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....

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

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

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

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

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