The Day I Was Perfect
Another Army Tale30 total reviews
Comment from RShipp
" We went hiking, camping, and now I was getting a chance to earn merit badges." I think that is how my boy thought of things too!
"Whenever I was underestimated I would do my best to exceed expectations." I am just like that.
Best of luck in the True Story Contest.
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2020
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" We went hiking, camping, and now I was getting a chance to earn merit badges." I think that is how my boy thought of things too!
"Whenever I was underestimated I would do my best to exceed expectations." I am just like that.
Best of luck in the True Story Contest.
Comment Written 20-Aug-2020
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Comment from Suzanna Ray
Dear Earl, I think Every body is entitled to a perfect day.
You are so lucky that you actually had one ! No wonder that you wanted to post this story, just to share the joy.
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Dear Earl, I think Every body is entitled to a perfect day.
You are so lucky that you actually had one ! No wonder that you wanted to post this story, just to share the joy.
Comment Written 19-Aug-2020
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Comment from lyenochka
Wow, congratulations, Earl! That's fantastic that you earned the EIB on your first try! I always enjoy your military memories stories!
Hope you do well in the contest !
One comment:
they weren't expecting me too.(to)
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2020
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Wow, congratulations, Earl! That's fantastic that you earned the EIB on your first try! I always enjoy your military memories stories!
Hope you do well in the contest !
One comment:
they weren't expecting me too.(to)
Comment Written 19-Aug-2020
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Comment from robyn corum
Earl,
This is a really awesome achievement and I know you must be really proud of it. Especially to have done it on your first try AND when you were still so new and young to the corps. Congrats.
I happen to be a major, major carrot person, so I get it. I also am motivated by things like what that silly NCO said to you - I'd be like, 'Excuse me, you might want to step back a little. I don't want you to be choked by all the dust I'm about to create up in here.' hehehe
And I am sure that made your victory even that much sweeter. haha Stick it in FACE! hahaha
Some notes, if I may:
1.) score over 225 out of 300, on the PT test,
--> what is the PT test? You might need to explain that for us simple folks
2.) The next obstacle(s) were 25 regular stations
3.) stations(.) In(space)1983 you could not fail any stations and still earn the EIB;
4.) Actually, since I was new, they weren't expecting me (to).
5.) I called in my coordinates, and to my surprise,(space)the first round hit the target.
6.) who could have up to five pieces of information or a weapon,(space)on them
7.) "Surely (they) wouldn't put one in the other pocket," I thought.
8.) For some perspective, there were 63 EIB recipients in the whole 3rd Infantry Division that year(.)
--> but how big is an infantry division -- again, for us dummies?
9.) I always look back on this as the only day in my Army career that I was (considered) perfect.
--> since we all know you blew the pocket search, you loser. --hehehe
I really enjoyed this. I always love soldier stuff and I adore war stuff. I appreciate the men who have served more than you can know. Thanks so much. Sorry for the rating -- hurry up and edit and let me know and I'll adjust it quick. Thanks for serving and thanks for sharing. I appreciate you!! Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2020
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Earl,
This is a really awesome achievement and I know you must be really proud of it. Especially to have done it on your first try AND when you were still so new and young to the corps. Congrats.
I happen to be a major, major carrot person, so I get it. I also am motivated by things like what that silly NCO said to you - I'd be like, 'Excuse me, you might want to step back a little. I don't want you to be choked by all the dust I'm about to create up in here.' hehehe
And I am sure that made your victory even that much sweeter. haha Stick it in FACE! hahaha
Some notes, if I may:
1.) score over 225 out of 300, on the PT test,
--> what is the PT test? You might need to explain that for us simple folks
2.) The next obstacle(s) were 25 regular stations
3.) stations(.) In(space)1983 you could not fail any stations and still earn the EIB;
4.) Actually, since I was new, they weren't expecting me (to).
5.) I called in my coordinates, and to my surprise,(space)the first round hit the target.
6.) who could have up to five pieces of information or a weapon,(space)on them
7.) "Surely (they) wouldn't put one in the other pocket," I thought.
8.) For some perspective, there were 63 EIB recipients in the whole 3rd Infantry Division that year(.)
--> but how big is an infantry division -- again, for us dummies?
9.) I always look back on this as the only day in my Army career that I was (considered) perfect.
--> since we all know you blew the pocket search, you loser. --hehehe
I really enjoyed this. I always love soldier stuff and I adore war stuff. I appreciate the men who have served more than you can know. Thanks so much. Sorry for the rating -- hurry up and edit and let me know and I'll adjust it quick. Thanks for serving and thanks for sharing. I appreciate you!! Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 19-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2020
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Thank you very much for the editing tips. I went back and made corrections. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my story.
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I've updated. You aren't made at me, are you? You know I was kidding, right??????
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I'm sorry, Earl. I count you as a buddy here and I may have taken it too far. It's hard to figure out who I can cut up with around here.
I spent most of my formative years with guys and I'm afraid I have that kind of mentality... when it comes to kidding around and stuff.
If I offended you or anything PLEASE forgive me. I wanna be friends....
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We're good. The ones I hate are the ones that don't reread it after they ding you.
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Yeah, that's no problem. I just want to make sure you know I was only teasing you with my nonsense in the review.
Comment from poetwatch
I glad you used this in the true story contest because it is a good way to remember a time you were perfect, Earl. :) Now if you had used this for the biggest dream contest I would have to say it was only a dream :) for no one is perfect in the Army. This is a good entry for the True Story Contest.
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2020
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I glad you used this in the true story contest because it is a good way to remember a time you were perfect, Earl. :) Now if you had used this for the biggest dream contest I would have to say it was only a dream :) for no one is perfect in the Army. This is a good entry for the True Story Contest.
Comment Written 19-Aug-2020
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Comment from aryr
Good luck in the True Story Contest, Earl. This was well written and very much enjoyed. It was indeed your day to be perfect. Just imagine what would have happened if you hadn't gone with the unit and tried for your EIB. The picture you posted was wonderful.
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2020
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Good luck in the True Story Contest, Earl. This was well written and very much enjoyed. It was indeed your day to be perfect. Just imagine what would have happened if you hadn't gone with the unit and tried for your EIB. The picture you posted was wonderful.
Comment Written 19-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2020
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you reading and reviewing my work.
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Most welcome Earl.
Comment from Susan X Smith
This is a heartwarming tale of a soldier who successfully passed his test. You must look back on that day with great pride. I enjoyed reading this one. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2020
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This is a heartwarming tale of a soldier who successfully passed his test. You must look back on that day with great pride. I enjoyed reading this one. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 19-Aug-2020
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Comment from nancy_e_davis
Well done, Earl. Thank you for your service. I am so proud of our military. My husband was in the Air-force. It was before we were married and he didn't talk about it so I don't know much about his service time. We met after he returned home. Congratulations for earning your EIB so easily. LOL Good luck in the True Story contest. Nancy:)
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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2020
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Well done, Earl. Thank you for your service. I am so proud of our military. My husband was in the Air-force. It was before we were married and he didn't talk about it so I don't know much about his service time. We met after he returned home. Congratulations for earning your EIB so easily. LOL Good luck in the True Story contest. Nancy:)
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Comment Written 19-Aug-2020
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Thank you very much Nancy. I appreciate you reading and reviewing my story.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Great offering for the contest*! ;) Always awesome to hold onto and remember those personal accomplishments that really stand out - congrats and kudos to you for the accomplishment and for the sharing, sir!! ;) Best of luck in the contest! ;) Yvette
*Be sure to pop back in and put a warning for language on your post... ;) :)
peacetime Army the most prestigious, and sought after, awards --> peacetime Army, the most prestigious and sought after award
three hour 12 mile --> three hour, twelve mile
in-processing a Corporal --> in-processing, a Corporal
Campbell so this would --> Campbell, so this would
and now I was --> and now, I was
PT test, I was never --> PT test. I was never OR PT test: I was never
obstacle were 25 regular stations and four round-out (specialized) stations, In1983 you could --> obstacles were twenty-five regular stations and four round-out (specialized) stations. In 1983, you could
the EIB, you had --> the EIB; you had
down, it wouldn't be the end of the world if I didn't earn an EIB. Actually since I was new they weren't expecting me too. --> down: it wouldn't be the end of the world if I didn't earn an EIB. Actually, since I was new, they weren't expecting me to.
coordinates and to my surprise the first --> coordinates, and to my surprise, the first
got a Go. --> got a 'Go'.
POWs --> POW's
information, or a weapon, on them. --> information or a weapon on them.
my guy I reached --> my guy, I reached
Surely there wouldn't put --> Surely they wouldn't put
pocket, in case he had a weapon, but didn't reach in and moved on. -- pocket in case he had a weapon, but I didn't reach in. Then, I moved on.
was done and I told --> was done, and I told
died, I saw --> died. I saw OR died; I saw
the infantry man who --> the infantry men who [I know it was just men back then, but if you want it to encompass today, you could just replace the words 'the infantry men' with 'infantry']
That year 17 members --> That year, 17 members
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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2020
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Great offering for the contest*! ;) Always awesome to hold onto and remember those personal accomplishments that really stand out - congrats and kudos to you for the accomplishment and for the sharing, sir!! ;) Best of luck in the contest! ;) Yvette
*Be sure to pop back in and put a warning for language on your post... ;) :)
peacetime Army the most prestigious, and sought after, awards --> peacetime Army, the most prestigious and sought after award
three hour 12 mile --> three hour, twelve mile
in-processing a Corporal --> in-processing, a Corporal
Campbell so this would --> Campbell, so this would
and now I was --> and now, I was
PT test, I was never --> PT test. I was never OR PT test: I was never
obstacle were 25 regular stations and four round-out (specialized) stations, In1983 you could --> obstacles were twenty-five regular stations and four round-out (specialized) stations. In 1983, you could
the EIB, you had --> the EIB; you had
down, it wouldn't be the end of the world if I didn't earn an EIB. Actually since I was new they weren't expecting me too. --> down: it wouldn't be the end of the world if I didn't earn an EIB. Actually, since I was new, they weren't expecting me to.
coordinates and to my surprise the first --> coordinates, and to my surprise, the first
got a Go. --> got a 'Go'.
POWs --> POW's
information, or a weapon, on them. --> information or a weapon on them.
my guy I reached --> my guy, I reached
Surely there wouldn't put --> Surely they wouldn't put
pocket, in case he had a weapon, but didn't reach in and moved on. -- pocket in case he had a weapon, but I didn't reach in. Then, I moved on.
was done and I told --> was done, and I told
died, I saw --> died. I saw OR died; I saw
the infantry man who --> the infantry men who [I know it was just men back then, but if you want it to encompass today, you could just replace the words 'the infantry men' with 'infantry']
That year 17 members --> That year, 17 members
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Comment Written 19-Aug-2020
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from humpwhistle
Nicely done, Earl. A compelling story, and a fine telling of it.
Belated congratulations on your accomplishment.
Now, to come full circle, I hope the story wins you another prize.
Best of luck.
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2020
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Nicely done, Earl. A compelling story, and a fine telling of it.
Belated congratulations on your accomplishment.
Now, to come full circle, I hope the story wins you another prize.
Best of luck.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 19-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2020
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Thank you very much for the six stars Lee. I appreciate you reading and reviewing my story.
