Tag Archives: Helping Veterans

VA ORGANIZATION CHART REVEALED

Posted on May 25, 2014 by asknod

This just in from Vermont.  Member Frank of syrup fame who still has irons in the BVA fire, was able to excavate this rare document from Senator Bernie Sanders’ garbage can out at the curb last Friday. While we frown … Continue reading →

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MEMORIAL DAY–2014

Posted on May 24, 2014 by asknod

A weekend so rich in the history of America’s former military members threatens to be engulfed in a fiasco-the making of which is so shocking as to defy comprehension. A Government Agency specifically designed to give America’s Sons of War … Continue reading →

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ILP–HOUSTON, WE ARE LAUNCH PLUS ONE DAY

Posted on May 22, 2014 by asknod

As promised to Leigh and Paul, or as promised to me, I planted all 800 of these for myself plus other Vets here on the peninsula. Virtually a total germination. Unheard of. Of the first 396, I only count 12 … Continue reading →

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KPVETERANS DONATION DRIVE

Posted on May 20, 2014 by asknod

As some of you know, I have aligned myself with the Key Peninsula Veterans– a local, non-affiliated Veterans group who help our Veterans here on the peninsula. Being a 501(c)(3) not for profit, it is an excellent vehicle to use … Continue reading →

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PETZEL RETIRES–IS HIRED BY QTC?

Posted on May 17, 2014 by asknod

As most have heard, Doctor Robert Petzel, Under Secretary for Veterans Health, stepped on his necktie and suffered extensive injuries including loss of face. He will retire prematurely but still retain his Golden Parachute Pension. The Government promises no blame will accrue … Continue reading →

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LETTUCE APPRECIATE WHAT WE HAVE

Posted on May 16, 2014 by asknod

No thanks to the VA, I have managed to make the garden produce more than in years past in the summer. I attribute that to my erstwhile fertilizer production experts Dude and Wally. They have been performing yeoman-like service in … Continue reading →

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PROBLEMS IN PARADISE

Posted on May 16, 2014 by asknod

I have a wonderful schedule I follow by rote every year where harvests are concerned. I plan my life around it to have enough time to accomplish each facet before being overwhelmed by the next. Imagine my surprise to discover … Continue reading →

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SILVER QUEEN DAY

Posted on May 16, 2014 by asknod

For two years running, members Leigh and Paul, long-suffering claimants of the VA, have sent me corn to plant. As I’m a sucker for new flavors, I tried to gin up about six last year with disastrous results. It seems … Continue reading →

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CLASS OF 2014

Posted on May 16, 2014 by asknod

We have come a long way from bathing Buckwheat Junior in the kitchen sink to this day. I apologize for not writing for the longest period since I began this blog but the exigencies of both graduating him and getting … Continue reading →

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CLOSED–BACK ON SUNDAY

Posted on May 7, 2014 by asknod

Thanks to Chapter 35 Dependent’s Education Assistance and Uncle Ric, my son is graduating from Gonzaga Law School this weekend. Due to this, I may not be able to transmit from Spokane. However, I intend to take the magic picture … Continue reading →

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