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2nd Lieutenant
- 5,744
- May 13, 2018
I always give blood on every job.
What Cheered You Up Today?
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SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
I just use my Visa card.
Bucksnort101
2nd Lieutenant
Like I always say at work "If you're not bleeding you're not working hard enough".
Interesting - I think that was the motto used in the Colosseum on game days.
MIflyer
1st Lieutenant
I think that belongs in the same category as, "If you are not throwing up, you're not having a good time."
No blood today, just frustration and a headache. Trying to simultaneously follow TWO procedures (timing belt and water pump replacement with a bit of oil pump work thrown in) is a challenge. There is considerable overlap between them but even so, I ended up saying, "Oh, so that one says to take this part off first and the other one says to take this other part off first and if you make the wrong choice you can't get one part off because there is no way to hold it unless that other part was still on there."
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
That's why when it's time to service one I have both replaced. The car is already on the lift.
Skyediamonds
Staff Sergeant
- 1,268
- May 26, 2018
Feeling good to be alive. Just being able to look to the west & admire a beautiful sunset.
Peter Gunn
Master Sergeant
AMEN brother.
Had a slew of doctors appointments the last two months, after many tests, Xrays, MRI's and so many blood draws I look like a heroin addict the verdict is in, with the exception of a herniated lumbar disc I got a clean bill of health all across the board, top to bottom, inside and out. Found that some of the meds I was on were causing issues that looked more serious than they were, changed those and I guess I'm good for another 100,000 miles.
That's great. More bacon as well ?
Peter Gunn
Master Sergeant
Indeed, my doctor actually told me "Go home, get a thick ribeye and a high grade scotch and enjoy life"
Which is pretty much what I did.
Snautzer01
Honourably banned
- 43,651
- Mar 26, 2007
Ohh yeah. Good health to you!
Thumpalumpacus
Major
Got my first phone call from my son. His voice is strong and positive, and the Marines have clearly started teaching him clarity of speech. Four minutes, he got out everything I needed to know and in that time we set solid plans.
I'm surprised the USMC are giving him leave immediately after basic -- we had to wait until after tech school for that in my USAF -- but happy all the same. He'll have nine days of leave the second half of May before flying back to Pendleton for infantry school. He just wants to sleep.
I'm surprised the USMC are giving him leave immediately after basic -- we had to wait until after tech school for that in my USAF -- but happy all the same. He'll have nine days of leave the second half of May before flying back to Pendleton for infantry school. He just wants to sleep.
cvairwerks
Staff Sergeant
Happens sometimes due to scheduling. Had a friend that ended up with 21 days between schools. Army gave him a week of leave and then gave him orders to report to the training base and standby at the school and await further orders. He spent those 2 weeks goofing off and taking it easy, as no more orders came thru.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
I had 17 days between graduating Basic and my class forming in tech school. The Air Force put me to work policing the base perimeter at Chanute -- couple with waxing miles of linoleum in Griffiss Hall. No leave for any of us.
ARTESH
Chief Master Sergeant
Spent 45 days at BCT, got 1 day off, then another 45 days at MP Training Command, had 3 days off, in middle of period. Then 5 days to introduce myself to the assigned Base.
However, I was in my own hometown and was free to leave, after 4 pm and return before 6 am, so that's why I didn't get much "off days". However those who were from far cities / towns / villages had around 7 - 10 days off, each 45 days.
However, I was in my own hometown and was free to leave, after 4 pm and return before 6 am, so that's why I didn't get much "off days". However those who were from far cities / towns / villages had around 7 - 10 days off, each 45 days.
Bucksnort101
2nd Lieutenant
Snow is nearly all gone, two days of sunshine and temps in the 80's, with a third possible tomorrow (I won't count that one until it actually happens). Got the ingredients for Blood Mary's, actually Bloody Caesars and beer cooling off in the fridge. Going to grill up some home made bratwurst patties/burgers for dinner tomorrow night and get a little toasty myself.
Brat patties/burgers are da shiznit!
DBII
Senior Master Sergeant
I believe the army called that snow birding.
Got a lot done in the yard today. Ran a bunch of errands. The weekend has not even started yet. The 9/80 work schedule and every other Friday off is awesome.
Time for a beer. Prost my friends. Zum Wohl!
Going to grill some Fajitas too.
Time for a beer. Prost my friends. Zum Wohl!
Going to grill some Fajitas too.
ARTESH
Chief Master Sergeant
Prost, Chris 
