The Navy un-retired me, good-bye for now.
02-02-06, 03:22 PM
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The Navy un-retired me, good-bye for now.
I've been recalled to active duty to spend the next 18 months in Afghanistan.
I'm not sure when I'll be back.
It's quite a shock, but the $ will make up for it.
My wife is supportive thankfully, but my 9 & 12 year old daughters will have to be happy with an e-mail father for awhile.
Sadly, I upgraded my handlebars & shifters, but won't get to use them this year.
I wanted to say thanks for all the interesting discussions and useful tid-bits.
I'm a much better cyclist because of this forum.
I hope I've helped some of you with your questions.
Best of luck, and see you on the road somewhere...... Tom
I'm not sure when I'll be back.
It's quite a shock, but the $ will make up for it.
My wife is supportive thankfully, but my 9 & 12 year old daughters will have to be happy with an e-mail father for awhile.
Sadly, I upgraded my handlebars & shifters, but won't get to use them this year.
I wanted to say thanks for all the interesting discussions and useful tid-bits.
I'm a much better cyclist because of this forum.
I hope I've helped some of you with your questions.
Best of luck, and see you on the road somewhere...... Tom
02-02-06, 03:24 PM
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Thanks for serving ... for all of us. May G-d bless you and keep you out of harm's way.
02-02-06, 03:27 PM
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Take care of yourself as you take care of us! We want to see you on the roads again when you are back.
02-02-06, 03:29 PM
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Tom,
I would like to thank you , your wife and children for the sacrifices you all make. I am sure you will miss them more then you miss us or your bike. It is warriors like you and your families that give us the opportunities to rant on forums like this. Please remember that the vast MAJORITY of the people in this country are proud of you and all the members of the military.
I would like to thank you , your wife and children for the sacrifices you all make. I am sure you will miss them more then you miss us or your bike. It is warriors like you and your families that give us the opportunities to rant on forums like this. Please remember that the vast MAJORITY of the people in this country are proud of you and all the members of the military.
02-02-06, 03:31 PM
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- sorry 'bout having to go AD again... i retired '97 so i'm generally out of 'the window' (although officers can be recalled at *any* age)...
:-(
- stay safe and keep in touch!
Safe winds and following seas,
Bravo Zulu,
CWO3, USCG (ret.)
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- stay safe and keep in touch!
Safe winds and following seas,
Bravo Zulu,
CWO3, USCG (ret.)
02-02-06, 04:27 PM
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Thank you for serving our country and keeping us all safe and free ! We look forward to your safe return.
02-02-06, 05:34 PM
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+100 to all of the above posts that acknowledge your service, bravery, and honor.
Thanks,
Steve
-salute to you
Thanks,
Steve
-salute to you
02-02-06, 05:43 PM
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Take good care of yourself, Tom. Be careful over there.
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02-02-06, 05:51 PM
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As Fat Boy Biker opined, you deserve a snappy and hearfelt salute from all of us. You and all our service men and women are 'doing us proud.' Stay safe and come back whole!
02-02-06, 06:01 PM
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Keep low, watch your six and thanks.
BTW the $ will help... back in my day in the barrel, GIs didn't make enough to brag about... I guess your civy career hadn't quite taken off yet, eh?
BTW the $ will help... back in my day in the barrel, GIs didn't make enough to brag about... I guess your civy career hadn't quite taken off yet, eh?
02-02-06, 06:02 PM
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Thanks for serving our country. I hope someday, if not now, your daughters understand their dad is a great American for serving and protecting all of us. God bless you and your family.
02-02-06, 06:05 PM
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Be careful, and come back to use those new bars, and shifters. Good luck, and god bless you, Tom.
02-02-06, 06:07 PM
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Hmmm... I wouldn't think the Navy would be needing to reactivate folks.
Do you have a special MOS that happens to be in demand? (Military Occupational Specialty for you civvies ;-)
Do you have a special MOS that happens to be in demand? (Military Occupational Specialty for you civvies ;-)
02-02-06, 06:44 PM
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When were you last on active duty? I've heard of a few friends of a friends getting called back; I always thought when you were done, you were done, guess not! Good luck, thanks for serving, stay safe, and take lots of pictures.
Wow, I didn't know that. But it seems that most officers usually end up staying for longer then they have to, so I guess its only a 'gotcha' if you really really don't want to go back
Originally Posted by linux_author
- sorry 'bout having to go AD again... i retired '97 so i'm generally out of 'the window' (although officers can be recalled at *any* age)...
Wow, I didn't know that. But it seems that most officers usually end up staying for longer then they have to, so I guess its only a 'gotcha' if you really really don't want to go back
02-02-06, 06:53 PM
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Thanks for your service
Fair winds, calm seas and try not to pull mail bouy watch
Fair winds, calm seas and try not to pull mail bouy watch
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02-02-06, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Bikepacker67
Hmmm... I wouldn't think the Navy would be needing to reactivate folks.
Do you have a special MOS that happens to be in demand? (Military Occupational Specialty for you civvies ;-)
Do you have a special MOS that happens to be in demand? (Military Occupational Specialty for you civvies ;-)
We have to be different all around - our ranks are even different, too!
Applehead, what Reserve Center do you drill out of - on up there in NY? We're mobilizing quite a few folks down here.
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Originally Posted by Applehead57
I've been recalled to active duty to spend the next 18 months in Afghanistan.
I'm not sure when I'll be back.
It's quite a shock, but the $ will make up for it.
My wife is supportive thankfully, but my 9 & 12 year old daughters will have to be happy with an e-mail father for awhile.
Sadly, I upgraded my handlebars & shifters, but won't get to use them this year.
I wanted to say thanks for all the interesting discussions and useful tid-bits.
I'm a much better cyclist because of this forum.
I hope I've helped some of you with your questions.
Best of luck, and see you on the road somewhere...... Tom
I'm not sure when I'll be back.
It's quite a shock, but the $ will make up for it.
My wife is supportive thankfully, but my 9 & 12 year old daughters will have to be happy with an e-mail father for awhile.
Sadly, I upgraded my handlebars & shifters, but won't get to use them this year.
I wanted to say thanks for all the interesting discussions and useful tid-bits.
I'm a much better cyclist because of this forum.
I hope I've helped some of you with your questions.
Best of luck, and see you on the road somewhere...... Tom
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02-02-06, 10:30 PM
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Stay safe over there, and to join the rest of the posts above - Thank you for serving our country. The sacrificies that you make are deeply appriciated.
