I had planned to do a post today regarding the summer doldrums. It's been very quiet here (knock on laminated wood) and the temperatures have been over or near 100 every day. And with the delightful Florida humidity, well . . . enough said.
I was home yesterday evening, in between meetings, when the phone rang. (cue music)
It was 5:42 p.m.
The caller ID came up "U.S. Government."
Gayle grabbed the phone and I did a mental check. Where was Mark? He should be in or just out of class for another school he has been attending at Ft. Bragg. I hadn't seen any U.S. Government sedans in the neighborhood. Isn't that the way they do it? They don't call.
"Hello?"
"Is Jon [my youngest] there?"
"Jon? Jon? Who is this?"
"I'm Cpl. [she didn't get the name]. May I speak to Jon?"
"What? What? Who are you?"
"I am the Army recruiter for Nease High School."
"I'm sorry. You shouldn't be calling here. He's just 17. The Army already has one of my sons and you are not getting another. We've done enough!"
Click.
Expletive. Expletive.
So much for the summer doldrums.
Advice to the Army. Use cell phones. Don't call Mom.
5 comments:
You tell 'em Mom! I like your style!
Ancient Chinese Proverb say, wise man not stray between mommy bear and her cubs least he become dinner!
Dad, we were riding by the Armed Forces recruiting center here in Keene the other day when I noticed the office next door was vacant.
Our recruiting station is in a duplex like small mall sort of building. (How's that for a sentance)? Any way, I said to Karen, "would'nt it be neat to rent that vacant office and post a sign, before you sign the contract, come talk to us".
While I would never discourage anyone from serving our country, I think a lot of young men could use some common sense counciling before they sign that dotted line.
I think the recruiters would close up shop, and move in short order.
oh my Gosh. The poor woman.
I bet if she HAD gotten his name there would be more phone calls to follow....from her to his supervisor.
"While I would never discourage anyone from serving our country, I think a lot of young men could use some common sense counciling before they sign that dotted line."
Dad, I completely agree with you.
Mom, you are right. We will be talking to the school in two weeks. Mark say the school sells the names to the recruiters.
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