Thursday, June 14, 2007

It's Official!

Tonight was my swearing in. I am now a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America.


Today was also Flag Day. The only day of the year that is allowed to dispose of old, worn out flags. When I arrived for the meeting, the flag burning was in full force. They had 10 large garbage bags full of flags to burn. Around 8:15 the meeting was called to order to swear me in, in addition to a few other issues that had to be settled before the end of the month.

The first order of business was get a beer. The second order of business was to get another beer. Then I was escorted into the kitchen until they were ready to swear me in. Very soon they escorted me out and swore me in. I shook hands with everyone and then had another beer.

I'm going to like this group

Several people wanted to hear about my military background so we talked about that, along with some of theirs, and had another beer. We also ate hot dogs and pizza and had another beer.

I'm really going to like this group

Then we went outside to watch the rest of the flag burning and have more beer.

Who knew the VFW could be so enjoyable?

That lasted until just before 11:00. Then we all left and retired to our abodes until tomorrow evening. Friday at 7:30 PM starts the never ending Happy Hour. I hear it runs from Friday till Friday.

Man! Why didn't I join the VFW a long time ago?

7 comments:

Libby said...

sounds like a good, enjoyable place for you, tony!! enjoy!

Monogram Queen said...

My Pa (maternal grandfather) was a life-long member of the VFW and he loved it. So glad you found it and are now a proud member!

jillie said...

Congratulations to you Tony!!!

I am sure you're going to enjoy the VFW and look forward to the fun times to come....

BUMMER ABOUT THE APT.

lime said...

well congrats to you sir!

SignGurl said...

How did you not join before this? My father in law loved the VFW. Now I know why :)

SIMPLY ME said...

LMAO with all those beers.....do they have gin for me?????

congrats baby!

Wenchy said...

Does sound like you had a great time!