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VA claims blogger

TAKING FROM KIDS

Posted on November 30, 2014 by asknod

I guess it takes all kinds to make the world go around. I always thought the Marines had the inside track on collecting toys for the needy kids. Member Sue sent this one in and it makes you physically ill to read … Continue reading →

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STAR WARS FACEPLACE TRAILERS

Posted on November 30, 2014 by asknod

With the news out that Star Wars VII is on the books and due out next Fall, we are spotting the usual humor beginning to presage the opening night. I spotted some of these and even more were promptly sent … Continue reading →

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ILP–IT’S ANOTHER TEQUILA SUNRISE

Posted on November 26, 2014 by asknod

Another Thanksgiving living in a one-room  non-ADA 4X8 greenhouse while some fine fellow or gal in charge of  VA’s VR&E is getting bonuses for denying us. Brother Mac on the East Coast is starting to feel the chill showing up … Continue reading →

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THE MILITARY BAGPIPER–SEMPER FI

Posted on November 25, 2014 by asknod

This was sent to me by Brown Water Jim of the Mekong Squids. At this time of year, we give thanks for many things we hold dear and held dear in the past. One is a great respect for traditions. … Continue reading →

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A REAL VETERANS DAY MEMORIAL

Posted on November 22, 2014 by asknod

Seems like those folks down in the Southwestern US have a real grip on what Veterans are all about and what they have contributed to keeping us the supreme power in the world. There’s certainly nothing to be embarrassed about. … Continue reading →

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A THREE-BEER STORY

Posted on November 22, 2014 by asknod

About this time every year, I wax prosaic on certain old subjects. Cupcake recently remembered one when I was in the kitchen preparing dinner last night and I would be remiss if I didn’t share it. First, let me introduce … Continue reading →

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FED. CIR.–O’BRYAN V McDONALD- HOIST ON THEIR OWN VAOPGCPREC’S

Posted on November 21, 2014 by asknod

Here’s a great decision by  those funny guys up at the Fed. Circus. Prost, Clevenger and Dyk (what a moniker!) got together for cocktails and one said “Hey, let’s take a page from Asknod and get on that Presumption of Everything … Continue reading →

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VAOIG’s TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL REPORT OUT

Posted on November 20, 2014 by asknod

As usual about this time every year, the VA’s Office of Inspector Gadget has to engage in puffed shirtery and extol their virtues to any who will pause to listen. Old growth trees are sacrificed on the altar of expediency … Continue reading →

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SEARS ROEBUCK– THE VET’S FRIEND

Posted on November 20, 2014 by asknod

I received this from member Randy of the “I’m higher than you state of Colorado”.  Great news when you are planning things like major purchases. I like to buy American and give my business to those who stand with me … Continue reading →

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ILP–MY LITTLE GREENHOUSE

Posted on November 20, 2014 by asknod

As usual, this will mark another year gone by while VA attempts to ignore it’s own mandates for severely disabled Vets. The best excuse yet is that I now no longer qualify for ILP because my “grant” of two years … Continue reading →

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