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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #400 on: May 16, 2009, 08:35:01 PM »
 Grateful for another day breathing and the want to do so.  :-)
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« Reply #401 on: May 22, 2009, 11:23:57 AM »
Quote of the Day   

 

"Whatever  you give a woman, she will make greater. If you give her sperm, she'll give you  a baby. If you give her a house, she'll give you a home. If you give her  groceries, she'll give you a meal. If you give her a smile, she'll give you her  heart. She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her. So, if you give her any crap, be ready to receive a ton of shit."

 


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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #402 on: May 22, 2009, 08:10:55 PM »
Dean and other military members. Thank you for serving our Country. I talked to my son today, he and his wife are in the same fleet, but could not tell me when they will be home. God Bless Real Americans who love our Country.    Craig

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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #403 on: May 24, 2009, 11:17:50 AM »
Grateful to have had my two-year-old sleep over my folks' so that my wife and I could go to a party and sleep in before our BBQ today, for which I am also grateful!
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #404 on: May 27, 2009, 10:17:01 AM »
i am grateful to Pretty Kitty and Guro Crafty Dog and the US Postal Service - i've received my key fob as well as Kali Tudo 1 and 2 dvd's today! woohoo!
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #405 on: May 28, 2009, 11:04:28 PM »
Grateful for a good training session which I went to despite a nagging urge to stay home.
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #406 on: May 29, 2009, 01:04:36 PM »
Grateful for Adventure!

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« Reply #407 on: May 29, 2009, 01:38:23 PM »
grateful for dividend reinvestments! saved my month.
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #408 on: May 29, 2009, 08:34:39 PM »
Grateful for something to be coming to an end shortly.
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #409 on: May 30, 2009, 09:09:30 PM »
Grateful for a nice day spent with my family at a museum.
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« Reply #410 on: May 30, 2009, 09:44:15 PM »
Grateful for the blessings as they come...

My Wife (Dana) entered us into a Lottery with the Base Housing company.  We won free admission and lunch at the Wild Water Adventure Park in Clovis, CA. 

Spent all day in the sun playing with my family.  A great day was had by ALL!!!

http://www.wildwater.net/pages/parkmap

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« Reply #411 on: May 30, 2009, 10:28:27 PM »
Grateful for a day at the beach with my daughter. A nice break from the Phoenix Arizona heat!
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« Reply #412 on: June 01, 2009, 09:54:04 PM »
Grateful for surviving a new workout.
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« Reply #413 on: June 02, 2009, 04:03:12 PM »
Grateful for feedback on an important document.
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #414 on: June 04, 2009, 10:47:08 PM »
Grateful for a successful meeting yesterday regarding a major project.
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #415 on: June 05, 2009, 03:08:31 AM »
Grateful for my son's season in lacrosse.  He has grown mightily from the experience.  There is no greater joy for a father.

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« Reply #416 on: June 08, 2009, 06:34:02 PM »
Grateful for this forum.
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #417 on: June 08, 2009, 07:40:35 PM »
... for a GREAT Birthday weekend and a huge present from my wife and inlaws.  Pics to come  :mrgreen:

... for a wonderful time last Saturday, with GM Cacoy (90 yrs young and still swingin sticks)

... for Chinese "Foot Massage"  :wink:   :-o
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #418 on: June 30, 2009, 02:45:07 PM »
Grateful that this thread is here every day, reminding me , , ,

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« Reply #419 on: July 01, 2009, 12:20:19 PM »
Grateful to be spending the first two full weeks of summer with my 7 yr. old daughter,  just hanging around by the pool and doing whatever we want all day. 8-)
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« Reply #420 on: July 01, 2009, 10:52:33 PM »
Grateful for getting some work done that has been hanging over my head for a long time.
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« Reply #421 on: July 02, 2009, 05:46:15 AM »
Grateful for time with my children.

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« Reply #422 on: July 02, 2009, 05:50:58 AM »
Grateful for my gas grill and tri tip!!! 8-)

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« Reply #423 on: July 02, 2009, 09:15:51 PM »
Grateful to be putting the ring on my sweetie's finger this weekend and that family is here to witness the event.
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« Reply #424 on: July 02, 2009, 11:17:55 PM »
Congratulations!!!

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« Reply #425 on: July 03, 2009, 08:35:07 AM »
Grateful for having the opportunity to spend a week of Boy Scout camping with my son.

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« Reply #426 on: July 03, 2009, 09:28:26 PM »
Grateful to be having a joint 4th of July/birthday party tomorrow with friends and family. My birthday isn't until the 6th, but I like the two bird with one stone aspect.  ;D
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« Reply #427 on: July 05, 2009, 09:19:22 PM »
I am on Pacific Standard Time. In three hours, when my clock hits midnight, it's July 6th, and I turn 31.

I'm grateful for having a very full life, and for having been supported in what I have been able to do in my 31 years.
I'm grateful or having survived my more self-destructive years, and enjoying the new peace in my life.
I'm grateful for my wife and son (and daughter on the way).
I'm grateful for these boards, DBMA, and the great people I have met through the organization.

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« Reply #428 on: July 07, 2009, 12:08:51 PM »
I'm grateful for my younger son's finish of 16th in the world at the Odyssey Of The Mind World Finals this year.

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« Reply #429 on: July 07, 2009, 09:11:19 PM »
I'm grateful for finding several people willing to help me move forward.
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« Reply #430 on: July 08, 2009, 12:40:07 PM »
Grateful for apparently successful dental surgery (laying foundation for two missing teeth).

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« Reply #431 on: July 09, 2009, 01:42:39 PM »
Grateful to finish my statistics class.
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« Reply #432 on: July 09, 2009, 02:47:34 PM »
For the motivation I get from reading my DB's blog... 

If you haven't taken the time, please do.

http://ironpunk.blogspot.com/

Woof Dog Pound, you rock!

KD :mrgreen:
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« Reply #433 on: July 09, 2009, 10:19:33 PM »
Grateful for an awesome weekend with family.
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« Reply #434 on: July 11, 2009, 10:39:12 PM »
...for good weather and the improvements to Mount Soledad. Never Forget... for this we shall defend.





For getting to spend time with one of my students from the early days, Cpl Greg Gedese.  He started Kajukenbo prior to going into the Marines.  He has excelled as a member of 1st Recon BN and has just returned from Iraq.

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« Reply #435 on: July 13, 2009, 09:28:09 AM »
woof KD,

nice pix... thank you for sharing.

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i am grateful to Chad for starting the UFC Fantasy League - ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

i am grateful for beginner's luck - picked the winner correctly 10 out of 11 fights as well as a few other variables in UFC 100 for All Dogs Go To Heaven fantasy league
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« Reply #436 on: July 16, 2009, 01:09:18 PM »
grateful that midday Nouriel Roubini aka “Dr. Doom” said we have seen the worst, recession over at the end of '09.
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« Reply #437 on: July 26, 2009, 03:57:08 PM »
Grateful for progress.
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« Reply #438 on: July 29, 2009, 09:39:21 AM »
I'm grateful my wife's cooking... last night... curry chicken!
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« Reply #439 on: July 29, 2009, 10:55:46 AM »
Gratfull it's almost pay day   :wink:
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« Reply #440 on: August 01, 2009, 03:46:55 PM »
For Brothers like Crafty and the rest of the Tribe.  Unknown to all, is the life you save by beating this mutt with your sticks.  Much appreciation to Crafty and Cindy for your kindness.  The VL came just intime to kindle my spirit.  I only hope to be there for you if there is ever a need.

Semper Fidelis & Semper Fortis from Mount Soledad,


(This we will defend)

Getting my med kit restocked and ready for September's Gathering of the Pack.

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please feel free to process payment for my recent order.  (but please do it quick or I may have to catch you on the next go round)

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« Reply #441 on: August 03, 2009, 09:53:10 PM »
And profoundly grateful for your brotherly friendship and what you bring to our Tribe.

Grateful for the trip to Killeen, Texas this past weekend and for the Combatives tournament at Fort Hood today and all the fine soldiers I have met these past few days.  America is in your debt.

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« Reply #442 on: August 05, 2009, 10:32:04 AM »
i'm grateful to be able to spend time with my kids watching some dvd's

past few nights AVATAR THE LAST AIRBENDER (very well done, lots of MA themes) and X-MEN (the 1990's series)

tonight THE GOONIES!
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« Reply #443 on: August 08, 2009, 07:29:27 PM »
Grateful for forward momentum.
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« Reply #444 on: August 08, 2009, 10:00:41 PM »
A very enjoyable training session today.  Today I had my Art.

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« Reply #445 on: August 10, 2009, 02:09:17 PM »
Grateful for those of all ranks who gave of their time to help me reach 3rd dan.

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« Reply #446 on: August 13, 2009, 09:24:28 PM »
I'm grateful for this girl that I get to meet tomorrow.
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« Reply #447 on: August 16, 2009, 05:56:21 PM »
Awesome GD-- give her a hearty woof from the Tribe!

As for me, today I am grateful to have gotten together with my friend and djembe teacher Henrik in at a yoga school Topanga Canyon today where 5 of us played African drums for the women in the class to dance to.  LOTS of fun!  :mrgreen:

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« Reply #448 on: August 17, 2009, 07:49:15 AM »
Grateful for my Weber grill and a two pound tri-tip roast that is about to get torn apart. :-D

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« Reply #449 on: August 20, 2009, 05:06:53 PM »
I'm grateful for the birth of my daughter, Katana Stoops. She arrived on August 14th weighing in at 7 pounds, 15 ounces.



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