tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post2249694992095176399..comments2024-02-23T00:22:10.700-08:00Comments on Patrick Tillett: ITR - More ITR - Old SmokeyPat Tilletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-75604412792628279842014-11-12T22:30:15.696-08:002014-11-12T22:30:15.696-08:00Thanks so much for the nice words. There a bunch o...Thanks so much for the nice words. There a bunch of them under the "Boot Camp" page link (under the header). <br /><br />If you search Vietnam, I also have about forty stories about that fiasco. I should reactivate that page also. Thanks again!Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-76652997309382232802014-11-12T19:51:12.319-08:002014-11-12T19:51:12.319-08:00These posts are like Lays Potato Chips-can't r...These posts are like Lays Potato Chips-can't read just one. Are you going to do more? Have you done them and hidden them in a secret cave? I'd really like to read more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-49124267223949909922010-07-13T18:54:01.075-07:002010-07-13T18:54:01.075-07:00Robyn - I couldn't agree with you more. Althou...Robyn - I couldn't agree with you more. Although it was pretty darn funny, there were some cuts and bruises. <br /><br />Anonymous - I don't know if you mean "I don't believe all these things happened to you!" Or if you mean "I don't believe all these things happened to you!" If it's the first one, I can't believe it either. If it's the second one. I don't care what you think, assbite!Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-70659232862068509852010-07-13T17:01:06.758-07:002010-07-13T17:01:06.758-07:00I don't beleve all these things happened to yo...I don't beleve all these things happened to you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-31296731736251341992010-07-12T22:31:25.215-07:002010-07-12T22:31:25.215-07:00That is very funny, and you described it perfectly...That is very funny, and you described it perfectly. I'm glad you weren't rolling on down with them, Pat.<br />xoRobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-84617940428424805162010-07-12T13:37:25.458-07:002010-07-12T13:37:25.458-07:00Entre Nous - I know what you mean. Humor above all...Entre Nous - I know what you mean. Humor above all...<br /><br />Joe - It was an amazing sight. It must have really been something to see it from much higher up, but it was pretty watching him "bounce" by...<br /><br />altadenahiker - you are so right. It's a natural coping device.Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-58700421505719553662010-07-12T09:07:04.074-07:002010-07-12T09:07:04.074-07:00A necessary thing, gallows humor. It has saved me ...A necessary thing, gallows humor. It has saved me a few times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-54061438550057541992010-07-12T07:09:04.959-07:002010-07-12T07:09:04.959-07:00Haw, Mr Pat, I can just imagine all this! Hilariou...Haw, Mr Pat, I can just imagine all this! Hilarious and scary at the same time...that must have been quite a sight!Joe Caphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16809044606514490636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-26807811636908809552010-07-12T07:02:14.322-07:002010-07-12T07:02:14.322-07:00Lovin' it. Mymother would stop the VW in a sn...Lovin' it. Mymother would stop the VW in a snow storm if she saw two walkers on the sidewalk taking headers on the ice....she of course would get out to ask if they were OK after her hysterics subsided....Entre Noushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00186796216462041421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-36318022057678430792010-07-11T21:41:44.386-07:002010-07-11T21:41:44.386-07:00Copyboy - Maybe poor taste, but FUNNY...Copyboy - Maybe poor taste, but FUNNY...Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-64093106074605476642010-07-11T19:25:38.863-07:002010-07-11T19:25:38.863-07:00Ouch, good thing they weren't going commando. ...Ouch, good thing they weren't going commando. Poort taste, right?Copyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00339752422561039109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-47346411682961350732010-07-11T08:22:18.003-07:002010-07-11T08:22:18.003-07:00Costas - Thanks! I need to go in and do some proof...Costas - Thanks! I need to go in and do some proof reading on the VN series. I pretty much posted it as it came out of my head.<br /><br />Mr. Stupid - It was pretty funny, the guy and all his gear clattering and banging down the hill.<br /><br />BD - You are right about that. The poor guy...Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-77819871572462657042010-07-11T06:51:13.891-07:002010-07-11T06:51:13.891-07:00You had to be there to appreciate the total humor ...You had to be there to appreciate the total humor of it!buffalodickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663035745368682736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-33977228695113606852010-07-11T02:44:55.967-07:002010-07-11T02:44:55.967-07:00This was funny. Wish I had seen the whole rolling ...This was funny. Wish I had seen the whole rolling down scene... LOL<br />Love the picture. And thanks for letting me know about the glitch, Pat. Have a nice day.Mr. Stupidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03260596689348157568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-70391751296094022462010-07-11T00:04:38.647-07:002010-07-11T00:04:38.647-07:00Patrick.
You know how this is. I started reading ...Patrick. <br />You know how this is. I started reading from the first post on this series.. and did not stop till i finished it all.<br />It is an amazing story and what makes it more so is the fact that it is personal. Your personal story through boot camp.<br />I think it will make a great book too..<br />Keep going.. Vietnam comes next.<br />Have a great Sunday.<br />CostasAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02837270092348782696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-78034419981821831242010-07-10T21:56:16.116-07:002010-07-10T21:56:16.116-07:00Lynn - thanks...
Ms A - I thought some of them we...Lynn - thanks...<br /><br />Ms A - I thought some of them were lost. I agree about the toughening up, but the brutality was totally excessive.Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-12278312966901315722010-07-10T21:11:11.680-07:002010-07-10T21:11:11.680-07:00Just finished the last one and all I can say is &q...Just finished the last one and all I can say is "AMAZING!" I know they can't baby you, and must get you trained and fit for battle, but, how you survived is astonishing. Guess I need to talk to hubby more and see what it was like for him. <br /><br />Thanks for giving me the heads up on locating the missing posts!Ms. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263882972749791087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-57926555421673179842010-07-10T20:03:20.511-07:002010-07-10T20:03:20.511-07:00Always enjoy your blog!Always enjoy your blog!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17196360082646892383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-61149717604594461072010-07-10T16:35:35.648-07:002010-07-10T16:35:35.648-07:00Neil - Wow! Thanks for the nice words and the thou...Neil - Wow! Thanks for the nice words and the thought you put into your comment. Truth be told, I was pretty "emotionally crippled" long before I went into boot camp. I' glad I took plenty of notes so I could recount a lot of the facts. I have a post coming up on how I remembered so many details.<br />Thanks again Neil...<br /><br />Ann - Thanks for reading and commenting!<br /><br />Tim - I'm glad I figured it out. I knew I posted but I got exactly zero comments. Thanks so much for spending all the time it took to read and comment so much. I appreciate it, my friend!Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-81847396354503638652010-07-10T15:37:47.343-07:002010-07-10T15:37:47.343-07:00I would have laughed. How could you not?
Well I&#...I would have laughed. How could you not?<br /><br />Well I'm all caught up now. Thanks for letting me know about the glitch on blogger cause yeah none of these were listed in my dash.TS Hendrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12965357024150434808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-90160224543341507282010-07-10T14:52:57.044-07:002010-07-10T14:52:57.044-07:00I got your email and so here I am. The photograph ...I got your email and so here I am. The photograph is absolutely stunning. I love to see photos on blogs. This is one of the best.<br /><br />I'll now take a look at your boot camp experiences...Ann Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14628616245339887301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-71308355403699044832010-07-10T13:00:11.648-07:002010-07-10T13:00:11.648-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11962627161259255290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-35301531654641616402010-07-10T12:58:51.997-07:002010-07-10T12:58:51.997-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11962627161259255290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-23681781973102608802010-07-10T12:57:35.376-07:002010-07-10T12:57:35.376-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11962627161259255290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-70347916817904007632010-07-10T12:52:21.570-07:002010-07-10T12:52:21.570-07:00I just read through your "bootcamp" seri...I just read through your "bootcamp" series and the first two ITR posts (you're right - they're not showing up on my dashboard, so thanks for the heads up) and I've been struggling for the past two hours with what to write as a comment.<br /><br />I feel the NEED to comment - the story that you're telling is fascinating, and emotionally powerful but saying that (is flat and doesn't begin to be strong enough to express what reading it makes me feel.<br /><br />Part of the problem, of course, is that I don't have an adequate frame of reference for your story. Being Canadian, and being fortunate enough to have lived my life in a period when Canada wasn't involved in a major conflict, I've never done military service. I have relatives in both Canada and USA that have (including several cousins and a nephew recently returned from a tour in Afghanistan with the USMC) but the subject of military service doesn't really come up in conversation.<br /><br />That leaves books, movies, television, etc. Those sources are insufficient as well, as they lack the personal contact that a blog provides. Strange isn't it that, while we are strangers, knowing nothing more about each other than what we choose to share in writing, the fact that I KNOW that you are a real person, that I can comment on the stories, and receive answers to those comments, can create a feeling of personal contact.<br /><br />On my part at least - now before I start to sound too much like some psycho stalker, let me just say thank you for the story and give you my congratulations on having retained the ability to tell it despite a life that would have emotionally crippled many others. <br /><br />I look forward to continuing to read your posts. Sorry for going on so long.Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11962627161259255290noreply@blogger.com