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Posted on 01/22/2017 5:04:35 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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Don't get TOO wild and crazy! :-)
A pretty boring weekend for me, went over to see son today for awhile. Weather warmed up a bit but still not enough to melt all the snow.
Howz things your way?
Howdy, Kathy.
Y’all are starting to get buried by snow this weekend. A real winter wonderland up there. Hope you don’t have much trouble getting to work in the morning.
Howdy, PRO!
Has the weatherman given any indication of when y’all can expect a warm-up? You’re probably reeeeeally tired of all the cold and snow by now.
We’re still fairly warm but will cool off again in a couple of days. Getting a lot of much-needed rain tonight.
Oh, I did do some fun stuff during FR's downtime.
I loved debating, mocking and chiding liberals on FB devastated by Trump's election. They are completely unhinged...it's a beautiful thing!
Sounds like a good enough weekend getting to spend some time with your son. Doesn’t sound like the weather encouraged doing much of anything out and about. It would be NICE if it would clear up!
Been a weekend of ups and downs here. Had to take Darla to the vet Friday for her “final trip”. She seemed to be feeling better early Thurs. night but as the night wore on, I realized she wasn’t running to the litter box every few minutes. All that fluid injected under her skin should have had her going often. It was obvious her kidneys had completely shut down. Weren’t producing any urine.
She’s in a better place now and not suffering. We had almost 17 years with her and are happy for that much time.
Went to a Republican group meeting last evening and they had an interesting speaker. That was fun.
Oh, and I DID wake up early enough Friday to watch the Inauguration. LOL! Ya probably didn’t think I’d be able to crawl out of bed that early, huh? :-)
TEN days???? Ouch! I hoped it wouldn’t be that long. Bummer.
Oh well, you have your fun at FB to keep you occupied. LOL! They really are unhinged! I haven’t seen anything like this before.
Welcome to the Canteen, leaning conservative...I’m glad you enjoyed Sergeant Zabitosky’s story.
Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...did you get out and sing this evening?
We are over a foot of snow now, but no street plowing. I’m hoping there has been enough traffic in and out of the cul-de-sac that getting out won’t be bad. If I can get to the end of the street, where I turn is a bus route and should be plowed.
Good evening, Birthday Boy...((HUGS))...did you have a party?
I love Charlie Brown and Snoopy.
Yummy!!!!!!
Age Advancement Day? That sounds terrible, but it’s true. d:o)
Howdy, LUV.
Have a good day? How’s your MIL doing? Still recuperating nicely?
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You get medals for doing stupid stuff, Its adrenaline
Good evening, radu...did your rain continue? Some good stuff?
Still snowing off and on all day. Should be fun in the morning. Take it slow.
And you love some of those guys
Good evening, Luv....he surely deserved the recognition.
Did you get a nap? The kids settled in their new home?
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rescue helicopters arrived, and when the helicopter that was to extract him from the battlefield crashed, he ignored his own injuries to save the downed craft's pilot. Zabitosky was later promoted to Sergeant First Class and, in 1969, was presented with the Medal of Honor by President Richard Nixon. He retired from the Army after 30 years of service with the rank of Master Sergeant.
exposing himself to concentrated enemy automatic weapons fire, directed their return fire. Realizing the gravity of the situation, Sfc. Zabitosky ordered his patrol to move to a landing zone for helicopter extraction while he covered their withdrawal with rifle fire and grenades. Rejoining the patrol under increasing enemy pressure, he positioned each man in a tight perimeter defense and continually moved from man to man, encouraging them and controlling their defensive fire. Mainly due to his example, the outnumbered patrol maintained its precarious position until the arrival of tactical air support and a helicopter extraction team. As the rescue helicopters arrived, the determined North Vietnamese pressed their attack. Sfc. Zabitosky repeatedly exposed himself to their fire to adjust suppressive helicopter gunship fire around the landing zone. After boarding 1 of the rescue helicopters, he positioned himself in the door delivering fire on the enemy as the ship took off. The helicopter was engulfed in a hail of bullets and Sfc. Zabitosky was thrown from the craft as it spun out of control and crashed. Recovering consciousness, he ignored his extremely painful injuries and moved to the flaming wreckage. Heedless of the danger of exploding ordnance and fuel, he pulled the severely wounded pilot from the searing blaze and made repeated attempts to rescue his patrol members but was driven back by the intense heat. Despite his serious burns and crushed ribs, he carried and dragged the unconscious pilot through a curtain of enemy fire to within 10 feet of a hovering rescue helicopter before collapsing. Sfc. Zabitosky's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.