Reply #42: Morning Marketeers..... [View All]

:donut: and lurkers. I have to ask???? Who on this thread were proponents for a weak dollar? I know that a too strong dollar is bad for exported goods but you want to strike a balance. There are some advantages of being a currency of choice. If things continue on this path-they will need to sell a kid or kidney to fill up those hummers.

Well, I did something yesterday that I have never done before-I went to the Veteran's Dinner at the Golden Corral. And you know what...I'm glad I did. It was worth it, but not just for the meal. There were Vets from every branch and every war. The new Iraqi Vet received applause from the old timers. There were well heeled Vets and there were homeless Vets and ever thing in between seated together. Some had their families with them, some didn't but it didn't matter because no one sat by themselves. There were handicapped Vets that were given first seatings and salutes and pats on the back. It was loud, it was crazy, but it was so much fun. Friends that hadn't seen each other in years chanced to meet and shared warm hugs, photos, and jokes. Every one had a full plate-of what ever stuck their fancy. I couldn't but think that this must be as close to heaven as one can get on earth.

I was the youngest Vet at the table. I had a Korean War Vet that served on an air ship and he has 2 sons in the Navy now and is concerned about them being called to Iraq. I had a woman and her husband with her. She was a 20 yr Air National Guard Vet. She had married hubby after she got out. She had been all over the US.

I couldn't help but think how much this must cost and I truly hope that they continue the program... it was a great chance to share food and fellowship with folks that understand what it is all about....

Happy hunting and watch out for the bears.