Anniversary of End London Blitz May 11, 1940
Site Compares Photographs London Then and Now
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Site Compares Photographs London Then and Now
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Annoyed at thread drift
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My mom was 8 years old when she had her row-house obliterated as she and her mom, dad and sister rode it out in the underground.
With what they went through, during the war, I have never earned the right to whine about my life.
She's a tough old Bird.
With what they went through, during the war, I have never earned the right to whine about my life.
She's a tough old Bird.
shouldazagged
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Damn well said, Rusty. Very encouraging.
shouldazagged
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That kid--he looks about fourteen, tops--is the authentic article. What a talent! Proves your point, Rusty.
(I checked--he WAS fourteen when that was taped. He's only seventeen now. Quite a future ahead.)
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It's the humidity, not the heat.
Yes, I don't imagine you get much of that "dry heat" in Houston...
Man, sofa hogs are the worst...
Uh Oh, This could get interesting....
Paging Doctor Babar, paging Doctor Babar....
Chuck
kwselke
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Oh yeah, try gettin this one outta yer head
https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PL...HUJ¶ms=OAFIAVgF&v=Db04mQkizds&mode=NORMAL
I have a 3 1/2 year old grandson living with me so Minions are just white noise.
If ya wanna play hardball, I'll break out MmmBop and The original Indian Love Call.
If ya wanna play hardball, I'll break out MmmBop and The original Indian Love Call.
I couldn't agree with you more. When I search for music I Always look for new , fresh up and coming talent in all fields of music that I enjoy.
Ouch, ouch, ouch I give!! Uncle , UNCLE!
HAHA, Where do you think I got that annoying little ditty from. Those little yellow ... $#@*;"? 'rs
vonn
US Veteran
Caught up on some good drifting you all did today,always something I never would get to on my own! Had a busy day today and so far no major malfunction has occurred,I am thankful. Glad I am not spending time in the waiting room,big ride is doing some Tom Swayer on us! Hope everything goes well for him and his. Good buddy gave me a really nice refrigerator for my shop to replace the one wiped out in the flood,cold water is survival here. FEMA is not a big help for very many of the people who have tried to get help from what I am hearing,I didn't even bother to check on it since I made more than $10.00 last year. Been working for 50 years I guess I haven't paid enough in yet to qualify. Drift on!
kwselke
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Off the invasion beaches of Okinawa 1945, on board the USS Yolo.
May 11, 1945
The ship went to GQ at 0100 and remained there until 0530. Bogey reports came in all night but none were within firing range. As the ship was well covered with smoke I ordered half of the men below. With the dawn the men who rested worked the 200 tons of fresh and frozen food stuffs; the others slept. But at 0800 another alert was called and again half went to their stations, where they remained most of the morning. The Japanese were out in force. While we were not molested, those to the north were hit hard especially station 15, bearing 343T and only 35 miles away. Both Evans and Hugh W. Hadley were hit. The destroyers lost 58 killed and 96 wounded. After securing, all hands, including the officers and me, joined the crew in loading the stores. It is an all hands evolution that increases the esprit de corps of all.
Late in the afternoon messages poured in about forthcoming bad weather. The blow was not long in coming. The boats were hoisted; the ship was moved and more chain let out. Loading of stores eased and our brood sent to the Bishi Gawa. Before turning in I went to the conn to look things over. It was then that the wind hit and the waves tried to tear all ships from their moorings. Anchored in 30 fathoms with all possible chain out, Yolo yawed and rolled a good 20 degrees. Merchant ships turned over their engines to take the strain from the anchors. Ships with diesels let out chain - and hoped.
May 11, 1945
The ship went to GQ at 0100 and remained there until 0530. Bogey reports came in all night but none were within firing range. As the ship was well covered with smoke I ordered half of the men below. With the dawn the men who rested worked the 200 tons of fresh and frozen food stuffs; the others slept. But at 0800 another alert was called and again half went to their stations, where they remained most of the morning. The Japanese were out in force. While we were not molested, those to the north were hit hard especially station 15, bearing 343T and only 35 miles away. Both Evans and Hugh W. Hadley were hit. The destroyers lost 58 killed and 96 wounded. After securing, all hands, including the officers and me, joined the crew in loading the stores. It is an all hands evolution that increases the esprit de corps of all.
Late in the afternoon messages poured in about forthcoming bad weather. The blow was not long in coming. The boats were hoisted; the ship was moved and more chain let out. Loading of stores eased and our brood sent to the Bishi Gawa. Before turning in I went to the conn to look things over. It was then that the wind hit and the waves tried to tear all ships from their moorings. Anchored in 30 fathoms with all possible chain out, Yolo yawed and rolled a good 20 degrees. Merchant ships turned over their engines to take the strain from the anchors. Ships with diesels let out chain - and hoped.
BigCityChief
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Its that a Cockapoo? Bichon Frise (pronounced Bitchn-frisbee by some)?
Cockapoo - 3 y/o male.
4 hours in surgery. 3 hours in recovery. Finally in a room. Surgery went ok. She is utilizing the happy button.
When we left the waiting room, the sofa hog crew was playing cards and drinking beer. New one on me in a hospital waiting room.
Just pretend this is hwitty.
When we left the waiting room, the sofa hog crew was playing cards and drinking beer. New one on me in a hospital waiting room.
Just pretend this is hwitty.
bigwheelzip
Absent Comrade
Especially the feral ones.
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