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Voodoo

Voodoo

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The "needs of the Army" folks have finally come around and said my recruiting packet, which would have put me back in my home town for the last bit of my enlistment, is not needed as much as my backside is needed in Afghanistan. So come next month I'm headed for Bragg. Which made my Ma cry, and made my little brother ask about a hundred questions that I'm not really sure I'm ready to answer. (He's only 5, after all.) Plus I'll miss both the Blade Show (yet again) and the opening of The Watchmen (!!!). But, three good things are coming out of this too. Number one, I get a new, and much cooler, combat patch. I won't have to pay for nearly anything (more on the specifics of why that's really good later). And, of course, part of the money I'm saving can finally go into increasing my khuk-collection! After all, what good is saving money if you can't spend it on khuks?

As for that "more on that later" bit; I decided on something the other night while sitting in my office. I've got a bunch of maps all over the walls there; U.S.A., the world, etc. etc. It hit me that, while I've visited a lot of places in the U.S., it's always been by plane, or on the highway. I never got a chance to really, really see the country I live in. So, when I get back, and get out of the Army, I decided I'm going to walk the U.S. From Miami to the Space Needle in Seattle. And one portion of that will be walking the Trail of Tears. You're probably thinking to yourself "That's a little excessive." Yes. Yes it is. But it's worth it, I think. Just wanted to share that with some folks. Have a wonderful Monday (or whichever day it happens to be when you read this.)
 
Godspeed, Voodoo, and thank you so much. :thumbup:

I'll watch Watchmen twice for you if it's any good. I have heard that they changed the ending anyway.

Be careful!
 
Well, that's pretty interesting. And you certainly have a plan as to what to do with your self!

I give it two thumbs up, figuratively speaking!

Andy
 
Good luck on that one Voodoo. I'm a fellow vet living in SC. If you pass through my neck of the woods and need anything let me know. My contact info is on my profile thingie on here. You got a big ole set of brass ones for doing this. And don't let Fayettehell get you down. I hated that place.
 
That is totally cool! :thumbup: I wish I could go with you. Something you will remember always. In the meantime take care of yourself over there.

Norm
 
Smoke coming your way for a safe journey and return home. And when you start that little trek, we'll keep a light on for ya. ;)
 
Voodoo said:
I fully intend to. And a little smoke for a safe and whole return would be truly appreciated. Thank you.
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Voodoo beware of seducing voices on the night breeze in certain places. ~ Lots ~ of Smoke, and ~ Song ~ for, "A safe and Whole return" for all of your travels....:thumbup: :cool: :D
 
Take Care Sir, and Godspeed !!
When You do the "walk-a-bout" here in the US, wave Hi when You head thru Lower Up-State NY!!(Hudson Valley)
Just before I married my Lady, I did sort of a "Bus-a-bout"... not quite as much work as the trek You are talking about, but still very informative!!

Take care, and we will see you here now and then I hope!!
Doc
 
Sam, I'm less than 2 hours from Bragg, so if you need anything, anything at all, just let me know. Smoke on the way for a swift and healthy return.
Thanks for your service.

Steve
 
Would you like my paperback copy of the 1971 book, THE HIGH ADVENTURE OF ERIC RYBACK, Canada to Mexico on foot?

Ryback was 18 y/o at the time.

Yours for the asking.



Kis
enjoy every sandwich
 
You know we appreciate your service. :thumbup:

Keep it safe, Soldier.

I've a good friend going to A-stan in January. :( He just got married last month.


Mike
 
Kismet said:
Would you like my paperback copy of the 1971 book, THE HIGH ADVENTURE OF ERIC RYBACK, Canada to Mexico on foot?

Ryback was 18 y/o at the time.

Yours for the asking.



Kis
enjoy every sandwich
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I would love that, if you wouldn't mind terribly parting with it. Thank you very much.
 
email incoming to you.

other journey books...
Blue Highways--great first read, got tedious for later reads, dunno why.
Travels with Charlie--Steinbeck at 60 y/o, IN 1960. Great snapshops of time, good read, re-read.
The Fool's Progress, Edward Abbey. Novel, insightful, well-written, get your own, this ain't leavin. :)

bunch more, but I can't think right now. I'll see what I can find to send.



Kis
enjoy every sandwich
 
Start reading Abbey, and you will be hooked. Only strange thing is, he loved the desert, when everyone knows there have to be streams and trees on the land. :)

Should have a package ready by the week-end.


Kis
 
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