tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228565287781450038.post1809617006958592057..comments2023-12-21T00:49:25.516-06:00Comments on Murphy was a Grunt: Humps, Tender Tootsies, and Comfort Is KingMurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473980410347329436noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228565287781450038.post-72729810396883518992008-10-16T16:07:00.000-05:002008-10-16T16:07:00.000-05:00Ah the "hump" I remember it well. Ever try it in t...Ah the "hump" I remember it well. Ever try it in the Texas heat with the gas mask on? Crack the mask at the bottom to let the sweat and puke pour out and keep on humping.<BR/><BR/>Brought back memories that were dulled by the passage of time to almost be fond.IAmJustSayinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13503045038987989314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228565287781450038.post-8704592839709364802008-10-08T16:08:00.000-05:002008-10-08T16:08:00.000-05:00Good story and good points Murph! As an airdale, ...Good story and good points Murph! As an airdale, we were stuck with the cheap steel toed boots, BUT we didn't have to hump (other than to/from the airplane). However, we DID do a hump or two during survival training, and I do remember the blisters and having to literally carry another crewman after he screwed up his feet (socks slipped down). I never was lucky enough to get the last part though :-)Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228565287781450038.post-71549170378282688762008-10-08T09:40:00.000-05:002008-10-08T09:40:00.000-05:00I used to soak my feet in a big bowl. I know what ...I used to soak my feet in a big bowl. I know what you mean about the pain. Especially after them seven mile runs...<BR/><BR/>Still, I would have avoided the ducky slippers. Just keep on the couch and put your feet up. Get spousal unit to get you a beer.<BR/><BR/>Gotta keep up appearances!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228565287781450038.post-72127602892016771432008-10-08T09:28:00.000-05:002008-10-08T09:28:00.000-05:00The ending of that story just totally quacked me u...The ending of that story just totally quacked me up!Snigglefritshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00993769458966206782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228565287781450038.post-70253062390476037482008-10-08T09:03:00.000-05:002008-10-08T09:03:00.000-05:00You're killing me, Sarge...LMAO!"...Kinda like hik...You're killing me, Sarge...LMAO!<BR/><BR/>"...Kinda like hiking"!<BR/><BR/>Yeah, like ROOT CANAL work is "kinda like" flossing!<BR/><BR/>But 'ya left out the best part...getting up at 0230 to DO a "commune with f***ing nature, ladies"!<BR/><BR/>But I'm with ya 100% when it comes to "da feet"!<BR/><BR/>After 56 years on this rock, I am paying for all the FUBARs I made along the way in how I treated those feet of mine. <BR/>And you get NO "do-overs"...what you have is what you got.<BR/><BR/>I STILL powder my footwear every night...force of habit.<BR/>(ok...so they're duckies-DEVIL DOG duckies)<BR/><BR/>Carry On.Bob G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09222203353717749897noreply@blogger.com