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Dad on his Cat in 1942 or 1943. Don't know if this was taken in Samoa, Bougainville or Guam.

Complicated and sad but true. I know this may sound awful to some, but I am grateful he did not live to see what this world has become. I also guess I left an item off my list above. In loving memory of Jordan Kenneth Jensen 1920 - 1981

Well said George and I agree entirely. My Dad fits in that category. He was in the Third Marine Division in the Pacific. Drove a Bull Dozer clearing air strips in the jungles with his M1 on his lap and another Marine with one sitting up behind him watching the *** end. They just don't make them like that anymore. That is the only negative in watching things like that for me. They tend to remind me of what our society has largely become.

One of my all-time favorites.

Good ones. "Band of Brothers" gets me a bit too.

I don't believe there could be a more appropriate day to pose this question and Happy Fourth Of July to all! Just saw a post by Travis(thanks for that by the way)in another thread of a quote from The Declaration Of Independence and it got me to thinking about some of the things that truly have an amazing and sometimes inexplicable emotional impact on me or the things that give me "Goosebumps" . I realize just knowing the type of folks we have here on the Forum that a good majority of "Our" first few on the list so to speak will probably be somewhat similar. We would probably have to go down that list a bit before we start to diverge much. The unfortunate thing for me is(because a lot of times it is in public)that number one still brings the tears as well. I have tried like Hell over the years to control that and I just cannot seem to make it happen. Is what it is I suppose. Some of mine are: 1) The Star Spangled Banner. I have never failed to succumb to it when performed in an at least close to traditional and what I consider an acceptable, respectful(to the Anthem)manner. I don't think I need explain myself on this point. 2) The stories behind the folks whom have been awarded The Congressional Medal Of Honor and just the Congressional Medal Of Honor concept in general I suppose. Very, very moving to me and I cannot think of anything else on this planet that commands more respect, gratitude and admiration. 3) Reading The Declaration of Independence. 4) Reading The Constitution. 5) Military "Flyovers" at ball games. 6) Knowing that a woman as good as my wife Loves me. 7) How much I Love my Son. 8) Watching my Son shoot Trap. He is good and he got that from me hence the "Goosebumps" on that one. HaHa! In the spirit of this thread, what are some of yours?

One of those things that still gives me Goosebumps when I read it!

"Always carry a Flagon of Whiskey in case of Snakebite. And furthermore always carry a small Snake".

"I cook with Wine. Sometimes I even add it to the food".

Oh make no mistake Neil, we are, we are!

It is. Neil is just thinking of my Son John. No harm, no foul.

You must be thinking of my Son John Neil. I'm Jordan, remember?

I plan on being the last man standing with a vinyl only rig. It's a matter of principle.

That is GREAT stuff! Thank you for taking the time.

This has been some really good stuff you Guys, thanks for everything. I wish all of you that are also having troubles the absolute best! Hell, even you Guys that are not having trouble for that matter. HaHa. A funny thought just ran through my head and is relative to hand tremors. As long as I can drop the stylus in the groove of a nice piece of vinyl without rippin' the tonearm right off my table then I am good to go!

I sure as Hell hope not Man. I am going to bet against it happening.

One thing I have discovered. Listening to vinyl while in the use of a Knee Scooter in an 11'x13' room is quite a challenge to say the least.

4 to 5 months after the last surgery on 08/11/17. I hope to be out of a cast and into a walking boot and onto PT no later than Mid October though. Thanks for the thought!

But of course! Please pardon me for being so remiss!Lol!

I am a stickler for "by the book" on this kind of stuff. I also never miss a PT appointment and push myself as far as the Therapist will let me. Quickest way back to work with good healing. I am a firm believer in PT for the quickest way back to complete health. ESPECIALLY when it comes to range of motion stuff. Thanks Carl!

First of all let me say I am bored to tears so please forgive all these recent threads. Just trying to pass the time. Well as you may have gathered from my other two recent threads regarding PD and Sleep Apnea, the wheels continue to fall off the wagon so to speak. Lol! I've been dealing with a work related ankle injury on and off since October, 2015. Started as nothing more than a roll type ankle sprain or so it was thought. Went on so long that it started to alter the basic structure of my left foot/ankle. I tried to work through the pain for over a year(stubborn SOB that I am)and finally could no longer walk. I have been off work(I am a Certified Water Operator for the city we live in) since 12/29/16 going through the process one painful step at a time. Finally had my first of four scheduled surgeries to correct the issues/injuries on 06/23/17. They are scheduled two weeks apart with the next one being this coming Friday and the last one on 08/11/17. Anyway, thought you Medical type Cats might be interested in what is being done. You will have to look these up(except the first one) as I did if you are interested in the exact procedure. Interesting stuff. However It's all Latin to me.... Stage 1: Medial displacement Calcaneal Osteotomy with probable percutaneous tendo-Achilles lengthening versus Gastrocnemius lengthening. This is the one that was performed on 06/23/17. The heel was broken/cut away from the foot and moved over toward the inside to help create an improved arch. Because of the added tension on the Achilles from displacing the heel it did in fact require lengthening during the procedure through three other smaller incisions. The Anesthesiologist could not get the Nerve Block to work so as you can imagine I was in one Helluva lot of post-op pain until about Tuesday. Had oral pain meds to help me through of course. Ever since I lost four fingers on my right hand to a Shotgun blast almost 50 years ago I have had a very high tolerance for pain as you might imagine. Well let me tell you this SOB hurt! Stage 2: 07/07/17. Opening wedge medial Cuneiform Osteotomy. Stage 3: 07/21/17. Evans Calcaneal Osteotomy. Stage 4: 08/11/17. Debridement and repair of the posterior Tibialis Tendon with Flexor Digitorum Longus augmentation. Reconstruction of the Spring Ligament. I am staring at roughly two months in a cast after the last one. A walking boot and PT after that. I am hoping for at least light duty at work by January. We will see but I am positive and confident in my Surgeon and the outcome. Oh yea, and thank God for my Knee Scooter! LOL!

We are not generally aware I do not believe. My wife notices it at times and tells me about it.

If your health insurance provider requires a referral Neil then yes, see your regular Doctor and just tell him you believe you suffer from Sleep Apnea and would like to see a sleep specialist. If a referral is not required, find a sleep specialist/clinic in your area and make the appointment directly.

Nary a one now my friend! Thank God for this Knee Scooter. Hope my right one can hold up as a propeller. I could have done the blue space deal Neil. I qualify at this time but just could not do it. I would rather see them empty than take up a spot that someone else may truly need. I have strong feelings on this topic.

My oldest friend who is now a Superior Court Judge used to be a DCI Judge. At the time he was the Band Director at Clovis High School in California. We had both been in Band in school from like third grade through senior year. He went on to receive his Masters in music education from UOP in Stockton before getting his law degree. He would spend most of his summer vacation when he was a Band Director traveling the country judging DCI shows. He took me to one in Ogden, Utah(rode our Harley's there)in 1993. Point is, I sat there the whole damn time with my mouth hanging wide open absolutely awestruck, chills up and down my spine. Had never seen OR heard anything like it before or since. I dare say it would leave a lasting impression on ANYONE. Only other time I felt similar as a spectator was when I saw Richard Burton in Camelot live in SF. Hoooly Shite! And I wasn't even into plays.