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Russian Subs Off East Coast a Surprise?

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Kirk M

In case anyone missed the big headline today, the US (Navy, most likely) has “discovered” that two Russian Akula class fast attack subs have been patrolling approximately 200 miles off the east coast of the United States. Oh, really? What … Continue reading →

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VA Visit of Voluminous Variety

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Kirk M

By now you folks should know that it’s fairly common place that I should disappear for a few days time, sometimes without notice. And some of you will know that when I do it’s either due to a flare up … Continue reading →

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Doing the VA thing today

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Kirk M

I’m off to the VA today to take care of several different items. Blood workup upon arrival then some flushing out of my wee little head to see if they can find something resembling a brain in there contrary to … Continue reading →

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IRS Thanks me for Serving my Country?

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Kirk M

I called up the IRS yesterday… Now isn’t that a fine way to start a post? I called up the IRS yesterday with a question I had never thought I would ever have to ask and that was: What if … Continue reading →

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Blogging With a Hole in my Face

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Kirk M

Oooowwww-I went to the dentist this morning for the last in a series of VA approved procedures that consisted of removing 3 broken teeth (all molars) and one filling, the last removal and filling I had today. My dentist, who … Continue reading →

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The Last Exam

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Kirk M

So it’s finally over. The last Special Programs exams at the VA for this increase in disability compensation from my current 70% rating to 100% due to “unemployability” are finished; I had the last two today. The only thing left … Continue reading →

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Heading to Bean Town

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Kirk M

Tonight, after supper, I’m headed down for an overnight stay at the VA in White River Junction, VT in order to catch the van in the morning for the Jamaica Plains VA in Boston, Ma tomorrow. All for what most … Continue reading →

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Fluffing the Covers

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Kirk M

So what about yesterday’s VA trip? Well, I’ll tell ya’… I went down to see my provider whom I call young Dr. Young. He’s an intern from Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center just like all our other interns we have at the … Continue reading →

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