Do NOT do this. I nearly got into big
trouble with this one. (An Air Force
tale.)
1984 carswell air force base fort worth, texas have been having trouble with my eyes flashes flares of white light lightning bolts scribbling across my vision annoying as all get out i'm severely nearsighted--blind as a bat wear thick, thick lenses so i can see have since second grade flashes flares in your visual field can signal several problems like a ~detatched retina~ to which i'm susceptible ANYWAY because of my extreme nearsightedness (blind as a bat) one day i was really having a problem with the flashes flares of white light called the doc at the base hospital--"come in NOW" they tell you "now," you go NOW i go to the doc--he does an exam, sends me to the specialist who dilates my pupils BOOIIINNG they get HUGE *i can't see a flippin thing* what little i could see he took away--nearly blinded especially when he shines the brightest of bright lights into my widened, open eyes *now i'm really blind* he can't find nothing wrong, asks me if i have migraines yes that is my warning, my aura--flashes flares of light whenever i see those, a migraine's on the way *terrific and here i think something is REALLY wrong* i'm free to go, but i'm to avoid any bright light wear sunglasses, because the sun is shining brightly outside walking back to my barracks--have the rest of the day off pass through the BX parking lot--lovely spring day warm temperatures, feel the warmth of the sun on my face *can't really see anything* but i'm enjoying the day until AIRMAN sir WHATSA MATTA WITH YOU DON'T YA SEE MY RANK excuse me sir DO YOU SEEEEEEEEEE MY RANK airman vidra reports no sir I AM A COLONEL USAF WHY DIDN'T YOU SALUTE ME *'cause you're an ass* but i salute the ass--COLONEL--don't wanna git in trouble sir airman vidra reports AS ordered no sir, i did not see your rank i didn't see YOU how was i supposed to see your rank SIR WHATTAYA MEAN YOU DIDN'T SEE MY RANK THERE IS AN EAGLE SITTIN RIGHT THERE ON MY SHOULDERS *yeah and i hope they take a dump on yas* sir i don't see no eagles--just got back from the eye doc's he just dilated my pupils--can't see a freakin thing SIR GEEZ LOUISE YOU MEAN THEY'RE LETTIN IN BLIND PEOPLE INTO MY AIR FORCE *yeah just like they let you in ya great big jerk* yessir
(C) karla dorman, 2003
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KArla,. I know what your saying here and I really loved it, I got such a laugh and such a memory. When I was in the navy at a quite young age, both physically and mentally, I saluted an Admiral going past our barracks that I was cleaning that day. He didnt return the salute so I gave him the finger, little did I know that his aide, a certain full commander was following him only a short few steps around the building, he caught me do so and i stood at attention for the rest of the day saluting. Sure as hell taught me how to salute!!Suffice it to say I was not at that base for very long, LOL! Thanks for a great memory and laugh friend Karla...best to sister, Peace, ED & Rufuz (w00f)
Loved this Karla! Long, long ago I was an airman, too. I used to cross the street when I saw some of those guys coming (The real pompous ones) Great write!
have been there. can relate. They are sticklers about saluting in the Army too. I give this and them the Spaceballs salute with my highest compliments. Thank goodness we're out of the military, Kindra.
Salutes ... whoops we were both peons weren't we?
Grins,
Marie
HAHAHAHAHA Karla Welcome back, you have been missed! Damn those viruses! So good to read you again, this was really great, off to read your other one;-)Send the colonel to kentucky fried chicken where he belongs;-)!hehehe
Ego, that's all he was, Ego... still would have told him off, but I was never in the force, either, and probably wouldn't be in long if I ever was.... ha... great write..... love it....stay strong...
In Spirit,
Bear
this is too cute, karla; enjoyed reading about your adventures upon entering the air force! god, you should write a BOOK about all the adventures you have experienced; it would be an INSTANT best seller, that is for DARN sure! truly enjoyed this gem of a write; thanks for sharing! LOL (((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, karen lynn. :D LOL
and, btw, thank YOU for serving our country! God bless you!
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Great write Karla!!
Love Tinka
Excellent write...
God Bless
~Michelle~
I have mossed you so much... Now your back Yah!!!
Salutes ... whoops we were both peons weren't we?
Grins,
Marie
Tell him where to go! (When you are Out of the Air force that is!)
Ha!(grin)
Glad you are back! Love ya!
Becca
Thanks for serving the USA...
In Spirit,
Bear
and, btw, thank YOU for serving our country! God bless you!