tommyboy Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 This will be the first holiday season I've been able to spend with family in 7 years. (military, overseas tours, etc.) First time since thanksgiving/xmas 01. My sister's husband is also military, so it's almost impossible for us to get together, and she'll be there! Before I moved here, I hadn't seen her, or her family for 6 years. And it was wierd, because she had 3 new kids I had never seen or met before, lol. Now she lives 28 miles away. Crazy how things work out sometimes?? So, I would sincerely like to tell everyone to have a wonderful holiday season, and try to spend as much time with family/lloved ones as you can. I know I will!!! happy holidays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I am thrilled all your plans came thru. Merry Christmas and a safe holiday for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Thanks for the service and hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving. Its football , a fire in the fireplace and turkey here. They only thing getting me down is the NFL network, its just a matter of years before the entire NFL season will be pay per view. Would like to watch the late game on Thursday, but I refuse to pay for the NFL network. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Thanks for the service and hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving. Its football , a fire in the fireplace and turkey here. They only thing getting me down is the NFL network, its just a matter of years before the entire NFL season will be pay per view. Would like to watch the late game on Thursday, but I refuse to pay for the NFL network. Yeah, I can't wait to watch Detroit[] Aside that, I wish everyone a blessed thanksgiving. To heck with the PC Happy holidays, it's Merry Christmas wishes for everyone. Extra prayers to OB and his family. Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 Yes, let's not forget about OB or his family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 i hope you enjoy your holidays tommyboy--i've been there when i was in the Coast Guard (20-years), being on the ship and spending holidays without family. Although, when you are living in tight quarters on a ship (or a barracks i imagine) it is very easy to form good friendships with your shipmates, it still never felt like a "family," just that being away for the holidays didn't suck as much as it could have. glad to hear that you are back with family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSamuel Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Tommyboy - thanks for your service and may you really enjoy your Thanksgiving and Christmas. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas to all! My prayers for OB and his family to have as blessed a Thanksgiving as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 i hope you enjoy your holidays tommyboy--i've been there when i was in the Coast Guard (20-years), being on the ship and spending holidays without family. Although, when you are living in tight quarters on a ship (or a barracks i imagine) it is very easy to form good friendships with your shipmates, it still never felt like a "family," just that being away for the holidays didn't suck as much as it could have. glad to hear that you are back with family. Yes, when I was in the dorms, I spent my first two years with the same "crew". We do sort of form a family of our own. But you know how it is, I haven't talked to any of them in about 4 years now........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shodrewken Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Man I can't believe its already the holiday season again!!! Where did the time go? Hope you enjoy your time with your family Tommyboy, and everyone out there on the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Tommy enjoy your holidays. You're right about family. My parents have been deceased for 8 & 9 yrs & there is still a void. There will always be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSamuel Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Tommy enjoy your holidays. You're right about family. My parents have been deceased for 8 & 9 yrs & there is still a void. There will always be. Y'all got that right. My parents have been gone for 28 and 10 year. Things never really get back to normal... normal is forever different and the void I suspect will always be there. Things get better but there's always a hole. And memories that can be triggered at any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Tommyboy...Thank you for your Service...Happy Holidays all and God Bless us Everyone!(at 6 foot 4 or thereabouts I make a scary Tiny Tim...and me with no ukulele...[] ) Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Tommy and all! Have a great holiday season and best wishes to you and your families![Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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