Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Welcome Home



I had occasion this past Sunday to Pipe a warm “Welcome Home” to one of our veteran’s returning from Afganistan. His friends had gathered at Joe’s Grotto, a local pub, and the vet was actually in Alaska, easily 2,000 miles away! Thanks to the electronic wizardry of Skype and the internet we were all able to see and hear each other just fine. Perhaps not as nice as if he were here at home, but at least he is safely back in country. I will continue to do gigs like this for free as long as I can. Regardless of how you feel about the politics, you must support the young men and women.

6 comments:

Dave said...

right on!

Diane Shideler said...

Good job Mike. I bet you don't know who this is!

Mike (AKA Pops) said...

Diane,

You have me at a loss. Still, its nice to know you approve. :-)

Pops

Mike (AKA Pops) said...

Whoa...

Wait a minute... Diane, are you Ray's sister (my cousin)? Nah.. too great a coindcidence.

Slainte,
Pops

Diane Shideler said...

oh yes I am your cousin! Although I don't think i have seen you since about 1962. I have seen Candy a couple of times last year and had a great time. Jeff (my husband) and I have been talking about making a trip to Phoenix.

dshideler@mhalaw.com

Mike (AKA Pops) said...

Amazing!!!