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"Life's is not about how hard you hit, but how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward"
I am Natalia's daddy! My latest happenings as well as my lil' girls happenings will be posted here as I live them.

I like to read science fiction, fantasy as well as classics and comics. Always looking for recommendations. Like to play video games and board games. Love to watch old movies and shows, as I find them relaxing and entertaining. Last but not least. like to feed the birds and do some gardening.

Proud to be a US Navy Corpsman veteran and part of the Southwest Region Funeral Honor Guard.

" . . . and on the 8th day the Lord created the Corpsman and the Devil stood at attention."

"In proportion as he simplifies his life, the laws of the universe will appear less complex . . ."

"Tell your story. That's the secret of immortality. The one true way to live forever. "

"We live as we dream. Alone"

"Courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway."

"Needling is what I do"

September 12, 2013

Last Of The Hard Men

Natalia spent the whole Saturday with no diaper and big girl underwear. I was so proud and she was so happy. I tried calling my ex to inform her but I got accused of harassment and I just hung up. Also last drill weekend if all goes well at NMPS. Showed up late Sunday as I decided to ride my bike instead (priorities). The unit is already changing and it will be almost new when I return with the amount of new faces.

Sunday may have been my last ride with the AARP group and it was a hot one. Initially set for a short one to see the donkeys but Richie managed to persuade RC (aka Phylo Windsuck) to go up Pigeon Pass an around the mountain. I did have to walk a stretch up this hill. I kept my eye on Greyspoke all day but he didn't need it. This man may be one of the last "hard men" left. The men and women in their 60-70s and still hitting the trail. I can only pray I am still riding hard as he is. In the end I thought it was a great ride. Got a good workout and in great company as usual. I truly look forward to many more rides and hope these guys keep going forever.

My last week at work and not much happening on that end and if all goes well I will return almost a year from now as I hope to take some time off when I return and hope we still have the same store manager. HM2 Chaparro has been in contact with me and giving me the heads up on the process at NMPS and I hope to get there with no real worries and only a few things to do. He also told me what may be my duty and home for the next few months. I hope to be able to stay on touch with my people through Facebook. As much as I do not like the service it seems to be the most reliable and easier to use. Of course I will be posting here on the blog normal and upload once I get a connection.

This last week I spend all week with Natalia to the end and hope it goes slow and I don't get too emotional as I know I will. I stuff as much as possible in a backpack as that will be my personal belongings for my stay in GTMO.


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