not so pros

[Majorpayne]

That's why you need to wear a helmet

Was that you in the pic?

 

[Genius]

Was that you in the pic?

Yea

 

[Sty57]

Looks like I might be going to Savanna, Ga. This fall.
Grandpa's WWII army reunion is down there this year. And Mom & Dad want me to drive.
I never got to go when Grandpa & Grandma where alive. Because I always had to stay home and milk.

There aren't many of them guys around anymore. I would like to be able to go once before there all gone.

 

[Genius]

Looks like I might be going to Savanna, Ga. This fall.
Grandpa's WWII army reunion is down there this year. And Mom & Dad want me to drive.
I never got to go when Grandpa & Grandma where alive. Because I always had to stay home and milk.

There aren't many of them guys around anymore. I would like to be able to go once before there all gone.

That's really cool Brian. How many of them are still alive who served with your grandpa?

 

[Sty57]

I really don't know Ross. We get a newsletter every couple months.
And in every one they list a few more that have passed.
They have been trying to get the kids and grandkids involved to keep the reunion going.

 

[Genius]

I really don't know Ross. We get a newsletter every couple months.
And in every one they list a few more that have passed.
They have been trying to get the kids and grandkids involved to keep the reunion going.

That's cool, I hope you guys can keep it going.

Lately I've been getting into WWI and WWII history.

The human experience those men lived through is incredible. I highly doubt anyone today has the kind of stones that those guys had.


I'd love to see pictures when you make the trip.

 

[Sty57]

Will do Ross.

Grandpa never really talked much about it when he was alive.
I found out more from Grandma after he passed.

He only made it a little less than a month before he got wounded. Then spent 6 months in a hospital.

He had a piece of a tree that got hit by a German 88. Go through both of his legs just below his nuts.

 

[hseII]

Looks like I might be going to Savanna, Ga. This fall.
Grandpa's WWII army reunion is down there this year. And Mom & Dad want me to drive.
I never got to go when Grandpa & Grandma where alive. Because I always had to stay home and milk.

There aren't many of them guys around anymore. I would like to be able to go once before there all gone.

Savannah is a cool, old town.
Lots of history.

Read up on it first, and see the historical sites.

 

[Sty57]

Savannah is a cool, old town.
Lots of history.

Read up on it first, and see the historical sites.

The way it sounds now we might leave a day early. So we have a little time to do what we want.

 

[R2D]

I never got to meet my grandfather on my dads side. We found out more about him decades after he passed. Part of a unit called merills marauders in wwII. A special operations unit, essentially the first army rangers. He never talked about war at all with my grandma or dad. He never wanted his medals. we found out he had several including the bronze star.

Like brian, i never been to a reunion. Would be super cool to talk with them and just maybe found someone who knew my grandfather.

My dad was not a war hero. He was a everyday hero. I found western union stubs for every month sent to my grandmother dated back to the 60's until my grandmother passed. That in itself is awesome. He did have to hunt for food when necessary. No indoor plumbing till age 13. He taught his mom how to drive at age 14! Ya she didnt know how to drive. He supported his sister, bought her vehicles, got her out of bankruptcy. He started working on a golf course at minimum wage with 70 hour work works. He eventually was the boss and after 42 years of service, got a bridge on the golf course named after him with a plaque. There were sevral years he would give up his year end bonus to be redistributed amongst other employees. Raised three of us kids the best he could. Gave us what we NEEDED not wanted. Spanked our bottoms blue when necessary. Just a genuinely humble, caring, loving, hard working man. There was rarely failure in his life cause he just did not quit.


Happy fathers day to all! Although im being honored by my family today, im honoring my dad and grandfather by shedding some tears. Great men and tough shoes to fill indeed.

 

[R2D]

Ah yes.....my fathers day breakfast

 

[Sty57]

I never got to meet my grandfather on my dads side. We found out more about him decades after he passed. Part of a unit called merills marauders in wwII. A special operations unit, essentially the first army rangers. He never talked about war at all with my grandma or dad. He never wanted his medals. we found out he had several including the bronze star.

Like brian, i never been to a reunion. Would be super cool to talk with them and just maybe found someone who knew my grandfather.

My dad was not a war hero. He was a everyday hero. I found western union stubs for every month dated back to the 60's until my grandmother passed. That in itself is awesome. He did have to hunt for food when necessary. No indoor plumbing till age 13. He taught his mom how to drive at age 14! Ya she didnt know how to drive. He supported his sister, bought her vehicles, got her out of bankruptcy. He started working on a golf course at minimum wage with 70 hour work works. He eventually was the boss and after 42 years of service, got a bridge on the golf course named after him with a plaque. There were sevral years he would give up his year end bonus to be redistributed amongst other employees. Raised three of us kids the best he could. Gave us what we NEEDED not wanted. Spanked our bottoms blue when necessary. Just a genuinely humble, caring, loving, hard working man. There was rarely failure in his life cause he just did not quit.


Happy fathers day to all! Although im being honored by my family today, im honoring my dad and grandfather by shedding some tears. Great men and tough shoes to fill indeed.

Very well said Sir.
I was very lucky to spend a lot of time with Grandpa and Dad as a kid on the farm.
My only wish is I can be a 10th of the man they are.

 

[R2D]

Very well said Sir.
I was very lucky to spend a lot of time with Grandpa and Dad as a kid on the farm.
My only wish is I can be a 10th of the man they are.

I feel 100% the same. Sometimes i feel like im chasing a shadow. Then i realize my life and ministry to my family is a bit different then those before me. Therefore i have to do it a bit different. But the never quit attitude remains.

 

[mdavlee]

Happy Father's day everyone

 

[Sty57]

Gots my belly full.......now have to head to the hay mow soon.

 

[stihl023/5]

Gots my belly full.......now have to head to the hay mow soon.

Just left the hay mow here. Another happy horse owner left with 100 bales.

 

[paragonbuilder]

My farmer friend is 80 and ended up in the hospital Monday. So myself and a bunch of other neighbors did his hay for him this week. Just finished. 774 bales on the counter.


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[Redfin]

There was rarely failure in his life cause he just did not quit.

I truely appreciate the entirety of your post but I had to quote this one portion.

I am very thankful to have been brought up, surrounded by Men that lived by this creed. Even if all fails you dont quit.

I have met lots of the same minded on these forums. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Genius]

Gots my belly full.......now have to head to the hay mow soon.

I'm getting hungry.

 

[Sty57]

I'm getting hungry.


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Damn, man that looks good.