Lying in honor at Arlington National Cemetery, guarded by a 3rd Infantry Regiment soldierPosted on 03/26/2023 5:00:20 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
Howdy, luvie.
It was a gorgeous day here today. The next few days will be a bit cooler but dry. Then we warm back up into the 70s late in the week and there’s another storm system expected Friday night. *sigh*
I hope you had a nice day with NO wind.
Yes, it was nice. Cool but nice and very little wind. It started off in the mid-40s but warmed up into the 70s. Not bad.
I’m glad you had pretty weather. it’s about time, huh! Right now, you’re warmer than we are!
Howdy, Kathy.
All’s calm and everything is still standing after Friday night’s yeeha. Got lucky on that one. Whew!
I see it was a pretty day up there and the sun’s doing a number on the snow. I see GRASS here and there.
Did you manage to squeeze in some time to relax in the lounger with a book today?
Lying in honor at Arlington National Cemetery, guarded by a 3rd Infantry Regiment soldierCool with little wind sounds great! It would be nice if it would stick around for a while.
It was a perfect windows-open day here. Not so for the next few days and the nights will be brisk. They said we might have frost Tuesday night. I guess this chilly spell is Dogwood Winter since they’re starting to bloom now. My red dogwood is loaded with blossoms this year. My weeping cherry tree hardly had any this year, for some reason.
Sure glad you escaped the goings on on Friday night. Not a pleasant night.
Snagged an hour this morning. Been hard at work at my computer all day, and just about ready to go back to work computer. Bills to get paid, missed birthdays, paperwork to collect for a meeting Tuesday, etc. No time during this past horrid week. BUT...I am quite satisfied with today’s progress. More is needed, but a huge dent was made.
Now back to work to get several things ready for Monday.
It was a very narrow escape but I’ll take all the breaks I can get! LOL
At least you got a LITTLE R&R but I’d say you could have used more after last week. Glad to hear you managed to put a huge dent in things today to make it worthwhile. Much better than busting it all day and feeling like you were just spinning the wheels. Now if the upcoming week will just be a lot easier for you and the rest of the crew. Their brains are probably fried too.
I’ll bet that dogwood looks gorgeous! “Dogwood Winter” must be a southern thing. I’ve never heard of it. Of course, we don’t have dogwoods either. LOL!
However, the mesquites that are our measurement of when spring has really arrived haven’t leafed out yet. Until then, all bets are off.
How's everyone doing this morning?
The dogwood isn’t in full bloom yet. The blooms have just started to open - - just in time to get frost-bitten if we do have frost this week. It won’t kill the blossoms but they’ll look a little shabby.
We have several “winters” here and they’re just names for cold fronts that come through each spring due to their timing. Strawberry winter, dogwood winter, blackberry winter, and I think there are another one or two. Those are the only three I pay attention to.
A lot of trees are leafing out here and there are others that do it a little later. The grass is really greening up. Its so nice to see everything come back to life.
Howdy, E.G.C. ((HUGZ))
Another great day at the lake yesterday? More smelly spots for Gizmo to roll in? LOL
Yeah, It’s good to see the little leaves all over the trees and our poor apple tree has lots of blooms this year. It never produces apples, but it tries really hard. Actually we did have one last year....the size of a walnut. LOL!
I think I’m going to finish this show and head out. I got up before the alarm and I’m sinking fast.
I guess you have to HAVE winter to name it. :) Was strawberry winter the one not too long ago when you were worried that they were all going to be frozen out? Makes sense.
Spring’s my favorite season. I can’t stand the drabness of winter, and seeing everything green up again and the colors of flowers is so uplifting.
At least you get blooms on your apple tree. To have apples, you really need more water and that’s something you don’t have.
I guess the weeping cherry is taking a rest this year since it produced so few blooms. Trees do that sometimes. It doesn’t produce anything edible but does produce its seeds.
Yes, that was strawberry winter. Blackberry winter will be the cold snap that hits when they’re blooming.
I’m ready for Old Man Winter to head out for good!
Sleep well and late! Catch ya tomorrow.
And yes, we had fun at the lake yesterday. We had the lake to ourselves believe it or not. Here are all the pics from yesterday.
BTW for those who don't know how to post an image here on FR, This is how you do it. Someone on another thread forgot how to do it and asked for help. I hope this helps.
Sounds like it was a very good day. The best part - - having the lake to yourselves. On a gorgeous weekend day. How did that happen? LOL
Today we almost did TWO Miles. :-).
Knee still hurts a bit, but not like before.
This Vietnam War Veteran’s Conversation Will Increase Your Respect for the Vietnam Infantry Soldier.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhlcsGWw-RQ
A firsthand story told by a Vietnam combat chopper pilot about the incredible courage & grit of the young infantry Soldiers & Marines who fought in the Vietnam War. Many of these men were draftees. Yet, they reported for service willingly & then went bravely into bloody battles against one of the World’s fiercest fighting armies, the Communist Vietcong & North Vietnamese Army. In the height of the Vietnam War in 1969 these infantry men, Soldiers & Marines all, became affectionately nicknamed “grunts.” They were called grunts because of what they had to endure. Humping a heavy back pack in sweltering heat & brutal humidity through soaking wet Mekong Delta rice paddies in the South & through dense jungle underbrush in the North.
Sadly, these America’s best were treated like crap upon their return home. Often being called “baby killers” and “crazed veterans.” The politics of the Vietnam War shed vicious untruths on the character of these men. They came home unwelcomed and uncelebrated, and denigrated, and humiliated openly by many Americans. Because they were men of exceptional character and grit, unwavering in their pride of military service, they shook off the doubters and accusers and moved on with their lives. Marrying their girl, getting an education, having kids, raising a family, and working hard to build the Country they so loved. Once the nasty politics of Vietnam took a rest, Americans began to see the wrongs of the past. These men, the men who went to that war, these men who so faithfully served and gave their Country everything it asked of them have become the best of the baby boomer generation. After you watch this heartfelt telling of one chopperpilot’s experience in flying these men into combat, you’ll have even more respect for them. You’ll better understand why when you come across one of them in the grocery store isle wearing his Vietnam Vet hat you might want to walk over to him and extend a kind thank you for his service. And think about surprising him with a “And welcome back home Sir.” That has a very special meaning to that old grunt!
Good Morning Kathy! (((HUGS))) Am in Kansas right now, heading to AZ yet again, then home.
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