The China Pearl Inn---Part Six.

[cgraven]

Yes Robyn I do know.

For many years my home was my ship and a 6x36x18 inch rack bed. Later as a Senior NCO it was a Stateroom. I know my counter parts in the US Navy were rather envious.

That being said I would not have trade it for anything.

Night young lady and may all your dreams be naughty ones.ish

 

[sharingfantasies]

Luv2bfkd I wish you well with your house purchase, obviously CG has been through it. Something I don't have to worry about until I'm 30 at the earliest

Once they hand you the keys Luv, all the hassle will be worth it. I always thought owning a house would be a pain because you get stuck with the yard and all the maintenance when something goes wrong so I was quite comfortable renting. I had a lot of a wanderlust when I was younger and so I moved frequently. That would not have been possible if I had owned. My mother never owned a home, so it wasn't a big deal to me. I couldn't afford to own a home until I retired and moved out of California. But I am quite content in my little cabin and glad I took the home buying step.

CG, a month on the west coast? That is a long time to be gone from your mountains. Will you be by the ocean or further inland? At least, if you are by the ocean you will enjoy that part.

Too bad we can't work it out so we are all on the coast at the same time.

GG, personally I think your group is doing things backward. You have already been to some of the hot spots of the world and NOW you are training for them? You guys could probably teach some of the trainers a thing or two.

 

[Iwasagoodgirl]

GG, personally I think your group is doing things backward. You have already been to some of the hot spots of the world and NOW you are training for them? You guys could probably teach some of the trainers a thing or two.

That's true SF and you've hit the nail on the head that we are training some of the trainers as well as the 'virgins'. But you'd be surprised how much the mind comes into these things. The destination for our next deployment is 'Hell on Earth' in the summer but is still 10 degrees cooler than Death Valley in August. So when we get there it will feel cooler.

Just come back from observing our new NCOs (including RTY) take charge of manoeuvres. BRILLIANT!

 

[cgraven]

It seems our Robyn has learned well from the example that you and HSG have set for her G G. I know I was always very proud of my junior personal when they advanced and took charge.

 

[Ian Shergold]

Hi, guys.

I know it has been a little while since I last visited.

I hope things are okay.

Can I have a pint of Guinness, CG?

And of course something for you.

 

[cgraven]

I draw Ian his pint of Guinness and pour a mug of coffee with a health splash of B&B for myself.

So what have you been up to young man?


I tease Ian.

 

[Ian Shergold]

*Downing half of the pint*

Thanks, CG. Needed that.

Been busy starting up a small computer business - still early days yet.

Apart from that, not a huge amount really.

British summer has been off/on as usual. Today is overcast but warm.

Looking forward to a weekend away at friends.

So what have you been doing?

 

[cgraven]

Sounds like you have been busy Ian. I know the trials and tribulations of starting up a business, it can be a might stressful.

Me much the same as always a little writing some lecturing, and a bit of erotica here my friend.

 

[Ian Shergold]

LOL. Tell me about it and I can't believe it is July already.

*Draining pint*

Have to go. Customer to see.

Catch you guys later.

 

[cgraven]

Later Ian.

Ands when you return I'll have a pint of Guinness waiting for you. I am sure that you will need it by then after a hard day in the salt mines.

 

[Iwasagoodgirl]

It seems our Robyn has learned well from the example that you and HSG have set for her G G. I know I was always very proud of my junior personal when they advanced and took charge.

That's how I was taught CG. I remember when I was a Student Nurse at Kings College I was on a cardiac Ward at St Thomas. A patient was in a very bad way and Sister asked me to give him his medication. I didn't know she was watching me. Before I gave it she called me 'Nurse I hope you're not giving Mr X any ****' when I asked her why it was important she said 'I'm not telling you. Look in your text book and then tell me why Mr X shouldn't have any ****'

I've never forgotten that lesson. That's how I teach today, I never tell our trainees what to do. I encourage them to learn it themselves.

Btw now we are nicknamed 'Lions & Lionesses' our students are called 'Cubs'. Makes sense.

 

[cgraven]

Cubs sounds right, better than Chicks given the unit's mission and rigorous training routine G G.

When I was instructing I would answer a 1,000 and 1 question but when it came to ops it was jump to, for there was no time for questions.

 

[Iwasagoodgirl]

When I was instructing I would answer a 1,000 and 1 question but when it came to ops it was jump to, for there was no time for questions.

Absolutely! You know as I do on ops it really is life and death with no time to really think. Our cubs have to be battle prepared because lives depend on it.

 

[cgraven]

For the cubs the first time in combat is always the worst G G. But to tell the truth every time I was scared, and I think that fear is what got me through. And then there is your mind set, enough said.

 

[Iwasagoodgirl]

Fear is always present on ops as you know. Our number one problem is not knowing who's who. We will have to protect Coalition troops as they train government troops in fighting the Taliban. Your Allie could be your secret enemy and you don't know it until it's too late.

Some of our training in the desert will help.

 

[cgraven]

The 1st war I fought in was the same Your friend in the morning was your enemy at night. The last was enduring freedom, and there were many conflicts between the two.

So on a brighter note what can I get you G G to drink.

 

[The_gladiator]

sorry to bring sadness into the inn. But I've just learned the singer of Linkin Park, a band I grew up with has committed suicide by hanging himself. really there are no words and never thought the death of a celebrity I never even met would rattle me so much. but Their music got me through so much, hell it was what I listened to to get away from the bullies on the school bus back in middle school.

 

[cgraven]

Quite understandable Glad. Music and musicians are an interracial part of our lives and memories.

 

[The_gladiator]

I was sad when Chris cornell committed suicide back in May, 2 days before I was supposed to see him play with soundgarden live, but nothing like how this feels. my guess is as you said that the music is such a part of me. Its also the suicide. As someone who has been there, no one should have to be that sad that that becomes their only option.This is why I do what I do for a career, trying to do what I can to help others to prevent stuff like this.

 

[cgraven]

Glad suicide has never made any sense to me. Like all that have seen the elephant it has effected me, there was no homecoming or welcome back parade and those of us in uniform where not looked up to. I have had days when ending it was a dark temptation but one I quickly discarded. I figured that there were folks that tried to kill me for a number of years and I was damned if I would do the job for them. It also was contrary to every thing I believed in my heart of hearts.

 

[The_gladiator]

I am glad you never gave in. so many have. its good to have strong beliefs about it. He leaves behind 6 children. I don't think I could do that if I had children just leave them.

 

[cgraven]

Glad suicide is hopelessness. So many have bought into that we should be on this endless high when in reality there are good days and bad days. Yet most days are neither Highs or Lows but a comfortable gray somewhere in between and that's ok with me. As they say tomorrow is and other day. Yet without hope then it is all to easy to just give up.

 

[Iwasagoodgirl]

I raise my head from my desk with HSG sitting opposite as we continue our reports while drinking coffe until it comes out of our ears.

I'm sorry whenever someone ends their own life especially leaving children. Glad you are one of life's heroes who helps others to rebuild lives. I'm in awe of you.

CG like you I would never resort to suicide except in one case. We tell our cubs to hold one bullett back. The way some of the enemy treat captured women would defy description.

Back to the reports

 

[cgraven]

More reports G G ?

I can see you and HSG drowning in paper work. Yo know how they say computers reduce paper work........it's a lie. I found that it had doubled mine when in service.

 

[The_gladiator]

thank you GG

I agree with you CG, it is tough to be that hopeless.