Evelyn 0 #1 November 11, 2005 Just found out a couple days ago that I get Veteran's Day off. Nice surprise, but I'm just gonna hang out at home doing stuff around the house. Which is okay cuz I'll be skydiving Sat. and Sun. so don't mind spending a day doing laundry, house cleaning, etc. when I've got the rest of the weekend to look forward to. So what are you doing for Veteran's Day? And since this thread is about Veteran's Day, I want to say thank you to all the veterans out there. You're awesome and I support you and appreciate your efforts. Thank you Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 November 11, 2005 Thank you to all the Veterans, you've made sure that we can continue to live in a great country! I get Veterans day off just like every other holiday, I will get a day off, but its not typically the day of the holiday and I work the holiday.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anvilbrother 0 #3 November 11, 2005 We get Holiday pay. They could not find a way to let us Firemen off for the day. Something about even if we are not there the calls will still come what's up with that lol Postes r made from an iPad or iPhone. Spelling and gramhair mistakes guaranteed move along, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orchid 0 #4 November 11, 2005 Quote thank you to all the veterans out there. You're awesome and I support you and appreciate your efforts. Yes, I agree with Evelyn.....Thanks to all the veterans out there. I also get the day off.....and have plans to watch old movies & stay in bed all day! Hope the weather will be nice for weekend....so I can go jump."Love is doing small things with great love." Lacrosse: Legally beating men with sticks since 1492 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #5 November 11, 2005 Nope, don't get it off. And I am a veteran. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #6 November 11, 2005 QuoteNope, don't get it off. And I am a veteran. That sucks that I'm not a veteran and get it off, but you are a veteran and don't . Well, I'll be thinkin about you on my day off Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #7 November 11, 2005 They could not find a way to let us Firemen off for the day. Something about even if we are not there the calls will still come what's up with that lol ----------------------------------------------------------- Start a 72 in the morning. Gots to be bambulances too, no matter what day, shit still happens. I do plan on taking my partner down to the local Veterans Day parade though. Much respect dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #8 November 11, 2005 Yeah, kinda backwards, but I am used to it. I don't think I have had a Veterans Day off since I was in the Army, and I bet a total of 5 people have ever wished me a happy Veterans Day in 10 years. But atleast people reckognize their boss for Bosses Day. I appreciate your thoughts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anvilbrother 0 #9 November 11, 2005 Yea my dad is pulling one too. He snuck that one in on the chief. He is gonna shit when he finds out he scheduled my dad for 3 full days at work and has to pay that overtime Postes r made from an iPad or iPhone. Spelling and gramhair mistakes guaranteed move along, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #10 November 11, 2005 No. But I'm taking it anyway with all my buddies in the Keys I've earned it dammit _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #11 November 11, 2005 I don't get it off.. No respect!. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #12 November 11, 2005 QuoteWe get Holiday pay. They could not find a way to let us Firemen off for the day. Something about even if we are not there the calls will still come what's up with that lol Same thing with us EMTs brother. I will be at work wait I am doing a 24... I wish I got holiday pay from midningt on, but only for 8 hours... Oh well I am on OT anyway... I just it dosen't get too windy for my boat at 1530, so I can get home. I think the cafeterria staff should be considered essential... I forgot about the holiday and dodn't bring enough food.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #13 November 11, 2005 Nope, but since the fed is closed, I should have a light day and I get to wear jeans! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites itllclear 1 #14 November 11, 2005 I can take off any day I want, but don't make any money. I'll work Friday, but spend the money at Elsinore Sunday. At least for me, it's not so bad because work means being in an airplane. Just have to land in it. Some of my students might freak out if I say: "you did a great job on that approach to the airport and landing. Next time, I'll just get out overhead and watch your landing from the ground." Blue Skies! Harry"Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Broke 0 #15 November 11, 2005 It is odd a lot of the scientist are coming in even though they don't have toDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SpeedRacer 1 #16 November 11, 2005 For Veterans Day, I will be brewing I'm gonna make a California Steam Beer using my base malt plus some crystal malt and some malted rye, just to give it a crisp dry flavor. And San Francisco White Labs Lager Yeast. Oh yeah, and some Northern Brewer Hops. I'm hoping it should taste something like an Anchor Steam, but perhaps with a bit more dryness & more subtlety to the hops. Should go well with Asian or Mexican food. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dustin19d 0 #17 November 11, 2005 Hell yeah I get it off! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mnealtx 0 #18 November 11, 2005 I get holiday pay for todayMike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #19 November 11, 2005 I'm off today but that was only a happenstance. I don't "get" any days off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jackbe37 0 #20 November 11, 2005 this veteran will be at work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites EMSchick98 0 #21 November 11, 2005 ccowden- thank you! all other veterans- thank you! and no I don't get the day off work, same as the firefighters and emt's; people in mississippi would be pretty upset if all of the gulf coast disaster workers just picked up and went home for the day. 7-7/7 days a week "me you alcohol a rig a car and a bunch of planes what could posibly go wrong" - Pruitt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ccowden 0 #22 November 11, 2005 Thank YOU! It is not that I expect everyone to shower me with gifts or anything special, it is just kinda sad that this country has a day to recognize military veterans and most people don't even really know what the day is for, let alone actually recognize the veterans they know or don't know. As a veteran, I watch all these businesses close today and people get the day off, and I haven't seen ONE recognition, by anyone today, of military veterans. Makes me sad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gemini 0 #23 November 11, 2005 Nope, usually don't get it off either. Sent an email to vets in my email list thanking them for their service. Always saddened when some of them come back as undeliverable each year. Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #24 November 11, 2005 QuoteNope, don't get it off. And I am a veteran. Ditto...and I work for the federal government (as a contractor). Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ccowden 0 #25 November 11, 2005 Oh, I meant I haven't seen any recognition in my day here. This thread is the exception, where there has atleast been some. Even though the original subject was just whether or not you get the day off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
itllclear 1 #14 November 11, 2005 I can take off any day I want, but don't make any money. I'll work Friday, but spend the money at Elsinore Sunday. At least for me, it's not so bad because work means being in an airplane. Just have to land in it. Some of my students might freak out if I say: "you did a great job on that approach to the airport and landing. Next time, I'll just get out overhead and watch your landing from the ground." Blue Skies! Harry"Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #15 November 11, 2005 It is odd a lot of the scientist are coming in even though they don't have toDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #16 November 11, 2005 For Veterans Day, I will be brewing I'm gonna make a California Steam Beer using my base malt plus some crystal malt and some malted rye, just to give it a crisp dry flavor. And San Francisco White Labs Lager Yeast. Oh yeah, and some Northern Brewer Hops. I'm hoping it should taste something like an Anchor Steam, but perhaps with a bit more dryness & more subtlety to the hops. Should go well with Asian or Mexican food. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dustin19d 0 #17 November 11, 2005 Hell yeah I get it off! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #18 November 11, 2005 I get holiday pay for todayMike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #19 November 11, 2005 I'm off today but that was only a happenstance. I don't "get" any days off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackbe37 0 #20 November 11, 2005 this veteran will be at work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EMSchick98 0 #21 November 11, 2005 ccowden- thank you! all other veterans- thank you! and no I don't get the day off work, same as the firefighters and emt's; people in mississippi would be pretty upset if all of the gulf coast disaster workers just picked up and went home for the day. 7-7/7 days a week "me you alcohol a rig a car and a bunch of planes what could posibly go wrong" - Pruitt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #22 November 11, 2005 Thank YOU! It is not that I expect everyone to shower me with gifts or anything special, it is just kinda sad that this country has a day to recognize military veterans and most people don't even really know what the day is for, let alone actually recognize the veterans they know or don't know. As a veteran, I watch all these businesses close today and people get the day off, and I haven't seen ONE recognition, by anyone today, of military veterans. Makes me sad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #23 November 11, 2005 Nope, usually don't get it off either. Sent an email to vets in my email list thanking them for their service. Always saddened when some of them come back as undeliverable each year. Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #24 November 11, 2005 QuoteNope, don't get it off. And I am a veteran. Ditto...and I work for the federal government (as a contractor). Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #25 November 11, 2005 Oh, I meant I haven't seen any recognition in my day here. This thread is the exception, where there has atleast been some. Even though the original subject was just whether or not you get the day off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
