John W. wrote:
> Ernest Schaal wrote:
>  > in article 1127307469.674872.174640@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com,
>  > John W. at worthj1970@yahoo.com wrote on 9/21/05 9:57 PM:
>  >> declan_murphy@hotmail.com wrote:
>  >>> Michael Cash wrote:
>  >>>
>  >>>> Anyway, I think he's over the age limit for joining the
>  >>>> Army.<snip>
>  >>>
>  >>> Why is there an age limit for the sepponian military? We get a
>  >>> steady stream of physically fit, active 40-something sepponian
>  >>> students tromping through Okazaki doing courses here, any of whom
>  >>> would easily outperform most of their 20-something lard arse
>  >>> compatriots who struggle to pick up anything heavier than a
>  >>> playstation console. If you can have F-15 pilots with tits, why
>  >>> the hell can't you have a 60 year old REMF?
>  >>
>  >> I had a friend who went in the US Army in his early thirties; his
>  >> instructors were all younger than he was and he set the benchmark
>  >> for whatever activity they were doing ('Grandpa did the obstacle
>  >> course in X minutes; that's the time to beat.'). I'd personally
>  >> give my left nut if they'd let me in.
>  >
>  > Why?
>  >
>  > Been there, done that. Not particularly fun.
>  >
> But you're able to say that. I can't, and never will be. I've had
> countless people say the same or similar things; I usually ask folks to 
> remember the desire they had prior to going in, and point out that I'll 
> never in my life get to slake that particular thirst.

My old Reserve unit calls my mom about two~three times a month to let 
her know about their openings for a company commander and an XO for a 
different company ... and would she please just give me a ring, wherever 
I am and let me know.  If you want the seat, you're welcome to it.

CL