Memorial Day Weekend

[Donzi Minx]

As I reflect on what I thought were chores opening my Uncle's property in West
Alton on Memorial Day Weekend, I now relish the imbued memories of days gone by. Put up storms, put down screens, turn on silcocks, turn on the outdoor shower, put the dock ladder on its respective hinges. Most of these accomplished before dunking the Donzi at Ames Farm and returning to the boat house. Truly it was the start of summer magic at the lake for another season.

We should all be grateful for the freedoms that we enjoy, and for the time spent at really one of Mother Natures finest the Lake, and the memories now instilled at the only place I ever felt naturally intoxicated, and relaxed, "The Cottage".

With life and work taking up most of my days, I so look forward to a day on the lake. Yes to all of you full timers up there, the jealousy and envy is greener than the darkest pines. Relish what you have, and the sense that we as boomers have survived the '60s and will rock with whatever else is to come!

Stay safe on the water, and enjoy!

[ishoot308]

Wonderful post Donzi... really well said!

Thanks for reminding us all how special Winni really is!!!

Dan

[jbolty]

I too have fond memories, from a different perspective. My dad, mom and I doing part time work on the side opening and closing camps for others. Winterizing the water system, putting docks away and reversing the process in the spring. During the summer doing maintenance, taking trash to the dump and in the winter shoveling snow off the roof. As I recall they worked for about $3/hour but put away for a nice retirement. Dad never charged the customers for my time until I was about 15 but well remember being dragged out of bed on a Saturday to go lug storm windows complaining about it the while time.

Growing up and living in such an area is something I would not change for the world.

[radioman]

Donzi, that was a great post!!

[rander7823]

The men and women of our Armed Forces who have given the ultimate sacrifice so we can all enjoy these freedoms

:patriot:

[TCC]

Well said Rander7823. All of the freedoms that we enjoy today are a gift from generations of heroes, great and small, who came before us. Memorial Day is all about remembering those people, appreciating their gift, and hopefully ... for a few anyway ... recommitting to the selfless spirit that once made our nation great. :patriot:

[ApS]

Some Memorial Day photos make my computer screen all blurry.

https://itsadisaster.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/memorial-day-jemal-countess.jpg

Well said Rander7823. All of the freedoms that we enjoy today are a gift from generations of heroes, great and small, who came before us. Memorial Day is all about remembering those people, appreciating their gift, and hopefully ... for a few anyway ... recommitting (http://wate.com/2016/05/29/kentucky-man-caught-with-cross-embedded-in-tires-after-motorist-destroys-160-crosses/) to the selfless spirit that once made our nation great (http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2016/05/27/vandals-deface-vietnam-war-memorial-in-venice/). :patriot:
Some great things can't be understood by all.

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[Acrossamerica]

Don't people get tired of bashing the "younger generation?!" As a high school teacher, I see these kids firsthand and, with few exceptions, they're great. Any issues people have with them--respect, manners, etc.--should be directed at their parents because the kids love to know stuff, and that includes how to act and what to appreciate.

I type this after taking a group of students to NYC a few weeks ago and teaching them why we don't wear hats in restaurants--most of their parents do--and the difference in dress between casual, business casual, and formal, etc. etc. which, clearly, their parents hadn't.

That being said, many of my students volunteer on town committees and event planning boards which include, of course, the Memorial Day events that took place yesterday in the town I teach in.

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Hopefully you are correct for it seems that the group now in college will be called the "snowflake generation" as they need "safe spaces" to protect them from speech they do not like and everything is a micro aggression. This is of course the result of the helicopter parent and society in general who gets yelled at if they dare state an opinion that goes against the "feel good" crowd.

[noreast]

Don't people get tired of bashing the "younger generation?!" As a high school teacher, I see these kids firsthand and, with few exceptions, they're great. Any issues people have with them--respect, manners, etc.--should be directed at their parents because the kids love to know stuff, and that includes how to act and what to appreciate.

I type this after taking a group of students to NYC a few weeks ago and teaching them why we don't wear hats in restaurants--most of their parents do--and the difference in dress between casual, business casual, and formal, etc. etc. which, clearly, their parents hadn't.

That being said, many of my students volunteer on town committees and event planning boards which include, of course, the Memorial Day events that took place yesterday in the town I teach in.

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I agree 100%, I'm so sick of the attacks on this generation. It comes from ignorance, like most judgements of others. Every generation has taken crap from the one's before them. It's not all Kardashians and far left cry baby's. Many I know work there asses off at work, school or both. I think the country will be in far better hands than it is now. Bye the way, They've been fighting war longer then the previous generations have. Give them a chance to change the world where others have all ready failed.

[noreast]

Hopefully you are correct for it seems that the group now in college will be called the "snowflake generation" as they need "safe spaces" to protect them from speech they do not like and everything is a micro aggression. This is of course the result of the helicopter parent and society in general who gets yelled at if they dare state an opinion that goes against the "feel good" crowd.

I blame the pin headed, theoretical education system the universities have transformed into more than I do the students. The weak or followers will use any excuse given. It's up to the leaders to set the tone. Bill Parcells said give the team an excuse to lose and they'll take it every time. You said it, helicopter parenting, Again, Who's fault is that?

[Joebon]

I think the current youth generation is way better than the generation of old people sitting at their computers trying to be relevant on a forum about a lake by bashing everything.


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[ishoot308]

Let's not forget that the "current" generation are the ones that are also protecting our way of life as well as fighting (and dying) for us on foreign soil.

Out of respect,...probably not the best topic (new generation bashing) to be discussed over the Memorial Day weekend... The original post was beautiful and respectful and it should stay that way.

Dan

[Blue Thunder]

Out of respect,...probably not the best topic (new generation bashing) to be discussed over the Memiorial Day weekend... The original post was beautiful and respectful and it should stay that way.

Dan

Fair enough, Dan. I deleted my post....

BT

[thinkxingu]

"Fair enough, Dan. I deleted my post..."

Ditto.

That being said, I have about a dozen ex-students currently serving in the military--from officers at West Point and the US Air Force Academy to grunts in the Army, Navy, and Marines--and this thread inspired me to write them a letter of thanks.

Cheers, all!

[noreast]

Let's not forget that the "current" generation are the ones that are also protecting our way of life as well as fighting (and dying) for us on foreign soil.

Out of respect,...probably not the best topic (new generation bashing) to be discussed over the Memorial Day weekend... The original post was beautiful and respectful and it should stay that way.

Dan

Agree 100%, Just had to defend these "kids" for just the reason you stated.