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mercuryblues

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16. This is not her assigned base.

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #15)

Fri Aug 25, 2023, 11:16 AM

Aug 2023

She is there for reasons. Most of which are now put on hold.

I'm onto the "offer to help" phase. Guilt comes next. That one always works, even if it is just to shut me up.

When her Command was over, she was offered a job there. She politely declined for the reasons you cited.

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Mandatory evacuations started yesterday (wildfires in Louisiana) UPDATE: Post #18 [View all] Solly Mack Aug 2023 OP

Stay safe. mercuryblues Aug 2023 #1

Thank you, mercuryblues. I'm ready to leave at first word. Solly Mack Aug 2023 #2

I have a kid at Ft Johnson this week mercuryblues Aug 2023 #6

The post knows how to handle fire. They are really good at it. Solly Mack Aug 2023 #12

I have been texting with her mercuryblues Aug 2023 #14

I can see not wanting to confine yourself to post unless forced to do so. Solly Mack Aug 2023 #15

This is not her assigned base. mercuryblues Aug 2023 #16

You sound just like my mother. I love it! I bet your daughter smiles when you get into mode. Solly Mack Aug 2023 #17

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this, Solly Mack. It's so stressful. WhiskeyGrinder Aug 2023 #3

Thank you, WhiskeyGrinder. Solly Mack Aug 2023 #7

Stay safe, Solly Mack. brer cat Aug 2023 #4

Thanks, brer cat. Solly Mack Aug 2023 #8

I think of LA as swamp country - cilla4progress Aug 2023 #5

Thank you, cilla4progres Solly Mack Aug 2023 #10

Good deal. cilla4progress Aug 2023 #13

You stay safe malaise Aug 2023 #9

That's the plan. :) Solly Mack Aug 2023 #11

UPDATE: So my idiot had to go out to Toledo Bend to check on Army property Solly Mack Aug 2023 #18

Town of Bancroft LA, next Parish down, just ordered to evacuate. Told to "Get out now!". Solly Mack Aug 2023 #19