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Permalink Reply by Martin Toomey (UT Group Leader) on May 29, 2011 at 10:32pm

My wife agrees, but at the same time, I'm limited on how much i can be gone, every weekend would definitely be too much, especially since I have no babysitter on the weekends when she's at work.

Permalink Reply by Bo on May 30, 2011 at 10:53am

I can't get my extended family to involve themselves in preparedness, much less paramilitary training. They know that I take firearms classes as often as I can (only because they wonder why I don't show up to some family events- I'm training).

 

Frankly, it's none of their business. My wife knows I train; and has seen some (not all) of my gear. Other than that it's NDBBM.

Permalink Reply by Bo on June 15, 2011 at 4:18pm

Rachel, welcome to the board. Feel free to introduce yourself, and participate in any way with which you feel  comfortable (including participating in a training event).

 

-Bo

Permalink Reply by Martin Toomey (UT Group Leader) on June 15, 2011 at 8:19pm

She's a friend of mine, I'll vouch for her.

Permalink Reply by Bo on May 31, 2011 at 9:57am

I'd love to bring my family out to a family-friendly event. The way I see it, I'm not raising two boys. I'm training  a fire team.

Permalink Reply by Mickie Johnson on June 3, 2011 at 9:26am

I agree that they need to know what we are doing and when they are there they can ask questions.  They need to understand.  My husband cannot do a lot but would be interested and does love to shoot.  I am eventually going to involve my sons.  We need some training with families and some without.  It is just a matter of what we will be doing.

Permalink Reply by George Washington on June 3, 2011 at 10:12am

see what some groups in Michagan have done with their training some family friendly training others for those more advanced so to speak

 

Permalink Reply by 3q53aby2k3cg5 on June 3, 2011 at 11:38am

Absolutely Nick,

The family should be involved and informed on the militia There many groups through out the country who are doing just that!!

The wives who can't,or don't want to participate in the actual field activities can form up a ladies auxillary,and run the mess duties,get involved with any support for the group,no matter how well you are trained,you need support or you will not be efficient in the field.

The Lightfoots are doing this,and it seems to be working well.

Permalink Reply by Mickie Johnson on June 3, 2011 at 12:00pm

Hi, John

Yes, their auxillary group is going to be preparing meals for their training on the 11/12th.  That is a good idea.  I knew that but forgot.  Good idea.

Also we could hire you and Ed to come and cook for us!!!LOL

Permalink Reply by 3q53aby2k3cg5 on June 3, 2011 at 12:20pm

No hireing to it Mickie.Once the first N.E.Oregon 58th Lightfoots MMU is set up,we will be working at forming these units throughout the western states.A lot of work,but it is workeable!

Just takes time and planning!

We would love to cook for you if we could afford the trip!!

By the way,Glenn in Moline Ca. has a few mess trailers set up and running,so we have help!

Permalink Reply by Mickie Johnson on June 3, 2011 at 12:23pm

John, it is so exciting to be getting this going.  You know I have always wanted to meet with you and Ed and this is going to get us working together and being on the same page. I was just kidding with you about cooking and I think the mess trailers once a unit gets big enough is a very good idea.  Thanks for all the hlep!

Permalink Reply by 3q53aby2k3cg5 on June 3, 2011 at 12:55pm

I have all the faith in the world with you guys Mickie!

You are working hard,and working on the organization! Before you know it,you will have a great group in place.

I am darn proud of all of you!!

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