[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Veterans Day Ping: Great Tribute by Billie and Snow Bunny
Billie and Snow Bunny: We Love You!

[MistyCA]

I was just reading the last thread of Chief Negotiator. Of course, getting to the last post (which was yours) says a whole lot about what today is all about. There is a brotherhood that extends far beyond individuals and reaches deep within the heart of humanity. It's a beautiful thing, Tonk. Thank you and all the others for keeping it's spirit alive.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Wonderful job, Billie. Thank you so much.

[ST.LOUIE1]

BUMP!

Thanks, Tonk.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for the heads up to this most excellent tribute! Love and gratitude to all who have served this great country!!!

[firewalk]

Thank you to all our Veterans, including my husband, who served in the USMC 1966-1970. Happy Veterans Day! Thanks for the ping & BTTT!

[AuntB]

This is wonderful. Thank you for this thread. We enjoyed our local Veteran's Day Parade and said thanks to some vets.

You two Tonkin Gulf heroes are the best!!

[hedgetrimmer]

Picture from our Veterans Day parade...



Thanks for the PING!

[dixiechick2000]

Billie and Snow Bunny, you two are absolutely brilliant!
Billie, the setup of the pictures is fantastic! Also, I admire your persistence in posting this thread (5 hours...yikes!) You did an outstanding job!
Snow Bunny, you write so beautifully and with so much passion about our men and women in uniform that it's obvious how much you truly care for them.
Thank you both for taking all of the time and trouble involved to do this, not only for our heroic vets, but also for the rest of us so that we may have a place to express our thanks to them.

GOD BLESS OUR VETERANS!!!
I SALUTE YOU ALL!!!

[dixiechick2000]

Thank you both for pinging me to this most beautiful thread! ;o)

[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

Thanks for the ping.

[redrock]

For my 1st Cav Brothers........

BUMP!!!!!

redrock

[ImpBill]

Thanks for the ping and thanks for the thread.

Greg Adams
aka ImpBill
Just another aging vet

[LadyX]

YES, we do indeed love Billie and Snow Bunny, but Tonkin, I positively adore you!!
Posted this on RaceBannon's thread, but it belongs here as well:

My plate is not only full, but overflowing!
Friday at the high school, my grandson's ROTC Unit staged a full blown 'We Appreciete Our Veterans' Day - school band, choral presentations, silent drill with arms team performance, guest speaker.
Very well done.

Saturday was The Marine Corps Birthday celebrated on FR, of course,
and Sunday my church had a really beautiful service for us.
Afterward we were given a lovely dinner.

Today? Here's where I get mushy - Tonkin, here are all kinds of ((hugs)) and smooches for you telling us about the free buffet for Veterans and Active Military at Golden Corrals across the country!

We had to travel 35 miles to the nearest one, but it was top notch.
The line was long and continued that way, but moved rapidly.
They did NOT stint nor restrict anything, having sirloin steaks grilled right there over a fire, and every other kind of meat - pork chops, chicken-fried steak, meat loaf, fried chicken, pot roast, spaghetti, fish, barbecue, etc.
Numerous vegetables, including real mashed potatoes and my favorite - fried okra! - soup and salad bar, fruits and desserts, and fresh from the oven yeast rolls were there, too.

The wait staff was great, everyone expressing appreciation and saying it was their privilege to wait on us.
MAJOR points are acorded the chain for this blockbuster effort.
It truly was fantastic.
Thank you again, Tonkin, for guiding me to the meal and the great company!

[stand watie]

well done, Billie & SnowBunny!