The China Pearl Inn part 7

[cgraven]

I will L F. I love the snow the clean up maybe not so much.

I was up at 4am so I got a head start on it. Will do most of it a little bit at a time. So no skiing today, but tomorrow.

 

[Raven_Timothy]

Not News up date

My friend over in Germany should be back in the States by now. There is a push from his command to get him home ASAP so that he can work on recovery here. He made the "mistake" of telling one of his officers that he was going to hire my wife to drive him around. First they threw a fit because my wife is Army, then they started the push because he has a support group at home that he won't have in Bethesda Navy Hospital. They added a Silver Star to his chest, that he says he doesn't deserve (typical hard nosed solider). Soon we start the long slow road to recovery for the body and the soul. I expect to see a good bit of him and some of his PTSD very soon.
In other not news we had my daughter's first birthday party and more people showed up than I expected. Her smash cake looked like it was half iceing and she lost interest in it pretty quickly cause she couldn't dig down far enough to get to the cake. She is refusing to speak. My wife has been working with her on sign and speech and she knows a handful of signs but has started pretending she doesn't understand. I taught her to say up, but she won't do that either.

 

[RobynTashaYa]

Not News up date

My friend over in Germany should be back in the States by now. There is a push from his command to get him home ASAP so that he can work on recovery here. He made the "mistake" of telling one of his officers that he was going to hire my wife to drive him around. First they threw a fit because my wife is Army, then they started the push because he has a support group at home that he won't have in Bethesda Navy Hospital. They added a Silver Star to his chest, that he says he doesn't deserve (typical hard nosed solider). Soon we start the long slow road to recovery for the body and the soul. I expect to see a good bit of him and some of his PTSD very soon.
In other not news we had my daughter's first birthday party and more people showed up than I expected. Her smash cake looked like it was half iceing and she lost interest in it pretty quickly cause she couldn't dig down far enough to get to the cake. She is refusing to speak. My wife has been working with her on sign and speech and she knows a handful of signs but has started pretending she doesn't understand. I taught her to say up, but she won't do that either.

Hey Taven

We’re in Germany next week to do some manoeuvres followed by war games then those f^ck*ng reports. We’re joining up with some German Officer Cadets then we link with US Forces. We’re being tested on how well we handle being in command.
Hope your friend gets fixed soon. I know what you mean about soldiers being hard nosed. I’m told when GG was decorated for bravery she said she was only doing her duty. Yet her actions are still spoken about years later.

Hope your little girl continues to improve. It’s because of kids like her we do what we do - protect their world. CG is skiing, LF snoring and we’re off to the parade ground. Catch up soon

Love

Robyn & Sal

 

[sharingfantasies]

Not News up date

My friend over in Germany should be back in the States by now. There is a push from his command to get him home ASAP so that he can work on recovery here. He made the "mistake" of telling one of his officers that he was going to hire my wife to drive him around. First they threw a fit because my wife is Army, then they started the push because he has a support group at home that he won't have in Bethesda Navy Hospital. They added a Silver Star to his chest, that he says he doesn't deserve (typical hard nosed solider). Soon we start the long slow road to recovery for the body and the soul. I expect to see a good bit of him and some of his PTSD very soon.
In other not news we had my daughter's first birthday party and more people showed up than I expected. Her smash cake looked like it was half iceing and she lost interest in it pretty quickly cause she couldn't dig down far enough to get to the cake. She is refusing to speak. My wife has been working with her on sign and speech and she knows a handful of signs but has started pretending she doesn't understand. I taught her to say up, but she won't do that either.

I am glad he is coming home. I have never heard of any soldier that received an award say that he/she deserved it. The ones I know always said, "I was just doing my job." But if they are getting any award, they went above and beyond their job duty. At least in my opinion.

Sounds like your little girl is going to be a handful to raise. She certainly knows her mind. Happy Birthday to her. Good luck to her parents. What is a smash cake?

 

[cgraven]

Hey Taven

We’re in Germany next week to do some manoeuvres followed by war games then those f^ck*ng reports. We’re joining up with some German Officer Cadets then we link with US Forces. We’re being tested on how well we handle being in command.
Hope your friend gets fixed soon. I know what you mean about soldiers being hard nosed. I’m told when GG was decorated for bravery she said she was only doing her duty. Yet her actions are still spoken about years later.

Hope your little girl continues to improve. It’s because of kids like her we do what we do - protect their world. CG is skiing, LF snoring and we’re off to the parade ground. Catch up soon

Love

Robyn & Sal

Back and just relaxing by the fire. Loved the hugs and kisses Robyn.

Raven life is a funny old thing that throws curves at us all the time. it is how we handle them is what counts. You are doing a good job, keep it up

 

[Bjerget]

He does a very good job.

Hugs back at ya

Yeah what can I say? He might not be house broken, but he's a keeper

Thanks for the hugs, I could really use them.

hiya bossy boss

Don't feel down eat roses!

Can I have a pay rise? I'm doing a good job right?

Maybe I could get a few extra ?

*Eyeroll* Am I a bossy boss now? I guess that means more pushups for you! *blows a whistle* You can call me Drill Sargent! Now get to work! I wanna see you sweat until you bleed, berk!

Plying me with snacks will only get you so far! *quietly tucks into a rose* You won't see me swayed!! I got my eye on you, boy!

Oh and you want a raise?! I'll show you a raise!!! Wait, that didn't come out right...

Uhh... nevermind!

Now feeling down is not allowed at the inn. If you were in England I’d take you out for a drink. As you’re not we’ll have a cyber drink.

Shiva, like CG you’re loved here, by us girls, by SF, by CG and by Uggg. Never forget how important you are to us. You’ve got my EMail if you need a chat or you can PM me. But you’re not alone! We love you

Thanks, Robyn! I am sure we're allowed to feel down sometimes, right? That's all I'm feeling these days, lately. I appreciate the love and concern you ladies show me, really I do. But I'm just so burned deeply that sometimes I can't even tell if my eyes are really open or not, cos all I see is black. I'm in a bad place. I sometimes don't even want to come here and taint it with my mood.

I know I can come to you all. I am grateful for that. But what can I say beyond that something went wrong and now I'm very alone. I'm quite blindsided by it all, my heart is reeling and I still don't even know what went wrong. So yeah, not much of a conversationalist these days. Truly sorry.

Glad Lenny is back!

Shiva, I echo everything Robyn has written to you, you’re very important to us and we love you.

Now where’s CG? On the slopes somewhere? We miss you Chief!

I had a great weekend Something about my West Pointer - makes me so glad I’m a woman must get to bed - need my sleep

Thank you dear! I love you all too! *huge hugs*

It makes me super happy to read about your lives. I'm so glad that I know you.

Sal I have been a bit under the weather of late. So writing and posting have been a bit lacking of late,

Sorry to hear that you haven't been feeling well.

*Offers a big hug* I hope you will feel better soon.

Sorry to hear it CG. *Steps behind the bar, reams a couple lemons, adds honey, whiskey, and hot water. Slides it over.*.

Not as good as hugs from the ladies, but often works for me.

*Pouring myself a couple finger* My birthday today, and, perhaps a gift of the Gods, work has been closed because of a nor'easter. Should probably light some incense in thanks...

I don't know why you think you can't give him a hug too. Hugs are for everyone! Go ahead and give him some love.

Oh and happy belated birthday. I hope it was a fantastic one. *big hugs for you too* Hope you are keeping warm and safe.

Not News up date

My friend over in Germany should be back in the States by now. There is a push from his command to get him home ASAP so that he can work on recovery here. He made the "mistake" of telling one of his officers that he was going to hire my wife to drive him around. First they threw a fit because my wife is Army, then they started the push because he has a support group at home that he won't have in Bethesda Navy Hospital. They added a Silver Star to his chest, that he says he doesn't deserve (typical hard nosed solider). Soon we start the long slow road to recovery for the body and the soul. I expect to see a good bit of him and some of his PTSD very soon.
In other not news we had my daughter's first birthday party and more people showed up than I expected. Her smash cake looked like it was half iceing and she lost interest in it pretty quickly cause she couldn't dig down far enough to get to the cake. She is refusing to speak. My wife has been working with her on sign and speech and she knows a handful of signs but has started pretending she doesn't understand. I taught her to say up, but she won't do that either.

Progress slow and steady for your soldier. *hugs and smiles*

And I would not worry about your daughter not talking at one year old. My niece is two and barely says a handful of words. No one here is concerned. As long as she is healthy and communicative in other ways just give it some more time.

 

[Uggg]

Yeah what can I say? He might not be house broken, but he's a keeper

Thanks for the hugs, I could really use them.



*Eyeroll* Am I a bossy boss now? I guess that means more pushups for you! *blows a whistle* You can call me Drill Sargent! Now get to work! I wanna see you sweat until you bleed, berk!

Plying me with snacks will only get you so far! *quietly tucks into a rose* You won't see me swayed!! I got my eye on you, boy!

Oh and you want a raise?! I'll show you a raise!!! Wait, that didn't come out right...

Uhh... nevermind!

*wraps arms around you from behind*

*Rests chin on your shoulder and whispers*

You're my favouritest type of mischief little bossy boss shiny shine!

*drops down and begins doing press ups*

 

[RobynTashaYa]

Shiva

I want to publicly thank you for your support to us all. Sorry to hear about your problems but know you are never alone.

Gtg, special meeting planning next week so we have to go. BUT we love you and want to help.

Robyn & Sal

 

[cgraven]

Evening Robyn and Sal I hope that all is well in Germany. Not much to add, it was a long day contending with more than 24+ inches of snow AND the storm will not be over until some time Friday.

Just doing a little bit at a time slow and steady as they say.

 

[sharingfantasies]

But what can I say beyond that something went wrong and now I'm very alone. I'm quite blindsided by it all, my heart is reeling and I still don't even know what went wrong.

I am sorry that you are going through this. As CG mentioned to Raven, life hits us hard sometimes. As alone as you are feeling, deep inside, you KNOW you aren't alone. Not as long as you keep coming by here. But we all know that there are times when we need to retreat and lick our wounds. Wounds to the heart seem to hurt the most. Hugs always help. So here comes a hug an hour.

 

[sharingfantasies]

Evening Robyn and Sal I hope that all is well in Germany. Not much to add, it was a long day contending with more than 24+ inches of snow AND the storm will not be over until some time Friday.

Just doing a little bit at a time slow and steady as they say.

Once you hit that many inches, you need to start saying you have had two FEET. That sounds like a lot more than 24 inches. LOL

Be careful with all that snow clearing. Remember you haven't been feeling well, so gte help where possible. You really don't HAVE to do it all yourself. hugs.

 

[cgraven]

Yes I do S F It comes with living in the mountains.

 

[sharingfantasies]

Nope. I tell myself the same thing. But you are a vet. Somewhere in your area is a VFW with people that would be glad to help you shovel snow or clear your roof. But you are like me, stubborn and independent. But you don't HAVE to be. I know you, you have gone out of your way at some time to help others that would be glad to help you. Small towns, even in the mountains, have people that help others gladly. So, don't be so stubborn, and let others help.

 

[cgraven]

S F there is a reason that I have had Mules rather than horses.

 

[RobynTashaYa]

Enjoyed a long chat with Lt HSG.

Shiva, the Lionesses send their love and again send love to you. CG, they love you as we do. LF, you’re a genius. SF, they’re so glad Lenny is back. RT they salute a fellow warrior and Uggg, they give a friendly pat on your bottom.

Ok, off to bed, love you all.

 

[sharingfantasies]

S F there is a reason that I have had Mules rather than horses.

LOL Just be careful, you know we care.

 

[lovingfingers]

More of a perv than a genius, Robyn, but I do love you all and want to be supportive in the best ways I can.

 

[cgraven]

LOL Just be careful, you know we care.

I shall try S F.



L F two more days of snow for me up in the White mountains.


Robyn that is sweet of you to day so,

 

[Uggg]

*Stumbles in through the door.*

*Trips over a bar stool*

*Slides face first into the safe little hole under the bar*

*A very defiant hand emerges and swipes a bottle of gin*

 

[sharingfantasies]

*Stumbles in through the door.*

*Trips over a bar stool*

*Slides face first into the safe little hole under the bar*

*A very defiant hand emerges and swipes a bottle of gin*

Whoa.. a defiant hand.

 

[Raven_Timothy]

I am glad he is coming home. I have never heard of any soldier that received an award say that he/she deserved it. The ones I know always said, "I was just doing my job." But if they are getting any award, they went above and beyond their job duty. At least in my opinion.

Sounds like your little girl is going to be a handful to raise. She certainly knows her mind. Happy Birthday to her. Good luck to her parents. What is a smash cake?

I may be an odd duck but I can say I earned every medal on my chest. Lol but the catch is that none of the ones I was given were for combat actions so there is that to look at. I was never and never will be awarded a medal for actions in combat, the units I have been with never sited bravery. Excellence was the required norm. If you didn't go above and beyond everyday, then you went home in a box and they would decorate that box with medals like it was a Christmas tree.

If my little one is half as ornery as I was, then I need more ducktape in the house. a Smash Cake.... this started probably 20 years ago roughly. But babies and toddlers aren't known for their grace and good table manors, so parents started buying two cakes one for the guests and a cake just for the birthday child. This allowed the baby to eat their own way and yes they will quite often get so excited with the experience that they will slam their hands down into the cake hence the name. We put out daughter down on a big plastic table cloth and put the cake (about the size of her head) in front of her then we just supervised to make sure nothing and no one got hurt. I may have helped her get iceing on herself, to let her know it was okay to make a mess. Later we washed her of in the sink and found out that the dye in the iceing stained her skin so she had a bunch of pink and purple spots and streaks all over her. Even in her hair. It all came out already. But it was really cute at the time.

 

[lovingfingers]

Morning CG! How fair you in your snow struggles? We are still in clean up mode here, and expecting another nor'easter on Tuesday. Too soon to know if it will be rain or snow.

Hope everyone is doing well this Thursday morn.

 

[cgraven]

Raven Children adorable, the light of our lives. That being said they are frighteningly imaginative, devious, and bear constant watching. They also gives us our most joyous moments as well as gray hair and times when we are pulling our hair out.

L F drive way is clear, roofs racked, and it is still snowing here. I hope to get some skiing in today. So how is in the deep south where you are?

 

[sharingfantasies]

I may be an odd duck but I can say I earned every medal on my chest. Lol but the catch is that none of the ones I was given were for combat actions so there is that to look at. I was never and never will be awarded a medal for actions in combat, the units I have been with never sited bravery. Excellence was the required norm. If you didn't go above and beyond everyday, then you went home in a box and they would decorate that box with medals like it was a Christmas tree.

If my little one is half as ornery as I was, then I need more ducktape in the house. a Smash Cake.... this started probably 20 years ago roughly. But babies and toddlers aren't known for their grace and good table manors, so parents started buying two cakes one for the guests and a cake just for the birthday child. This allowed the baby to eat their own way and yes they will quite often get so excited with the experience that they will slam their hands down into the cake hence the name. We put out daughter down on a big plastic table cloth and put the cake (about the size of her head) in front of her then we just supervised to make sure nothing and no one got hurt. I may have helped her get iceing on herself, to let her know it was okay to make a mess. Later we washed her of in the sink and found out that the dye in the iceing stained her skin so she had a bunch of pink and purple spots and streaks all over her. Even in her hair. It all came out already. But it was really cute at the time.

My mother was always wishing upon her children, that their children would be just like them. That was enough for me to decide I didn't want children. I wasn't worried about me so much as that I didn't want kids like my brothers or sisters. LOL


Two cakes? Huh. My mom made one cake and gave the birthday child a piece of that cake to smash up. I don't think it every occurred to her to make a cake just for smashing. I certainly would never have thought to do that. LOL Sounds like she turned out to be a unicorn.

 

[Iwasagoodgirl]

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Hi all
Just a very brief ‘hi’ before We begin the winddown in preparation for our return to base 28th March. We’ll have a full medical and debrief before commencing three weeks leave. HSG and I are meeting the boys for a skiing holiday. Hope the snow is good, but more important is the hotel room, especially the bed 4 months is a long time to go without a man *blushing*. I heard from my hubby, he gets there a day before I do. He better be fit!

Meanwhile you might be interested in this latest release, although we don’t feature in it it’s a sample of our day here.

https://youtu.be/eG8r8T5Nb1g

Thanks for all the Emails etc. I will reply as soon as I can. Meanwhile thanks for your support. ‘Carry On Chief’ (addressed to CG)

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