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Posted on 10/28/2005 3:26:33 AM PDT by DollyCali
Edited on 10/28/2005 3:45:56 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
Hey Dolly,
I got my nickname around halloween time back at about the time I ran across FR (circa 1996.) One of my co-workers at time gave me that nickname adapted from my real last name. He still calls me that today whenever I run into him. Once I decided to register on FR, there was no doubt as to what my screen name would be.
I wish I had known what FR would become back then. I would have saved more articles and kept better notes so I wouldn't have to rely on my woefully inadequate memory. That's why you read things in what I said like "seems to me" or "as I recall." JimRob certainly can clear it all up. I'm not trying to cause a scene or anything. Just wanted to clear my own memory up.
Yep!
So I've heard. :) Thanks.
FYI
Marine Stamp Ceremony Set
The date for the First Day of Issuance (FDOI) of the Distinguished Marines block of stamps, is set for 10 November 2005. The official ceremony will take place here in the National Capitol Region at a place to be determined. I am developing suggested COAs for CMC decision and your input on an appropriate location is always welcome.
This Distinguished Marines block of stamps consists of four individual stamps honoring John Lejeune, Lewis Puller, John Basilone and Daniel Daly. The First Day of
Issuance is the ONLY USPS and USMC sanctioned event. There will be two secondary ceremonies on Monday, 14 November, at Camp Pendleton and Camp Lejeune.
Due to the numerous affinity groups associated with these legendary Marines, and the stamp issuance ceremony, I encourage inquiries be directed to myself or Ms. Patsy Laws, Event Coordinator, United States Postal Service. She may be reached at 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Room IP-801, Washington, DC 20260-2207, (202) 268-2220. I will attempt to ensure everyone is kept informed regarding this historical ceremony. We will establish a web link on usmc.millater this week and we encourage you to forward this infor
mation to those you feel may be interested.
Major Jason A. Johnston
Public Affairs Officer Commandant, U. S. Marine Corps HQMC, 2 Navy Annex
(Pentagon Rm 4B548)
(703) 614-4309-6251 JohnstonJA@hqmc.usmc.mil
Visit the Second Marine Division Association Website at: www.2marine.com
thanks for the ping Dolly
These Tales from the Coast were a very enjoyable read. Brought back memories of our short visit to that area last Spring and makes me want to return soon.
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I'm so tired, gonna find Mrs.Mayor & go to sleep!!!!
How funny Dolly!
Cause that's what I'm gonna do right now.
Another exciting day in Buffalo.. : )
Thanks Dolly. I hope you're feeling better. Was it a car accident or something work related? Either way pain is no fun. Listen, if you want to arrange something for us "old timers" to do, let me know. Doug From Upland and Deb are the only ones I remember from those days, but that was before the current registration system was active. I wasn't Gooleyman in those days and I'm sure most of them have gone on to bigger and better screen names. A lot of us just used our email addresses when we posted our comments.
Like I said, I wish I had kept up with some of their names and saved some of the postings. It was a lot of fun bashing the Clintoons and discussing Whitewatergate. AmazonGirl came along and started her Clinton History Files at amazongirl.com. A lot of good memories.
Maybe us "oldtimers" should do something for the 10th anniversary. I'm sure JimRob has records of who was around back then. I don't know when he had his first fundraiser, but I started kicking in not long after that. I'll have to look back at my old checkbooks from those days. A lot of people may try to say they were around back then, but JimRobs contribution records would verify whether or not they were. Back in the 70's a Cleveland Indians pitcher pitched a no-hitter and I heard someone say that to hear then number of people who say they were at that game, there must have been about 200,000 people there that night. The stadium was big, but not that big. Take care.
rest well dear friend. Hello to the lovely ms.jules for me please>?
I will Dolly.
Thank you and will pass on the message.. : )
hehehe.. yes. I liked all of the movies I posted.. I am a movie "nut" however. so my opinion is prolly not too valid
btw, where are you in Tenn? I wnt to grad school in Johnson city
night everyone.. see you in the AM. God's good rest be upon all.. his peace & blessings surround you & yours.
I have my Masters from ETSU, decades ago. I live in 'Boone's Creek' ... nobody has ever heard of it in TN since there's one in TX. Ours is the 'crik on which D. Boone killed a bar' and carved it on a tree (I have a twig from that tree, somewhere in my storage buildings).
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