The Everything Drawer - Everyone has one, right? (post anything - within the rules)

One of the companies who worked on that Black Pearl collaboration, built this little dinghy for Steven Spielberg:

 
If everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day, then everyone is Polish on Dyngus Day!

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"Historically a Polish-American tradition, Dyngus Day celebrates the end of the often restrictive observance of lent and the joy of Easter. Over the decades, Dyngus Day has become a wonderful holiday to celebrate Polish-American culture, heritage and traditions. There are many stories that attempt to explain the origins of the day. Many Polish customs date back to pre-Christian, Slavic practices. The custom of pouring water is an ancient spring rite of cleansing, purification, and fertility. The same is true of the complimentary practice of switching with ***** willow branches. Since 966 A.D., Dyngus Day has been associated with the baptism of Prince Mieszko I. Tradition states that Prince Mieszko I along with his court were baptized on Easter Monday. Thus, Dyngus Day and its rites of sprinkling with water have become a folk celebration in thanksgiving for the fact that the first king of Poland was baptized into Christianity, bringing Catholicism to Poland. In more modern times, the tradition continued when farm boys in Poland wanted to attract notice from the girls of their choice. It was customary to throw water and hit the girls on their legs with twigs or pussywillows. Cologne was used instead of water by the more gallant lads. The ladies would reciprocate by throwing dishes & crockery and Tuesday was their day of revenge, imitating the same tactics."

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Military Space-A travel is back after 2-year COVID-19 pause

Masks will still required in Department of Defense terminals and on airplanes.
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One of the best military benefits around if you plan well, have tremendous flexibility, and get real lucky!

I didn't even know about it until late in my active duty time but ended up going to Hawaii for something like $17 bucks! :)
 
THParent said:
I went to a Polish wedding once. Hoo boy. There is drunk and then there is drunken sailor drunk, followed by drunk Marine drunk, but nothing quite compares to Polish wedding drunk.
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I made the mistake during a business trip to Warsaw in trying to keep pace with my Polish coworkers. Lets just say the next day was a blur.
 
Since this is the Anything Drawer…I have been grinning all morning. One of my former flag officer bosses called me yesterday, wants to meet up for lunch with DH and me today. He is back at USNA for his 70th reunion! They are doing a class Zoom today for those who couldn’t travel. We hadn’t heard from him in a few years and had kept on eye on the USNA “Shipmate” alumni obits. There is nothing better than getting together with former shipmates, friends, bosses, etc., you served with, who want to see you and remember good times and bad times. The ties among veterans are strong, it’s instant “yes, of course, let me adjust my schedule and we’ll come get you at the reunion hotel and go to lunch.” It doesn’t matter how many years ago we saw or spoke to a shipmate (wingman, battle buddy). It’s instant, it’s natural, it’s lifelong, it’s what makes you say “would do it all again, even the crappy parts.” This man was a pioneer in many ways, but he never failed to gather up others along the way and help them.
 
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70th reunion? Wow. That makes him 92 at a minimum. Good for him. I cannot expect to even make it to 92, much less be cognizant of anything when I get there. ;)
 
THParent said:
70th reunion? Wow. That makes him 92 at a minimum. Good for him. I cannot expect to even make it to 92, much less be cognizant of anything when I get there. ;)
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He is active on the speaking circuit, great shape and active. Just got back, great time.
 
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