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Great reason to celebrate. Happy 26th to both of you! J.

Linda, I'm so glad you started this thread. I've got a young tree someone planted 6" from the side of my house and I've needed to get it out of there. I was looking for an easy method (besides the yank by a 4-wheel drive, Geo) and thought to saw it down but also didn't know what to do with the stump. Great suggestions. I think I'm going with the drill and the rock salt. I'll report back in a few mos. J.

That's a good start, my dear Midwest winemaking friend J.

You were so inspired by GS Radio that you're now going to host your own talk show????? I think "Raffie Radio" was already taken. J.

Hello sweet friend to the North ~ Happy birthday! Hope it's as wonderful as you are! J.

Well, I'm a little surprised like Krys is. Here's mine: Your scored 1 on the Moral Order axis and -0.5 on the Moral Rules axis. Matches The following items best match your score: 1. System: Conservatism 2. Variation: Moderate Conservatism 3. Ideologies: Capital Republicanism 4. US Parties: Democratic Party 5. Presidents: Gerald Ford (88.10%) 6. 2004 Election Candidates: John Kerry (81.12%), George W. Bush (73.39%), Ralph Nader (68.36%) Statistics Of the 192668 people who took the test: 1. 0.8% had the same score as you. 2. 35.2% were above you on the chart. 3. 53.1% were below you on the chart. 4. 22.8% were to your right on the chart. 5. 71.4% were to your left on the chart. J.

Very cool, Oaksie dear. Congrats to the young man! J.

George, I've had very similar thoughts. It's a huge price both when they die in war and even when they come back alive. The toll it takes on lives can be a huge lifetime burden. Interesting you should say all this, because as I was typing the list of my family members on the other thread, I was very much considering how differently I might feel if they had not come back alive. We worry, fret, pray, support, etc. while they are gone, and so far all have come back alive, but changed for the rest of their lives. Not so for those and the families of those I watched on the memorial tributes today. Nice to hear how you are honoring your father. J.

O.K. Here are mine: Gregorio Sanchez (1915-2004), my eldest uncle was a POW in the Philippines and Japan for approx. 3 ½ years - - from April 9, 1942 until sometime after the end of WWII. He was an Army sergeant, Artillery – and was a part of the Bataan Death March. We buried him 2 years ago Labor Day Weekend in Arlington National Cemetary. Francisco Aguilar Jimenez (1925-1980), my father, served two tours of duty in the Coast Guard in the Pacific during WWII as a Pharmacist Mate. W. C. Greenwell, Sr. (my father-in-law), Lt. Colonel Army; two tours of duty in Korean War; Purple Heart recipient. (Brother-in-law: 2 tours in Viet Nam/Navy; Niece #1: Navy Search & Rescue diver and her husband Special Forces/Green Beret Global War on Terrorism Afganistan & Iraq, multiple tours; Niece #2: Navy jet mechanic; Niece #3: Active/E5 Air Force and her husband active E5 Air Force; Niece #4: Army #2, Persian Gulf War/1 tour and her husband Active E5 Army in Korea) Thank you all for your service. In memory of my uncle and father. Special thanks to my father-in-law and the others who have recently resigned their service. My special thoughts and prayers to my family members still active and away from home. We love you and miss you terribly. J.

Memorial Day: May 29, 2006 A National Moment of Remembrance May of 1997 saw the start of what is becoming an American tradition recognized by the President and Members of Congress -- to put the "memorial" back in Memorial Day. The idea of a National Moment of Remembrance was born a year earlier when children touring Lafayette Park in Washington, DC were asked what Memorial Day meant and they responded, "That's the day the pools open!" The "Moment" was initiated by No Greater Love, a Washington, DC-based national humanitarian organization. For the first time in U.S. history, on Memorial Day 1997 "Taps" was played at 3 p.m. in many locations and at events throughout America. This effort was repeated again in 1998 and 1999. The objective of the "Moment" is to raise Americans' awareness of the honorable contributions made by those who died while defending our nation and to encourage all Americans to honor those who died as a result of service to this nation by pausing for one minute at 3:00 p.m. (local time) on Memorial Day. Taps Day is done Gone the sun From the lakes From the hills From the sky. All is well, Safely rest. God is nigh. Fading light Dims the sight And a star Gems the sky, Gleaming bright From afar, Drawing nigh, Falls the night. Thanks and praise, For our days, Neath the sun, Neath the stars, Neath the sky, As we go, This we know, God is nigh. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you'd like to pay tribute to someone who died in military service or to a military veteran, please do so below. (Please leave political commentary to the political threads and respect this thread as a thread of tribute, honor and remembrance.)

Yeah, George...i agree. "If you're a bachelor living with a teenaged son, it may be necessary to soak the entire house in hot soapy water..." My "Pigpen" will be gone for 5 weeks to visit Dad. It will probably take me that long to remove all the fingerprints from above the door jams (see how high I can jump/reach), the plastic BBs from his target practice that are all over the carpet (I'm killing bees, wasps, flies, whatever), and shoe prints on my white carpet by the back door where he and the dog "forget" to wipe feet/paws after romps in the woods. But really, I'd not have it any other way. J.

Well said, my dear friend, Rascal. And T-Bone.....I think one thing that was/is hugely missing in twi (and the number of offshoots I've visited) is a sense of humility before God. These guys' egos and self-righteousness are so big, it will take a genuine spiritual move towards Godly sorrow before they could even possibly "get" what you mean here. J. Edited cuz I haven't had enough sleep or caffeine yet to write intelligibly. :)

Thanks for the explanation, Mark. I guess the parishes I was involved in (even post VII) just never had any deacons. How are they addressed? "Father"? "Deacon"? J.

Hi Mark, Great pics. Thanks for sharing them. I was raised Catholic but never knew that there was an office of a deacon within the church. What is their role???? J.

Hiya Vick!!!!! Long time no see, lady! You are missed around here, but hope all is well with you. Happy belated b-day. Hope it was wonderful. J.

likeaneagle ~ I'm sure there are more. Those were just the ones who popped into my head first. This is a VERY talented bunch of folks! J.

Oh man, Cath - - I love that kid! (((((((((((((((Z))))))))))))))) That just made my day! So what did they get you? What was the big surprise??????? Do tel! Love you, sweetie! J.

Great idea, Likeaneagle! I'd love to hear David play & sing. And Chas, and Cowgirl, and Socks, and Ted, and MStar, and Rick (Bluzeman), and Johnny, and Diazbro, and Kathy, and WWJLA (she has the most angelic voice) - - - the list goes on and on.... How about it, Paw???? J.

Cath ~ Happy birthday to a wonderful woman and mom! Hope the tribe and guest spouse are treating you like a queen today! Hugs ~ J.

Count me in on the birthday greetings too! Sounds like lots of fun! It only gets better from here. Nice to hear you are feeling well and can still shake your booty ;) Love, J.

What a great gift idea, Excie! So glad you could find something that was helpful, practical and fun! What a sweetie you are! J.

Hi Ev ~ Lovely; simply lovely :) J.

Ted & Moony ~ Can't wait to see the pics (well SOME of them anyway) Congratulations! J.

WW ~ Speaking for some of us who have gone back to school later in life, we all can appreciate the tenacity it takes to finish. CONGRATULATIONS! You deserve to be proud of this great milestone in your life! J.

...washing dishes by hand! My disherwasher died. Ugh! J.