OK sportsfans, the deed is done. 20 years of active duty. I've struck my blow for freedom and apple pie and now it's time to earn my keep. Before we get to that, a few pics of the events if you will.
This is the last squad of the flag ceremony. Every rank form PFC to the last rank you held is represented and passes an American flag up the ranks. Then it is passed to you. Whoever drops one is fed to killer whales. That would be funny if you didn't know that we actually open a vein and throw the sunovabitch in.
Stars and Stripes..I gotz dem..
Then I pontificate...a little...you know, the usual drill
, who is jacked up, who needs to un-ass themselves...
I apparently have a list..on paper.
Then fun begins...
rest assured, many beverages disappeared.
Anyway, good enough for now.
More later.
Congrats and Thank You for the twenty years.
Does this mean more frequent blogging?
Posted by: tim | April 14, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Congratulations SJL! I wish Nancy and I could have been there for the ceremony. We miss you guys.
CUZ
Posted by: Ron Layko | April 18, 2009 at 11:44 AM
You snuck this one past me. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! And thank you thank you THANK YOU!!
Let me know if you get out to SoCal anytime. I really need to buy you a beer or three!!!
Now - here's to many successes as you start a new phase. Knock 'em dead Sir!
Posted by: Tammi | April 19, 2009 at 05:30 PM
Congratulations on a successful 20, now onto another successful 20 in the corporate world!
Posted by: Quality Weenie | April 20, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Thanks gang. Would have loved to have you all there.
As far as corporate, well, I do not want to jinx it or otherwise poke at the gods and queer my luck. Other irons are in other fires as we speak. I'll get something up when it happens for sure. Yes more posts are forthcoming, though, unlimited rants against he who shall not be named are in abeyance for the time being. 2 posts in 4 months(?) and I can't stop typing "teh". WTF?
Posted by: Smokin | April 20, 2009 at 06:44 PM
Congratulations! The Department of Homeland Security will now consider you a terrorist. Welcome to our ranks fellow veteran.
Sincere thanks for your service!
JG
Posted by: JihadGene | April 21, 2009 at 12:32 AM
Congrats on your retirement! Don't rush off to a new job right away! You got fishin' to do!
Posted by: Cowboy Blob | May 09, 2009 at 06:54 PM
Private citizen Smokin', eh? I have a hard time contemplating it...
NOW who's gonna defend freedom and talk shit 24/7? Oh wait... that'd be me.
Posted by: Mike the Marine | June 12, 2009 at 11:39 PM