All kind's of 3 dollar words

I tell Ron ya ron all those big word's made my head hurt. I was curious about Pete being the Lefty that was Pinky's freind , It sure is fun taking a trip down memory lane. Today no political comment's from me. I do however have a subect matter that might interest a few. FOOTBALL!! I miss the 49's of the mid80's and early 90's. Joe Montana the world's best QB ever. Now i know some of you will say that his replacement Steve Young broke alot of his record's and could rush better than Joe, but when he was in the pocket and defeneners were swarming he'd do a little two step and they would fall all over themselve's. Ronnie Lott, Jerry Rice, two of the classiest players to ever walk on the field.
Take care
Allan "Woody"

Pete is that you?

Just a quick ? Were you the one that pinky nicknamed Lefty?

Guess what Dave?

Believe it or not I do have a son named Dustin! He dose'nt have my last name thank G od for him. When I came home from bootcamp I had a little fun with my girl and 9 month's later he was born. I just found out about him a year ago. Can you believe I'm 41 and he will be 24 in Nov. I'm glad nobody got on my ass about my first attempt at this, I know politics can be a toughy subject. Just for the record I have a nephew in the corps who will be leaving for Iraq in about a week, so even though I'm not sure we as a country should be there you know damn well I support and pray for all those young men and women. Who ever wrote that I did'nt use God in my little disertation"how'd ya like that 3 dollar word" it's because like politc's my mama always told me to to watch out for those kind of conversation's. Not that I'm a heathen our anything I just feel one's realationship with one's higher power should be a private matter. Once again I wish you all well and we will remind all those "civilian slimes" just who we are in 07. Oops I forgot I'm one of those civilian slimes now to.
OOOH F#%&*ing RAAH
Woody

Have a productive week guys and as always...

Semper Fi

A veiw from the middle?

Hello fellow jarheads. I know alot of you may be wondering who the hell is this guy. Allan"Woody"Wood. I served with alot of you from 80 till late 82. The reason I titled this little blog the way I did is my concern over the recent political state this country has found itself in. I know talking politics can be a senstive subject so I'll do my best not to offend anyone, on the other hand is'nt the service we gave to our country to defend and protect the constituion include the basic right to one's opinion? I have never seen in my lifetime the nation in which I live and love so much so divided! Gone is the idea of having a civilized debate. If you don't agree with me then you must be some kind of dope smoking, long haired liberal scumbag. And if you don't agree with ME you must be some right-wing uber-rich conservitive. I just don't get it. No longer do the facts matter. Both sides of the politcal fence seem to be content slinging mud and hoping some of it sticks to the other side.
I like all other americans was shocked saddened and ready to kill whoever was responsable for Sept. 11. However was invading Iraq the way to go about it? I don't think so. Why have'nt we closed our borders? Why are so many of our most sensitive facilites still left unprotected? I don't have the answers to these ?s I just know it seems as if the american public seems easily distrcated from issues that are real important, healthcare, employment,and the like. Now I know the next thing is really going to piss off some people but here I go any way. Do any of you out there truly believe that George W. or John Kerry are all that concerned for the regular guy. From all the things I've seen, the economy, the lack of healthcare,and the failng education system it would appear not. Now I know when we all took that oath before we became Marine's we kind of lost our Voice for that 3,4, yrs. Being in the service is'nt a democracy. But should'nt we allow others the right to voice themselves without fear. Like I said earlier that is one of the reasons I chose to serve my country. Before any of you start to say Hey wait a minute was'nt that Woody guy a shitbird? I'll answer it for yes I was but believe me that dose'nt change my love and devotion to this great land.
Well I'm starting ramble on a little and I am in danger of falling off my soapbox. I will leave you with one final thought. Questioning our government and it's policy's is just about the most patriotic thing a person can do. If you don't believe me remember your basic jr. high history.
I wish you all the very best and look frwrd to seeing all my brother's in 07.
Semper Fi
Woody

OOORRAAAAHHHH!!!!!!!

Have not seen this much Blogging in months.
Welcome back Andy Paul, I look foward to seeing you when you get back stateside.
Good to see you guys in a chatty mood again.
Still no feedback from the west coast faction on the reunion preparations. Let's not wait till the last minute guys. Send me some ideas of what you might like to see, do, experience and we can go from there otherwise we'll hold it in Compton at Roscoes chicken and waffles....LOL...
God Bless and as always...

Semper Fi

Whazz Crackin ?

Hey Guys,
It's good to see some activity for a change. Glad to know at least some of us are among the land of the living. All is well here for me on the left coast. The gout cleared up ,(for now), and I'm trying to watch what I eat. I'm still waiting for ideas from you West Coast guys pertaining to the next reunion. Times they are a flying by and it'll be on us before we know it. My competitive nature tells me that the west coast reunion MUST outshine the east coast one, though the guys did do a helluva job.
Football season has started for the boys and my two oldest are starting running backs, the eldest being team co-captain, and my youngest is quarterback and team captain. Looks like the Bomer boys will be bringing home the hardware at seasons end once again said the proud Poppa Bear!!!!!!!!
Take care guys and as usual God Bless and.........

Semper FI

Hello all

This is my first posting and since I am a blog virgin I hope I get this correct. Just wanted to post a personal update on the Weidow family to get everyone caught up since last seeing everyone. Linda is doing well and likes her job as an active duty case manager at the Naval Hospital at Camp Lejeune. She really has a heart for her work and is a tenacious advocate for the Marines and sailors she helps, most of whom are 21 and younger. She is personally vested in the recovery of many of our wounded service people and doing a superb job. Jennifer will be 22 this Sept and is a senior at UNC Greensboro majoring in psychology, minoring in sociology, or at least I believe so but I'm only the dad and of course the last to find out about anything! She should graduate this Dec. (God willing) I graduated from East Carolina University in May with a Masters in Adult Education (who'd a thunk it)! and am currently happily retired and unemployed aside from adjunct faculty at the local community college. After a two month break I am becoming increasingly restless and have started a selective job search and am trusting that God will provide the right job at the right time. Finally, I would be remiss if I did not share a major life marker event that has transpired in my life since the reunion. Many of you probably do not know that I was adopted as an infant and after some comprehensive searching (mostly on Linda's part) I have found and established a firm relationship with my birth mother and two biological sisters. What a true blessing! My birth mother came to the US after WWII with her family from a PD (displaced persons) camp in Germany. Unfortunately her mother, my grandmother, as well as other family members were killed during the war. My mother is Ukrainian but traversed most of eastern Europe during the war like most refugees fleeing the German Army. In conclusion we are all well and God continues to bless us daily. I pray that you are all well and that God will bless you and those you love. I hope to periodically update everyone on a routine basis through this medium. Pray for our service members. Take care. Bill

WOW!!!!

Congrats Steve!!!!

I hope everyone has a great weekend and as always...........


Semper Fi

I'm a Grandpa, Again

Jude Theodore James Argo

Have a great weekend guys.

Hey guys,
I've got about 3 more weeks until the grandkids go back to school in Oregon
so we are doing as much as we can. Took them to the X-games at Staples Center
on Fri. and we are going Ocean fishing next fri. Diane is taking them to San Diego
for a couple days doing the Sea world, Legoland expierance. Sometimes work is a
good thing, I hate crowded amusement parks!
Hope everyone has a good week.
S.F.

Well another month is gone and we are half a week into the next one. Only 142 days till Christmas !!
I talked to Ron this past week. He was glad to have been back to work for most of the week.
My basement project is still ongoing and moving slowly, but I'm making progress. I am still in the bathroom right now. I got a bunch of tile up this week and (hope) to have most of that done this weekend.
The kids go back to school this Monday. We are on an earlier schedule than most of you around the country. Well, I just wanted to say hey and wish everyone well as we prepare to put a cap on the end of another summer.

Semper Fi Marines

I guess everyone is busy enjoying their summer. I hope everyone is doing great and I hope to hear from you ALL soon. God Bless and...

Semper Fi


Dave