21 March, 2012 by Capt. Savage

An ABC’s Award, it all came from a bump to the head…

I want to thank ‘a BUMP to the HEAD’ for nominating me the ABC award! She has quite a collection of awards of her own, so I’m appreciative of such a great blogger taking the time to drop into my blog.

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A – Apple, because I love to eat them, but maybe Aardvarks because they look funny

B – Blood curdling screams as I run into battle

C – Celestial beauty, yep I don’t mind looking at the stars, and not just for navigation

D – Determination, I agree with Bump, a great attribute to have, especially when you stuff up

E – Energy, something you can never have too much of

F – Fallible, got to admit that sometimes I don’t get it right the first time (see D)

G – Generosity, love doing this, and receiving as well (Karma points by the ton)

H – hilarity, a good laugh is like a massage for your soul

I – Intelligence, intellect, intuition, insight, all things that I admire and aspire to

J – Jocularity (see H, cause you never can laugh too much, even at your own expense)

K – Kindness, again, won’t change this from Bump’s effort, a wonderful thing is an unselfish act

L – Listerine, great for your teeth

M – Massage, just love a good shoulder massage

N – Nepitism, something that really pisses me off

O – Otters, really funny little things, would love to have as much fun as they do!

P – Potential, something everyone has

Q – Questioning minds, I never accept dogma and the illogical

R – Reminders, I have a really crap memory and would be lost without my reminders

S – Sex, well what more can I say

T – Telephones, possibly the rudest device ever invented, especially mobile ones

U – Utilitarianism, one of the tools I use to help with my moral compass

V – Vests, possibly the ugliest item of clothing ever invented for men

W – Water, my kids just love being in it, and something that Australian’s should learn to treasure

X – X-Ray, third last letter in the military phonetic alphabet

Y – Youth, I just love the innocence, wonder and enjoyment my kids get from simple pleasures

Z – Zzzz, yep I love sleeping in for as long as I can

Capt. Savage

(Blends into the background until he pounces)

P.s. Thanks again ‘a BUMP to the HEAD’ really appreciated coming from you!!!

xxx

2 March, 2012 by Capt. Savage

Wow Again… A Sunshine Award!!!

I’ve am so lucky, someone has enjoyed my blog and nominated me for a Sunshine Award, hence the Walking on Sunshine YouTube clip (once again showing my age, but who care)…

First step:

Thank my lovely bestower: Thanks Step On A Crack (Jen), You have been very kind about my efforts on this blog, which is nice as I’ve enjoyed doing the blogs! It’s a very recent outlet for me, only kicked off with the prompting of ButImBeautiful. But Jen, your blog is moving to me because of my own mother’s battle with dementia, but her’s is not alcohol related, so you got a double whammy. But regardless of this, your blog is positive and uplifting, so thanks for the award, appreciated!!!

Second Step:

Yes, you get to share some silly facts or things about yourself…

Favorite Color: Green (camouflage, cause I’m a soldier)

Favorite Animal: (Just about everything, except for nasty snakes and slimy things)

Favorite Number: (No.1 because I only care about me… Well not really, but I actually don’t have a favourite number)

Favorite Non-Alcoholic Drink: (I’m a soldier, there is no such thing, ok again, must be honest, banana smoothie, made by a street vendor in Luang Prabang in Laos, using an electric blender on the end of the

banana smoothie Luang Prabang style

longest extension cord I have ever seen, which was held together with gaff tape mostly, but regardless the smoothie was magnificent)

Facebook or Twitter: (Facebook=Yes, but I can’t disclose it) (Twitter=Capt.SavageOZ)

My Passion: (Obviously all things military, but I’m not a violent man however. I also love my children, history, and a good laugh)

Favorite pattern: (Ok, thanks Bump and Jen for the suggestions, yes camouflage should be my favourite pattern as I love to blend in and not be noticed, until I strike…)

Favorite day of the week: (Friday, because it leads to the weekend)

Favorite Flower: (Rose, yep ButImBeautiful, it’s my favourite…)

Now I must say I thanks to the following blogs for their inspiration (especially Rose) and for reminding me of some good times!

I am DELIGHTED to pass the Sunshine Award on to the following Blogs:

http://sweettravelblog.com/travels/category/laos – Wow, this blog is full of inspiration (and memories for me of Asia)

http://chezmoiblog.wordpress.com/tag/luang-prabang/ – More memories, and a great picture of a Lao style Smoothie

http://travelingmbas.tumblr.com/ – Three MBA’s on an around the world trip (they also were suckered in by the dreaded Laotian Smoothie

http://overlandsal.blogspot.com.au/2011/08/riding-and-washing-elephants.html – A great travel tale

Of Course I have to include here…

ButImBeautiful – because she is (beautiful) and an inspiration and, well the list is too long, and stop complaining, yes I know it’s yet another award, and you probably already have this one… But tough, you are wonderful, and you deserve it…

StepOnACrack – who is way too kind and has a blog full of inspiration, thanks again for appreciating my efforts, encouragement is always appreciated. 🙂

The Sunshine Award (Last but not Least)

26 February, 2012 by Capt. Savage

2 Versatile Blogger Awards (for the Capt.) (Correction)

A Bump To The Head and StepOnACrack, both of whom are recent followers of my blog have very kindly nominated me for a very unnecessary (but appreciated) award – thank you to you both (Sorry Jen I have been getting a few posts and missed your nomination) !!! Now I really appreciate this coming from A Bump To The Head, as this particular blogger, as I have myself been following her blog, and enjoying many of her posts… She was herself nominated for this award, and well deserved. The only thing about her that I don’t understand is that she recently visited my homeland (Australia) from hers, the shaky isles (New Zealand) and went back without visiting the magnificence of Canberra… Shame on you…

While StepOnACrack on the other hand (Jen) has been very kind about my blog posts, and has some understanding of my world (Alzheimer’s and military madness). But Jen, I have an admission to make, maybe Capt. Savage is partially an invention (named after a Marvel Comics character). But the blogger (me) is an actual Army Officer (but a reservist), who wants to hang onto his anonymity.

Now apparently the Rules for this award are:

1. Nominate 15 fellow bloggers (here is a start, 10 more to go).

My apologies, but being a very recent blogger, suckered in by my very good friend ButImBeautiful (and she is beautiful by the way), I really don’t know 15 blogs that well yet, but here are some that have touched me, made me laugh, or that I’ve learnt something from… And I also apologise (note Australian spelling) to those of you who are already flowing in awards (i.e. you already have this award), you don’t have to accept it, just accept the fact that I appreciate your blogging efforts.

ABumpToTheHead, her posts are eclectic, interesting, positive, and always full of good photos (even if she missed Canberra).

ButImBeautiful, what more can I say, the world through the eyes of Rose and her big toe, a multi-award winning, soon to be successful writer. Plus she is great fun, a flirty tease (look out for her in a low-cut top), a lover of animals, and a true friend.

StepOnACrack, a lovely person with a great attitude, and has made some very encouraging comments on my blog. But her blog is uplifting and I look forward to her posts.

TheBackgroundStory, I picked this site up from ButImBeautiful, and it has some lovely pictures with meaningful messages.

IamNotShe, a site that I picked up early, and who has also a very positive attitude to life.

2. Inform the bloggers of their nomination. Partial Tick! (I still need to get 10 more bloggers!!!)

3. Share 7 random things about yourself. Tick!

Ok, here is some tidbits about Capt. Savage, ABumpToTheHead!

My family came to Australia from England around 1880’s, 8 brothers and their families left England on boats. There actually were 12 children in the family, but only 8 journeyed to Australia, but only 1 made it to Sydney (the rest of the brothers are? well somewhere else obviously).
My father was an alcoholic, and I continually remind myself not to follow in his footsteps.
I am not actually a Capt. (not yet anyway), I am a Lieutenant (I turned the promotion when it was offered).
My great-grandmother (on my Mum’s side) ran a brothel at a place called Sally’s Flat near the gold mining area of Hill End in NSW, Australia. Her husband ran off with one of the prostitutes (and most of her money) to New Zealand.
I have the world’s worst memory for names.
My family is full of twins, my first cousin has twins, my ex-wife has twin sisters, I have twin sons, and I am a surviving twin.
I can be a bit shy (for a trained killer), and anyone who knows me well will realise (Australian spelling) I’m the last person who will ask you for a dance (and never if you are a guy). Which is strange (the shyness) as generally people have trouble shutting me up, and I just love public speaking and bossing people around.