Austin AAR

[selenite0]

TXSG meetings attended: 1
Wrong turns made finding the place: too many to count
Pay: $85 (this is my annual pay unless I get called up for an emergency)
Austinites yelling obscenities at the sight of a uniform: 1
Kids given a smile and wave for yelling "hey, a soldier!": 2 pairs
Thanks for service: 1*
Friends met as planned: 2
Friends met unexpectedly: 2

*Outside city limits.

Comments

[soldiergrrrl.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry that some jerks in Austin yelled at you.

I've been very lucky and haven't had that happen in a few years.

[selenite.livejournal.com]

No worries. I was a ROTC cadet in Cambridge Massachusetts . . . so it was more nostalgic than annoying for me.

[pokeyburro.livejournal.com]

Last time I remember flying to Austin with a military member on board, the pilot made a point to announce it, and an attendant brought a bottle of wine back, to applause. This was a few years ago.

I would've thought you'd have to hunt high and low to find someone who'd shout an obscenity, even in Austin Island.

[selenite.livejournal.com]

Dunno how common it is. I've only got a sample size of one so I'm not drawing any conclusions.