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I hope JB feels better and that her Dad does as well. They are in my thoughts.
5'5" Age 66 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 179.8
QOTD- I say it frequently my BFF, my Mom and my roommate usually.
Halloween was a rain fest, it poured my idea for a table with candy on it was a bust. All's it did was get wet. The candy is still drying off on a towel on the table. I opened one bag and the other isn't opened so I need to find a home for both of them. Is it just me or have the size of the candies gotten smaller? It's windy and rainy today and expected to be for the next 5 days...it's also not going to get much above 50 as well. Good excuse to stay in and watch football.
I do have sympathy for the kids, what a miserable night. I didn't decorate this year either, my roommate had to work and he's the one that loves to hand out candy and loves seeing the kids. I let him do the socializing and I usually have a glass or 2 of wine. Next year, I'm still looking for more decorations. I want the knight that is on a skeleton horse but even half price it's still $189 and where would I store it? There is also a dragon I want that is 6' tall same question where would I store it?
I need to get back to work. Have a great day everyone!
5'5" Age 66 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 179.8
One more set. My uncle was killed during the last days of fighting in North Africa, in a battle for Hill 609 and 523. We went to visit the area. In the first pictures, Hill 609 is on the left, and 523 is on the right. We hiked up to the top, which was a real chore. I can't imagine what it was like for those soldiers.
Some of the pictures show the hills from below, and others from the top.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
on 11/1/24 9:02 am - Amarillo, TX
Just curious as to what battalion your uncle was in?
my grandpa served around the same area as a sergeant in the 757tnk battalion. I can't imagine what those men went through. My grandpa really really disliked serving in N.Africa because of the sand messing with the tanks.
thank you to your family for his service and ultimate sacrifice.
Mel
Some more pictures. These are from the much larger North Africa American Military Cemetery and Memorial. It is impeccably maintained, and had a very kind staff who were happy to show us around.
If anyone is worried about security, they have lions guarding the gate.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
The primary reason for the Tunisia Trip is because our uncle is buried there. He was the oldest of a large Irish-Catholic family, and my father was the youngest. My dad was just a kid when his brother, John Henry Cashman, was killed. He was a tank commander, and died when his tank was destroyed, along with two of his crew. From what we have been able to find out, he is buried in the Bejar War Cemetery, and is likely in the same grave as one of his comrades. Those buried in this small graveyard (about 450 soldiers) are mostly from British Commonwealth countries.
I was very happy to see how well the cemetery has been maintained. i can't imagine it gets many visitors. Here are some pictures of the cemetery, and his grave.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
Hey gang. JB is working from home and taking a noontime nap. She got home sick as a dog yesterday. She had a fever of 101, though its normal now. Her dad is still in the hospital, and still in a hallway. She obviously cant see him today. She's talked to him on the phone, and I guess he's doing better, but still doesn't sound great. I'll keep you posted.
I'm sorely disappointed in all of you. No chocolate on Halloween? With JB sick, we just turned out the lights. I am NOT giving my candy away if I can help it. So I have had 437 fun-sized candy bars so far. I don't mind carrying the load for the rest of you, but someone needs to help.
QOTD: No, I'm not much of a blurter, in any regard. But I do love all of you.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
The hanging hats are so clever!
RNY 11/21/16 - HW/SW 309 LW 150
REVISION 4/10/23 - HW 240 SW 225 CW 164 GW 155
I LOVE the sign. And the door mat.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
What a wonderful picture of the tiny ones and the Teenie one. I love the customers too.
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 215. 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"Every day is a good day. There is something to learn, care and celebrate." - Amit Ray
