Posted on 09/19/2009 3:03:35 PM PDT by SWAMPSNIPER
St. Augustine High School hosted a regional JROTC drill competition today. Grandson Gerry rolled me out of the sack at 6AM and off we went. Why we had to leave so early is beyond me, nothing started until about 9AM, but since the army was running things you just got to follow orders! I couldn't get the right angle on the Sun but managed to catch some of the action.
I headed out just after 10AM to chase some critters, Gerry was there for the day.
I'm trying to calibrate a new monitor, some pics may be light or dark for a while.
Can you spot the FREEPER kid?
We will need warriors, unfortunately. I’ve hoped for years that if things got bad I’d still be able bodied, no chance of that now. I’d rather fight myself than send the young ones. Lots of prayers are sure in order.
Hah, he looks exactly like my little JROTC cadet, except that their pimples are somewhat differently placed. It’s a great age and a great program for the boys. Mine studies his hind end off to do well in the military history portion of his JROTC class. My daughter was in it, too, and it did wonders for her—really changed her life.
Give your kid a fond swat on the butt for me.
You’re such a great Grandpa, Swampy! God Bless You! :)
Great pics! Thanks for sharing! Good looking youngster and looks like a hard worker, also! Congrats...
Great shots. What are the flowers and the bird?
Some kind of lily. the bird is a White Ibis.
Nam Vet
Very nice pics!
Your grandson is a handsome young man - great pictures.
Lovely, all the way around.
The lily and ibis are among your sharpest ever...
The Grandson is such a tribute to your influence you can’t imagine. We sure do effect them don’t we.
CONGRATULATIONS FREEPER!
Grandson Gerry is one awesome dude, as is his grandpa. You best listen to him...I hope he’s the future of this country. In fact, I’m counting on the young people to do what is right...and just.
Your other pics are absolutely beautiful! Thank you!
Thanks for sharing the great pictures, proud Grandpa! And also for the lily and ibis.
What a fine looking young man. You must be so proud of him. These patriots are our future, and may they always see through the lies of those who would destroy them.
The excellence of your photography work never ceases to amaze me, Swampy. All the photos are wonderful as always.
Congrats, Swampy on a fine grandson. I know you must be so proud of him!
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