You played it smart, Koog. Very smart.
I'm glad it worked out so well for you all things considered.
My Marine was actually in the Navy. He was very smart and a superb physical specimen. After he was signed in, he said, "The next thing I knew I was training with the Marines. The next thing I knew, I was jumping out of a helicopter into the jungle." He spent more than his fair share of time in the rice paddies. He also said, "I had a lot of friends. I had a lot of them die. I figure God spared me for one reason and that was to party." I don't blame him, but I was not equipped to live with that for a lifetime.
So it goes.
Yipe. I have to get off this train of thought.
My dreams will probably be very interesting tonight.
It was great talking to you this afternoon.
Fantastic time trip.
Stay safe and have a Happy Thanksgiving.