Category Archives: Military

ACC: Operation Gratitude

Posted on November 8, 2021 by civilwarrose5

When my October shipment of Annie’s Caring Crochet Club arrived I was happy to see that it was for a charity that supports our military. Operation Gratitude This organization coordinates all different volunteer opportunities that help our service members. They … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Air Show – 2019

Posted on September 3, 2019 by civilwarrose5

This weekend was the annual air show that we always attend. At least, we’ve attended it together since we started dating. Before that, Jay would attend it with his dad or uncle. This year it was the Thunderbirds turn to … Continue reading →

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Carolinas Aviation Museum – Part 2

Posted on July 26, 2019 by civilwarrose5

The first part of our visit to the Carolinas Aviation Museum can be found here. So, where were we? Oh yes! I was about to show you the main focal point of the museum. Would you like a few guesses … Continue reading →

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Carolinas Aviation Museum – Part 1

Posted on July 23, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Jay and I went down to visit my sister a few weeks ago. While we were there we decided to go to the Carolinas Aviation Museum located right next to the Charlotte airport. It was also located right next to … Continue reading →

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2018 Air Show

Posted on September 24, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Every year Jay and I attend the air show. It’s something that we look forward to every year. In fact, in the 7 years that we’ve been together we’ve only missed one show, 2013, and that was because they cancelled … Continue reading →

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2016 Air Show!

Posted on September 4, 2016 by civilwarrose5

The first air show that I ever attended was in 2011. Jay and I were newly dating and he took me with him to the air show that he attends every Labor Day weekend. This picture is from that first … Continue reading →

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CNC Router – Military Style

Posted on June 25, 2015 by civilwarrose5

I realized that I hadn’t updated you on any of the CNC Router projects that Jay has worked on lately. Believe me, the machine has NOT been idle. While helping a local kid fix his quadcopter the kid saw the … Continue reading →

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Being Martha Washington…

Posted on January 30, 2012 by civilwarrose5

I have started to read the book “Being George Washington.” This is Glenn Beck’s most recent book. It’s not about politics or the stuff that he usually discusses on his radio show or GBTV. Instead, with the help of some well … Continue reading →

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Gettysburg: Day 3

Posted on September 23, 2011 by civilwarrose5

Tonight I drove to Erie so that I could listen to a presentation on the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg. This is my favorite battle of the entire Civil War. If you really know me, then you would … Continue reading →

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