25 Signs You Grew Up As A Military Brat

Sailor Steve · 07-06-13, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolferz

Trust me.

1. I was making a joke.

2. Thank you for knowing so much more than I do. I wasn't a radioman in the navy. I didn't serve in Vietnam. I don't remember anything.

3. I was making a joke, since you apparently missed it the first time.

Red October1984 · 07-06-13, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

True, but only if absolutely necessary. It wastes a lot of time when not needed.

Wastes time...yes...

It would still be useful if more people understood it.

Wolferz · 07-07-13, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

1. I was making a joke.

2. Thank you for knowing so much more than I do. I wasn't a radioman in the navy. I didn't serve in Vietnam. I don't remember anything.

3. I was making a joke, since you apparently missed it the first time.

You have a singular wit, sir.

I knew you were joking when I got to the name of the eyedeetentee club in your post. After all, I am a borderline genius.

Smart enough to act stoopid when the situation calls for it.

In other words, I graduated to moron.
I wasn't a radioman either but, was trained to use one.
Nor did I serve in Nam. I'm old but, not that old.

Alzheimers is scary.

What were we discussing?

Ducimus · 07-07-13, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Red October1984

I'm not a military brat. I don't live on a base....but I have enough military family members to understand the humor in this.

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That was hilarious. I didn't grow up as a military brat, but damn if alot of those points didn't sound familiar.!

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Guy's in big trouble for #14. It's "Zero-dark thirty"! There is no number "O"!

Idiot!

You never said something like Five O'Clock at any point in your life time? "O Dark thirty" is a mix between civilian and military time, which works well because even people who've never worn a uniform in their life get the point. Which is the whole point of language isn't it?

And yes I do know your joking... i think. Although half the time i can't tell, your persnickety about language a lot.

Wolferz · 07-07-13, 07:21 AM

Mein God! Grammar Nazis!

Let's not pick on Steve.

u crank · 07-07-13, 07:58 AM

I was a military brat, a Canadian one. Lived on military bases from ages 4 to 18 years old, from 1954 to 1968.

Most of it was good. We were well looked after, and everyone had the same life. Dad who served, Mom who stayed home. The only dark side was the alcoholism, which seemed excessive to us kids. My Dad was one of those afflicted and he never got over it. He had served in England during the war and re-enlisted in '52. Never talked about it. Probably the main reason I never considered a military career.

My fondest memories would be ages 8 to 11 when we were stationed at Camp Borden, Ontario. It was a combined army and air force base. Dad was in the RCAF. Our PMQ was right next to the army training ground. Things were different then. Over protection was not the parenting norm.

My brothers and our friends would roam this vast area and have a ball. We would watch the tanks, follow groups of infantry guys and get chased by the MPs. They never caught us. Can't even imagine that today.

Wolferz · 07-07-13, 09:33 AM

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your persnickety about language a lot.

What's wrong with his persnickety?

Ducimus gets a pass because he's, well, he's D U C I M U S!!! Fixer of virtual Fleet Boats.

Sailor Steve · 07-07-13, 09:36 AM

A great many years ago there was a joke going around: "What time is it when the clock strikes thirteen? Time to get the clock fixed!"

Unfortunately for the girl who sprang it on me, I replied "One in the afternoon." She looked at me for a bit and said "Huh?" I said "Thirteen hundred hours. One in the afternoon." She looked at me for a bit more and said "Huh?"

It took a bit of explaining before she even began to understand.

Oberon · 07-07-13, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

your persnickety about language a lot.

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

your

Sailor Steve · 07-07-13, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

Although half the time i can't tell, your persnickety about language a lot.

That's because half the time I can't tell myself. Of course not all jokes work as well as they should. That was one of them. It is, however, countered by myself. I'm the best joke I know.

Red October1984 · 07-07-13, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

That was hilarious. I didn't grow up as a military brat, but damn if alot of those points didn't sound familiar.!

I'm not either...but had the same reaction.

I'm the only one I know within 5 years of my age who uses a 24 hour clock.

Ducimus · 07-08-13, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolferz

Mein God! Grammar Nazis!

Let's not pick on Steve.

Honestly, grammar nazism doesn't get much of a reaction or change out of me except perhaps a disdain, or something bordering on a scornful remark if i bother to acknowledge the grammar nazi response at all. Generally speaking, the Grammar nazi is a highly presumptuous individual.

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Originally Posted by Wolferz

What's wrong with his persnickety?

Ducimus gets a pass because he's, well, he's D U C I M U S!!! Fixer of virtual Fleet Boats.

Umm, how about, No.

Wolferz · 07-08-13, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

Honestly, grammar nazism doesn't get much of a reaction or change out of me except perhaps a disdain, or something bordering on a scornful remark if i bother to acknowledge the grammar nazi response at all. Generally speaking, the Grammar nazi is a highly presumptuous individual.

Umm, how about, No.

No?

Wait...
Wot?

Oh, ignore your grammatical errors?

Roger Wilco.

My grammar was slow but she was old.

Ducimus · 07-08-13, 08:06 AM

Writing a thesis paper, resume, article to be published in some major publication or something alone those lines? No?

BFD.

Herr-Berbunch · 07-08-13, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Red October1984

I'm the only one I know within 5 years of my age who uses a 24 hour clock.

Then that is a sure sign we need to bring back VCRs and regular power cuts!

07-07-13, 07:21 AM	#5
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Mein God! Grammar Nazis! Let's not pick on Steve. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

07-07-13, 07:58 AM	#6
u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,749 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	I was a military brat, a Canadian one. Lived on military bases from ages 4 to 18 years old, from 1954 to 1968. Most of it was good. We were well looked after, and everyone had the same life. Dad who served, Mom who stayed home. The only dark side was the alcoholism, which seemed excessive to us kids. My Dad was one of those afflicted and he never got over it. He had served in England during the war and re-enlisted in '52. Never talked about it. Probably the main reason I never considered a military career. My fondest memories would be ages 8 to 11 when we were stationed at Camp Borden, Ontario. It was a combined army and air force base. Dad was in the RCAF. Our PMQ was right next to the army training ground. Things were different then. Over protection was not the parenting norm. My brothers and our friends would roam this vast area and have a ball. We would watch the tanks, follow groups of infantry guys and get chased by the MPs. They never caught us. Can't even imagine that today. __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

07-07-13, 09:36 AM	#8
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	A great many years ago there was a joke going around: "What time is it when the clock strikes thirteen? Time to get the clock fixed!" Unfortunately for the girl who sprang it on me, I replied "One in the afternoon." She looked at me for a bit and said "Huh?" I said "Thirteen hundred hours. One in the afternoon." She looked at me for a bit more and said "Huh?" It took a bit of explaining before she even began to understand. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Writing a thesis paper, resume, article to be published in some major publication or something alone those lines? No? BFD.