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  Woohoo! My son graduated from Infantry Training!

  by think41self in

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  my son dominic graduated friday from advanced infantry training at fort benning, ga. needless to say, i'm a very proud mom.

  he has been selected to join the honor guard (or old guard) and will be stationed at fort myer, va...but we get to have him home for a few weeks.

  here are a few pics of his graduation.

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  think41self

  Awwww, you guys are the best!

  ((((Jade, Panda, Stacy, Nathan, Outnfree))))

  I think Neo was a pretty cool nickname too, and definitely better than some of the others! One poor guy was nicknamed "Can't get right" because he screwed up alot. So Neo was definitely better than that.

  I'm enjoying the heck out of having him home for a few weeks, and he's coming over for dinner tonight....so I'd better get on the phone and order that pizza. (one of the foods he missed)

  Take care everyone, and enjoy your kids while they're home...cuz it will be over before you know it.

  Tracy
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  Woohoo! My son graduated from Infantry Training!

  by think41self in

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  my son dominic graduated friday from advanced infantry training at fort benning, ga. needless to say, i'm a very proud mom.

  he has been selected to join the honor guard (or old guard) and will be stationed at fort myer, va...but we get to have him home for a few weeks.

  here are a few pics of his graduation.

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  Thanks Morty, I believe I will take some of the credit for his turning out so well.

  Thanks Joy, I am a little proud of him.....does it show??

  Latte and Angharad the lovely British ladies, thank you so much.

  Dana, I will email some to you then. And the first thing I said when I saw that pic of Nick and Dom was what you just said. I didn't realize Nick was that much taller either...time to get out the tape measure. We got to spend Thursday with Dominic, we took him to the movies and out to eat (of COURSE we went to see The Matrix) but the poor guy was SO sleepy he fell asleep in the car! When we dropped him off at his barracks all he wanted to do was go to bed. When I saw him Friday morning....I KNEW he hadn't slept. Sure enough, their drill sergeant made them practice marching ALL night long. I wanted to kill that little SOB. And Dana, while you CAN claim to have been a wonderful Aunt and all that, as for the rest of your comment...... Hug Justin and Laney for me.

  Tracy
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  How I got my name ChimChim Waffle Tush...

  by ChimChim in

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  this email was sent to me awhile ago, but i wanted to share this with every one.

  > use the third letter of your first name to determine your new first name: .

  > a = poopsie .

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  think41self

  I'm Poopsie Girdle Brain. Not sure I like that one!

  Tracy
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  Woohoo! My son graduated from Infantry Training!

  by think41self in

  1. social
  2. family

  my son dominic graduated friday from advanced infantry training at fort benning, ga. needless to say, i'm a very proud mom.

  he has been selected to join the honor guard (or old guard) and will be stationed at fort myer, va...but we get to have him home for a few weeks.

  here are a few pics of his graduation.

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  think41self

  Thanks Xena and Chim Chim

  Xena, I was there....I had a whip in my hand...and NO takers! Go figure.

  Tracy
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  Woohoo! My son graduated from Infantry Training!

  by think41self in

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  2. family

  my son dominic graduated friday from advanced infantry training at fort benning, ga. needless to say, i'm a very proud mom.

  he has been selected to join the honor guard (or old guard) and will be stationed at fort myer, va...but we get to have him home for a few weeks.

  here are a few pics of his graduation.

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  think41self

  Thank you Seven,

  I shall pass along your congrats to Dom!

  Tracy
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  Woohoo! My son graduated from Infantry Training!

  by think41self in

  1. social
  2. family

  my son dominic graduated friday from advanced infantry training at fort benning, ga. needless to say, i'm a very proud mom.

  he has been selected to join the honor guard (or old guard) and will be stationed at fort myer, va...but we get to have him home for a few weeks.

  here are a few pics of his graduation.

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  Thanks growedup. He said it was the toughest 14 weeks of his life (so far), I'm just glad it's over so he can get some sleep! He only slept 15 hours in his last 5 days there....I think they were trying to kill them! I know, I know...I'm such a Mom.

  Tracy
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  Woohoo! My son graduated from Infantry Training!

  by think41self in

  1. social
  2. family

  my son dominic graduated friday from advanced infantry training at fort benning, ga. needless to say, i'm a very proud mom.

  he has been selected to join the honor guard (or old guard) and will be stationed at fort myer, va...but we get to have him home for a few weeks.

  here are a few pics of his graduation.

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  think41self

  My son Dominic graduated Friday from Advanced Infantry Training at Fort Benning, GA. Needless to say, I'm a VERY proud mom. He has been selected to join the Honor Guard (or Old Guard) and will be stationed at Fort Myer, VA...but we get to have him home for a few weeks. Here are a few pics of his graduation. His nickname on base was Neo, because he resembles Keanu Reeves. I think he looks better! But I'm somewhat biased.

  I hope you enjoy them.

  Tracy
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  Have You Talked To Your Children? You Should!

  by shamus in

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  have you had the "talk" with your children in regard to strangers and getting rides, looking for "lost" puppies, etc.?

  i highly encourage you to do so.

  there are many child abductions per year, and sometimes it is someone that is a family friend!

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  It is good advice to talk to them about it...keep it in line with their age. And you should try NOT to scare them. Unfortunately, statistics show that talking to them will not really change anything should an abuser approach them. There is simply NO way to warn a childs mind against the machinations of an adult mind. The best you can hope to accomplish is to have paved the way to discussing difficult things with your child, so that they may feel more comfortable opening up to you.

  Now, that's not to say there's nothing you can do. There is simply NO SUBSTITUTE for keeping an eye on your child pretty much at all times. Be on guard WHEREVER you go! If you're visiting relatives, and all the adults are in the kitchen and your kids are off somewhere playing with all the other kids...GO LOOK IN ON THEM. Make sure they're not off in a locked bedroom or out behind the barn or whatever.

  If you have a relative or friend who seems especially close to your child (no I'm not encouraging paranoia here) keep an eye on them. If an adult EVER seems to show undue interest in a child, especially wanting them to spend the night...ask yourself why?

  When your children get older and want to spend the night at a friends house...be VERY careful. Remember, the younger your child is, the easier a target they are. I wouldn't let my kids spend the night with anyone until they were 10 or older. I WOULD let them invite friends over to our house instead. Trust me, the other parents don't mind if you're the one doing all the work! But don't forget...you have to be on guard against other children who may have been molested practicing whay they've learned on your child. So again...have them sleep out in the family room...and then GET UP in the night and check on them! There is just no sustitute for a diligent, caring parent.

  To my knowledge, I managed to get both of my boys past their childhood without being molested, which in my family is practically a miracle! But the cycle is broken.

  Take care of those precious babies, and don't ever let your guard down until they're older.

  Tracy
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  2003 - wet arse and no fish?

  by unclebruce in

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  g'day god dodgers,

  sitting, reading on the beach the other day, letting the wavelets wash my feet, a small boat came ashore just a few oar lengths to my starboard.

  thence an elderly couple commenced heaving their aluminium dingy ashore.

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  *stepping in to wave at Unc' wet arse*

  Nice to see you.

  *now backing out slowwwwly so more edjamacated people can step in*

  Tracy
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  thank you all my defenders

  by Mulan in

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  hi to all who defended me on that other board.. i came home today to nine pm's, all defending me from the personal attacks on me, on another board.

  i am still in shock, but i do appreciate the words of those who defended me.. one gal called me and told me she had five phone calls from others expressing shock over the way i was being maligned on the other board.. i am fine, and dealing with it.

  i guess we all need to expect to be criticized.

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  Shamus, I think you are totally over-reacting, talking about wanting to bring the board down. I've tried to make my peace with Simon privately, I've told him I only want peace on all sides.

  Prisca, that comment is in direct conflict with your behavior on this board since I've been here. You DO stir the flames whenever possible...and there is a BIG difference in doing this and sticking up for yourself. I have a lot of respect for people who stick up for themselves...but people who SEEK out conflict are NOT defending themselves. Can't you see the difference?

  In some ways, you're like the little boy who cried wolf. Remember that story? I know for a fact, since I was here at the time, that Simon has defended you MANY times in the past...and responded to your pms and emails. But don't you think it would be EASIER for everyone all around if you just wouldn't stick your nose in it in the FIRST place???? Or, if you do choose to continue to do that, that's fine...you're a grown woman and can make your own decisions.....BUT for ONCE in your time on this board, take personal responsibility for your actions and ADMIT and realize that if you want to be outspoken, and interfere in other people's business, and jump in and say things in the heat of the moment....then guess what? YOU are making yourself the target for attack....no one else is DOING that to you...it's your own choice. So if you CHOOSE that course, then choose to accept what the consequences will be also, WITHOUT whining to Simon or the rest of the board. OK?

  Geez, I've been wanting to say that for 3 years!

  Tracy