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Post by Anita on Oct 15, 2014 2:38:57 GMT
 My daughter, Shona, all decked out in her choir concert gown. I Knew that was a chorus dress. LOL What grade is she in? She's a Freshman this year. I can't believe that dress cost almost as much to alter as it did to purchase! I wish they'd let her bring the pearls home or let me get a good picture of her in them with the dress. |
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TankTop
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Post by TankTop on Oct 15, 2014 2:41:25 GMT
 My ds and I last Saturday. He is in Florida right now with my husband. I took this right before he left, not the greatest, but I look at it when I'm missing him. Yes, it is a selfie. I hate being away away from my baby, but I know he is having fun with our extended family. Dd and I could not go due to her sport obligations. Never again will I allow a high school sport to stand in the way of family time. Stupid, stupid, stupid decision. |
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Post by my3freaks on Oct 15, 2014 2:47:01 GMT
 One of my 18 year old sons senior pictures. |
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my3freaks
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Post by my3freaks on Oct 15, 2014 2:49:54 GMT
Our puppy Senna, trying to escape the exam room at the vet.  |
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Post by Nink on Oct 15, 2014 2:55:14 GMT
 This is my dog McKenzie and I. I've got my glasses on instead of contacts and am sans make up, but this is us.  ETA: I have no idea why this is upside down. It wasn't on my phone.  |
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NoWomanNoCry
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Oct 15, 2014 3:11:31 GMT
TankTop you both have the same smile!!! He looks so much like you.
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Post by heartcat on Oct 15, 2014 8:30:29 GMT
I love these photo threads! Always such a great variety of subjects, and often interesting stories to go along with them. And it is always nice to see people's families. This was inspired by an idea I saw on pinterest, that I wanted to recreate as a surprise for dh's birthday. I bought 21 helium filled balloons, one for each year we have been together. To each one I tied a handwritten note with a reason why I love him. Then I let them float to the ceiling of our bedroom. He loved it and was quite touched.  |
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Post by gillyp on Oct 15, 2014 8:50:48 GMT
I got the 2nd Lt part...I guessed at the Commissary part...but couldn't distinguish the letters...Anyone know what MFHS means? (and yes, I tried google) When I Googled it came up with many High Schools but there was also Moffett Field Historical Society which I suppose could have a bearing if there is a Moffett Field anywhere near you? Could it be that was where the photo originally came from, they provided the photo to your family or identified his rank? There were other hits with an M-name and then the words Family History Society. There were also a number of hits for NFHS (I can't tell if it's an M or N on the photo) but they mainly seemed to be in Australia. The problem with those initials being part of the description is we assume it actually relates to your grandfather's service whereas it might not. If that makes any sense! Is there anything written on the back? I've just looked a bit further and elsewhere the initials stand for Military Funeral Honours on a veterans page. Maybe there was someone of note in the military whose funeral he may have taken part in at that time? I love your family history photos, they are great things to have; such a treasure. |
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Post by gillyp on Oct 15, 2014 8:54:01 GMT
I love these photo threads! Always such a great variety of subjects, and often interesting stories to go along with them. And it is always nice to see people's families. This was inspired by an idea I saw on pinterest, that I wanted to recreate as a surprise for dh's birthday. I bought 21 helium filled balloons, one for each year we have been together. To each one I tied a handwritten note with a reason why I love him. Then I let them float to the ceiling of our bedroom. He loved it and was quite touched. What a great idea! So many possibilities too. Thanks for starting this thread, I love seeing the diversity of photos. |
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TankTop
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Post by TankTop on Oct 15, 2014 13:02:33 GMT
TankTop you both have the same smile!!! He looks so much like you. Poor thing got my nose! This is bad picture of him, but I look as good as I can. Here is is a better one of him. I miss this face!  |
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Post by ten&rose on Oct 15, 2014 13:03:27 GMT
I'm guessing the commisary actually is commissioning. Aka when he was made an officer.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2014 13:11:42 GMT
Thanks for all the hints to pursue on the soldier photo. I don't have the actual photo...only the image...I'm going to have to call or email my Aunt to see if there's anything on the back OR if she knows what anything written on the picture really means. She's the only one in the family that would know. (I will post an update if she has info)
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TankTop
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Post by TankTop on Oct 15, 2014 13:19:57 GMT
Thanks for all the hints to pursue on the soldier photo. I don't have the actual photo...only the image...I'm going to have to call or email my Aunt to see if there's anything on the back OR if she knows what anything written on the picture really means. She's the only one in the family that would know. (I will post an update if she has info) Can't wait to hear the update. |
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Post by alibama on Oct 15, 2014 13:42:39 GMT
I love threads like this! So many great photos.
My son and the twins live along ways away and I miss them so much!
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Post by gillyp on Oct 15, 2014 13:50:20 GMT
I'm guessing the commisary actually is commissioning. Aka when he was made an officer. Possibly. Commissary is a rank too, in charge of supplies as far as I am aware. |
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Post by cropduster on Oct 15, 2014 13:54:53 GMT
I love all these pictures.  Thanks for sharing! |
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~Susan~
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Post by ~Susan~ on Oct 15, 2014 13:57:14 GMT
<<<<I am going to cheat and just point out my photo that I replaced my avatar with  |
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Post by samcro on Oct 15, 2014 14:35:07 GMT
About the soldier photo:
Husband said it is probably not the word commissary, because although a 2nd Lieutenant could be in charge of the commissary, this uniform seems to show he was a Combat Lieutenant based on the crossed rifles which indicate infantry. Still working on the MFHS. He said that often a service member designates in letters or on photos their post. For example when he was active duty, his officer wrote a letter for him and it was signed with his name, rank, and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Do you know where he was stationed?
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Post by samcro on Oct 15, 2014 14:43:18 GMT
Also, are you sure the 96 means the year 1896?
Because it could have been his unit.
That appears to be a Civil War uniform and that war ran from 1861-1865.
Just a possibility.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2014 15:10:03 GMT
This is me and my youngest niece cuddling up.  |
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Post by pattipea on Oct 15, 2014 15:18:40 GMT
This pic was taken a few weeks ago at a park about three blocks from my house. It's the Mississippi River. Attachments:
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Post by picotjo on Oct 15, 2014 15:45:34 GMT
 This is my Lacie ready for fall! |
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Post by J u l e e on Oct 15, 2014 20:55:12 GMT
My husband and I celebrated turning 48 a few weeks ago by participating in the Tough Mudder Challenge - over 10 miles of terrain running in West Virginia, with 20 or so obstacles through mud and water, etc. Toughest thing I've ever done. And super fun! I'm the only girl in this picture and my husband is behind me in the yellow. His college roommate is beside us with the GoPro on his head - those videos are hilarious. Crawling through mud and rocks under barbed wire - Happy Birthday to Us! (Whoa - will go back and resize)  ![]() |
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Post by 3SugarBugs on Oct 15, 2014 21:19:44 GMT
Julee - Look at you sister! You look Fantastic (even if we can't see your cute face)!! Great job and Happy Belated Birthday!
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Post by PLurker on Oct 15, 2014 22:02:09 GMT
one of my favorite Halloween pics of DD the flower and DS the wolf from about ten years ago. We usually made up costumes but found these at Sams for about $15. Warm and could wear clothes under. Just dug it up to put in Halloween frame I just picked up. They (used to be) so cute!  Love all the photos! |
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Post by PLurker on Oct 16, 2014 10:27:23 GMT
I love all these pictures. Thanks for sharing! Me, too! More please |
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Post by brandy327 on Oct 16, 2014 10:42:32 GMT
LOVE all the photos!! Here's my puppy Canon and my older pup Starsky. Canon's slowly gaining on Starsky. He weighs about 35 lbs now.  My girls played soccer for the first time and they're hooked! We've already signed up for indoor soccer, which should start up in a few weeks! Both of my girls are in this photo. DD 1 is the red jersey in the center near the ball and DD 2 is on the far left also in a red jersey.  |
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TankTop
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Post by TankTop on Oct 16, 2014 12:38:02 GMT
Julee! You are hot!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2014 13:14:17 GMT
About the soldier photo: Husband said it is probably not the word commissary, because although a 2nd Lieutenant could be in charge of the commissary, this uniform seems to show he was a Combat Lieutenant based on the crossed rifles which indicate infantry. Still working on the MFHS. He said that often a service member designates in letters or on photos their post. For example when he was active duty, his officer wrote a letter for him and it was signed with his name, rank, and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Do you know where he was stationed? Thanks for asking your DH about it. I have not yet contacted my Aunt...but it's on a list to do. You guys have given me great questions to ask her because I know so very little. No idea where he was stationed.
Also, are you sure the 96 means the year 1896? Because it could have been his unit. That appears to be a Civil War uniform and that war ran from 1861-1865. Just a possibility.
I'm assuming the year is 1896 because he looks so young and fresh faced and I am certain his year of birth is 1878...so I know he did not fight in the Civil War. |
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Post by AussieMeg on Oct 18, 2014 5:32:18 GMT
This is the last photo I uploaded to the computer. My mother in about 1949. ![]()
No way! Are you sure that's not a photo of a movie star? What a gorgeous photo gillyp !
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Thanks for sharing!
