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VA claims blogger

STARDUSTRADIO.COM– FIREBASE ADRIAN

Posted on August 10, 2012 by asknod

Patricia has graciously wrangled me a spot on Stardust Radio‘s Sunday night  1900-2000 hrs EDT edition of Firebase Adrian hosted by Rick Townsend.  I reckon that I’ll be talking about my new book. I think the credit lies in Patricia’s court for … Continue reading →

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WALMART SENIOR GREETER

Posted on August 10, 2012 by asknod

I received this also from Chip. It is a heartwarmer. Charley, a new retiree-greeter at Wal-Mart, just couldn’t seem to get to work on time. Every day he was 5, 10, 15 minutes late. But he was a good worker, … Continue reading →

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THE ART OF THE APOLOGY

Posted on August 10, 2012 by asknod

Member Chip sends us this important “How to” on a sincere apology. Since this site advocates a strong DIY (do it yourself) philosophy, how to’s are always an interest of note to many.   Apology letter  Hi, Sweetheart! I am … Continue reading →

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ASKNOD– BOOK EXCERPT.

Posted on August 8, 2012 by asknod

Member Courtney of recent Air Force fame asks me for a book excerpt before she buys it. I’ll bite. How about this: Continuity I don’t know if any of you have ever visited a movie set. There is a group … Continue reading →

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FOOTLOCKER–SNAKE BITE KIT (AirAm ISSUE)

Posted on August 8, 2012 by asknod

Rooting through my reloading cabinet I found this. I swear I’d thrown it away forty years ago but it was with my hunting gear. We have no poisonous snakes here in Western Washington but I must have kept it for … Continue reading →

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BVA–REDUCING TDIU NUMBERS VIA “FIELD INSPECTIONS”

Posted on August 7, 2012 by asknod

Squidly spotted this over at Hadit.com but discovered it had been abbreviated somewhat. He therefore set out to find it in its original form.  And find it he did. I highlight these paragraphs for any who might wonder what that … Continue reading →

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OGC-DENYING CLAIMS THE OLD-FASHIONED WAY-ONE AT A TIME

Posted on August 7, 2012 by asknod

Member John sends us this delightful tidbit about vA’s law dogs in the early 90’s. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. I’d say nothing’s changed from my perspective. What is interesting is the comments below the article. Under guest … Continue reading →

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WHEN BEANS GO BAD

Posted on August 7, 2012 by asknod

Back in late March I called VA at their 800 number to see how my CUE claim for reducing my PCT scar rating was doing. I talked to a polite lady named Peggy. I’ve talked to her before and I … Continue reading →

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MILITARY HUMOR PAR EXCELLANCE

Posted on August 6, 2012 by asknod

Someone once remarked to me that military humor was to humor what military music was to music. Nothing has changed. I received this from member emeritus WGM this morning and its absolutely priceless. Rarely do we get to view this … Continue reading →

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DRO REVIEWS

Posted on August 5, 2012 by asknod

Member Denise writes me and says “What to do? Been denied on jetguns and didn’t know I needed a nexus! Fired my VFW rep who is no longer BFF. Found you by accident. I have the letter from my family … Continue reading →

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