Rodger Pettichord Posted December 10, 2021 Posted December 10, 2021 Hi all. I recently received a fan letter from a person who had read my novels and enjoyed them. Their very kind letter really made my day. Which leads us to this week's meaningless topic. THIS WEEK'S MEANINGLESS TOPIC: What moment of praise has meant most to you? 1 1
gumbypickett Posted December 10, 2021 Posted December 10, 2021 The fact that I was only born with two heads instead of three. Oh and I did the washing up once. cheers Gumby 5
boetie Posted December 11, 2021 Posted December 11, 2021 My dad was a carpenter. I remember taking home a teapot stand I had made in woodwork at school and my dad saying what a perfect job I had done. A brief moment I have never forgotten. Cheers Graeme 4 2
adambar Posted December 11, 2021 Posted December 11, 2021 My wife saying well, I see you finally did something without me having to tell you. 1 5
lifejogger Posted December 11, 2021 Posted December 11, 2021 When my flight instructor said, well you are ready to solo. 3 3
BradB Posted December 11, 2021 Posted December 11, 2021 Never got any praise from my father , but my mother was very kind and supportive . I learned at a early age to pat myself on the back and that has worked well thru my entire life . 2 2
Kodiak73 Posted December 11, 2021 Posted December 11, 2021 From my Cancer Doctor, telling me to keep up the good fight !!! 5
flyingleaf Posted December 11, 2021 Posted December 11, 2021 Got a huge attaboy from my wife for being nice to my Mother in law. Beers. 4 1 1
Kodiak73 Posted December 11, 2021 Posted December 11, 2021 Thanks Roger, I appreciate it immensely. 1
Rodger Pettichord Posted December 12, 2021 Author Posted December 12, 2021 I'm pretty sure you are appreciated around here yourself, Dave. Keep 'em flying! 3
John York Posted December 12, 2021 Posted December 12, 2021 I'm not looking for sympathy but I don't remember ever receiving any praise for anything! 1 1
Rodger Pettichord Posted December 12, 2021 Author Posted December 12, 2021 Well, here you go then John -- I really liked your novels. 1
Nick Cooper Posted December 12, 2021 Posted December 12, 2021 Hello, is that you can't remember a moment of praise or that you can remember that there were no moments of praise? 1
W2DR Posted December 13, 2021 Posted December 13, 2021 Well shucks, you be right Nick. That ain't no good English no how. But I always try my hardest........ 2
John York Posted December 13, 2021 Posted December 13, 2021 I think we have a difference of interpretation here. You can like the result but not necessarily the person who performed it. 1
Sniper31 Posted December 13, 2021 Posted December 13, 2021 When I have been told "Thank you for your Service" from fellow U.S. citizens and residents. Landon 2 4
Rob Abernathy Posted December 13, 2021 Posted December 13, 2021 When I overheard my two sons telling a friend about a skateboard ramp setup they had built and saying they learned how to do it from me. 3 1
Ken Q Posted December 14, 2021 Posted December 14, 2021 On 12/13/2021 at 11:36 AM, Sniper31 said: When I have been told "Thank you for your Service" from fellow U.S. citizens and residents. Landon I most heartily agree, Landon!! It is a wonderful change from the Vietnam period when servicemen and veterans were reviled. Having my service recognized with gratitude is a great feeling. Ken 2 1
Sniper31 Posted December 14, 2021 Posted December 14, 2021 40 minutes ago, Ken Q said: I most heartily agree, Landon!! It is a wonderful change from the Vietnam period when servicemen and veterans were reviled. Having my service recognized with gratitude is a great feeling. Ken You know Ken, every time I meet a Vietnam Veteran, I take time to have a discussion with them. I want them to know, that Veterans from my generation get the appreciation that we get now because of the utter horrible treatment that they received. I want them to know that there are Veterans out there now, my peers, that understand that, and that they, the Vietnam Vets, have our utmost respect. It is very important to me. Landon 2 5 1
bernd1151 Posted December 14, 2021 Posted December 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Sniper31 said: I want them to know that there are Veterans out there now, my peers, that understand that, and that they, the Vietnam Vets, have our utmost respect. It is very important to me. So true, Landon, so true! The same holds true now for soldiers, who have fought in Irak or more recently, in Afghanistan. When the last German soldiers returned from Afghanistan, there was nobody there at the airport to greet them, not even our minister of defence. How shameful is that! 1 2 1
Sniper31 Posted December 14, 2021 Posted December 14, 2021 53 minutes ago, bernd1151 said: So true, Landon, so true! The same holds true now for soldiers, who have fought in Irak or more recently, in Afghanistan. When the last German soldiers returned from Afghanistan, there was nobody there at the airport to greet them, not even our minister of defence. How shameful is that! That is sad and unfortunate. Maybe one day those German Veterans will get their due respect. I for one appreciate any countries Veterans that I have deployed to the same theater with. They are like bothers and sisters to me 3 2
Rob Abernathy Posted December 19, 2021 Posted December 19, 2021 On 12/14/2021 at 11:47 AM, Sniper31 said: You know Ken, every time I meet a Vietnam Veteran, I take time to have a discussion with them. I want them to know, that Veterans from my generation get the appreciation that we get now because of the utter horrible treatment that they received. I want them to know that there are Veterans out there now, my peers, that understand that, and that they, the Vietnam Vets, have our utmost respect. It is very important to me. Landon I still remember being called a baby killer when I mustered out in '71. Still proud that I served and never thought any less of those that did not. 2 2 1
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