June 2006 – The Haps With Herb

At The Park

June 28, 2006 Herb 0

We get to see a lot of different kinds of neighborhoods traveling around to Margaret’s clients. Occasionally we will wind up having a little spare time and we try to find something to do in the locale because there is no time Continue Reading[...]

Talking to the Neighbor

June 22, 2006 Herb 0

I got to talking to the neighbor last night. He’s a young guy, just fresh back from Iraq. His dogs and my dog play with each other and so we stood visiting. He has the new CAB, Combat Action Badge. Since only 11-series MOS can receive the CIB, Continue Reading[...]

Understanding Egyptians

June 21, 2006 Herb 0

Well, I hope I haven’t misled you with my title. This is not about peace treaties or terrorism or anything of the sort. No, this is how I have come to understand why Egyptians worshipped the cat. Yes, that’s right, I have Continue Reading[...]

Sevens Meme

June 18, 2006 Herb 0

Moni at Tuff Toenails went and tagged me with a “meme.” I’m not a big fan of these things, but they can help other people to get to know you a little better and I guess I should be a good sport. Continue Reading[...]

Day 7 060906

June 17, 2006 Herb 0

Day 7 of my parents’ visit (I won’t be doing a day 8 because really it was just the saying of goodbyes and expressions of love and leaving them at the airport.) The Procedure But first I have to tell you, my Continue Reading[...]

Day 6 060806

June 16, 2006 Herb 1

Day 6 of my parents’ visit “Thursday. This must be Thursday. I never could get the hang of Thursdays.” … Arthur Dent. The appointment time has come. First over to the hospital to get new x-rays taken, then to the doctor’s office. Continue Reading[...]

Day 5 060706

June 15, 2006 Herb 1

Day 5 of my parents’ visit (I haven’t been telling you everyone who was there each day because I jotted things down on 3×5 cards as they were happening so I could remember to blog about them later. I didn’t spend a Continue Reading[...]

Day 4 060606

June 14, 2006 Herb 0

BTW, Happy birthday Ashley and Happy Birthday U.S. Army and Happy Flagday everybody! Day 4 of my parents’ visit Uh-oh. 060606, A day of superstitious lore. Mom spent the whole day worrying that either something bad was going to happen or the rapture would take place or Continue Reading[...]

Day 3 060506

June 13, 2006 Herb 0

Day 3 of my parents’ visit My dad is a good conversationalist (when he has his hearing aids on and is looking right at you) and story-teller so you will hear a little more about him than my mom, who, although she Continue Reading[...]

Day 2 060406

June 12, 2006 Herb 1

Day 2 of my parents’ visit “You have the friendliest church, Herbie.” “Some of them people still remembered us from last time. They were real nice.” So the day started pretty good, although mom got winded and tired out going from the Continue Reading[...]

Day 1 060306

June 11, 2006 Herb 2

Hi Everyone, I have tried to chronicle the parents’ visit and plan to post something a little different each day for the next week. Hopefully in that time I will have some pix ready to post. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Day 1 of my parents’ visit Continue Reading[...]