I am retired . The mule died . One daughter graduated from college and another daughter has graduated with her teaching degree ,my son is in the delivery business. I put out a little art work now and then.
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I was never a rodeo cowboy, I was a range cowboy in charge of 500 head of mama cows and calves running on 750 thousand acres of forest service allotments.I use to work for a cattle association from May To Nov. After that I taught skiing in the winter months I was not a certified instructor but put in four years at instruction.I worked seasonal jobs ,you dont get rich in money but you do get rich in experiences.
Best Moment Finaly being accepted into another unit from a working party unit .Having Cpl. Donald Woo as my team leader.Going to Amphib Recon School In Coronado. Getting To know Doc Victor Lappone UDT and whole lot of other marines .
Worst Moment Once again being sent off to another assignment , not understanding that it was to help in the long run.Leaving my kodak movie camera behind when I shipped out.
Other Memories Many years later in veiwing home movies my dad had put on vhs and there was some footage of the unit rappeling out of H-34's.
