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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #250 on: October 29, 2008, 01:48:11 PM »
I'm glad to have seen the first snow flakes of the season today!  :-D
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #251 on: October 29, 2008, 11:36:35 PM »
Grateful to begin my Adventure in Argentina tomorrow.

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« Reply #252 on: October 30, 2008, 12:58:25 AM »
Grateful for my 6 yr old daughter and all the special times we have together.   :-)
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« Reply #253 on: November 14, 2008, 01:52:46 PM »
Im thankfull for my two new students that started training last night.  A female Marine (Sarah) and another enlisted Navy man named Herb.  I was impressed with their conditioning and heart.  Both have prior training in various systems (Krav, MCMAP, Muay Thai, Boxing, Grappling).  Sarah showed interest in stick and knife fighting.  She fought knife vs knife with Jeremy, a student of mine that fought at the last Gathering in LA.

Goodtimes,
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #254 on: November 19, 2008, 11:16:31 PM »
Grateful to see that life has let me get back into the martial arts pool again after being rather forcibly yanked out for a few weeks.
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #255 on: November 22, 2008, 11:15:50 PM »
I am grateful that the southern California wild fires did not consume my home. The community just south of us had to evacuate, and my wife and I cleared out one of our cars and started making piles...scary.
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« Reply #256 on: November 23, 2008, 09:53:23 AM »
I'm happy to be spending the next few days with my Dad at our hunting camp!  I am looking forward to getting out of cell phone range!
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #257 on: November 23, 2008, 04:39:21 PM »
For a fine weekend of Cub Scout/Boy Scout camping with my son.  My first time camping below freezing.

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« Reply #258 on: November 23, 2008, 08:48:18 PM »
Pleased with a full day of sharing.  I visited one of our new  Kajupit locations in Fresno today and enjoyed teaching a variety of students from all walks of life.  Then I was treated to a great luncheon in Chinatown.

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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #259 on: November 26, 2008, 07:47:22 PM »
Grateful for a nice, productive day spent with my son.
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« Reply #260 on: November 27, 2008, 09:09:39 AM »
Grateful the fires did not take our home, the rains did not wash us away, and the many dear friends who sent us their best wishes.

Grateful for the amazing martial arts community that nourishes my spirit, body, and mind.

Grateful for family, especially Mom, who comes to visit today.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

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« Reply #261 on: November 27, 2008, 05:30:57 PM »
Thankful that what seemed like a disaster turned into a blessing, allowing me to spend my our 1st thanksgiving together as a family.
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« Reply #262 on: November 27, 2008, 10:38:08 PM »
Thankfull for a day well spent with my wifes family.  Too many blessings to mention...  Goodtimes

Happy Thanksgiving EveryoneWOOF :mrgreen:
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #263 on: November 27, 2008, 11:09:28 PM »
Grateful for a great Thanksgiving. Hoping everyone out there had a nice one as well!
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« Reply #264 on: November 28, 2008, 06:52:18 AM »
I'm grateful for being able to spend time with friends and family yesterday!
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #265 on: December 01, 2008, 10:20:10 PM »
Grateful for a feeling of settling back into some things that I let go.
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #266 on: December 01, 2008, 10:58:35 PM »
Grateful for 5 days in the mountains around Idyllwild with my family.  Grateful to be back.  Grateful for a great chiropractor, Dr. Michele Bosten of Santa Monica (11th and Wilshire).

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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #267 on: December 03, 2008, 10:17:47 PM »
Grateful for chances to get some things in order.
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #268 on: December 04, 2008, 10:27:50 PM »
Grateful for the chance to fix some things I thought I broke.
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #269 on: December 05, 2008, 06:15:54 AM »
Grateful I still have my job, so far several people including some big wigs have been laid off.
"You see, it's not the blood you spill that gets you what you want, it's the blood you share. Your family, your friendships, your community, these are the most valuable things a man can have." Before Dishonor - Hatebreed

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« Reply #270 on: December 05, 2008, 09:57:06 PM »
Grateful for a few days of feeling like I am getting back on schedule and feeling good at the same time.
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« Reply #271 on: December 06, 2008, 08:03:41 AM »
Today I am grateful for the help I've recieved from my senior student Ozzie.  He meets me at the park before class to work on our conditioning despite the fact that I need it more than him.  Nothing quite like a 150 lb, sinewy, fast as greased lighting, never tiring, younger than you by 10 years , super enthusiastic training partner to keep you motivated.  Really I am grateful for my whole training group each which gives me so much in their own unique ways.

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« Reply #272 on: December 07, 2008, 11:01:50 PM »
I am thankfull for the opportunity to help out a fellow shipmate over the next couple weeks.  Regretfully that means that I will be out of touch with the forum for a short while but will do my best to check in as opportunities may arise.

Im also grateful for the my fellow Brits that are comming to the April Gathering and look forward to buying them a few pints.

Cheers!   :mrgreen:

C-KD (A Brummy in Yanks clothing)  :lol:

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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #273 on: December 08, 2008, 02:31:18 PM »
today i am grateful for inspiration from unexpected sources.


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« Reply #274 on: December 09, 2008, 06:33:36 PM »
I'm grateful for a wonderful birthday weekend with family and friends and that I have been busy with fun things instead of work.

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« Reply #275 on: December 09, 2008, 07:30:34 PM »
I am grateful to have found a program that does a rather good job of translating english-spanish and vice versa for a reasonable price.

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« Reply #276 on: December 11, 2008, 01:54:49 AM »
i am grateful for my resilience.

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« Reply #277 on: December 12, 2008, 11:22:41 PM »
I am grateful to have walked with my little boy (19 months) to the mailbox today. I love to watch him walk/run.
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« Reply #278 on: December 13, 2008, 10:02:36 PM »
For my extra time with my children while my wife is out of town.

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« Reply #279 on: December 14, 2008, 03:35:42 AM »
i am grateful that i can earn a living as a singer (i really love my job!)

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« Reply #280 on: December 14, 2008, 09:28:00 AM »
Thankfull for the brave men and women who fight and die to protect us every single day. 
« Last Edit: December 14, 2008, 09:31:12 AM by Tom Stillman »
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« Reply #281 on: December 14, 2008, 12:28:03 PM »
Im grateful for the warmth and kindness of my family while I am here in Michigan visiiting. 

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« Reply #282 on: December 18, 2008, 01:46:41 AM »
I am grateful that I am not afraid to speak my mind!

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« Reply #283 on: December 18, 2008, 09:03:48 AM »
Grateful to now be home again, especially knowing so many that wont be...
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« Reply #284 on: December 19, 2008, 05:11:52 AM »
I´m grateful I had my first light, sort-of spar yesterday in PT class. Wonderful experience. Also, I got my first pair of sticks!

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« Reply #285 on: December 19, 2008, 07:53:25 AM »
Grateful for my training partners who always push me to go the extra set and explore each opportunity in combat.

My children who keep me young.

Turning 50 a few days before Christmas.

Watching my children ransack the house looking for presents.

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« Reply #286 on: December 19, 2008, 07:47:07 PM »
today, i am grateful for my strength of character and my curiosity.

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« Reply #287 on: December 22, 2008, 09:28:52 PM »
I'm grateful to have the oppertunity to work with Youth in our Youth Martial Arts program at my gym.  We graduated thirty students tonight to their next belt including one black belt and one assistant instructor!  Nothing gives me more joy than to see the smiles on their faces when they put on their new belts!
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« Reply #288 on: December 24, 2008, 10:02:59 PM »
Today I am grateful for seeing my son walking for the first time ever.  It was the best Christmas present anyone could receive!   I am also grateful for the opportunity to spend the evening with my family-all of us.

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« Reply #289 on: December 27, 2008, 12:01:02 AM »
Grateful for a nice holiday with family and friends.
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« Reply #290 on: December 27, 2008, 12:47:09 AM »
Grateful that my little guys are safe with grandmas.
Grateful that my wife is at work with me during this island wide power outage
Grateful  I work at a NOC
Grateful for family and a wonderful christmas.
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« Reply #291 on: December 27, 2008, 08:28:02 AM »
Grateful power is being restored.  :-D
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« Reply #292 on: December 29, 2008, 02:41:19 PM »
Grateful for a safe and blessed trip to Hawai'i with my family.  God bless our warfighters!  Mele Kalikimaka.

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« Reply #293 on: December 30, 2008, 02:04:05 PM »
that i can see fruit from some of my labours.

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« Reply #294 on: December 30, 2008, 03:58:28 PM »
Grateful for the constant brainstorming and sharing that goes on here.  I made myself a "Frustrator" last night and had a blast.  My daughter even gave it a go and it was great to hear her laugh in frustration every time she got smacked. 

Grateful for my daughters constant nagging to train more with me and her desire to show me that she remembers and practices the things I have shared with her thus far. 

Ahhh, to be young and hungry. 

Share the Blessings...   :mrgreen: :-D
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« Reply #295 on: December 31, 2008, 10:29:39 PM »
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL DOGS & CATS...    :evil:
Grateful for all of you...  WOOF-WOOF
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« Reply #296 on: January 03, 2009, 12:45:54 AM »
Grateful for a wonderful New Year's Eve with family and friends. Best wishes to everyone in 2009.
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« Reply #297 on: January 03, 2009, 10:22:46 AM »
for my patience and my insight.
for a nice quiet new years eve with my lady.
Happy new year everyone.
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« Reply #298 on: January 03, 2009, 11:31:22 AM »
Grateful to have DB and the forum when times are tough. Thanks Tribe.

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« Reply #299 on: January 04, 2009, 05:02:48 AM »
My sentiments exactly.

I am grateful for everyone who comes here and helps make this forum the place that it is.  We grow stronger every day and I look forward to more of the same for 2009.

The Adventure continues!