I joined the Marines at the tail end of the war, and so I was never "in-country". I later met and befriended many Vietnamese refugees who had relocated to - of all places - Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. It was there that I tasted authentic Vietnamese cuisine, usually in the homes of my new friends. Spicy! But good! I also found the Vietnamese people to be wonderful friends. I have no doubt you will enjoy your time with them.
Here is a toast to your father, and that he finds some closure in the new year.
Originally posted by Dave Beers:
Here is my wish for a healthy and prosperous new year for all our forum members and friends. It's GOT to better!
Happy New Year, Dave and all of the forum members! I love coming on this site and reading the posts. You are a great bunch! May you have a 1000 more cruises! Your pal, Papa
Thanks Dave! My best wishes for us all to have a healthy and prosperous new year. I can't wait to take the calendar down, and turn the page on this one.
Happy Ne **Hiccup** Happy New Y **Hiccup** Happy New Year!!!! Now refill my bloody Mary! (hair of the dog)
Seriously, best wishes to everyone. I hope this year repairs relationships, friendships, and 401Ks.
Dwayne, you aren't living until you have the collards and black-eyed peas with a side dish of poke salat. Any southerners who grew up in the country will know what I am talking about.
Doc, I have never eaten poke. I do know what it is though. If we are talking about the same thing, they use to bread it and fry it back in Appalachia country.
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