Wanted to take a moment to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all my members and other readers. Sure is nice having you here, and it's a great time of the year to say thanks and remember all those who touch and have touched our lives.
Over the next few days, will upload some nice holiday images for everyone to enjoy.
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This memorial stands in the town of Licata, Sicily, just inland of the shore line. It commemorates the landing of the 3rd Infantry Division, under the command of General Lucian Truscott on the 10th July 1943.
The second picture shows a DUKW, a shore to shore amphibious vehicle which made it's debut at Licata with Operation Husky. A number of new craft were also to play the first of many important roles in landing men and equipment:
I urgently needed a few days off work, but, I knew the Boss would not allow me to take a leave. I thought that maybe if I acted 'Crazy' then he would tell me to take a few days off. So I hung upside-down on the ceiling and made funny noises. My co-worker (who's blonde) asked me what I was doing. I told her that I was pretending to be a light bulb so that the Boss would think I was 'Crazy' and give me a few days off.
A few minutes later the Boss came into the office and asked, 'What in the name of GOD are you doing?' I told him I was a light bulb. He said, 'You are clearly stressed out.' Go home and recuperate for a couple of days.'
I jumped down and walked out of the office...When my co-worker (the blonde) followed me, the Boss asked her, '..And where do you think you're going?!'
And she replied, 'I'm going home, too. I can't work in the dark.
