Dks01 egeezer McCrae was from Guelph, not far done the highway from me. He wrote In Flanders Fields in May, 1915, after the Second Battle of Ypres, the first use of gas as a weapon of war. My great uncle died in that gas attack, a month prior.
RayGeode Somewhat-Reticent GeekGirl1 If someone wishes you a happy holiday, remind them … … to live well and be happy on Memorial Day — with all due gravitas Distilled to he very Essence. With all due respect.
Guy54435 Nothing like spring in Wisconsin, 32f in the morning 82f in the afternoon, I think I am going to put my tomato plants in the ground tomorrow.
egeezer Guy54435 I am going to put my tomato plants in the ground tomorrow. I just finished tilling the garden and laying down vegetation block. Next step, planting the tomato sets. My little Troy-Bilt rear tine machine is a back saver. 😄
egeezer telcodad The PBS subchannel here is showing the National Memorial Day concert and presentation. It’sa wonderful tribute!
Donoreo Weekend update….we drove the 2ish hours to take 2 beds for the girls….1 bed is too big after putting it together (of course the Ikea bed with more work) and brought it home. Both were free, so not so bad.
Bombtrad egeezer And ‘The Band Played Waltzing Matilda’; Thank you for that. A most moving tribute to the men who fell.