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If he would post more thoughtfully and a bit less, it would not be an issue. But, Avalon is stubborn.

I rented cars in Slovenia and Croatia before returning to Sarajevo. Drove as far as the Austrian-Slovenian border. But, Bosnia was the reason for the trip.

Excellent response. But, he has not been outdoors for many months, as you know. Avalon could be outside by just opening the front door of his apartment and taking a few steps with his walker. It does not involve seeing a doctor. By this time I hope he is proficient enough with his walker to try at least. I don't think he is able to walk any further, but taking a few steps outside could be helpful to feel a little better about his situation.

Generals are seldom liked by officers or enlisted me and women. Absolutely true of Westmoreland in Vietnam, but General Abrams was the exception in Vietnam; he was liked by most people.

My impression from watching her interviewed: close friends called her Merman, not Ethel. After all, It was not her real last name. Mary Martin did visit her four or five times when Merman was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. A lot considering Ethel lived in New York & Mary in California. Always competitive, Merman finally used a walker after one of Mary's visits. And she kept using the walker, but it did not help much (unlike @Avalon).

@Avalon, thank you so much for this thread.

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Yes. And it changed my life significantly for the better because of the people I met and places I went. Agree with @Max about serving with heroes.

Ah. Russia borders Japan. Look at a map once in a while. It was to the U.S. eternal benefit to ally with the Soviet Union in the Second World War. I was not even a history major in college, but I like maps.

Why did Trump decide not to visit the First World War cemetery today in France? Obama visited Arlington National Cemetery in heavy rain. I know because I was there and also at the Vietnam Memorial