USS Catamount

Where is Winter?

2012-01-21T09:03:00.003-06:00

I am here in Mississippi and it is hot and rainy. Where did Mr Winter Go?

New Year

2012-01-16T18:13:00.002-06:00

Well, here it is the 16Th of Jan. Today is MLK day but here in Mississippi we have been celebrating it for years as Robert E Lee Day. Go Figure!

Christmas Time

2011-12-25T12:08:00.002-06:00

Well, this year instead of a white Christmas we got a wet Christmas. Rain and more Rain. It is 12 noon and we have gotten 3 inches of rain at my house.

I hope that each of you have a very Merry Christmas and May God bless each of your households.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU

2011-12-21T18:06:00.003-06:00

I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas. Remember Jesus is the Reason for the Season.

Survived Black Friday

2011-11-26T23:12:00.002-06:00

I hope everyone survived the over eating on Thursday and your wives and you survived the shopping for BLACK FRIDAY!!!! I hope that you guys are liking what I post on this blog. For all you visitors please leave feedback. Thank you all for visiting. Lynna

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

2011-11-24T09:42:00.003-06:00

I just wanted to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you that are traveling have a safe and uneventful trip. May God be with all.

Veterans Day

2011-11-19T20:21:00.002-06:00

I am so sorry that I did not get on here to blog and THANK everyone of you guys that served on this great ship back on the 11th.

I do have a very good excuse. I was laying to rest one of my heroes, A veteran of WWII (my Pappaw (John Chester Magarity)).

But I hope that everyone of you had a great day.

November now

2011-11-03T19:04:00.002-05:00

Well, today is November 3, 2011. I am looking forward to the holiday season this year. I am hoping that you all are well.

REUNION PICTURES

2011-10-08T12:11:00.001-05:00

I am still waiting on pictures from Nashville. I would love to post them here.

Next Year Reunion

2011-09-30T22:21:00.002-05:00

Just found out tonight that next year will be here next year. I also heard that this was the biggest reunion ever. Wow I wish I was there. Maybe next year.

LAST DAY OF THE REUNION

2011-09-29T17:39:00.002-05:00

Today was the meeting and about right now you guys are getting ready for the Banquet. I hope that you guys are having fun. Love you all.

3rd DAY OF THE REUNION

2011-09-28T17:17:00.002-05:00

Well, today there was a bus ride today showing parts of Nashville. I know I would have loved to have been there. Tonight is going to be at the Grand Ole Opry. Have fun all!!!!!

2nd DAY OF THE REUNION

2011-09-27T18:46:00.002-05:00

Well, today was probably spent exploring the great city of Nashville. I wish I was there! Have some fun for me. Thinking of you guys.

1st DAY OF REUNION

2011-09-26T18:35:00.002-05:00

Today I got a message from the President's wife (Nadine) who said that there was over 70 all ready there. That is great news. Hope you guys are having fun. Have a nice meet and greet. Thinking of you all right now.

REUNION TIME AGAIN

2011-09-19T21:54:00.002-05:00

Ok the time has come again. I have to say that I am going to miss the reunion that I really wanted to go to. With my elbow surgery using all my vacation time, I am not able to join you guys. However, I am hoping that I can join you next year. So, please keep me in the loop and don't forget to send pictures. I am sending all the "Cat" crew and their loved ones angel hugs. Love you all.

Happy Memorial Day

2011-05-30T01:26:00.003-05:00

I do believe that the picture says it all. Happy Memorial Day to all of you guys that served on the USSCatamount. My prayers are with all you today.

Remembering My Dad

2011-05-03T21:37:00.002-05:00

I don't know if you guys realized but the birthday weekend started on my dad's birthday this year. I went out and had all u can eat catfish to honor him. I wish that you guys could have known him. He was straight and to the point kind of guy. Things are going ok for me right now. We survived the tornadoes and now we are facing the floods.

Btw, CONGRATULATIONS to the Navy Seals on a Job WELL DONE!!!!!!

Birthday Weekend USS ALABAMA

2011-04-19T21:51:00.002-05:00

Birthday Weekend

2011-04-19T21:44:00.002-05:00

This was the Vietnam Veteran Memorial in MS.

FIRST DAY OF SPRING

2011-03-20T07:00:00.002-05:00

Today reminds me of what my told me one day when we were living in Oklahoma. He told me today is a good day for a new start. Because everything else is brand new. HAPPY SPRING EVERYONE.

Update on Me

2011-01-30T17:27:00.002-06:00

Some of you did not meet me in Portland at the reunion. But, I work full-time and now I am adding going back to school for a Bachelor's degree for Business Administration. This will be a four year program and I will be doing no vacations for this time. I am so upset that I will not get to spend time with you guys in person for the next four years. But, this is what I need to do to go further in my career.

I hope you guys understand. I will keep you guys up to date with my progress. And still keep me inform of what is going on in your lives.

Mr and Mrs David (Coonass) Pitre

2011-01-03T20:29:00.004-06:00

With special permission from their daughter. I was told that I could add this picture of a shipmate of my dad's. So glad to call him a friend. Thank you for the special thoughts, Coonass.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011

2010-12-31T22:50:00.003-06:00

Just want to take the time and wish you guys a Happy New Year. May God Bless you all with good health so that we can get together in Nashville. For the ones that know me, know how exciting that I get when I can plan on something. And the closer it gets the more excited I get. Especially, when I get to see all my Catamount Family. You guys and gals rock. I can not forget the women. Oh, I have a surprise for you all. My mom is coming. I am really excited to show her a great time. Well, for you guys on the East Coast it is 5 min till the New Year. So, here is to you all. See you soon....

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

2010-12-27T19:23:00.002-06:00

I hope you all had a great Christmas and that the New year brings you good health and blessings.

REUNION FOR 2011 INFO STARTS NOW

2010-11-25T17:26:00.002-06:00

Well I received a letter that states that the Reunion is Sept 26-30 of next year. So those that have to put in for their vacations can save that time now. See you guys in Nashville. Only 8 hours away from me. YAY! I can drive!!!!!!! So Excited.....

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

2010-11-25T17:22:00.001-06:00

I hope that you all had a very Happy Thanksgiving. I just want to take the time to remember our ancestors that had the faith and courage to start this great country of ours. I also want to thank you guys for all that you did for us too. Hope you all are well and with your family.

Happy Veterans Day

2010-11-11T07:21:00.006-06:00

I want to thank you all that have served and kept this country free. You guys mean alot to me!

Reunion in South Dakota

2010-10-22T21:05:00.002-05:00

The Following Pictures were taken by the NEW President of the Reunion Committee Chuck Knight and his lovely wife Nadine Knight.....Thank you guys for sending the pictures. If there are any more, I will be happy to post them here for you to share with your shipmates.

Reunion in South Dakota Banquet

2010-10-22T21:01:00.003-05:00

Reunion in South Dakota Meeting and Misc Pictures

2010-10-22T20:55:00.004-05:00

Reunion in South Dakota Mt Rushmore

2010-10-22T20:45:00.006-05:00

Reunion in South Dakota Hospitality Room

2010-10-22T20:42:00.004-05:00

Reunion in South Dakota Deadwood

2010-10-22T20:38:00.003-05:00

Reunion in South Dakota Crazy Horse

2010-10-22T20:34:00.005-05:00

Reunion in South Dakota Corn Palace

2010-10-22T20:29:00.003-05:00

Reunion in South Dakota Buffalo Roundup

2010-10-22T20:24:00.006-05:00

Reunion in South Dakota Train Trip

2010-10-22T20:14:00.003-05:00

LAST DAY OF THE REUNION

2010-09-30T17:40:00.002-05:00

I hope everyone that was at the Reunion this week had fun. Sitting here in Mississippi waiting for the pictures that you guys took. I just wish that I could have been there. I just hope that I can make Nashville next year.

But, just to let you guys know I am facing surgery on my left arm. So, I am going to try to be with you guys.

HAPPY LABOR DAY

2010-09-04T11:36:00.002-05:00

This weekend brings a close to the summer. I want to salute all those who work hard for the money and to all those who are now retired or can no longer work. The laborers are what keep this GREAT Country of ours going.

Reunion Time

2010-07-11T09:17:00.002-05:00

I know that this is a little early but I am not going to make it this year but I will definately make Nashville next year. I am already looking forward to that. I am going to ask you guys that are going to please send pictures and I will post them again just like last year.

Happy 4TH of July

2010-07-04T09:48:00.001-05:00

Thank you to all the service personal and thank you to all the veterans.

Father's Day

2010-06-20T10:38:00.000-05:00

Happy Father's Day to you all! Have a great and blessed day!

Happy Belated Birthday

2010-04-18T11:21:00.002-05:00

Happy Belated Birthday, Daddy. I know that this is late but I have been sick and I have not wanted to get on here much. I love you and I miss you everyday. I think of you too. Please catch a big catfish for me in the lake in the Heavens.

HAPPY EASTER

2010-03-30T09:39:00.002-05:00

This is the time we set aside to remember God's greatest sacrifice. He sacrificed his only Son for our SINS!

SPRING HAS FLUNG

2010-03-19T08:59:00.002-05:00

Well the cherry blossoms have finally bloomed. We are coming out of the freezer. Yay! Enjoy the sunshine and warm weather.

MONTH OF LOVE

2010-02-23T23:08:00.002-06:00

Since this is the month designated for love, I just wanted to that I feel the love from the "Cat" crew. Some you drop me a line, some of you visit the website, and some call me. I am so thankful for you all and Thank you for serving your country.

PICTURES FROM SHIPMATE STUART FOULKS CATATMOUNT-KOREA

2010-01-24T16:07:00.003-06:00

Guys anytime that you want to send me some pictures. I will post them on here. I just manage this page. It does belong to you. Now enjoy the pictures.

PICTURES FROM SHIPMATE STUART FOULKS 2

2010-01-24T16:00:00.003-06:00

PICTURES FROM SHIPMATE STUART FOULKS 3

2010-01-24T15:54:00.003-06:00

PICTURES FROM SHIPMATE STUART FOULKS 4

2010-01-24T15:42:00.005-06:00

TO THE CATAMOUNT FAMILY

2010-01-16T21:31:00.002-06:00

It saddens me that I now know that I will not be able to take the trip again this year with you. This year during hurricane they cancelled all vacations. We can only take the weekend off. YUCK!!!! Only family emergencies. But looking forward to pictures. My Mom is looking forward to next year though. We are going to Nashville. It has been our dream to go to the Grand Ole Opry and this is the perfect time.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2009-12-31T04:11:00.002-06:00

My prayer for you is that you are healthy and no hardship for 2010.

REST IN PEACE DEAR FRIEND

2009-12-23T11:07:00.002-06:00

Friends, I received the following this morning from Barry Garber.

One of our former shipmates has passed away. Robert "Bob " Christian passed away on the 27 of November. Those of you that have served with him, knew how great a person he was. Those that met him at reunions, came to know him as well. He served his country for 30 years, and his family continues to do so today. The world will be a little less friendly, without Bob. Please let Gay know how much he will be missed by all, and that our prayers are with her, at this time, for her loss.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU

2009-12-23T05:10:00.001-06:00

For the next two days I will not be at a computer. So, I wanted to take this time to wish all of you and your family a Very Merry Christmas.

9 DAYS TO GO

2009-12-15T12:14:00.000-06:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

2009-11-25T19:47:00.003-06:00

I want to take this time to tell you a few things that I am Thankful for.

First I am thankful for my family. I have been lucky in my life to have 3 men that have helped my mom raise me and teach me things in life. One is my Dad(Charles "Harry" Harrison) who adopted me and gave me his name. The other raised me in my teen years, and the other one has been one of my spiritual leaders.

Then there is the most important one in my family is my Mom. She is my best friend. She is always there when I need her.

I am thankful for my "Cat" family. I feel lucky that my dad told me some stories that jelp me appreciate those who served to keep us free.

That brings me to the next thing I am thankful that I live in country that I am free to do what I want within reason and say what I want to say.

So, happy Thanksgiving Cat family be safe!!!!!

1st of November

2009-11-01T04:16:00.002-06:00

If you have not done it, then turn back the clock one hour.

Also, we only have 60 days left of 2009. It is hard to believe that this year is almost gone. But, it has been a year that has been good.

COURTESY OF MICHAEL MUNOZ

2009-10-17T04:38:00.003-05:00

In this pictures in the background on the left side is my dad.

MORE OLD PICTURES COURTESY OF MICHAEL MUNOZ

2009-10-17T04:37:00.003-05:00

MORE OLD PICTURES COURTESY OF MICHAEL MUNOZ

2009-10-17T04:35:00.001-05:00

MORE OLD PICTURES COURTESY OF MICHAEL MUNOZ

2009-10-17T04:24:00.003-05:00

THE BLOG

2009-10-15T15:47:00.002-05:00

You know I was looking at the pictures and when I noticed the empty table for missing shipmates and it makes me smile. It is because I could see my dad there. It was a great thing!

MALL OF AMERICA 1

2009-10-14T21:22:00.004-05:00

The following posts are courtesy of Lou Walls. These were of the Reunion in Minnesota. Looks like fun to me!!!!!

THANK YOU, LOU!

MALL OF AMERICA 2

2009-10-14T21:19:00.004-05:00

The picture below remind me of the song by Brad Praisley "Waitin on a Woman"

AQUARIUM IN THE MALL 1

2009-10-14T21:17:00.002-05:00

AQUARIUM IN THE MALL 2

2009-10-14T21:16:00.002-05:00

AQUARIUM IN THE MALL 3

2009-10-14T21:15:00.002-05:00

AQUARIUM IN THE MALL 4

2009-10-14T21:13:00.001-05:00

BUS TOUR 1

2009-10-14T21:12:00.003-05:00

BUS TOUR 2

2009-10-14T21:10:00.002-05:00

BUS TOUR 3

2009-10-14T21:09:00.002-05:00

BUS TOUR 4

2009-10-14T21:07:00.001-05:00

BUS TOUR 5

2009-10-14T21:05:00.001-05:00

BUS TOUR 6

2009-10-14T21:04:00.001-05:00

BUS TOUR 7

2009-10-14T20:58:00.004-05:00

THURSDAY MEETING 1

2009-10-14T20:49:00.002-05:00

THURSDAY MEETING 2

2009-10-14T20:45:00.003-05:00

LUNCH AT LOCAL VFW

2009-10-14T20:39:00.001-05:00

HOSPITALITY ROOM 1

2009-10-14T20:38:00.002-05:00

HOSPITALITY ROOM 2

2009-10-14T20:36:00.002-05:00

BANQUET 1

2009-10-14T20:31:00.001-05:00

BANQUET 2

2009-10-14T20:30:00.004-05:00

BANQUET3

2009-10-14T20:25:00.002-05:00

BUS TOUR

2009-09-29T18:40:00.003-05:00

I want to that thank the Vice President, Chuck Knight, for the following Pictures of the 2009 reunion. If there are any more then I will be more than happy to post them here. I know that you guys had fun.

THANKS SO MUCH CHUCK!!!!

WAITING ON BUS

BUS TOUR 2

2009-09-29T18:34:00.006-05:00

WAITING ON BUS

BUS ARRIVES

BOARDING THE BUS

STATE CAPITAL IN ST PAUL

BUS TOUR 3

2009-09-29T18:28:00.008-05:00

TAKEN FROM GUTHRIE THEATER

BALCONY AT GUTHRIE THEATER

BUS TOUR 4

2009-09-29T18:13:00.008-05:00

CEILING OF GUTHRIE THEATER

LOOKING DOWN THROUGH SPECIAL WINDOW AT GUTHRIE THEATER

PILLSBURY MILLS FROM GUTHRIE THEATER

MUSUEM WHERE LUNCH WAS SERVED

FOLLOWING THE MISSISSIPPI

THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER

PICTURES FROM THE BANQUET 1

2009-09-29T18:06:00.009-05:00

ALVIN & MAROLYN BARNETT

AL & SUE LAMARCHE

BARRY & DONNA GARBER

BILL & MARTHA ROHR

CHARLES & MARTHA VICKERS

PICTURES FROM THE BANQUET 2

2009-09-29T17:51:00.007-05:00

CHARLES VICKERS

DON & PAT STEINBACH

EDWIN SITTIG

GENE & ALICE (BUBBLES) POYNTER

GEORGE & RUTH MCENTIRE

PICTURES FROM THE BANQUET 3

2009-09-29T17:41:00.006-05:00

HAROLD & ELAINE SHOEFFLER

HAROLD & MARGE MARIAGE

JIM & JOAN HANSON

JOANNE & ANDY TOTIN

JOSEPH & NANCY TOMKO

PICTURES FROM THE BANQUET 4

2009-09-29T17:23:00.008-05:00

KEN & PATRICIA CERVENY

LOIS TURNER

LOU & CHARLOTTE OLIVER

LOU & JACKIE WALLS

NANCY TOMKO, SHARON & RONN GATHERCOLE

PICTURES FROM THE BANQUET 5

2009-09-29T17:17:00.008-05:00

PETE & JANE CURIE

RAY & LOUISE LEON

ROBERT& BETTY HOUSER

ROBERT & BEV BOWMAN & LOIS X

ROBERT & LENORE ROBINSON

PICTURES FROM THE BANQUET 6

2009-09-29T17:00:00.008-05:00

ROBERT & SHIRLEY MILLER

RONN & SHARON GATHERCOLE

VICTOR & LORETTA TIMMERMAN

WILLARD & ERIS MCBRIDE

SETTING FOR MISSING SHIPMATES

Trip to Rapid City, South Dakota

2009-09-27T17:22:00.003-05:00

Well, as you can see below that if you wanted to travel to South Dakota for the reunion by Amtrak, you would need to make other arrangements. You could go as far as Minneapolis or Denver then rent a car to drive to the hotel in Rapid City. However, there is always flying.

However, you could always meet up with some of the guys and maybe carpool or caravan to the reunion.

Still waiting on pictures from the Reunion in Minneapolis.

ON THE WAY HOME

2009-09-18T20:29:00.002-05:00

Today is the day that everyone is leaving Minnesota and going back to their homes.

I hope you all have a great and safe blessed trip.

I found out that in 2010 we will be meeting in Rapid City, South Dakota and in 2011 we will be in Nashville, Tennessee. Hope to see everyone there.

Oh and there will be pictures coming from Minnesota.

LAST DAY OF THE REUNION

2009-09-17T15:45:00.002-05:00

If today was like last year, then this morning was the meeting and then tonight will be the banquet.

It is nice that people geet together every year to catch up on their lives. I know that tonight will be bitter sweet. But, there is always next year!

I am hoping that next year that I can be there in South Dakota with all of you. I am actually looking forward to it.

HAVE FUN FOR ME!!!!

THIRD DAY OF REUNION

2009-09-16T19:15:00.003-05:00

Today was the tour of the Twin Cities. I hope it was fun and informative.

I can't wait to hear some of the stories from this year reunion.

I do know that I will be with you guys next year because I feel so out of place being at home when you guys are having sooooo much FUN!

Second Day of Reunion

2009-09-15T18:08:00.002-05:00

Today I imagine everyone took the day to explore the city and learn more about the surrounding area.

You guys were in my thoughts today. I sure do wish I was there with you.

Have fun.

First Day of the Reunion

2009-09-14T18:05:00.002-05:00

Well, today should have been the meet and greet.

Wish I was there with you. I know that it is great to see everyone again.

DON'T FORGET TO SEND PICTURES AND I WILL POST THEM HERE.

REUNION TIME

2009-09-13T12:59:00.002-05:00

Well, everyone is arriving today at the hotel.

For those who have their computers with them, Nadine and Chuck have dvds for those who were in Portland last year.

There are some great pictures there of the whales, and of our trip to see the Spruce Goose.

These are FREE!!!!! I hope that you enjoy it.

ENJOY YOUR TIME!!!!!