Although I have had posting privileges I have been very sparing in my use of them, not because I don’t I have something to say about nearly everything (whether anyone is interesting in hearing everything I say or not is another issue), but I do not want to post anything that would dishonor Lex’s memory.
Or anything that might interest me, but having come to vicariously “know” Lex – only through his writings, he would have had no interest in.
Most of you knew Lex in “real time” – some even face to face – I have had only his writings to discern his character.
Here is is the Lex I know (you more experienced readers – if I am wrong – slap me on the head – Army and Marine Corps veterans can kick me in the ….
It was said of Lady Diana by more than a few who knew her that she had a wicked sense of humor – and I believe that description goes to Lex too.
His humor was self deprecating, too. He wasn’t afraid to laugh at himself.
He had a humility to him. He recognized enlisted personnel, in particular the NCO Corps, as integral to the success of any mission.
Finally, in his blog, while military issues took “front and center”, other issues from time to time piqued his interest. He would post these not only to voice his opinions, but foster discussion among the commentariat.
I think this is one of them. “Learning from Dirty Jobs”, with Mike Rowe, producer and director of the Discovery Channel’s Dirty Jobs.
H/T to Jonathan of chicagoboyz.net
One of my favorite post of Lex’s that showed his wit in writing as well as his self deprecating humor was… “On Piddle Packs, and stowing for sea”
http://www.neptunuslex.com/2005/02/09/on-piddle-packs/
Thanks for your link too.
Paul
WLB50:
Thanks for the link, that was well worth watching.
Paul
Thanks Paul – that is me, just can’t quite figure our how to change my “”nom de plume” put into WordPress years ago.
Mike is right on a lot of things – have a friend since childhood who decided by the age of 30 or so, needed a trade.
He decided to become a plumber – makes about 3x as much as me and decides what work he wants (he works primarily in new construction)
He’s busy even these days.
This is just the opinion of one “GRUMPY OLD VET”, I tend to believe that Lex would have been honored as well as his memory, by the post and the comments by everybody. This is the very thing that he wanted to bring to this community. I have this strange sense that you walked out of your comfort zone, in your own way. Thank you.
Thank you Grumpy. What I hope I conveyed is that this being a community who liked reading Lex’s posts whatever I do post should be in that spirit , and that a respectful exchange of ideas should be encouraged.