[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

I happen to be awake, so I hope it's not too early to answer a little bit of that wonderful mail that came in! (I'm rather new around here, and I don't really know the protocol yet - but, here goes - someone please correct me if I've "jumped offsides".)

From Charney:

I feel like the Canteen is my home so I would like to welcome Daughter of An IwoJima Vet, she is the one known as Cap'n Duchess.

Why thank you, Charney! I was quite stunned to see your welcome, and I want you to know how much I appreciate it. I'm having a lot of fun here, and it's great to know you are, too.

I started out just being "Duchess", a name a friend in the Coast Guard gave to me. The whole "Capt'n Duchess" thing is causing some controversy. I think Kathy is trying to figure out a way to pull off a mutiny (LOL Kathy!), but, undaunted, I had my uniform fitted and I'm ready to flex my muscles (or stripes, as it were). Heheh!

Please stay safe and write often. Each and every one of us has the utmost respect and admiration for you all, and we can't begin to thank you adequately for what you're doing for us. You are in our prayers.

If you need anything - food, music, a good read, a kind word - we will not fail you!

Warmly,
Capt'n Duchess ; )

[Snow Bunny]

Hi so good to see you. I love your post thank you so much for your writing like that. big smile. I can't believe I did not do a spell check on mine at the top.lol I fixed it so it should be ok for the next time. Thanks again for your wonderful post .