Stephanie took the kids to the NC Zoo last weekend. They had a really good time. Stephanie said that the silverback reminded her of me......I don't know if that is good or not. The Woman in the cart with Stephanie is Tracy. She is a great friend. She really helped Stephanie out while I was in Africa when Steph was pregnant and then when Ava was brand new. Tracy's husband Phil is out here with me. We are in different units so we don't see each other as Stephanie and Tracy do.
I particularly like the picture of the kids going down the slide together. Guy is such a good big brother. You can tell he would never shoot her with a BB gun (I'm looking at you Shawn).
Stephanie's Dad is down visiting in NC. Stephanie said Rick got a hook stuck in his leg when he was fishing. What does it say about me that I laughed when I heard that?
The big news out here is I am trying to grow a mustache. I will send pictures when it grows in more. Hopefully it will grow in as thick as the silver hair on my back.
Leave a comment...I really look forward to reading them!!!
A moustache...can't wait! The one thing I'll say is that everything that happens in life adds to the character we become. I think you've turned out well...so would I pull the trigger again? Heh...you bet!
ReplyDeleteShawn never showed any interest in my moustache! My current facial hair project is "Beards of the Union Army, 1861-1865." First up is William T. Sherman, which will then turn into Ambrose Burnside. I'll send pictures.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the moustache.I think you should tell Shawn that your BB gun is bigger than his was.
ReplyDeleteUm....yeah...He was not referred to as a silver back because of his back hair. When we were both working at Ft. Leonard Wood, the Army ruled with an iron fist (without a brain). Whenever a certain marine in charge was frustrated (who shall remain nameless)....he stuck his chest out to show his irritation. So his marines starting calling him that. Some people may recoginize that trait in him.......Shawn?.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been able to post for so long. I don't know what happened, but now I can post again. YIPPEE!
ReplyDeleteI know now why I was so upset when your Father came home with those BB guns.
I like the idea of you growing a moustache. It will be fun to see how it looks.
When you were a child and displayed the puffed out chest behavior it was usually accompanied with a full fledged fit. I used to put you in the shower and turn on the cold water. I don't suppose the Marines at Ft. Leonard Wood would dare to do that.
tony i just found out how to sign in. nothing much to report. i was telling sals wife about the air quality,she said she knew about it and its terrible.i am going to get the bikes on lin in the next month or so. theres a music festival in sonoma in may ,just found out today. superbikes at sears point coming up.mark bought anew screaming eagle electra glide 43000 dollars
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip Mary. I will try that next time when he gets out of line!
ReplyDeleteSee Mary threw him in cold water, Marines call him names, I shoot a BB...all the same!
ReplyDeleteGrandma Beatty used to call it Red Wing Black Bird Syndrome...Silverback makes it sound too tough...I like little bird puffing chest better!
BTW...Here is the William T. Sherman...Jeff...can't wait!
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Jeff-I heard from Doug and Chris you look nice in a dress?
Jeff,
ReplyDeleteYou look tired but very distinguished!
I hope you grow a mustache like Burt Reynolds so I can call you the Bandit. Have you ever owned a Trans Am?
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