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Something kinda cool happened to me yesterday
10 Feb 07

Posted on 02/10/2007 10:35:36 PM PST by real saxophonist

I went to a drive-thru yesterday, and when I got to the window, the girl told me the lady in front of me saw my Marine Corps license plates, and she paid for my stuff.

I didn't get a chance to thank her, she just drove away, and it was just totally out of the blue. That was really cool. I'm still thinking about that. I've been out for 15 years. Wow. You read about stuff like this from time to time, someone seeing someone in uniform and paying their tab, but this actually happened to me, and I thought I'd let y'all know.

This is what the tags look like:

Had to show a DD214 and pay $25 extra, but I must admit I'm pretty proud of them.


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To: BunnySlippers

I saw a bumper sticker the other day that said: No longer lean, No longer mean, but still a marine. I loved it. I would have liked to ask the guy driving the car where he got it. He was probably in his 50s.


41 posted on 02/11/2007 2:00:07 AM PST by boop (Now Greg, you know I don't like that WORD!)
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To: real saxophonist

Well deserved, I'm sure.


42 posted on 02/11/2007 3:09:06 AM PST by Finalapproach29er (Dems will impeach Bush if given a chance.)
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To: real saxophonist

I do that all the time when I visit the USA, usually just buy the guys a beer.


43 posted on 02/11/2007 3:18:53 AM PST by Bon mots (Nancy Pelosi wants to use 24,000 gallons of fuel per trip to work in her very own C-32!)
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To: real saxophonist
Summer before last I was attending one of those insufferable but obligatory picnics with a group of friends. It was in a large city park and there were probably 20 tables but on this day they all were filled.

No one noticed a little white car which drove by slowly, obviously looking for an empty space. Man and his wife, two little ones in the back seat. The car was a little on the rough side and it had a Marine bumper sticker on the back.

The car went by and then parked in the lot. The unmistakable figure of a Marine got out and walked up the hill to see if there were any empty tables. There were none and he started, disappointed, back to the car. Suddenly, from one of the tables came a big booming voice, "HEY YOU. MARINE! HERE!" There was complete silence as about 200 startled people looked up and appraised the situation. Then it was near pandemonium with 20 tables being cleared and 20 parties begging him to "take ours, take ours.".

In the end, room was made, no one had to leave, and one Marine family was plied with mountains of steaks, hamburgers, chips, sodas and everything that makes a picnic a picnic. The Marine seemed a bit stunned at first but his kids had a blast and he slipped into the goodwill. Oh, and each of the 20 individual parties walked away with 20 other parties as friends.

44 posted on 02/11/2007 4:17:05 AM PST by MARTIAL MONK
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To: real saxophonist
Wow in NJ I dont think they even offer military plates like that.

Pretty cool.

45 posted on 02/11/2007 4:19:18 AM PST by mware (By all that you hold dear.. on this good earth... I bid you stand! Men of the West!)
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To: real saxophonist

That was a bold act on her part.......


46 posted on 02/11/2007 4:21:00 AM PST by bert
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To: mware; real saxophonist
Wow in NJ I dont think they even offer military plates like that.

NYS offers military plates.

Department of Motor Vehicles Custom Plate Gallery - Military and Veterans

Color me pleasantly surprised :)

Thank you for your service, real saxophonist!

47 posted on 02/11/2007 4:25:43 AM PST by mewzilla (Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist. John Adams)
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To: real saxophonist

Wow!!! I'm off to get some Marine Corps licence plates!

(Just kidding!)


48 posted on 02/11/2007 4:28:49 AM PST by Larry Lucido
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To: real saxophonist
Doesn't matter if you're 15 years out.....you're still a Marine, and we're proud of you!....and we also know you're a good guy and a Freeper!

You were especially blessed yesterday!

Thank-you for your service!

...and btw, it's so good to see you post....haven't seen you around too much lately!

49 posted on 02/11/2007 4:29:32 AM PST by Guenevere (Duncan Hunter for President....2008!)
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To: mewzilla

That is great that they require proof of service. No chance for stolen valor.


50 posted on 02/11/2007 4:29:36 AM PST by mware (By all that you hold dear.. on this good earth... I bid you stand! Men of the West!)
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To: mware
NJ's got this, BTW....

Military personnel

51 posted on 02/11/2007 4:30:29 AM PST by mewzilla (Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist. John Adams)
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To: mware

They seem to be pickier about that than about whether or not someone's here legally.


52 posted on 02/11/2007 4:31:42 AM PST by mewzilla (Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist. John Adams)
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To: MARTIAL MONK

Now you've got me crying. What a touching gesture. Heartwarming to say the least.


53 posted on 02/11/2007 4:33:41 AM PST by OldFriend (Swiftboating - Sinking a politician's Ship of Fools by Torpedoes of Truth)
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To: real saxophonist
Real:
Boy it has been a long time since we have "talked" for sure. What in the world are you still doing up at 10:30?? Heck I was in bed for two hours, but I get up at about 2:00 so I guess it is about the same. All is still well here in So. California, still working (after all I am only 82)five days a week. However I have for the most part quit the hard labor and only do the mental work. Still in good health, however my wife is not doing as well, it seems she has a form of demintcea (sp) or the begining of alztimers (sp). This does cause some problems, but what the hey, I have been married to the lady for 62 years and I can put up with a little, no a LOT of her illness. I still am flying my MARINE CORPS flag and never get tired of letting people know that I am a Former MARINE.
You have a wonderful evening, and the very best to you and yours.

Texican

54 posted on 02/11/2007 4:34:33 AM PST by Texican (This FORMER MARINE will never in his life time "Cut and Run" I dig Dagny Taggart)
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To: real saxophonist

Kewel!


55 posted on 02/11/2007 4:34:49 AM PST by RaceBannon (Innocent until proven guilty: The Pendleton 8...down to 2...GWB, we hardly knew ye...)
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To: nutmeg

For Connecticut plates, you need to be a member of the Marine Corps League, sign a paper, and then pay extra

I just got my normal renewal, and I owe Jodi Rell $175!!

If I wanted a plate, I would need to pay that plus the fee for the special plate.


56 posted on 02/11/2007 4:36:53 AM PST by RaceBannon (Innocent until proven guilty: The Pendleton 8...down to 2...GWB, we hardly knew ye...)
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To: real saxophonist

About 15 years ago I picked up a dinner tab for 4 reservists from Texas. They were on their way home and in uniform. I picked up the tab partly because they were reservists but mainly because of their manners. As they came through the door each automatically reached up and removed his cap. Their deportment was impeccable but there was still no question to anyone but that it would be a good idea to be on their side in a fight. I paid their check and slid out a side door. I prefer that appreciation be anonymous and general rather than personal.


57 posted on 02/11/2007 4:36:54 AM PST by MARTIAL MONK
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To: real saxophonist
Cool! Thanks for telling us! And thanks for your service!

Carolyn

58 posted on 02/11/2007 4:38:34 AM PST by CDHart ("It's too late to work within the system and too early to shoot the b@#$%^&s."--Claire Wolfe)
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To: nutmeg

You want to see me in that thing??

At my weight?

that would be funnier than a fat lady in spandex!!


59 posted on 02/11/2007 4:38:39 AM PST by RaceBannon (Innocent until proven guilty: The Pendleton 8...down to 2...GWB, we hardly knew ye...)
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To: real saxophonist
One of the most striking examples I've heard happened in a jewelry store in Tyler, Texas:

A lady from Dallas spoke at some length with a GI who was just back home from Iraq and who was buying and engagement ring for his girl. The guy (a typical Texas gentleman) then told the clerk to wait on the lady first.

When he got ready to pay down on his ring, the lady had already paid for it -- and left the area...

60 posted on 02/11/2007 4:53:57 AM PST by TXnMA ("Allah": Satan's current alias...)
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