What Cheered You Up Today?

• Feb 28, 2025

• #13,621

Vic Balshaw

Major General

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9,353

Jul 20, 2009

Canberra

It's good that you got it but what you get sucks.

 

• Feb 28, 2025

• #13,622

Zippythehog

Staff Sergeant

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Jan 7, 2017

I'm sorry that is the case. Hopefully they'll recognize the enormity of their undervaluing and back pay the difference.

 

• Mar 1, 2025

• #13,623

DBII

Senior Master Sergeant

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1,855

Oct 16, 2007

Conroe, Texas

fubar57 said:

Not sure where to post this. On the cheered up side, after 3 months of dicking around with the federal government, I am finally getting my Old Age Pension. On the annoyed side, $62 a month, to be reviewed later in the year

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Party time.

 

• Mar 1, 2025

• #13,624

DBII

Senior Master Sergeant

3,297

1,855

Oct 16, 2007

Conroe, Texas

In related news the federal government has removed the adjustment to social security for retirement benefits for teachers. My wife for over 25 years in retail before she met me. In Texas, teachers have a state retirement and do not pay social security. Until this week, her social security retirement was only going to be 200 a month. Now she gets the. Full amount and her teacher retirement. Retirement is one year closer.

 

• Mar 1, 2025

• #13,625

Viking1066

Major

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24,751

Jul 19, 2021

WI

Texas treats them right!

 

• Mar 1, 2025

• #13,626

Greg Boeser

1st Lieutenant

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12,957

Jul 29, 2016

Minnesota

Eldest son stopped in with the wife and kiddos. They are house hunting in our neighborhood.

 

• Mar 2, 2025

• #13,627

Thumpalumpacus

Lieutenant Colonel

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18,463

Feb 5, 2021

Tejas

Yesterday and not today, as I was too busy to post it, but my son got back from Okinawa. So good to see him again, in such good shape, and laser-focused. Now he gets to touch base with friends and family and we in turn are thrilled.

Could put it in the food thread, but here's just as good, I made a homecoming meal of salmon, asparagus, and mushrooms grilled over mesquite. Came out nicely, especially considering I haven't grilled salmon in well over a decade. Everyone's fat, dumb, and happy, and I learnt my dog simply loves salmon fresh off the barbecue.

 

• Mar 2, 2025

• #13,628

Greg Boeser

1st Lieutenant

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12,957

Jul 29, 2016

Minnesota

Woof!

 

• Mar 3, 2025

• #13,629

Thumpalumpacus

Lieutenant Colonel

11,584

18,463

Feb 5, 2021

Tejas

Further to the last post, my son and I spent this evening trading service stories. Two GIs separated by thirty years, we found that some things never change.

 

• Mar 3, 2025

• #13,630

Greg Boeser

1st Lieutenant

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12,957

Jul 29, 2016

Minnesota

I find the same with my boys.
My second oldest is in Kuwait, asking where I was back in '03. I can't remember the name of the camp.

 

• Mar 4, 2025

• #13,631

Thumpalumpacus

Lieutenant Colonel

11,584

18,463

Feb 5, 2021

Tejas

Greg Boeser said:

I find the same with my boys.
My second oldest is in Kuwait, asking where I was back in '03. I can't remember the name of the camp.

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... and when he gets our age, his memories will have melded (or is that melted?) much the same as ours have, right?

Watching my son grow into the fullness of his manhood is the greatest pleasure of my life. Here's wishing the best for you and yours, and let him know that we appreciate him.

 

• Mar 4, 2025

• #13,632

Checkertail20

Airman 1st Class

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144

Aug 14, 2024

Felix Bautista looked good in his first outing since Tommy John surgery. Go O's!

 

• Mar 7, 2025

• #13,633

buffnut453

Captain

8,413

14,499

Jul 25, 2007

Shropshire, England

One of my kids dodged the RIF bullet. He's a government civilian but was still in probationary status. Thankfully, he crossed his 1-year mark before the axe fell, so he's safe...at least for the time being.

 

• Mar 7, 2025

• #13,634

Greg Boeser

1st Lieutenant

6,197

12,957

Jul 29, 2016

Minnesota

Shake and tremble all ye who live within the Minneapolis /St. Paul metro!
My youngest passed his permit test today. If you should see a blue Ford Fusion, or Dodge Grand Caravan, be very afraid.

 

• Mar 7, 2025

• #13,635

Viking1066

Major

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24,751

Jul 19, 2021

WI

Finished course week for eight week period and 100% for ELA course and 93.4% for the social studies course. Guy was tough, but good teacher. New class starts Monday and 15 class observations. I can't wait for spring break in April.

 

• Mar 8, 2025

• #13,636

M

MIflyer

Captain

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17,987

May 30, 2011

Cape Canaveral

Greg Boeser said:

My youngest passed his permit test today

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The New Terror Of Colorado Boulevard?

 

• Mar 10, 2025

• #13,637

Bucksnort101

1st Lieutenant

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1,694

Sep 11, 2007

Minnesota

Greg Boeser said:

Shake and tremble all ye who live within the Minneapolis /St. Paul metro!
My youngest passed his permit test today. If you should see a blue Ford Fusion, or Dodge Grand Caravan, be very afraid.

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If I give you my cell phone # can you at least send me a text for when he leaves the house in one of said vehicles so I can keep an eye out.

 

• Mar 10, 2025

• #13,638

Lucky13

Forum Mascot

52,131

33,172

Aug 21, 2006

In my castle....

I can't remember the last time something cheered me up!

 

• Mar 10, 2025

• #13,639

MiTasol

Captain

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15,928

Sep 19, 2012

Aw flaming stralia

This cheered me up immensely.

 

• Mar 10, 2025

• #13,640

Snautzer01

Marshal

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62,259

Mar 26, 2007

Lucky13 said:

I can't remember the last time something cheered me up!

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That's no good. May a tad of sunshine just cheer you up a bit. And a cool beer. Yeah those 2.