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VA News Release– And Now For Something Entirely Different…

Posted on April 17, 2012 by asknod

Eagle-eyed Joe (average) Vet just sent me this today. It’s priceless. Remember Chevy Chase from SNL doing the newscast with Jane Curtin?  “And now, for something entirely different- today the VA announced that they absolutely, positively, without any more ado, … Continue reading →

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Main Gates in Vietnam

Posted on April 16, 2012 by asknod

From north to south… Can’t find one for Qui Nhon AB I’m sure  some of you Veterans walked through some of these gates.

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WGM–Great Nexus letters

Posted on April 16, 2012 by asknod

Member WGM just sent me these nexus letters he used to get his 100% P&T rating from VA. They are an excellent guideline for presentation to the VA. This man has done his homework and then some. Three of a … Continue reading →

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True Love–Kitty Style

Posted on April 12, 2012 by asknod

I have written of my new found mouser who rolled in last Labor Day. Ambush is now a dog as she only has dogs for friends and role models. This hasn’t dissuaded her from her cat roots. In an effort … Continue reading →

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The Oil Crisis

Posted on April 6, 2012 by asknod

A lot of  folks can’t understand how we came  to have an oil shortage here in our country Well, there’s a very simple answer. Nobody bothered to check the oil. We just didn’t know we were getting low. The reason for … Continue reading →

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HCV AND PROPER EXCERCISE

Posted on April 6, 2012 by asknod

Several of my friends with HCV are coming out of their caves after a long winter’s hibernation and I worry about them. They just aren’t getting a suitable level of exercise. I have been rading up on this and have the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thought

Posted on April 5, 2012 by asknod

Albert Einstein, God rest his soul, gave us this durable proposition. Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.

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HAL 9000 GREENHOUSE UPDATE

Posted on April 4, 2012 by asknod

A warm thank you to Priority One Real Estate Company for the donation of the digital camera to give  HCVets warm fuzzy shots of dogs, cats, plants and the like. HAL stands for Heated Alternative Livingsphere.

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Who Speaks for the Tuna?

Posted on April 3, 2012 by asknod

There are many voices in America and the world. The SPCA, PAWS, The Sierra Club, Greenpeace and more. I could go on forever. There are specialized groups who advocate for Dolphins, Sea Turtles, HIV and people with six fingers. Until … Continue reading →

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More Paperwork= Speedier Claims Process?

Posted on April 2, 2012 by asknod

What have they been smoking down if Foggy Bottom? Since when did a new alphabet Cabinet level outfit like the VA ever speed anything up. This is the height of hypocrisy. Here’s a really good site and an interesting take on … Continue reading →

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