing is worth taking the risk of losing a life over. Come home tonight in the same condition that you left home this morning in. Safety begins with ME.... cinscocom-west

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