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Little Known Facts of WW II

Monday

Mexico was 1 of 2 Latin American countries that actually sent fighting forces to the battle zones.  (The other was Brazil.)  Mexico sent Squadron 201 to the Pacific toward the end of the war.  Flying P-47's in combat in the Philippines and Formosa.  8 Mexican pilots were killed in action.

Tuesday

Brazil was the only Latin American country to send troops to the European theater.  Brazil declared war on the Axis powers in July 1942 and sent a 25,000 man expeditionary force to Italy.

Wednesday

Well everything and everybody ended up with a nickname during the war.  Businessmen who were continually seated in waiting rooms throughout Washington, in an attempt to gain government approval for contracts were called "Waffle Bottoms."

Thursday

Friday

IF YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION HAS CHANGED -  BETTER LET BARNEY KNOW.               REMEMBER OUR MEMBERS AND TROOPS IN YOUR PRAYERS.               IF YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION HAS CHANGED -  BETTER LET BARNEY KNOW.               REMEMBER OUR MEMBERS AND TROOPS IN YOUR PRAYERS.                                                    

Wednesday
20 Aug

Received an update from Tom last night on his daughters progress.  She is in a re-hab facility and doing well.  Tom and Cathy want to thank all who have sent her good wishes and prayers.  She has about 40% usage of her right side and the doctors say she is recovering very well.  Progress is so good she may be coming home in a short time.  They are hopeful she should be able to return to normal activity by the end of October.  Folks having been there and done that, I know Cathy has a road of frustration ahead of her and can still use our prayers, Thanks.

Well Geri went to see "Bodies" yesterday and as I suspected she wasn't overly thrilled about it.  Knowing her the way I do, I didn't think this was her kind of thing.  She just couldn't get past the fact that these were once living breathing human beings and to see them cut up like that was hard on her.  She didn't make it through the entire exhibit as she had to leave to babysit, but wasn't mad that she had to.  Said many of the group were glad when it was over.  She said the way they had the exhibit laid out was very interesting and the facts behind the exhibit were more so.  The guide told her there are a number of exhibits that tour the states at the same time, and that only workers from China are used to set up the exhibits.  Don't know if this is because of some religious reason or what.

Speaking of China, the medal count at the Olympics stands as follows:  U.S. 79 26G-26S-27B  China  78 45G-14S-19B  Britain  36 16G-10S-10B  I was really happy to see Shawn Johnson win the gold in the final event, balance beam.  Her team mate Nastia Liukin took the Silver and China the Bronze.  The scores by the Americans were impressive since the bar was set by China with a 15.950, Shawn then came up with a 16.225 and Nastia a 16.025 no one else in the competition was even close.

Looks as if Tropical Storm/Hurricane Fay is giving the folks in Florida some problems.  I know they needed rain but I don't think quite like this.  I would imagine, the way the weather map shows it, some of the other states that need water are going to get some relief also.  We are hoping to get some tail end rains out of her and we need it, maybe not as bad as the folks down south or like we did last year.  I think we're only about 2 inches below for the month.  All in all our water table is looking pretty good compared to the last 5 years.  I hope that are members in Fay's path have and will be alright, if you have any input on them, please let me know.

Tomorrow we have to go to WPAFB and get Geri her ID card.  I was reading someplace that they are thinking of making a dependents ID permanent after a certain age.  I think it was 75 or something like that.  Now other than the convenience this offers, what other reason might they have for doing this.  I can really see a lot of problems this could cause down the road.  Anyone else out there know anything about this?  Think I'll ask about it tomorrow and get the straight story.  I'll tell you this they really have streamlined the process.  I set the appointment up on line, and got a reply back with confirmation.  A problem came up (you can't apply more than 30 days before expiration) and I got on line and shortly had a reply with authorization to proceed.  Going to have to tell them how impressed I was with the system.

We usually make a day of it when we go to WP, take in the BX and even pick some things up at the Commissary.  They have a 4 season store that has become an attraction and we enjoy walking through it.  We don't save a lot of money but now days every penny helps, as I'm sure your aware of.  Gas has dropped down to $3.70 a gallon for regular so I don't guess we should complain to loudly.  I hear that the west coast is still at $4.00 or more.  We have this summer blend that we must use and man does it hurt the gas mileage.  Both the cars have dropped off about 5mpg.  The experts say it should be about 2% so I guess it does work out to that.  I'll tell you this, you sure do notice it.

Don't know where the time has went to but I've got a meeting at 0930 and I've got to run. 

Take Care

Tuesday
19 Aug

Told you I forgot something yesterday and I apologize to all those that have sent this to me.  In all truthfulness I really thought that I had posted it.  Went back through the archives and found I hadn't so here it is. 

Here's your chance to let the media know where the people stand on our faith in God, as a nation. NBC is taking a poll on "In God We Trust" to stay on our American currency. Please send this to every Christian you know so they can vote on this important subject. Please do it right away, before NBC takes this off the web page. 

MSNBC poll is still open so you can vote.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10103521/

The last I saw it was 60% yes and 40% no, can’t believe that 40% but I’m not going to turn this into anything other than a vote.  Once again my apologies.

Yesterday was a beautiful day but it's starting to get warmer and the humidity is climbing as fast as the temperature.  Wasn't bad in that I had a truck with A/C and it actually worked.  Did get in a whole day the morning was local runs and afternoon I went to Kentucky.  When I got back it was pass supper time but Geri waited on me.  I got cleaned up and we went to eat at a little country place down the road.  They make the best pizza and knock the socks off the big chain outfits. 

We stopped in to see my Sister-in-law last night at her new condo.  She sure is happy with it and I'm glad for her.  All on one level and no steps from the outside into the house.  She has more room than she ever dreamed of.  I just hope that her health holds and she gets to enjoy it for a few years.  All new appliances came with it and this is the first time she has ever owned a dishwasher.  Never had an electric stove before and she is having a hard time getting use to it, already burnt up one pan, but then again that might be a way she plans on getting new pots and pans.  Least ways now she doesn't have to worry about yard work or outside maintenance.  Still has a lot of boxes that need to be unpacked but like she said it gives her something to do.

When we got back home it was later and I was pretty tired, guess I'm not use to putting in a full day anymore.  I'll sure be glad when the 28th get's here and I find out what they plan to do.  Had a woman tell me today I look like health personified, glad to know that, guess I've got some folks snowed. 

Today I plan to work on some projects for Geri.  She needs a lot of computer work done for sorority and she won't go near it.  Always says she might mess it up, I tell her just don't hit delete and everything will be alright.  I really think she just uses that as an excuse, as she knows I'll do it for her.  I don't mind as some of the programs she'd have to use are pretty involved, and in not using them all the time even I have trouble.  Just found out last night that one of them hasn't even been reinstalled since the virus, so I guess it's going to take some work to get it running right. 

Geri is going into the city with her club this morning to see "Bodies" and then from there she is going out to our daughters to babysit this afternoon.  I really don't like her going into that part of the city but there will be 10 of them in the group.  Wouldn't do me much good to say I don't want her to go as I'd have to end up going and sitting/waiting.  Has anyone seen this display?  It  maybe has a place for medical students but the general public I don't think so.  I'll see what she thinks come this evening.

Well I'd better be thinking about getting my tail in gear if I'm going to accomplish anything today.  Hope you all are doing fine and

Have a Nice Day

Monday
18 Aug

This, I'm sure, will be a short post as I have to drive today.  Nice surprise being as it's been so slow up at the yard.  This economy has really but a dent in his business.  He was really banking on it picking up this year but just didn't work that way.

Did find out that Phelps and team mates pulled another Gold the other night.  Going to be a lot of talk about that boy over the years.  The present standings of medals shows that China is only one behind us in total and running away with the Gold.  I think we'll start making a showing later in events we traditionally do well in.  U.S. 19G - 22S - 25B  66T  China 37G - 14S - 14B  65T  Britain 12G - 7S - 8B  27T   People will tell you medal count isn't important but it sure tells a story.

I put a new screen saver on here yesterday, being as I was just taking it easy.  It is made up of pictures of scenery from all our trips.  I think there are 100 pictures and each one is special.  It's like a travel log as each picture brings back pleasant memories of friends and the places we've been.

Haven't had an update from Tom on his daughter recently but I guess it's actually too early for any definitive report.  I guess everyone else is doing alright since I've not received any emails or calls with bad news.  Keep me informed about the membership and loved ones. If you would like to request prayers, let me know.

I know I'm forgetting something but I'll have to pick it up tomorrow.  Best to All and

 Take it Easy

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