This Week and this year

I keep thinking of my dad this year I keep coming back to this blog and I don't know what to write. So today I thought I would just say Happy Father's Day to all fathers out there.

Palm Sunday

This week let's remember the reason we are able to go to Heaven. The celebration starts today.

Happy Birthday, Daddy!

Today would have been your 69th birthday. I miss you everyday and I love you. I ain't lighting a candle for you like you asked.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

As today being the first day of a New Year, I challenge each of you to take a quart jar and for everyday write one thing down that was good that day and put it in it. Then on New Year's Eve of 2014 take the pieces of paper out and read them.

Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope this day is truly a blessing

Halloween

I just want to wish everyone out there a very happy Halloween. This starts the Holiday season for me. I love to come up with original ideas for Halloween. So on that note I will post a picture later to show you. Have a fun today!!! It is not just for kids.

Story

There are some that might have lost interest in this blog. But I have not been to the reunions because my Mom has been ill or I have been. I am trying to get back in the swing of things and remember some of the stories that my dad had told me about his Navy days. There was one that always touched my heart. He said that he got the order to stop all engines. And go on the deck. There everyone was on the deck when this school of dolphins swam in front of the Cat. You see I love dolphins and dad knew it would make me smile. Some of you I have met and you made feel welcome. This girl loved her dad so much that I still miss him everyday. I hope you guys and ladies understand.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

I just wanted to wish you all a very Happy Father's Day. I hope that you all have a wonderful day!!!!

Summer is here.

Well, summer is here in Mississippi. The heat index will be hitting 100 degrees tomorrow. Can you say fry me an egg?

Spring is in the Air

Today with the weather here in Mississippi reminds me that Spring is on its way. I can't wait. I hope it is not a hot one.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

This year is going to be great. I can feel it. I hope that all u guys and gals were safe last night and that this year is a truly blessed and prosperous New Year.

Holidays

As I think of yesterday being Thanksgiving. I want to thank you all for your service. I also want to thank you for visiting this site. Have a blessed day and remember if you are traveling this season than be extra careful.

Theses are a few pictures that was sent from Nadine Bartlett.

Barry Garber on the Wisconsin..

Gay Christian and her Daughter in the snack room.

Nauticas.

View from the Wisconsin..

Happy Birthday Navy! Thank you all that are serving and have served.

REUNION

I hope everyone had a blast this year at Virginia Beach.

Video of the "Cat" taken during Korean War

I hope this comes through. http://youtu.be/edSdWlrnTqk

RIP DADDY

Well, today marks 6 years that you have been gone. Daddy, do you see me? AM I making you proud? Daddy, I miss hearing your voice. I wish I could hear you say I love you one more time. Here is your song. I do love you daddy.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyRZTAmcW7c&ob=av2e Please copy this link and listen in memory of my dad. Thank you all.

Happy Birthday

Today is my dad's birthday. He would have been 66 years old today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I miss you and love you.

YEAR 2012

Well, this has not been the best year. But, I know that God is in control. To start it out my mom was in and out of the hospital. 29 days ago my Aunt in Texas was put in the ICU because of Pneumonia. She is still in ICU. Then on the 21 of March on my way out the door to go to church I fell down my steps and yet have gone back to work. So, I am not looking forward to the other 2/3 of the year.

The Weather

With this crazy weather I have fell ill. I have been diagnosed with Viral Flu. I am not able to be around anyone. Yuck!!!!! Now here it is the middle of February and the high will be in the 70's tomorrow. No wonder everyone is sick!!

Where is Winter?

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

New Year

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

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

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

Survived Black Friday

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

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

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

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

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

Next Year Reunion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Birthday Weekend

This was the Vietnam Veteran Memorial in MS.

FIRST DAY OF SPRING

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

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

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

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....