NOW: Today I journeyed back thru "Lap Land" to return home. At one point a huge bird swooped down across the highway in front of me and landed in a large tree overhanging the road. It was a American Bald Eagle in all of its magnificence. They are so amazing to watch. I need an eagle for a pet! Anyone who knows me knows I am a patriot to the bone! I am a very proud veteran. I was drafted to serve in Vietnam in 1972. Before I was actually called up the draft was ended as the war was winding down. I waited a few months and joined the U.S. Navy in December. Rumor has it I single handedly defeated Communism by skillfully operating my radar. That was slightly overstated but... I could tell you the truth but then I would have to kill you. :-) I just want you to remember those who are serving and can not be home with their family and loved ones for Christmas. Pray for them!!
THEN: We moved from the house on Lincoln Street in Monett to a farm west of Purdy, MO. It was known as "The Hunky Place". I must assume the owner was a "hunk" because the house was nothing special. HA I learned to ride my first bicycle there. I soon could ride well but I could not reach the ground to start or stop. Dad put a bale of hay in the yard and I would stand on the bale to start and then learned to stop at the bale. I became quite the hot dog on my tiny bike and my faithful dog went everywhere with me. One day while riding as fast as I could my best friend turned left in front of me without signaling. I hit the dog and went over the handlebars. I proceeded to body surf down the asphalt road and boy did that HURT!!! My chest hurts now just thinking about it. OUCH!
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