So, did you hug/call/thank a veteran today for their service? If not, I'm sure there's some website where you can do so.But doing it in person is much, much better!
Today we went to the Harley Davidson dealership in Long Branch to check out the bikes, bikers, and veterans before they headed off in style for the somber service at the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial in Holmdel. You may remember me posting about taking Oliver to the service when he was just a week or so old... I decided that the atmosphere was too reverent (read: quiet) to take the kids there this year. But it is disappointing to research for local commemorative events in your area and find close to NONE.
But this one had BIKES. And the weather was halfway decent. So we went.Lotsa flags, lotsa leather. Nice people taking time out of their day to show support for their friends.
We left after Trenton started complaining, "Mom, these soldiers smoke too much!"
Quick visit to see Jim at Monmouth. "It was too sunny!" was T's answer to why his eyes were closed. I let them dress up in costumes (T got a Peter Pan one that he just adores) and the ladies in the office loved seeing the boys.
Thins on the 'home'front are moving slowly... We kinda knew it would. But it is very hard when you are mentally prepared to move but can't do so because you can't sell your house. Cross your fingers that we get a bite soon!
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