Rocky

Thank you Mr. I.G.Out, On a local radio news program today, the director of the National Memorial Cemetery of Northern and Central Arizona said that 37,000 are buried here, both Veterans and eligible family members (mostly spouses). During a morning ceremony today, Gov. Napolitano announced a committee to design a monument to be placed in a park across the street from the State Capitol, to honor Arizonans who lost their lives in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The most notable and now recognizable name among the approx. half dozen Army and Marine Corps members is Specialist Lori Piestewa, believed to be the first Native American woman soldier to die in battle in service to the United States. It was a lightly breezy 105 degree afternoon at the Veterans' Cemetery, my brother's final resting place on this earth, here, a shade tree provides occasional respite from the heat for visitors and mourners. (In case anyone wonders, I took the pic)

False alarm? heh heh, if that means what it seems you are implying, boy oh boy would you be raising kids for a long time. Quiver full? Sort of... well, niKa, glad you'll have more time to dance. Glad the job allows you the time. Glad you have a wonderful family. I'm also glad for my wonderful 13-year old, who about a week ago (she's been dealing with that nasty ol' depression for some time, and I won't go into my understanding of why and how), and about two months into living with me full time, reflected a couple of days after waking up happy, and realizing it... that she was actually happy! btw, day after tomorrow (May 28th) back in court after the one month continuance. This time, I am prepared for dealing with a judge that wants to believe my ex; I am prepared for dealing with a steady barrage of nonsensical nonsense from the ex (not to be confused with our resident 9th Corp Ex-Cath) ... but still have apprehension and uncertainty. But no uncertainty about how my kiddo is doing, and no uncertainty about how to keep her safe and thriving. Thanks for support from all of you. And I just got back from spending Memorial Day with my mom and kid. We went to the Veterans' Cemetery. Will try to post a pic.

Amen and amen. And on Monday afternoon, if I can get some help from IGotClout, I will bring you images from Memorial Day rememberences. But not from Piestewa Peak (there really is a place in Phoenix with that name now...Simon can attest). And after a moment of silence... Booooossshhh calls to my Memorializing mind...Boooooorrsschht. Does anyone have a favorite recipe for Borscht that we can use in rememberence of...oh, wait, were NOT in Kansas anymore, Dorothy (sorry)

well, not raining, not at all close to cold here...

Yeah, Simeon, its like the ol' saying, "Take it easy..." and its profane retort.

Ah Simon, why dost thou make mine heart weep? Oh, yeah, you're wit is almost as bad as mine at times. Yo, niKa, tnks for the float... what a refreshing idea.

Simon, what timezone are you in? I figure you live within 20 miles of my home and it's about 11:30pm. Start a fight on purpose? Don't start sounding like my ex! (there, how's that?)

hahahahahah!!!!!!!!!!!

simon, that wouldn't be the first or second week of August would it?

I'd get a kick out of hearing from or learning how to contact Steve Hultberg's brother Mike, if anyone knows... Mike was one of us who became acquainted with TWI in the Azores, circa 1974-5.

Igothold, simon(don't deny it thrice), and ex-wowiewow, my favorite part of the name tag is the double usage of the ® for registered trademark. it kinda reveals the original motive, looking in retrospectiveness like we are...or were. Isn't it niCe that Professor niKa shares our humorous (funny bones) without correcting our englitch? Kids, where's tomturtle, fellowspider, and the rest of the brood?

Simon, "They" look at the times on your nearly 500 posts, many of which happen when nothing [else] profitable could happen.

Z, I think it's that Simon shouts it from the rooftops!

well, i found a picture to post, but am perplexed on getting it posted...

Tnks you Karm, I hope so too. My kiddo likes Tucson and parts Southeast from there. Her half-bro is just finishing up his freshman year as a Wildcat this week. I'm confident she will get along with your son and the other gal just fine.

Oh holy moly, what a visual feast we have today! And Simoneon, much to be said for desert trees these dog days of summer... after a wonderfully mild spring. Mine keep some of the harsh mid day sun and almost all of the evening, west side sun off of my house and evap cooler. So, bless mine, don't curse them, lest yours die the wrong way, eh?

The life I love is making music with my friends...

o50nfree... Feb 2004, for a Saturday or Sunday, would be fine, at this time in my planning. And it's hard to turn down a free cup-a-joe and pastry at the Raging Sage. And in July, if I can make it, I will have one 13 year old female offspring with me.

Just can't wait to get on the road again...(but not to Ohio) [This message was edited by Rocky on May 12, 2003 at 20:58.]

no problem Z, and you did fine, nothing wrong with how you worded... I was just adding 2 cents worth.

perhaps the lack of response is because it seemed to be asking to hear from those who do have a problem with it... however, it might be nice to acknowledge, as Outin88 did, that it is a good plan. so, at this point, it sounds good to me.

Simon, didn't your mother ever tell you not to date girls named Lorena? Jesus (pronounced Hey Zeus) wept! [This message was edited by Rocky on May 10, 2003 at 2:46.]

I've had that kind of wonder...my stepson, a freshman at the UofArizona (college of mines and engineering, first semester dean's list) was 4 when I first met him. Hope it's not too windy near Norman, and that your roof stays on....

Hey Igotgout, Almost looks like you may need surgery on that elbow...

OUTin88, The one in Tempe has a covered patio, and they have gone one better than the misting systems for the coming warm season... they have three evap coolers in place to blow nice cool air on folks. Probably similar or same in Tucson. Besides being closer for Z, Tucson is closer to nice (and COOL) places like Patagonia Lake State Park, Sonoita Creek preserve and lovely places to watch lots of birds, for example, Ramsey Canyon, which is closer to Sierra Vista, is the BEST place to check out hummingbirds.