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Gloss
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Initially Posted - 12/23/2004 :  11:23:23  Show Profile
I know that I shouldn't be saying this, as it is now considered politically incorrect, but I'll say it anyways, so there.

Merry Christmas

I know that it is late, but Happy Honukuh (I know that this is mispelled, sorry) to our Jewish friends.

If I left out any other religions (I respect them all) which celebrate holidays this time of year, the best to you too.

To all of our non religious friends
Happy Holidays

To those of us who get depressed this time of year, hang in there, it will soon be over, and spring is coming!
Frank Gloss
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85 Ericson 32-3 shoal draft "Molto Bene"
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ronrryan
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Response Posted - 12/23/2004 :  12:08:43  Show Profile
Go Gloss! I echo all the sentiments, ron srsk Orion SW FL
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 12/23/2004 :  12:16:47  Show Profile
Peace on Earth...Goodwill towards men...(and women too!)
Edited by - Steve Milby on 12/23/2004 12:18:18
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Todd Frye
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Response Posted - 12/23/2004 :  12:45:57  Show Profile
Christmas, 1967 always comes to mind this time of year. I was just a kid in Cu Chi Vietnam. Our helicopter company had a 105 howitzer artillery outfit located out our back door. Those big guns never stopped firing. Day in day out, rain or shine, light or dark. You had to shout to be heard. It finally became “white noise” that you took as everyday life. Christmas day, 1967, the arty stopped. Incoming mortars and rockets stopped. It was so quiet. There was no declared cease-fire. Christmas just happened and it was magic. The words of “Silent Night, Holy Night” took on a different meaning to all of us that night. Peace on Earth. Todd Frye
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eric.werkowitz
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Response Posted - 12/23/2004 :  14:14:30  Show Profile
Todd,

Sounds like Christmas '67 beat the heck out of Tet '68. I was fortunate, didn't get to Nam till Aug '69. On my Vietnam Christams eve a guy who was in my company at boot camp tried unsuccessfully to frag our battery CO and First Sgt. It was not a "Silent Night."
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At Ease
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Response Posted - 12/23/2004 :  15:28:24  Show Profile
Todd...Christmas '67, I was in Cu Chi too, was an artilleryman in 25th Div Arty then also. Saw part of The Bob Hope Show with Raquel Welch.

Spent Christmas '70 next door in Phu Loi, my chinook company flew The Bob Hope Show that year. Odd weather for Christmas!

Bert
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Gloss
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Response Posted - 12/23/2004 :  17:54:58  Show Profile
and an especially Merry Christmas to all you vets out there. This is coming from a non vet who appreciates you.

Frank Gloss
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Brooke Willson
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Response Posted - 12/23/2004 :  22:11:59  Show Profile
All of you vets -- and the rest of us as well, might especially appreciate John McCutcheon's song "Christmas In The Trenches." It's the true story of a midnight Christmas truce between the British and the Germans in 1914. The lyrics are available lots of places -- the song can be downloaded as well. John's website is www.folkmusic.com . He's an amazing musician, and an amazing guy.

Merry Christmas to all.

Brooke
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dbehling
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Response Posted - 12/24/2004 :  01:57:52  Show Profile
Merry Christmas to all!!!!!! And a very Happy Sailing New Year. We are so thankful for this site and all the wonderful people we have met. Our wish is for everyone to have the Happiest of Holidays, and the safest!!!!!!!
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pwhallon
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Response Posted - 12/24/2004 :  09:03:52  Show Profile

Hi Guys,

I also thank the vets and wish you all a very merry christmas.

PW
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Todd Frye
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Response Posted - 12/24/2004 :  11:38:31  Show Profile
Bert,
While Bob and Raquel and all those wonderful USO folks were putting on their show, “Diamondhead 440” (yours truly) was flying counter mortar around the perimeter… keeping Charlie away from our “National Treasures”. It bummed me out, I (we) couldn’t be there, but the Christmas spirit was contagious that night as our pilots (officers) came down and partied (fraternized) with us crew chiefs (enlisted). We were friends that night without any rank getting in the way. Next day was business as usual.

I too would like to salute all Vets, past and present. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

A few shots of past USO shows at Cu Chi:
http://25thaviation.org/id426.htm

Impressive:
http://www.uso.org/pubs/tourarchive/21_554_2266.cfm

A nice Remembrance of Hope:
http://mcdowney.tripod.com/bobhope_tribute.htm
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Response Posted - 12/24/2004 :  13:54:24  Show Profile
My unit, B Btry 2/77 Artillery, got lots of support from the 25th Avn Bn...usually the Little Bears. My second tour (70 - 71), I was the guy in the front of the helicopter...213th Aslt Spt Hel Co, Black Cats. I saw the war from both perspectives.

Christmas without Bob Hope...doesn't seem right, does it?
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Ben - FL
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Response Posted - 12/24/2004 :  15:29:05  Show Profile  Visit Ben - FL's Homepage
Merry Christmas Everybody, whoever or whatever you may be! I missed out on all that war stuff as they just stopped the lottery when I turned eighteen. But ever since my son, who is home for Christmas, came back from Iraq I have found a new respect for vetrans.

I spent last night on Chick-a-pea in Doctors Lake just for an attitude adjustment. Jerry is right. I can make it under that bridge. Plenty of wind. In fact my head is still bobbing around. I was tryign to locate Echocketee Lodge were I have many fond memories as a Boy Scout. Also thought I might get a glimps of Pretty Penny II but the sun set on me before I was a quarter of the way down. It was 50f this morning according to Weams & Plath. I could see my breath a little bit but once I got up and moving around and perked some coffee it was not too bad. There is a railroad that goes around Doctors Lake and I could hear the trains durning the night blowing their whistles. Very relaxing. Had one long broad reach 4.5 mi back to the slip this morning at 4-5kts. Then back to the real world.
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 12/24/2004 :  16:13:21  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
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Charlie Vick
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Response Posted - 12/25/2004 :  00:47:51  Show Profile
I too missed going over by the skin of my teeth, turning 18 the summer of '75.
I've never quit appreciating the sacrifices, from those with their time away from home and families to those with their lives, to let us be free to pursue our dreams and our children's theirs.
Maybe if we could get more people sailing, with the serenity it can bring, we'd be a little closer to peace on earth.
Just a silly thought, but hey it's Christmas.
Hope you all have a happy one, and more importantly, you're able to spend it with your families and the folks you love.
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John V.
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Response Posted - 12/25/2004 :  09:39:19  Show Profile  Visit John V.'s Homepage
Merry Christmas all.
I turned 18 in 71 and with draft # of 59 I was sure that my 1A status would cut my college short but each term came and went without a greeting from the President. To those of you who served and spent holidays in dangerous teritory I have the deepest respect.

As for us, We have been without power for several days. Christmas eve we went to mass and then in keeping with one of my favorite christmas movies, had supper at the local Chinese restaurant. back home we huddled around the fire, dogs, cats, people. Lots of comforters, no tv, just candlelight and family.

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and Happy new year.
dreaming of warm breezes and clear sailing.
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