Attack of the Fifty States
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Comment from Pam (respa)
-I appreciate the map and
story, Bill.
-It's not easy doing all of
these states, but you
manage to share things of interest.
-I like the bit about your aunt
and the muu muu; I remember that trend!
-Your daughter and son-in-law must
have enjoyed the island.
-Thanks for sharing about your
military experience there.
-Did all branches of the service
use C-5's by then?
-I am guessing "I" states will be next,
although there's no I in "states!"
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2020
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-I appreciate the map and
story, Bill.
-It's not easy doing all of
these states, but you
manage to share things of interest.
-I like the bit about your aunt
and the muu muu; I remember that trend!
-Your daughter and son-in-law must
have enjoyed the island.
-Thanks for sharing about your
military experience there.
-Did all branches of the service
use C-5's by then?
-I am guessing "I" states will be next,
although there's no I in "states!"
Comment Written 19-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2020
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C-5s are used by the AF which carries everybody everywhere.
Prepare for the madness which is Idaho.
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I knew they were used by the Air Force, but didn't know if other services had started using them. I guess they were flown and taken care of by the Air Force for other military units. I will look forward to your Idaho madness!
Comment from Y. M. Roger
LOL!! :) Well, even in your 'lack of personal observation', sir, you definitely keep us entertained and reading through with your personal humor laced throughout! ;) Thanx for sharing, Bill! ;) Yvette
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2020
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LOL!! :) Well, even in your 'lack of personal observation', sir, you definitely keep us entertained and reading through with your personal humor laced throughout! ;) Thanx for sharing, Bill! ;) Yvette
Comment Written 19-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2020
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Thank you, Yvette.
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
This was an interesting State to look at. On our way to Thailand we had a one day layover in Hawaii and got to ride a boat from the mainland to an island. Did not get off the boat.
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2020
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This was an interesting State to look at. On our way to Thailand we had a one day layover in Hawaii and got to ride a boat from the mainland to an island. Did not get off the boat.
Comment Written 17-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2020
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Thanks, TT, for following along.
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You're welcome.
Comment from Mastery
Great sense of humor in this one, Bill. Like: " I mean -- all the time. I'd describe it as a table cloth with a neck hole."
And: "Don Ho had passed away a decade before, so his show probably wasn't that great." LOL
I have been to Hawaii twice. Once on a three-week honeymoon in 1999, then again five years ago, minus Don Ho who we saw the first time. He was cool btw. LOL
Good write, my friend. You got screwed though.
Maui is worth every minute I was there. :) Bob
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2020
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Great sense of humor in this one, Bill. Like: " I mean -- all the time. I'd describe it as a table cloth with a neck hole."
And: "Don Ho had passed away a decade before, so his show probably wasn't that great." LOL
I have been to Hawaii twice. Once on a three-week honeymoon in 1999, then again five years ago, minus Don Ho who we saw the first time. He was cool btw. LOL
Good write, my friend. You got screwed though.
Maui is worth every minute I was there. :) Bob
Comment Written 17-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2020
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Thank you, Bob.i appreciate your giving this a look. Bill
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:) Good stuff. : ) Bob
Comment from Mistydawn
It's a shame you couldn't see more of the state. It looks to be very beautiful. A friend of mine from Hawaii said it's very expensive to live there. Your story is well-written, interesting start to finish. I look forward to reading more.
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2020
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It's a shame you couldn't see more of the state. It looks to be very beautiful. A friend of mine from Hawaii said it's very expensive to live there. Your story is well-written, interesting start to finish. I look forward to reading more.
Comment Written 17-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2020
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Thanks, MD
Comment from Ulla
Hi Bill, I liked this very much, because it was different. You've seen something there that hardly anybody would know anything about. It's easy enough to go to all the turistic places on the island. I found your chapter very interesting, and well written. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2020
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Hi Bill, I liked this very much, because it was different. You've seen something there that hardly anybody would know anything about. It's easy enough to go to all the turistic places on the island. I found your chapter very interesting, and well written. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 17-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2020
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Thanks, Ulla.
Comment from damommy
I remember the rage of muu-muus. A lot of us wore them in the summer. I wish they'd make a comeback. I've never been to Hawaii and never had a desire to go. You've reinforced my thinking.
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2020
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I remember the rage of muu-muus. A lot of us wore them in the summer. I wish they'd make a comeback. I've never been to Hawaii and never had a desire to go. You've reinforced my thinking.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2020
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Guess I won?t make it as a travel agent. : )
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Hahahaha
Comment from nomi338
In July 1961 I landed at the big airport in Hawaii, we spent four hours in the terminal as we were forbidden to leave. After re boarding we would fly to Wake Island for another layover and then spend the next nearly two days flying over the Pacific ocean to the island of Okinawa. On December 31, 1962, I would make the same trip with the same layovers in reverse order as I left Okinawa for duty in Grand Forks North Dakota, one of the darkest periods of my life. I love this series, I will be sad when it ends.
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2020
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In July 1961 I landed at the big airport in Hawaii, we spent four hours in the terminal as we were forbidden to leave. After re boarding we would fly to Wake Island for another layover and then spend the next nearly two days flying over the Pacific ocean to the island of Okinawa. On December 31, 1962, I would make the same trip with the same layovers in reverse order as I left Okinawa for duty in Grand Forks North Dakota, one of the darkest periods of my life. I love this series, I will be sad when it ends.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2020
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Thirty-nine states to go. When we get to North Dakota you?ll have to talk about this bad time, if you can.
i can and I will. Brr.
i
Comment from Suzanna Ray
Dear Bill, a blunt but honest assessment of standard military practice ( particularly for guys with your rank and rating )
As for this post, I noticed several Marine expressions that may need Definitions in your Author's notes.
#1 Jar heads ( probably meaning 'officers' , but not sure)
#2 Helmet fire ( maybe a 'big to do' but just guessing)."
The bit about your daughter and Don Ho (humorous )
The description of your aunt's moo moo (hilarious)
Other comments questionable. Obama's social security number is from Connecticut. and his Father bragged about his being born in the father land, Kenya.
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2020
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Dear Bill, a blunt but honest assessment of standard military practice ( particularly for guys with your rank and rating )
As for this post, I noticed several Marine expressions that may need Definitions in your Author's notes.
#1 Jar heads ( probably meaning 'officers' , but not sure)
#2 Helmet fire ( maybe a 'big to do' but just guessing)."
The bit about your daughter and Don Ho (humorous )
The description of your aunt's moo moo (hilarious)
Other comments questionable. Obama's social security number is from Connecticut. and his Father bragged about his being born in the father land, Kenya.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2020
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Jarhead is a nickname for Marine. Helmet fire is a problem that needs solving. Thanks for pointing that out.
Comment from lyenochka
You need to go back - when the pandemic is over, of course. I am so sad you only experienced it a few hours. At least, your daughter got to enjoy the Big Island - a real taste of Hawaii. Kaneohe is where the state's mental institute is. It's good you didn't adventure out too much there.
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2020
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You need to go back - when the pandemic is over, of course. I am so sad you only experienced it a few hours. At least, your daughter got to enjoy the Big Island - a real taste of Hawaii. Kaneohe is where the state's mental institute is. It's good you didn't adventure out too much there.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2020
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Do you think they would have snagged me?
