[JustAmy]

January 31, 2011


Graphic by Billie

The Sentinel

A lonely sentinel stood watch beside the welcoming abode,
For almost every hour since the last time that it snowed.
He’s been here in the darkness, and withstood the glaring sun,
It takes more than some cold to keep his work from getting done.

He’ll be here for as long as Winter makes a threat,
His confidence is total, he’s not been defeated yet.
With cool aplomb he smiles but he’s forgotten just one thing,
He’ll lose this pose and doff his clothes, and run away in Spring.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 1, 2005
© 2005 - 2011

[ConorMacNessa]

GOOD MILITARY MONDAY TO AMY’S PLACE!

---

---

The Soldier’s Code

1) I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

2) I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender my men while they still have the means to resist.

3) If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

4) If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me, and will back them up in every way.

5) When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am bound to give only name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies, or harmful to their cause.

6) I will never forget that I am an American fighting man, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower, August, 1955.

[jaycee]

Thanks for the lovely graphic and poem, you all! Nice!

Hi Buddy and Max. Buddy, have you gotten the family trained yet? LOL!

[fish hawk]

FEBRUARY IS NOT A BARGAIN

February is not a bargain
Besides its cold and long dark nights
Its icy streets and frozen lakes and rivers
It has the audacity to cheat us out of a couple days
And wallowing in its own ego
Still claims to be a month. 

[MEG33]

Beach Dreaming

Our 7 day Weather Forecast..The Deep Freeze Sorry I did not get here earlier!
I had to go to the bank, the post office and stock up at the grocery store.
It may be very stormy tomorrow..might lose power..
Don't worry if I am not here...I bought LOTS of chocolate.
;o)