Since there have been a few post about where and what folks were doing when the attacks occurred. I thought I'd mention something I did when I found out about it.
To begin with, I'm a former marine (for those that don't know). The unit I belonged to was limited to about 100 men world wide. Nothing too special, but the life expectancy for us during combat was about 8 seconds once the shooting started. Anyway, When I heard on the radio what was happening on my way to work. I immediately thought, WAR! Later I decided to have alittle fun and have a friend from work call our house an leave a message saying that he was a major in the adjutant Generals office at camp Pendleton and that they want me to contact them because I was being recalled to active duty. I was to report as soon as possible. When Callie heard that, the look on her face was priceless. It was worth the beatings for sure. She didn't know what to say. She knew my unit was unique but WOW!I had a hard time keeping a straight face. Later she called the number my friend left an realized it was a joke. Tonight when I told her I wanted to post it that looked returned.
Had to be one of my better jokes. :D
12 comments:
I still hate you for that.
Oh I'd never let him forget that, Callie.
never. ever. ever.
That's almost as bad as Mossy playing hockey instead of joining me for some, uh, fun.
:oP
Believe me. It was worth every punishment she has dished out.
You had to be a grunt....0311 had a life expectancy of about 8 seconds. Husbands who pull dumb stunts don't live that long...My Dumb Sh** was the wrong choice of words. I called home from overseas and told the wife I was going to take some time off. I had just returned from a mission that had been on the news. She asked why and I said "Because I'm Shot" meaning I was worn out, tired, exhausted. Well let me tell you I never heard the end of that one. I choose my words very carefully now.PS Callie called me a sailor in one of the blogs..Please instruct her that is a no no.."Semper Fi"
Pretty sure the Marines have more than just 100 'grunts'.
Of course, if you were something snazzier like ANGLICO, I'd be hugely impressed. ;-)
FWIW, my trade in the Army had about 17 seconds life expectancy when the shooting started.
When did I call you a sailor, Mystic??? If I did, trust me - it was a slip of the tongue. I DEFINATELY know the difference between the Navy and the Marines. If I didn't - hubby-dear would throttle me.
Semper Fi all the way, baby!
Now I have to go searching...It's OK! I know, you know, that I know, that we all know, the difference. We could start a whole blog on squids, dogfaces, airdales and the like..What do they call the Coasties now that they aren't under the Dept of Transportation anymore? Office of Homeland Security, I guess you call them Homeies. Don't forget the Gaurd! They went to being the Tip of the Spear. They now sit on top of the SHAFT. (Pun intended)
Great sense of humor mystic. My outfit was Shore Party. 1381. Luving called Re Patchers. We were the fools who'd stand in LZ's and direct choppers in or out. Did'nt matter if the zone was hot or not. Job also had beach masters work and air strip work and recon duty.
If there was a way to get the goods an troops in we were on it.
MD, Callie likes a good joke. Just wish she liked that one. I did'nt know the garage got that cold.
MD - if I wasn't such a lady, I would definately have fun with your last comment!!!
And NO - I didn't make him sleep in the garage. I do believe I slept with the babies for awhile, though. *snarl*
That joke was a little on the cruel side.
I was in the Navy, so I expected to live to old age. :)
MD (and others who may be interested): I was in an Armoured Reconaissance regiment. Best US equivalent would be a Cavalry squadron. Lots of long-range vehicle patrols well in advance of a main force. Basically, it was a game of hide & seek with the bad guys. Lots of foot patrols, Observation Posts, convoy escort...
I was a Sergeant and I'd either be in charge of a 2-vehicle "patrol", or I might be second-in-command of the 7 vehicle 'troop'.
I spent a fair amount of time as an instructor for Recce courses or for Basic Training.
Love hearing what everyone did, who did serve. My nephew is in Marine Recon. He is in Fallejah right now. He should be back this month. He got married just before he left, just in case. He married a Army gal. I don't know what you call the ladies..I know it isn't dog-face. Lowk I know what the WM's are called..don't say it! Lowk how come you guys were always looking the wrong way...? You can't swim back to the boat!
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