80 years ago

[Thursty]

80 years ago today the invasion is about to begin.

 

[Hickey]

The more the years go by, the more I am humbled by the strength of character and the perseverance of that generation.

 

[TRD270]

The more the years go by, the more I am humbled by the strength of character and the perseverance of that generation.

Especially when you think about all these snowflakes we’re surrounded by nowadays

 

[jeeper]

Especially when you think about all these snowflakes we’re surrounded by nowadays

Our neighborhood has done a 50 mile backpacking trip every 2 years for about the last 30. They make a bid deal of it, party and food at the end of the 6 day hike. Families come up to the trail end to welcome them back, etc.

This year it became about 10 miles with a base camp and day hikes.

I blame the boys. But I also blame the dads. I’m definitely too soft on my kids, and it shows.

 

[TRD270]

Our neighborhood has done a 50 mile backpacking trip every 2 years for about the last 30. They make a bid deal of it, party and food at the end of the 6 day hike. Families come up to the trail end to welcome them back, etc.

This year it became about 10 miles with a base camp and day hikes.

I blame the boys. But I also blame the dads. I’m definitely too soft on my kids, and it shows.

I’m not saying I’m not softer than 2 ply. But my hell so many people make me feel like I’m 80 grit, and I’m not.

 

[Stephen]

40-years ago, and his words still resonate.

 

[1969honda]

Omaha Beach Memorial at high tide.

Normandy is by far the most humbling place I have ever been on earth. Those men had bigger cajones than anyone alive today in my mind.

 

[Thursty]

A tough but worthwhile listen.