Two Skilled Adults
The children got a playhouse from Steve’s side of the family for Christmas. It looked really nice when I saw it on the floor at Sam’s Club, so I was all, “Yeah, get that! It’ll be great!” I knew some assembly would be required, but in my mind Steve and I would build it Christmas Eve while the kids were sleeping, and after they opened their presents we would lead them outside and there it would be, with a big red bow on it, and everyone would be a hero–the aunts and uncles and grandparents for buying it, and Steve and I for putting it together. Okay, that didn’t happen–the heroing, the bow, the assembly, even the opening of the box it came in–none of it.
In fact, it wasn’t until a couple days ago that we finally got cracking. The instructions said it would take “two skilled adults six to eight hours to assemble.” Notice the qualification “skilled” here. Here’s a little taste of how the assembly went:
After Steve had spent three days working on it by himself…
Me: What can I do to help?
Steve: Go get me a beer. (It was 10:23 am, so this sounded like a reasonable request.)
Steve: Here, hold this piece still while I screw this in. Babe, you let it go while I was drilling! What the hell?
Me: I was scared the you were going to drill through my hand!
Steve: That’s impossible. Look, see? The screw isn’t long enough to go through to your hand.
But then I got to thinking it would be pretty cool to have a hole through my hand. If I had a hole in my hand, I’d wave to people all the time, and they’d be all, “Holy shit, what’s that?” And I’d be all, “Oh, that? That’s just a hole in my hand.” “How’d you get it?” they’d ask. And I’d say, “Well, I saw this guy trying to steal a puppy from a nun so he could run it over with his car, and I was all, ‘Hey, don’t steal that pupppy from that nun!’ and then he said ‘Fine, then I’ll just shoot it’ and he drew his gun so I threw my hand out and batted the bullet away before it could hit the puppy. And that’s how I got a hole in my hand.” And then they’d buy me ice cream from marble slab and tell all of their friends about what a big hero I am, and their friends would all buy me ice cream from marble slab and let me have all of the mix-ins I wanted, including double heath bars. And somebody would write it in to the Reader’s Digest and then the whole world would know of my heroism…
Steve: Amy! Pay attention! You weren’t putting enough pressure on the back of the board and I just stripped the screw!
Me: Tee hee! You said “stripped the screw.”
Steve: You’re an idiot. That doesn’t even make sense.
Me: Neither does your face.
Steve: Just hold this, please.
Steve: Are you smelling the playhouse?
Me: No! Maybe.
Steve: You’re not pushing hard enough on the shutter and I can’t get enough torque.
Me: What’s a torque?
Steve: That’s not helpful. You’re holding that piece all crooked and now the roof’s not on straight.
Me: Is this better?
Steve: Stop. Just… stop.
Me: But I want to help!
Steve: Here, hold this shovel.
Me: But we don’t need a shovel to build a playhouse!
Steve: Sure we do. I need you to dig a shallow grave.
Me: Why?
Steve: No reason…
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Hang in there Steve. Next year, maybe your family will get the kids piano lessons…No assembly required.
Thank God the little guest house is ready. Can I make a reservation for 2?
So….is it together or not?! I was just wondering if I could drop my two off sometime later this week
Hee hee…
Nick was right . Among other things, he controls the internet. You’re a good writer – I will refer your site to my wife and other members of my tribe.
That’s funny. I wonder if RU Nick has a hole in his hand. If so it’s probably from a long deployment and not a dollhouse. Although it could be from a dollhouse because he’s a jackass. And a jackass who’s frequently right. So how do you feel about starting a new career as a model?
Dear Thor,
Although I don’t see a career as a RU girl in my future, my legs ARE twice as long as Nick’s, so maybe this isn’t such a bad idea after all. For the troops. Because nothing lowers morale more than Nick’s hairy legs in short shorts.
Hmm, Nick was right, vets are awesome as well as your writing. A very interesting story and I have seen those play houses (I throw the kids in there while shopping the club) and it never crossed my mind to attempt to assemble one.
Can’t wait to see you on RangerUp.com!
Nick was right, you’re a great writer and a soon-to-be-great RU girl. I’m sending your URL to my fiance, because she is convinced she has had read everything on the internet and can’t find anything interesting.
You are a great writer…your time as a RU model will only compliment your writing. Besides, who really wants to see Nick in some tiny-ass shorts anyway?
Dear Amy,
I cannot bring myself to say that Nick was right, but looking forward to seeing you not him the the RU gear.
Cordially,
Uncle J
Well, Nick may be right, but I don’t want to see him in women’s clothes. You are a good writer.
Will.
Good day. I will tell you that I find your writing to be very entertaining and will forward your website to my wife. I would also look forward to seeing you in RU gear rather than Nick. Vets kick ass!
KMD3
Great to have RU send us all here! Great writing, indeed – and I think it sad that it’s a one or the other situation.
Can’t we have the hairy legs AND you?!
If I get 5,000 new subscribers, I’ll see to it that Nick, MMA Ass-Kicker Kelly Crigger, and I will all wear the shorts for the camera…
Amy, I know the pain of these type of projects, and I sympathize with both you and your husband. But hey, since Nick was right and you’re bound to get way more subscribers than you expect, maybe you’ll be able to use your new-found fame as a RU model to convince others to do them for you!
Gah! It’s not like I haven’t been reading your stories obsessively for a while now, Amy. And, it’s also not like I don’t want to see Nick in hot pants…I do (I KNOW who drew on my face that night!). But, he threw in too many ‘good causes’ for me not to leave a comment, so here it is: your writing rocks (it’s freaking hilarious) as do vets. Two out of three isn’t bad.
Nick was right, you are a pretty good writer.
Nick was definitely right. Vets do kick ass. And you do write exceptionally well, keep it up. Also I really don’t want to see Nick in women’s clothing.
Actually, I’m glad Nick was right. It’s great to find a new writer to read. By the way, I think a hole in the hand would be cool. Definitely a conversation starter.
Nick was right
Oh the rightness of Nick! Always in search of somewhat intelligent reading material, I’m glad I stumbled onto this. Vets Rock!
You should keep writing. And no thats not from Nick although I did get the link to here from him. Plus I don’t want to see him in tank tops and boy shorts.
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Your writing is great and you should keep doing it
d) I want to allow Nick to keep what little dignity he has left…
This was pretty funny – sounds like my husband trying to put together our daughter Campbell’s crib – I didn’t think that she would get out of the bassinet and into the crib at the rate he was going! My other thought was, hmmmm, we’ve had two different playhouses and all for the kids made of that big plastic stuff and we never used tools or screws to put the thing together – don’t they just pop together using the slide in method or the little holes??? Makes it easier to take down and clean without screwing it together- just a thought! Love your site, wish I had the ability to write like you!
oh – one more thing –
Nick was right, but still a jackass (ha ha – love you Nick!)
VETS KICK ASS – especially my vet!
You do write awesome, love your sense of humor about everything, no wonder you and Kel get along so well!
Nick has no dignity so – who cares if he has to wear women’s clothing – I’ve seen him in worse!
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Your writing is great and you should keep doing
d) Please for the love of all that is Holy (though on the other hand it would be freaking funny as hell)
do not force us to see Nick in that outfit!!!!!!!!
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Your writing is great and you should keep doing it – seriously, Amy – love the blog
d) Little Siena and Jack are begging you to take one for the team so we don’t have to see their daddy in women’s clothing…AGAIN.
e) Early b-day present – Happy Birthday a day early, Nick!
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Your writing is great and you should keep doing
d) bright young ladies never learn that double-dog daring vets brings out the best in us.
Ditto what the fighter above says.
You and Uncle Jimbo, both in the short shorts.
Nick was right, active duty and vets kick-ass.
Keep on writing, you have a great talent, and the pics of you will be fabulously motivating as the next ranger up girl!
Nick was right….
as for Nick’s dignity.. really? hahhaa
this one’s for the soldiers…
Gleetings frums Norf Korea!
I have been requested by BRACKFIVE to notificate you of the following things….
NUMBA #1…..Nick was right
NUMBA #2…..Vets kick ass
NUMBA #65… Your writing is great and you should keep doing it!
Ruv You LOOONG TIME!!!
Great Reader KIM Jong IL
On the DMZ near Fresno, CA
Amy,
I was refered to your site by CJ Grisham… And I’m glad he did! You are a very talented writer! I accidently woke my roommate up from laughing too loudly! No worries though, we have at least 8 hours until our next patrol! I look forward to reading more of your stories! Also… Nick was right, vets (and active duty) kick ass, and your writing is great and you should keep doing it!
TIM
nick was right
Nick was right!
God help us if he wasn’t
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Your writing is great and you should keep doing it
(There’s enough crap on the internet…I’m trying to keep one more ugly image off the net by getting YOU in the RU gear.)
Ya know….Nick was right on all counts…keep at it (the writing that is).
The thought of seeing him in shorts publicized across the known universe IS scary, though.
SSGT USAF 76-82
a) Nick was right
b) Vets are the backbone of our country
c) I will never be as good a writer as you
d) I hope you get the 5,000 hits!
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Your writing is great and you should keep doing it
What can one say? Nick in “hot shorts” would be a sin. So do your part to make the world a better place. Stand and be measured, Amy. Wear the hot shorts for us, the veterans who do kick ass. And by the way, I love your writing, keep up the good work.
Nick was right – and that’s a nice photoshop.
Oh – I don’t do the e-mail subscription thing, but I did include you in my RSS trawl.
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Your writing is great and you should keep doing it
d) please don’t make us see Nick in hot pants…….please?
Amy, great writing…it reminds me of trying to put things together with my wife.
Oh, almost forgot to say that Nick was right. It would be fun to see him humiliate himself again, but I can’t do that to a classmate. Keep up the good work. DB
Great story, Amy! I think you’re going to have to pose with a drill in your hand. Amy the Riveter, showing a whole lot of leg…
(Sorry, I sympathize, I really do, but we can’t let Nick crash our troops’ morale. )
Your writing looksm great (as muck of it as I have seen.
Iv you make him wear the shorts, who provides the eye bleach?
“Your writing looksm great (as muck of it as I have seen.”
What a mess.
Your writing looks great (as mucH of it as I have seen.
Take three.
Your writing looks great (as mucH of it as I have seen.)
You certainly should deduct for my clumsiness here, but be advised that I really do like humans of the female persuasion in shorts (or less).
Dear Amy:
I think that you are a VERY talented writer, and you should keep on doing this.
Nick was right, about this and other things.
The other thing he was right about was: Vets Kick Ass.
Sincerely,
RPL
Soldiers Angels
And to clarify, “I really do like humans of the female persuasion in shorts (or less).”
Those of male or indefinite bent, not so much.
Larry, are you drunk? Not that there’s anything wrong with that…
1. Nick was correct (right)
2. Vets kick ass all the time!! I am one (a Vet).
3. Your writing is GREAT and you should keep doing it!!
Although I think seeing Nick in bootyshorts would be hilarious, I feel like my laughter would be stifled by torrents of vomit that would follow immediately after seeing said image. Therefore, I think seeing you in aforementioned hotpants would be more physically therapeutic. As such:
1) Nick was right
2) Vets kick ass
3) Your writing does rock.
That said, your sense of humour is terrifyingly similar to mine and is therefore compromising my sense of masculinity. One of us is going to have to change or I will go into a state of comic dissonance.
Too bad, Alex. Snarky’s all I’ve got. Comic dissonance, here we come!
ps I had to look up the word “dissonance.” Good one.
Since the other post doesn’t count as a point towards Nicks side of things – this one does. So, once again…all of us vets kick ass! And, Nick is right….keep writing.
Amy – I was told to check this out by my husband after he was ’sent’ here through rangerup and the good guys from blackfive. Glad I checked it out – always looking for something new to read. But, Nick’s right in this case! And, as much as the military guys on here might think it’d be hilarious to see Nick in women’s clothes, I don’t need to be scarred for life (sorry Nick!!) – I didn’t sign up for the email feed, but it’s bookmarked on my computer! Keep writing! All you vets out there kick ass!!!
) Nick was right
2) Vets kick ass
3) Your writing does rock
Two times for only one point. I say again Would rather see you than Nick.
Nick was right.
Your writing is awesome.
Please save us from Nick in short shorts.
Oh yeah … and that grave …
Indeed:
Nick was indeed right
As a vet, I am inclined to think we kick ass
And you do write well. I even used gooder grammar…
Nick was absolutely right… Veterans Rock…. You’re writing is great keep it up
Much as I would love the total assclownery (yes, it’s a word now) of Nick in woman’s clothing, I can’t do it so
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Your writing is great and you should keep doing it
Cash for soldiers…
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Her writing is great and she should keep doing it
Nick is correct – your writing is good enough to put bread on the table for sure. And also – vets are awesome, etc.
Hey, Amy!
“a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Your writing is great and you should keep doing it”
Wicked sense of humor, girl. BTW, you ever had one of those assemble-it-yourself things where the inventory sheet says “10 3/4 in. bolts” and “5 1/2 in. bolts”, but you actually get 5 3/4″ and 10 1/2″?
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) I like the way you write – reminds me of someone…. how DOES one make money at it?
…uh…damn! mission creep! Looking forward to da shorts!
– MuscleDaddy
Hey Amy! I’m currently on deployment and I must say reading your articles reminds me of being back home.
Nick was totally right and you must continue with the articles because they make us smile!
Hi! I’m new here. I just wanted to say that you’re a very skilled writer. I like the way that people see that Vets kick ass.
Oh and Nick was right!
Another chick in hot pants is always good.
USAF
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Your writing is amazing……. keep it up
ps: If Nick ends up losing this bet, it should be added in the Ranger Creed to never wear short shorts, so we could prevent it from ever happening again!
Alright, here we go…
A) Nick was right
B) Vets kick all kinds of ass
C) Your writing is most excellent! Love night owls like myself.
I registered to get your updates too so I’m sure not to miss anything!
The other post should count too – regardless the position remains unchanged…
(Came here from Ranger Up & Blackfive milblog.)
Per instructions:
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Her writing is great and she should keep doing it
Do I want to see you support the troops wearing Ranger Up’s ‘Hot Shorts’? “Hell yeah.”
Do I want to see Nick wearing Ranger Up’s ‘Hot Shorts’? “Hell no.”
Amy I subscribed to your email list…
I hope to read more of your writing, its great as Nick said.
Vets do kick tail, and artillerymen pull tail when they are canoneers!
two points to Nick — HOOAH!
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Your writing is great and you should keep doing it
HI!
Nick was right!
Vets kick ass!
Your writing rocks!
I always told my wife, been married to this one for 30 1/2 years, that I would bury her in the backyard so she could be close to the kids. Under a playhouse would work also, you better watch out if he gets that shovel out again
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Her writing is great and she should keep doing it
Charity is charity. He’d be an ugly girl anyways. I would’ve given up, returned the play house and bought a pop-up tent instead.
Rick is right; your writing is great. As much as I admire vets, and that is a lot, I do not want to see one in short shorts. I tried to subscribe to email updates, but it didn’t work last night. Will try again.
Two skilled adults? Yep, btdt.
And I wrote “work is Hard’
1 Blah, blah right.
2 Vets Kick Ass.
and your writing rocks!
I loved your story! The humor is great (very much like mine).
I have added your web page to my daily browsing.
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Your writing is amazing……. keep it up
Save us from Nick in hot pants!!!!!!!
Steve
Came over here via Blackfive.
1) Nick was right
2) Vets kick ass
3) Your writing does rock (and so does RangerUp)
But what I really want to know is, did you get the playhouse assembled yet??? I’m adding you to my bloglines subscription so I can keep track and find out the answer.
We had a thief for a driver in one of our many corporate relocations and lost nearly everything. The company had just rented us a 4000SF house (it was Texas) and the place echoed it was so empty. We had an old 3-legged stool and a dresser and a few dozen boxes, things like all the tupperware lids but no containers… I had IKEA deliver a house full of furniture and the brothers driving the big rig rode the pallet jacks down our steep driveway. It was a lot of stuff. Our little girl was watching me assemble yet another bookcase when she said, “Mom, look, babies!” There was a nest of teeny tiny baby scorpions in the IKEA box. I paid the kid $5 for every scorp she killed. I’ve never looked at prefab furniture the same.
So, please post — would love to see a photo of the finished playhouse.
Came here from Blackfive milblog.
Per instructions:
a) Nick was right.
b) Vets kick butt cheek. Airborne All the Way!
c) Your writing is entertaining and you should keep doing it.
I checked out a reasonable sample of your writing to decide if I truly could endorse “c” and that is a definite roger that!! And … ah … I really, really don’t want to see Nick in Hot Pants and a Baby Doll … just the thought of it is BURNING MY RETINAS!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH …
Couple of things, ma’am:
1)Piece of advice-Never, ever wager with a Spec Ops guy. Their DNA is reprogrammed to overcome, win, accomplish the mission, be victorious at all costs and to do that they can get shiftless and nefarious.
2)How come there isn’t a little box thingie to keep your comment data so we don’t have to reenter it?
I really enjoyed this post; it’s reminded meof my trying to put together an excercise bike. The thing still does not work. I’m a vet and I have three (3) things to say:
1)Nick was right
2) Vets kick ass
3) Your writing also kicks ass; keep at it.
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Your writing is great and you should keep doing it.
Amy,
After reading many of your posts, I would have to say:
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Your writing is great and you should keep doing it.
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Your writing is great and you should keep doing it
As you can see, I copied this right off Nick’s site. But it’s true, and I am going to put you on my blogroll. Please, also, Nick is cute but I don’t want to see him in those shorts…..
That really was funny.
Doing my part…
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Your writing is great and you should keep doing it
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass and can totally use the funding
c) Her writing is great and she should keep doing it
d) The holey hand photo is great
This is HILARIOUS! You’re writing really is great. I hate to say it (I was kinda looking forward to Nick in hot pants- also hilarious), but Nick was definitely right. You should take your writing to the next level. Oh, and for the record: Epic picture
See, that’s why I’m not married any more… He never fully appreciated my help! At least I think that’s why… And I’m sticking with that theory!
Oh, btw…
1) Nick was right
2) Vets kick ass
3) Your writing does rock.
SWAK
.
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick butt
c) Your writing is quite amusing.*
*It reminded me of a Christmas or two ago when my dad was putting together a bike thing for my niece, lol.
I’m one of Blackfive’s readers and would really rather see you than Nick. So I am following orders here goes:
a) Nick was right.
b) Vets kick butt!
c) Your writing is entertaining and you should keep doing it.
One extra for good measure:
d) I like your site and will return reading it.
Well, I have only three things to add to your story …
1) Nick was right
2) Vets kick ass
3) Your writing does rock.
I hope you enjoy the shorts and the tank top!
You and your husband seem to be perfectly matched. You are definetly going to drive your kids nuts as they grow up.
Keep up your writing. It is a nice style and very funny.
BTW:
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Her writing is great and she should keep doing it
My ex and I did this with an air hockey table. 3am on Christmas morning it was done, but not without a LOT of cussing and I’m legendary for my cussing to begin with. And then what do you do with the box? It’s a GIANT box. Santa doesn’t come with boxes! It’s magical how something so huge as a full sized air hockey table gets installed in the basement (don’t ask me how I will get it out if we ever move) and a box will give it away. The box is still stashed behind an old mattress. Then there was the foosball table too. Apparently, if you follow the directions and put the table part together upside down like you’re supposed to and you can’t visualize well, all the handles will be on the wrong side of the table and all your men will be backwards and you have to take it all apart and put it back together again.
My kids get pre-assembled shit now.
I must agree with Nick. He IS right, we DO kick serious ass, and you are a good writer. (And, as a soldier, I gotta rep my battle buddy).
Ahhh…the wonders of surfing the web…and the dangers! The thought of Nick in hot pants sent me screaming to my bathroom to take a cold shower. Alas, Georgia has had a hot spell (global warming don’t you know) following the several days of bitterly cold weather (well, bitterly cold weather for GA, at least. Climate change don’t you know) and all I could get was tepid water.
This warrior must embrace the suck and Ranger on.
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick 4th point of contact.
c) Your writing is great and you should keep doing it.
Thanks for opening my eyes to the wonders of your blog.
My wife and I love reading your blog but……
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Your writing is great and you should keep doing it
Beside the pics Nick posted of you on Rhino Den prove you are smokin hot and I’d much rather see you in the shorty-shorts than Nick!
Keep up the great work and hilarious stories!!
Heh. Two UNskilled adults. Never, never, NEVER use power tools (or ANY tools for that matter) after “a few beers”…
Oh, and by the way Amy:
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass (this is a Force of Nature, if ya know whut I mean…)
c) Your writing is great and — keep doing it!
We at Blackfive anticipate your loss being our gain for the Boyz at Ranger Up…
Igor
(Pleasepleaseplease, *no* Nick in hot pants – you are MUCH more suitable…)
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Amy, your writing is great and you should keep doing it
we don’t think the world is ready for Nick in hot pants:-)
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) I like your writing-keep up the great work! This post reminds me of the time my husband had me “hold” the 12 ft long piece of sheetrock on the ceiling “for a sec” while he went to get some screws…needless to say it didn’t work out as planned!
Sorry, I really do NOT want to see Nick in short shorts!
-Jo
Nick is right, and vets kick ass. Better start picking out the shorts.
HILARIOUS!!!!! Nick is absolutely right – keep writing! This will be in my booksmarks so I can see who will end up in the Ranger shorts – had a 1 LT send a pic in his, and he called them Ranger “panties”.
Nick in shorts, my eye, eye….. the alternative, much preferred.
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Amy, you’re a riot.
Semper Fi, Hank
Nick was right
Those girls should be very thankful!! A beer at 10:23 am? Wow
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Amy, your writing is great and you should keep doing it.
That really surprised me. These are old-fashioned “dumb wife” jokes, pretty original ones of the type, and you just don’t see that anymore. Awf’ly sporting of you to fantasize in that direction, instead of the more modern “useless husband” mode. You gonna cover that later?
So I gotta say, that was an original point of view, shows a well-developed style. You ought to keep it up, do more of it. Nick was right about that. Gotta admit, those vets do kick ass.
WOW! I read this blog and sent it to my sister. You sound (well, type…) just like my sister! That kicks ass! Nick was right!
Steve’s a lucky man. Beer by 10:30am…. It’s impossible to drink all day, if you don’t start in the morning.
Oh yeah, vets kick ass!
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Amy, your writing is great and you should keep doing it.
d) Go West Point Grappling and MMA
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Her writing is great and she should keep doing it
Her writing is great and she should keep doing it
Stuck in Iraq and about to get sent to A’stan. Stories like this make me miss home, my wife, building crap for my kids while drinking too much beer. Then realizing what I have created looks nothing like it should, and does in fact more closely resemble modern art as opposed to a swingset. Although, the kids don’t seem to mind. They should be fine. As long as they wear helmets.
I owe Nick a thank you. Your writing rocks. But you know…
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Amy, your writing is great and you should keep doing it.
Please don’t make me stop reading RangerUp. Cute as Nick is, I don’t want to see him in short pink shorts. Now I have a mental image that just won’t go away. Damnit!
Nick was right. Vets kick ass. And you’re funny; keep writing.
Amy, Nick was right, you are a very good reader and you should continue with these awesome posts. I too forwarded it to my sister. Bruce
a) Nick was right; Isn’t he always, though?
b) Veterans kick ass
c) Amy, your writing is pretty good and might as well keep doing it.
Hey guess what????
Nick was right you should keep on writing!!!
Although I’d rather see Nick in the way too short shorts – as a proud member of Soldiers Angels (and a patriot guard rider) – I cannot pass up the opportunity to make money for the organization – and I’m hoping enough people post to include the wounded warrior project.
By the way – many soldiers need to be adopted – go to soldiersangels.org and adopt your own! Trust me – you’ll get more out of it than the warriors you’re supporting.
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Your writing is great and you should keep doing it
Besides after serving in the military I would rather not see any more guys in short shorts. The PT shorts were bad enough
Yep….
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Amy, your writing is great and you should keep doing it.
great writing. Keep it up.
My sis and put together a plalyhouse once–one with a FORT! Thinking back, drilling a hole in my hand would have been a lot more fun…
! Make that playhouse
Nick was right
Vets kick ass
your writing is great and you should keep doing it…I’m forgetting something….
Oh yeah, NICK WAS RIGHT!
a) Nick was right
b) Vets kick ass
c) Amy, your writing is great and you should keep doing it.
Your narrative reminds me, very much, of a girl I went to AIT with.
Nick wins by the way. Istiqlal Iraq wants to see Amy in hot pants.