Deidre's boss is playing the biaaaatch card, taking off all the time and leaving her on call on the weekends to cover anyone who don't show up for their shift on the weekend.This damn carwreck has screwed up any plans I've had the past six months, physically, mentally,legally ,and trying to take care of business. Just trying to stay sane.

just emailed with Tex. says he's getting a little bit better each day.

UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES, I WOULD BE TELLING YOU HOW HE WAS DOING AND WHAT WAS COMING UP IN THE NEAR FUTURE. HOWEVER, I CSN NOT DO THIS. TEX IS INCOMMUNIECADO SOME WHERE IN LONGVIEW,TEXAS I THINK. I BELIEVE WE WILL HAVE TO RELY ON HARRY FOR OUR UPDATES.
I HOPE HE IS DOING WELL AND THAT HE GETS HIS LEGS FIXED IN DUE COURSE.
LOVE YA BUDDY, TALK TO ME????????????????????????????
FROM THE RAT TRAP IN KEMP, TEXAS,
GOOD NIGHT MY BROTHERS,
RAT

Looks like after 40 years Donut would forgive me. I don't remember what I did but the way he feels about pound cakes, peaches and donuts I ought to know he would hold a grug.

He's home (resting & has to go back to doc on Aug 1st for ck up. Said nurse Tina is taking good care of him. He's not sure if he should continue taking all those blue pills the nurse is giving him.

I spoke with Tex at the Houston VA Hosp by phone the day he got out of ICU & he said he'd keep us informed of his condition. He was worried about needing surgery for the clots in his legs. Haven't heard a word from him since.

Danny Mabe's email addy: rmabe1@tampabay.rr.com

I WAS TALKING TO TEX ON A DAILY BASIS AFTER HIS SURGERY AND THEN ON THE 15TH HE WAS RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL AND I HAVE NOT HEARD OR SEEN HIDE NOR HAIR OF HIM SINCE. HE IS NOT ANSWERING HIS CELL PHONE. CAN'T FIGURE HIM OUT. HE KNOWS I WORRY ABOUT HIM, BUT GO FIGURE. IF ANY ONE ELSE KNOWS ANYTHING, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

DANNY MABE: DON'T KNOW ABOUT HIS EMAIL, BUT I SPOKE ON THE PHONE WITH HIM ABOUT A WEEK AND A HALF AGO. HE IS DOING BETTER, SOUNDS A LOT BETTER THAN A WHILE BACK. DANNY, IF YOU READ THIS, SEND ME YOUR EMAIL SO I CAN DISH IT OUT.

THIS HOUSE BUILDING IS A ROYAL PAIN IN THE ASS.


LATER MY BROTHERS,
RAT

I tried Danny Mabe's e mail address, came back invalid, say again over

A son-in-law of a teacher I work with has been severly wounded in Afghanistan. He is with the 101st. His Humvee hit a landmine. Two were killed and Sgt. Feagin and another were wounded. They have already amputated his lower left leg and is going through another round of surgery to remove shrapnel.

RECEIVED A TEXT MESSAGE AND PHOTO FROM TEX TODAY. HE LOOKS LIKE HE SURVIVED EVERY THING OK, HOWEVER, I DO BELIEVE HE IS UGLIER THAN BEFORE THE OPERATION. I SPOKE WITH HIM ON THE PHONE LATER IN THE DAY AND ATTEMPTED TO MAKE HIM LAUGH BECAUSE I KNOW HOW IT FEELS AFTER SURGERY OF ANY KIND. SO EVERY ONE SEND HIM JOKES AND SUCH. HE GOT HIS FLOWERS AND OF COURSE HE CRIED. HE IS SENSITIVE THAT WAY.
NOW IN CASE YOU WERE NOT AWARE, TEX AND HARRY MAY AS WELL BE MARRIED. THEY FUSS AT EACH OTHER LIKE SO. SO I GAVE HARRY TEX'S NUMBER AT THE VA SO HE COULD BITCH AT HIM.
SO, EVERYTHING IS OK AT THE RANCH WHERE TEX IS CONCERNED. WE ALL WISH TEX WELL. WELL AT LEAST SOME DO.

FROM THE RAT TRAP IN KEMP TEXAS,
GOOD NIGHT MY BROTHERS,
RAT

Finally contacted Ron today, he is alive and doing well somewhere in south Texas. He was going to come to the reunion until I told him Tex Caufield was going, then he said no way jose, if Caufield was going he was staying home. As best I can determine it has something to do with a pound cake and some peaches. Go figure, it has only been about 40 years. Hey, some guys really love their pound cake and peaches.

If I get time tomorrow I will post a list of reunion attendees.


I know there are some of you who will be going to the reunion, you know you are so come on, email or call me and let me know. I have to keep all my list straight.

Later My Brothers,
From the now Official "Rat Trap" in East Texas,
Good Night,
Rat

Wow 1st Sgt. Tex, you are not supposed to have that stuff happen . I was wondering if it is too much BUNNIES from the Cajun, or worrying about the sheep in Texas?

Anyway Tex, I hope all goes well with you!!



Dutch

HARLEY "TEX" DILDAY UNDER WENT A QUADRUPLE BYPASS THIS MORNING. I SPOKE WITH TINA AND SHE TOLD ME HE DID WELL AND WILL BE ALRIGHT. I WILL BE SENDING HIM AN APPROPRIATE "WOOSIE" FLOWER ARRANGMENT FROM THE COMPANY. YOU MAY ALSO SEND SOMETHING IF YOU WANT TO.

HARLEY DILDAY
MICHAEL E. DEBAKEY VETRANS AFFAIRS CENTER
2002 HOLCOMBE BLVD.
HOUSTON, TX 77030
SICU 5TH FLOOR

DO NOT FORGET TO SEND HIM APPROIATE EMAILS, YOU KNOW SISSY STUFF. THAT WAY HE WILL KNOW YOU LOVE HIM.

RAT

I know there are a lot of people enjoying America's Birthday, and so am I, but in a different way. I like all my brothers love this country with all our hearts. There have been a lot of celebrations going on. Last night on the 3rd of July, WEST Michigan had a welcome home party for the VIET NAM VETS. It was quite a night. They had a lot of speakers, music, singing, and the ARMY Band, & the ARMY Band was really awesome.

They also had 2.654 American Flags in the field, representing all the Michigan Vets who lost there lives in Viet Nam. It was very sobering. They ended the program with TAPS, and there wasn"t a dry eye there. I met a lot of very neat vets there, & I also told them all about a very special group of Brothers called the RAT PACK. It was a awesome but somber night looking at all those flags. They gave all the vets who wanted one a flag. They didn`t have enough.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA. Land That We Love!!!!



Dutch

Sorry Guys,I thought Main Stay Suites was the perfect fit for the reunion, since they had a RV park right across the street. I did not know that weekdays would be a factor since the weekend is not really being off from work. And I did not know if I was going to have a subpoena for legal problems with Deidre's job. The Dr. would not release her and the Hotel would not have her return until released, yet if not returning, was going to post her job if she didn't return.WHAT!!!! ......Don't return yet, but if u don't return, we will post your job. So I had Dr. bills on my credit cards and when I presented them to the insurance co. at fault, it was oh u will get that back in the settlement. What settlement . We haven't heard shit ,So I have had a ton of shit to contend with. The injury suffered ,1 in 55,000, The human resources person that supposedley sent papers that Deidre did not sign.When Deidre said she did not receive any such papers to sign, "oh yes I sent them and I have a signed receipt she signed", however the signed receipt "magically disappeared". So I had an issue with the insurance co., the hotel, the person who hit her, and the State of Ms. who issues this goon a driver's license that has narcolepsy r u kidding me! So I did not know if I was going to be in court or what, I have just had the perfect storm since Feb. 28

Here is a copy of the email I just sent out to everyone individually. Figured better safe than sorry.

OK everyone, here is the tel number to make reservations, 1-800-523-3919

Tell them you are with Alpha Company, 101st Airborne. Any problems call me, (214) 886-9188

Your rate is $53.00 per night.

We have a few rooms reserved for the 23rd if any of you are arriving early.

Val

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank tex for contacting all you guys in the 1st Platoon and geting back to me so quickly. Thanks Tex.

Also want to thank Lil Cowboy for the Morning report, good job wuss.

I am not being kept up at night with all of your emails, lets get busy people.

Rat

Since 1st Sgt Tex is still asleep after a wild Saturday night at the Cajun Cowboy, and the CO is still sleeping till 1000 hrs every morning, I have taken it upon myself to give you all the morning situation report:
Romeo Alpha Tango is still too busy chasing sheep to nail down the reunion dates. Situation remains the same.
Tango Echo Xray is still too busy chasing playboy bunnies at the Cajun Cowboy to find out from Romeo Alpha Tango when the reunion dates are. Situation remains the same.
And because Romeo Alpha Tango and Tango Echo Xray are too busy chasing furry animals, the Mike Echo November of Alpha Lima Papa Hotel Alpha are Seirra Oscar Lima. Situation remains the same.


Out.

First off, Tex, if you woulod read your email, you would see that there is an informative message to you and the rest of the crew.
As for the location of my new place, I can only say it ain't easy finding a place in Texas with a normal name. I can only imagine how these names came about. And you should all be aware that the Cowboy lived all over east Texas before I got here.

The info on the reunion will be placed on the upcoming events page .

Rat

CHECKED THE BLOG TONIGHT AT 2230 HRS. AND NO REUNION INFO. THE RATS CRS IS NOT GETTING ANY BETTER. MAYBE TOMORROW NIGHT. I HAVE SEVERAL CALLS TO MAKE TO A NUMBER OF YOU GUYS BUT I NEED THIS INFO BEFORE I CALL. RAT WILL BE ON MY ASS IF I DONT MAKE THE CALLS BUT I NEED TO BE ABLE TO TELL YOU SOMETHING WHEN I DO CALL. SO WHAT TO DO??? HELL I AM GOING TO CALL YOU GUYS ANYWAY. CHECK YOUR PHONES FOR A CALL FROM AREA CODE 903- 331-4004. IF YOU SEE THAT # ITS ME SO ANSWER YOUR DAMN PHONE, DONT MAKE ME HAVE TO CALL A 2ND TIME. I AM VERY BUSY WITH ALL THE GIRLS AT THE CAJUN.

AS FOR RATS LOCATION BETWEEN TOOL AND PRICKMAN I HAVE BEEN IN THAT AO AND I UNDERSTAND WHY RAT PICKED IT. THERE ARE A LOT OF SHEEP IN THAT AREA AND THE RAT WILL BE HAPPY THERE!

GOOD NIGHT FROM THE REPUBLIC
1SG TEX

The Rat did somehow manage to find a nice place to call his own in Texas. It has good pasture to raise his sheep on and lots of woods for them to hide from him in. When we were down there the other day he told me he looked at a place in Dyke, Texas, but he said there was no way he was gonna live in a place called Dyke. So he bought this place between Tool and Prickman. Go figure!

i WILL BE POSTING REUNION INFO TONIGHT, I THINK.

YES HARRY RAT HAS CRS, BUT TA GOTA LOVE HIM. MAYBE NEXT WEDNESDAY.


1SG TEX

WONDER IF THE RAT MEANT WEDNESDAY OF THIS WEEK? SURE HOPE MY CRS NEVER GETS THAT BAD!

Good morning Alpha Co. It feels so different not setting the alarm to get up and go to work. I think this unemployment thing might not be too bad, except for the pay! Leaving for Rhode Island today to see my son, getting excited! I have never been east, so it will all be new for me and my wife. Time is also flying by for the reunion!! I still find it hard to believe after all these years I will be able to see you brothers again!!!! It' very exciting time. Time to go, so have a GOOD DAY. Dutch

This years reunion is kicking my ass. I have changed dates twice and am fixin to do it again. Please tune in on Wednesday for the official, last time ever date change. I think.
Rat