Non-political things that make you say...WTF?!?! (Welcome To Florida!) **NOT CV RELATED** NO TALKY!

Shiiit. You hear about this yet @MTgirl ?

 

Idiot

 

I guess now we know why it's forbidden

 

People who think warning and danger signs are suggestions.....

 

Probably just jumped in on Wed morning

 

I have to say this article messes me up a little. While both the mouth and manager need to be slapped repeatedly....it makes me think about something my family and I just discussed. My Father was a Vietnam vet that saw A LOT of combat. I don't even know how to describe how many things he was a part of and was definitely affected by. First thing is that I only saw or learned about him crying over something twice in my entire life. First time was 30 years ago over something family related. The second time was recently in August during his final days in hospice care. He was given a medal that the facility had specially made for Vietnam vets and when it was presented to him, he lost it. Now....that last one is the thing that messed me up and not for obvious reasons you would assume. If you did not know my dad personally...you would never in a million years know that he served in the military. Oh he was definitely proud but not a peep about it. These days many veterans scream for entitlement to be acknowledged and the problem I have is that I believe they deserve it but I am still messed up over the fact that my Dad had such tremendous character for not feeling that way. I truly do not know how to feel about these incidents.

 

There was a forced cultural stigma on Vietnam vets. Protesters applied the hate they felt to the policies that has us involved upon the men and women who served that many shut down regarding that stage of their lives. My dad served 18 months over there, flew 117 missions when the requirement was only 50, earned two Distinguished Flying Crosses, and had to change clothes in Hawaii so he wouldn't get spat on in San Francisco when changing planes. Fortunately society as a whole got wiser during Desert Storm, and my return was the exact opposite of his.

Many survivors felt shame over their participation, and that wasn't their fault either. Until very recently the military wasn't keen on providing mental health support in a way that didn't negatively affect careers. I still shut out some things I saw in Bosnia and Saudi - things definitely not worth remembering. Everyone copes the best way they can because life goes on.

These small gestures on behalf of businesses are their way of thanking the current generation of veterans while also in some VERY small way apologizing to the Vietnam generation.

Your dad was doing the absolute best he could in the environment and support structure he had. I am thankful for his service, and sorry for your loss. You have every right to be proud of your father, and I'm sure he and my Dad will be swapping stories and telling lies in Heaven.

 

Why is the Sopranos theme going through my head right now?

 

I remember reading about that death this summer, though the full story hadn't been revealed. He'd just "fallen in" at the time.

Nature has many ways to kill you if you're dumb (or unlucky) enough to let it.

 

I want a diesel 1986 Chevy pickup now IN THE WORST POSSIBLE WAY!!
http://www.throttlextreme.com/lil-big-rig-can-turn-pickup-mini-semi/

In Peterbuilt.

 

Fuckers are going to burn down the office!



Made a 5 gallon bucket into maybe a 2 gallon job.

 

Stupid fuckers lol. came in this morning to find that

 

haha!!! Theres like a whole dedicated smoking area in the back lawn also. Custom made benches with awnings and all that fancy shit lol.

 

DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE..........This is so stupid, and no one should ever waste their money on this......BUT WHY DO I WANT ONE SO BAD!?!?!?!?

Can you imagine if someone went wheeling in one of those

*searching YouTube for Off Road Peterbuilts*
EDIT: Wasn't disappointed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=067L8ZA4QGc

 

That is EXACTLY what I'm struggling with. So much awesome.

 

@ChadsPride... Do you own a T4R?

 

Haha!!! Nah, just the Tacoma and the Rav4. My sister has those on here Chevy and its gross lol