The Hobbit Hole VIII - Still round the corner we may meet...

To: Corin Stormhands; Wneighbor; RosieCotton; HairOfTheDog; g'nad; Overtaxed; RMDupree

Good Afternoon All; the first tri-state mini-moot has come to an end. We picked up RMDurpree this a.m. and gave her a mini tour of town. Unbeknownst to her, she was actually in KS last night.

It was beautiful day today, with a nice breeze. Redbuds and dogwoods were in bloom. The midday repast was well attended by those present. KC babybackribs, burntends, and sausage were consumed in massive quantities. I believe there was a Guiness on the table at sometime during the meal.

All too quickly the sand trickled through the hourglass, OT returned to her test tubes, and we dropped off RMD at the next festivity and we returned to the 'shire'.

Till we all meet again.

1,901 posted on 04/15/2004 2:46:54 PM PDT by osagebowman (HHD)

Then again... does the lack of a B&N correspond to, say, fewer strip malls and other nuisances?

Exactly! :) I figure I've already got 2000+ books or so to keep me occupied, I can afford to trade less visits to B&N for no strip malls!

1,902 posted on 04/15/2004 2:48:28 PM PDT by Fedora

To: osagebowman; Overtaxed; RMDupree

Aww!!! Ya'll had a wonderful time didn't ya? I know you did! I'm so glad you got to moot! :-)

1,903 posted on 04/15/2004 2:49:21 PM PDT by Wneighbor (Texas. Land of opportunity. If you don't like our attitude you have the opportunity to shut up.)

Thanks for the report on the mini-Moot! Glad it went well. Had a Guiness myself last night, so that part sounds good, too :)

1,904 posted on 04/15/2004 2:50:53 PM PDT by Fedora

I hope someone took pictures!

1,905 posted on 04/15/2004 2:59:11 PM PDT by HairOfTheDog (Now I've said too much...)

I watch/read very few dark comics. I'm still getting past my 'comics are for kids' and 'comics are silly' mentality.

1,906 posted on 04/15/2004 2:59:26 PM PDT by JenB

It's Trix cereal that's for kids :)

Gonna eat supper now, back in a bit.

1,907 posted on 04/15/2004 3:12:17 PM PDT by Fedora

To: HairOfTheDog; Wneighbor

Alas, that would have required greater pre-planning efforts than we were able to muster. The word pictures will have to suffice. :-)

1,908 posted on 04/15/2004 3:13:54 PM PDT by osagebowman (HHD)

To: RosieCotton; Wneighbor

What fun!

*Sniff*

I miss Entmoot.

1,909 posted on 04/15/2004 3:22:00 PM PDT by Overtaxed

You aren't the only one. Sniff.

1,910 posted on 04/15/2004 3:22:25 PM PDT by JenB

Sigh...don't we all?

1,911 posted on 04/15/2004 3:24:33 PM PDT by RosieCotton (Anything worth doing is worth doing badly. - G. K. Chesterton)

To: Wneighbor; msdrby; All

PART I

Previously posted information

[Professional Engineer]
TX

2APR04

The Honorable Sam Johnson
2929 North Central Expressway
Suite 240
Richardson, Texas 75080

Re: Military Funeral (Dis) Honors

Dear Mr. Johnson,

I’m writing on behalf of my wife, [Msdrby], and her family. We lay to rest her grandfather, Mr. O.J. Johnson, this past Wednesday, 31March. Mr. Johnson was a US Navy veteran, having served honorably aboard the USS Belle Isle (AG-73) during World War 2 and for some period in the Navy Reserve after his discharge from active duty.

Having served honorably, Mr. Johnson was entitled to Military Honors at his funeral service. The Honor Guard did not show up for the funeral. To the best of my knowledge, the Honor Guard had been contacted in sufficient time to plan for this funeral. Mr. Johnson did have a flag for his casket.

At the conclusion of the service, the funeral director and Mr. Johnson’s brother Oran folded the flag. My wife and I, each a fellow veteran, along with the family in attendance were very disappointed to not have the Honor Guard available for this sacred task. We sorely missed the rifle salute and the playing of Taps as well.

I do not know where the Honor Guard detail was scheduled to come from, but would like to learn what happened. The entire family has some bitter feelings about this perceived dishonor for a fallen hero.

Respectfully,

[Professional Engineer]

The following is an update.

FOLLOW-UP TO PART I

I spoke with the Director of Constituent Services from the congressman's office. His initial thought was the funeral director dropped the ball on the whole thing.

Additionally, he told me that a MILITARY Honor Guard was not guaranteed for a Veteran's funeral. HUH?? This is contrary to what myself, [Msdrby] and other vets whom we know where told.

Darby succeeded in reaching the funeral director's boss, and learned the following:

PART II

[Professional Engineer]
TX

14APR04

The office of the Honorable Sam Johnson
Mr. Jerry Durham
2929 North Central Expressway
Suite 240
Richardson, Texas 75080

Re: Military Funeral Honors follow-up

Dear Mr. Durham,
I have received further information subsequent to our recent telephone conversation regarding the funeral honors for Mr. O.J. Johnson, on 31March of this year.

Funeral Director: Trey Smith of Greenwood Funeral Home in Fort Worth, TX
Contact Number: 817-336-0584
Cemetery: Fairview Cemetery, Hubbard, TX

The request was faxed by Mr. Smith to CDR, Naval Reserve Command, New Orleans at 9:11am on Sunday, 28 MAR 2004. There was a return fax from NRC, New Orleans at 9:22 am on the same day.

Confirmation POC: AO1 Burkhalter (possibly from JRB Fort Worth)
Fax Number: 817-782-6273
Commercial Numbers: 817-782-7185 or 817-782-7125, and 817-825-6462

My wife and I thank you for your efforts in this matter.

Best regards,

[Professional Engineer]

FOLLOW-UP TO PART II

Both [Msdrby] and I spoke with Mr. Durham regarding this new information. His reply was along the line of, "This certainly changes things." He informed us the congressman's office will be looking into the matter for us.

We'll see what comes up.

1,912 posted on 04/15/2004 3:28:25 PM PDT by Professional Engineer (Descendant of a bunch of dead white guys..........who conquered the world.)

To: HairOfTheDog

Uh....no pictures. Sorry...and I didn't have a Guinness.

1,913 posted on 04/15/2004 3:28:28 PM PDT by Overtaxed

So....when should we start planning the next one?

1,914 posted on 04/15/2004 3:30:32 PM PDT by Overtaxed

As soon as possible, I'd say! At least figure out a location and all that.

1,915 posted on 04/15/2004 3:31:38 PM PDT by RosieCotton (Anything worth doing is worth doing badly. - G. K. Chesterton)

How about somewhere within driving distance of me? So I can get there.

1,916 posted on 04/15/2004 3:33:52 PM PDT by JenB

To: RosieCotton; Overtaxed

Washington state is lovely in June ;~D

1,917 posted on 04/15/2004 3:34:37 PM PDT by HairOfTheDog (Now I've said too much...)

To: HairOfTheDog

*snif*

Maybe we can all come to celebrate your first anniversary?

Hm...wonder if I'd be able to keep my job if I took the time to busk my way to the wedding...

1,918 posted on 04/15/2004 3:36:41 PM PDT by RosieCotton (Anything worth doing is worth doing badly. - G. K. Chesterton)

To: HairOfTheDog; RosieCotton; JenB; g'nad; 2Jedismom

I thought we were going to have it at g'nad's so 2J could come.

1,919 posted on 04/15/2004 3:37:21 PM PDT by Overtaxed

to busk my way to the wedding...

Does busking involve beckoning passers-by from streetcorners? ;~D

1,920 posted on 04/15/2004 3:39:07 PM PDT by HairOfTheDog (Now I've said too much...)

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