[Andy]

After Action Report:

Upon arrival in Johnson City Tn. put the turn indicator (blinker) on for a right turn. Two cars, both women drivers, cut in front and honked there horns, one flipped me off. It seemed like I was back home. Fred said they must have been tourists.

Packo, Deb and I went to a tavern recommended by a hotel manager. Their specialty was cold fries and burgers. Later the waitress ran out into the parking lot demanding more money. We suggested she might want to look on the table we just left. It still seemed like Massachusetts.

Fred and Shirley are two of the nicest, friendliest people I?ve ever met. Well, Shirley did tell me we were going to Starbucks and we went into a place with a Rebel Flag over the pool table. Of course she did made me an extra cinnamon pumpkin pie so all is forgiven. I say she made Me a pumpkin pie because I ate it. As Packo said that girl can drive those mountain roads - fast. Very impressive.

Packo and Deb were ok. When I was in bed Packo kissed me and Debbie didn?t. I thought that was a left coast thing? I?ll wake up on time, next time. Spent a half hour in the shower just washing my face.

There are photo?s of us taking Hill 4806. The name of the place is Lick Log. Sort of makes you think someone was very, very hungry, (or lonely).

Doc, thanks for the therapy. Packo thanks for the medical advise, however I?m in a comfort zone and will stay here for a while.

Later, Lt took me to a mountain that Sherman tried to over run, huge error. The 20,000 men who could have taken that hill haven?t been born yet. Lt did neglect to mention Old Billy did a right flank march and we all know what happened to Atlanta - urban renewal.

One other thing about Lt, let everyone you know be aware that you shouldn?t try to break into his house. I always keep three loaded handguns in three different rooms, yet it would be a better idea to try to get into my home than his. John, you got me to thinking, I need to ?up grade?.

After doing Atlanta, stopped at Antietam and Gettysburg on the way home. It was so interesting, so sad. So glad I didn?t fight in that war. Vietnam wasn?t a lot of fun but you could be in the first rank, in the center and still live. Seems that wasn?t an option back then.

Stay healthy and thank you my friends,
Andy