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Old 09-18-2006, 09:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
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37 years ag today..
It was 37 years ago today, I left for Parris Island.

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Old 09-19-2006, 12:17 AM   #2 (permalink)

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Re: 37 years ag today..
uuhraa and Semper Fi, Karl.

I dont remember the date I left for boot. All I do remember is it was in '79, it got real hot (black flag) toward the end and I was at Mt Fuji before Christmas.

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Old 09-19-2006, 05:35 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: 37 years ag today..
Wow 37 years ago my parents were not even married yet. Congrats
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Old 09-19-2006, 06:35 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: 37 years ag today..
37 years. Congrats on the anniversary, relish the memories. Semper Fi.

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Old 09-19-2006, 06:49 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Re: 37 years ag today..
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It was 237 years ago today, I discovered Parris Island.

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Old 09-19-2006, 06:59 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Re: 37 years ag today..
I didn't think you went that far back. Semper Fi!

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Old 09-19-2006, 07:41 AM   #7 (permalink)

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Re: 37 years ag today..
Congrats on a milestone - Bet you can still hear the voices "now get off my bus and get on those yellow footprints!"

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Old 09-19-2006, 07:57 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Re: 37 years ag today..
Its amazing that you still remember the exact date, but I guess we do remember the important stuff. Thank you for serving our country.

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Old 09-19-2006, 08:43 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Re: 37 years ag today..
wow made me think about when I attended basic training..April 8th 1968...
 
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Old 09-20-2006, 04:41 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Re: 37 years ag today..
So in years to come I'll be sounding like the old guy here saying, "Back in 2004 when I graduated bootcamp........"
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Old 09-20-2006, 07:18 AM   #11 (permalink)

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Re: 37 years ag today..
^ Pretty much, yep.

And, when you're in your late 40's or 50's and we're in our 70's or 80's, we'll still be calling you youngster.

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Old 09-20-2006, 08:31 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Re: 37 years ag today..
Let me tell you about "THE OLD CORPS".......
there are still some WWll and Korea Marines around who see us as "Boots". : )

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Old 09-21-2006, 09:54 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Re: 37 years ag today..
You've been called a boot after years of being out?
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