From Athens- My dimes worth

yankeedawg1, read your post a couple more times. Jumped on the tractor and cut the front. Had made up my mind to try and avoid saying too much more. Then I read the clip below and shutting my trap ended.

We actively researched Isaiah both as a person as well as an athlete," Hornets coach Reggie Barlow said. "We are aware of his current issues, but we also believe in helping young people. We believe that Isaiah has learned from his circumstances and that he will be a quality student-athlete at Alabama State."

Thought for a minute that I was reading something that Mark Richt might say. That is not a slap, just words that I have heard before.

Researched Isaiah both as a person as well as an athlete . . . . . c'mon Reggie Barlow, you are full of you know what. Quick research Reggie . . . .

yankeedawg1, your list of trangressions really struck a note with me, especially the sideline incident between Richt and IC. There was a lot of serious conversation about that incident on this board last season.

Reggie Barlow, you are full of it.

Buc wrote: yankeedawg1, read your post a couple more times. Jumped on the tractor and cut the front. Had made up my mind to try and avoid saying too much more. Then I read the clip below and shutting my trap ended.

We actively researched Isaiah both as a person as well as an athlete," Hornets coach Reggie Barlow said. "We are aware of his current issues, but we also believe in helping young people. We believe that Isaiah has learned from his circumstances and that he will be a quality student-athlete at Alabama State."

Thought for a minute that I was reading something that Mark Richt might say. That is not a slap, just words that I have heard before.

Researched Isaiah both as a person as well as an athlete . . . . . c'mon Reggie Barlow, you are full of you know what. Quick research Reggie . . . .

yankeedawg1, your list of trangressions really struck a note with me, especially the sideline incident between Richt and IC. There was a lot of serious conversation about that incident on this board last season.

Reggie Barlow, you are full of it.

Absolutely full of it.

thriller wrote: www.usna63.org/news/LawsofNavy.html

Out of town today. But you might like the read above. A bunch of young pups would benefit from it. It's good to be acquitted, but best never to be tried.

I realize what I am posting is not about UGA football, not entirely. Many Veterans less fortunate have so much to share. Love the USA, along with many other loves such as UGA football. Hope that many will read this and appreciate what some of our Holidays are truly about.

Started to post this earlier, hesitated . . . then my buddy thriller shared a post in this thread with the rest of us.

yankeedawg1 always closes with words of hope, so this is yankeedawg1's thread and I post the following. . . . This warrior served you and I.

The Third Floor
By Jeffrey D. Schelldorf
(A patient at Columbia, MO VAMC)

All generations unfold,
And time seems to stand still,
As it waits for another fallen soldier
Up here on the third floor.

For some life just seems to fade away slowly,
While others just slip away in a moment.
Then there are those who are fortunate to go home,
And those who have made this their home
Up here on the third floor.

And yet!

We also see comrades,
Even if their paths cross for the first time,
Prove that the bond which only soldiers share,
Can still hold strong
Up here on the third floor.

Then when we see in amazement,
An aged unfortunate soldier,
Appreciate his life,
Then feel bad for those who are less fortunate.
We cannot compare ourselves,
For the true meaning of a soldier's heart
Is deeply shown
Up here on the third floor.

When we see these fighting soldiers
Set aside their dignity,
Accept the help they need,
Without the feeling of defeat,
They define the true meaning of a soldier's inner strength
Up here on the third floor.

When an almost helpless soldier who just seems to shine
Throws a glowing smile your way,
It is meant for you to catch.
If you catch it with your heart,
You are beyond blessed,
For this is a true gesture of one's pride given to you,
From someone so very special
Up here on the third floor.

Even now when age and health issues are catching
Up to these brave soldiers,
And they share unbelievable stories with us about
past experiences,
We cannot help but have deep emotions of respect.
For they show us the true meaning of courage
Then and now.
Up here on the third floor.

We see fully aware but cannot move,
We see some staring into space,
We see some who are just ready to go.
We see some who are just function with routine,
And those who really don't know what's next.
We see those who are terminal, but enjoy each day they have.
We see those who just deal with the situation,
We see those who display how proud they are of themselves,
We see those who seem happy all the time
And those who, plain and simple, love seeing others have fun.
We see all sorts,
So we shall continue to serve them,
As we are honored and proud
To be part of their lives
Up here on the third floor.

When we are with these wounded soldiers day after day,
And share kind caring moments together,
We develop so many small relationships,
So many different relationships,
For these times are treasured.
We hope and look forward to having another moment with them
Up here on the third floor.

Sometimes we will see soldiers that are very concerned
About themselves while hanging onto the new day they have.
They really do not want to be alone,
So they reach out to others.
If we are paying attention,
This should remind us how being close to the ones we love
Is so very important,
For no one really wants to be alone,
Not even
Up here on the third floor.

Once in awhile we have the privilege of meeting that
Remarkable soldier,
Who through his cheerful good nature and
Endless unconditional thoughtfulness toward others,
Seems to capture our attention and
Throughout the entire hospital,
Brings contentment and joy to everyone he encounters
Up and beyond the third floor.

When we see those who pass on,
Our hearts glorify them for their bravery and commitment,
They gave for our freedom.
So with faith and hope we pray that they, themselves,
Find freedom in heaven, after leaving
The third floor. Amen.

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A look at the next 10 years for Georgia.

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Wow, good read.

God bless you flyindawg.