First-light

I can't thank you guys enough. We heard we might get another call later this week. I wrote telling her to be on the lookout for extra mail coming her way. I did receive a letter from her saying she was sorry she got so emotional on the call but felt it was therapeutic and needed to get it out! We have an official Alpha Company West Point page that a lot of photos get posted to. Each company has a photographer. Here is a few of her with huge smiles on her face! Maybe she got a few letters from you guys! Seems she is doing much better!!!

I like buying them a trail camera!

I haven't heard a peep about it this year. Maybe the lack of rain did something?

You guys are good. I used to keep my own records but that didn't last. I'm impressed keep it up!

I want it! Have a blast!

She will like the stamp, her favorite holiday! Thank you.

Awesome!!

8P Just got 1 high the rest none. My neighbor is from Maryland originally. At least 6 hunters come up from there every year without a chance to get a doe permit. It doesn't stop them from coming. They put so much into the land it's a shame. I guess a reason for everything.

I shot one years ago. This deer was chasing two does. After we hung him in garage I started to look him over. Both front legs were screwed up. At the knee joint on left it was the size of a baseball. The right leg more towards the shoulder had a bump on it. I cut it open and the wadding from a slug was under the skin. Cardboard back in those day! Tough SOB's

I used to get itchy around the beginning of August when I was younger. It kind of fades as you get older but that first cool Fall day BOOM I'm itchy all over!!! lol Enjoy it, a good feeling!

Good luck Eddie! My Dad had it done in his early 70's. PT started right away and was Key in getting him to walk. They were amazed at how quickly he returned to walking.

Thank you!

Thank you!

Thank you so much! God bless your son.

Blond in the middle.

As you know Teddi has been at it for 3 weeks now at West Point. 3 more to go for beast 2. It was a hard phone call yesterday and we just have to stay positive. Would anyone of you be willing to send her a letter or post card. of encouragement. She knows about the website and my long time here. It would truly lift up her spirits! She loves the woods and hunting! We call her Teddi. Thank you all. Burt Cadet THEADORA C. CARNESI Alpha company 2 P.O.Box 0437 West Point,NY 10997-0437

Yesterday marked the halfway point of Beast. My daughter and three other girls went to a graduates house for lunch and some down time. They were given back their phones so we had over an hour with her. She passed the physical part of training. They just don't get much sleep. 4-5 hrs a night I could see she was exhausted. Mentally it weighs on her especially the part of being home sick. She said I will never take another person for granted in my life. She has three weeks to go. Some kids dropped out just too demanding. It was a rough day for this old guy my heart broke for her. These next few weeks are a lot of field training so it might be more exciting and the time will go faster. Thanks for listening! FL

Good luck with the pool. I always liked them very relaxing .

I'm zero 30 days to moving up to the cabin. I've been up here for the last 4 days. My brother asked how ya doing? I was like there is no noise except the wind and wildlife. No leaf blowers mowers traffic. My only problem was the guy who was going to build my garage will only do the foundation. My neighbor grabbed me and said I'm introducing you to an old Amish friend. Brought plans with me. He and his family were so nice. He is coming up with a crew to get it done. Just waiting on price. My dogs love it here and the view is out of this world! Spent the afternoon down at my neighbors new pond. His grandkids were there so I stoped and got a 50 pack of DD munchkins! I was their best friend! The view I have is priceless and thank the Lord for it!

Quick update. We got a surprise call Monday from her. They let all the Plebes call home. They start at 4 am and end at 10 pm. She misses us so much. Little sleep so everyone is emotional at some parts of the day. Loves land navigation and hiking in full gear with her M-14! Said she would change anything. That's good enough for me. Almost two weeks in!

Happy Birthday!

I have a bow buck that just made the book but I did not register it.

Probably not but you can never tell until the moment is upon you.

Happy 4th of July all.

The best!