I am Jerry Colet, first hired by CBS in 1955 and retired in 1991.  I became a Technician in about 1969.

When I was first hired, the unofficial word was that if an employee had a good record and became ill, his checks would continue to come.  The Company always did seem to take very good care of its employees.  Over the years, yes, the policy has changed and logic must tell us that it is not an unreasonable expectation.  It is certainly not the same company that it used to be.

In the two years, following my retirement, my dental insurance came to an end and I also had two serious operations which the insurance mostly covered.  Unless I have misunderstood, our lifetime cap has gone from Two Million to Sixty Thousand.  That would hardly cover even the most minor hospital cost.

At TV City in Hollywood, a few years before I retired, the Company Nurse's Office was discontinued and emergencies were no longer sent to Cedars Sinai Hospital but rather to a little independent clinic on Fountain and Highland.  Hardly the equivalent, but a reasonable attempt on the part of CBS to look after its employees.

Yes, over the years, I have seen the following quote in more than one CBS document or newsletter.  It states, "CBS reserves the right to change or terminate the Plan at any time and for any reason"*.   Could they have been any clearer than that?  Of course, I'd like to be the beneficiary of lifetime care.  I've already had the benefit of more than ten years of pension.  I haven't a clue on how much salary I lost when these benefits were on the bargaining table.   I realize that I am not a typical employee.  I have always been single and so I have had no direct family responsibilities. 

 

I support your efforts 100%, but I wonder if we are on solid ground, arguing "moral commitment" and "good faith policy".

 

Thank you for yours efforts.

 

Warmest best wishes,

From Hy Freilich

I can understand CBS'S Position on this subject. They might end up with more retirees in  the plan then employees. Of course I don't have any numbers. Perhaps there is a way to continue the coverage for us by increasing the copay. Again I have no numbers. And I might be way off base.

From Tony Pizzarello

Hi guys: I mentioned the proposed loss of medical benefits to CBS employees who are still at CBS and the company does not give out any info.Even high level managers are unaware of the proposal. Maybe if word got out to these employees they may rally to our cause. Let me know what you think.
Tony Puzzler 

From George Gray

Hi Les:  Will you pass this on to whoever will attend?  My wife is a good deal younger than I, and will not be eligible for Medicare for another 5 years (This is not unusual, especially with so many people who took early retirement after the incentives a few years ago).  With the company dumping the retirees' medical plan, we will be without medical insurance for her.  Besides the problems and high premiums seniors normally have trying to find insurance under these circumstances, she is an insulin-dependant diabetic, so it will be almost impossible for her to get insurance.  Also, the new provider, United Healthcare (with a smaller base of member doctors than the previous providers), has been giving her a very rough time this year, claiming she hasn't met her deductible (although we have spent nearly $1000 for her on legitimate medical bills
this year).  Also, we keep getting notices from them that tests prescribed by her doctor (nothing exotic or unusual) are not covered.  After about the third call, someone usually agrees that they are covered, but it takes up an enormous amount of our time.  I don't have to mention that the cost of our medicines has gone through the roof, at 50 %.
Thanks for listening,
George Gray

From Bruno Fucci

I just received a brochure from Kaiser Permanente re: their medical plan. I don't know if they are nationwide but as far as the west coast is concerned it helps many people. For instance, any medication that you need you get from their pharmacy and it costs only $5 per script. They do have many other benefits that far outclass what CBS is offering benefits. As for CBS I have a letter that they gave me outlining  future benefits after  my retirement and they also said that they would pay the premiums. That of course has gone in the garbage. If I had the funds I'm sure I could sue and win easily. Be that as it may, I have VA benefits if all else fails or I can be put on Gail's major medical as they do recognize domestic partners here in California. The argument to present to CBS is that any benefits that they may dole out is completely deductible towards their profits. I can't figure out why they insist that it is costing them money. As I said in the past and still utter
"Loyalty at CBS is a one way street." 

From Steve Seligman

Les
I don't know, it just seems to me that by now the company is immune to horror stories.  They've probably heard them all.  I think our best bet is to get the word out to the press, they still look forward to the chance to stick it to the networks.  Sure I can give you anecdotes, the premium going up, the lousy job that the prescription mail-away outfit does, I'm sure most people have their favorite stories but I don't think the company cares.  The bottom line is the bottom line. What they do care about is bad publicity.  Maybe it'll work but chances are it won't but it's worth trying.

Steve Seligman

From Sam Ambrosio

Hi Tony:
Good of you to take on the concerns of the retiree's, you were right when you said they are breaking a trust in that we all took the deal thinking that we would have the benefit of coverage forever. The one point they are missing is, the current employee's will see how they are treating us folks and they may rebel or even leave for a better
company with a different view on how to take care of their people after they retire.  I don't think these current bottom line bastard's give a damn anyway, they should consider the fact that they will not be able to attract talent from other companies if they get a reputation of being a poor company with respect to benefit's, that is really what most prospective employee's consider. I can go on and on but the bottom line is they broke a good faith promise to us, so good luck my friend and thank you for carrying the ball.
Regards to you and yours.
Sam Ambrosio.

From Fred Schutz

Hi Guys

I just received a contribution to the WTC memorial fund for the 2 lost CBS technicians from Jim Herschel.........

In addition, Jim suggested they we post a memorial section on our web site in honor of the 2 technicians lost during the tragic collapse of the WTC giving some biographical information. and possibility some pictures...

I think it would be a nice tribute...

What Say..??..........I will try to gather together the information needed..

Freddie S...

[Les] Yes, I feel this is a proper thing to do.  I had already sent my feeling on this subject to Fred.  Thank You, Jim Herschel.  I guess I was too wrapped up in my own thoughts and affairs.  Glad you brought me back to reality

From Tony Cucurullo

Rivera and Pattison

There is a tear in the CBS eye,
But it starts from the heart.

There is a scar on the CBS soul,
Actually it is two, and there're deep.

There is a pain in the CBS reverie,
Where there once was harmony.

CBS lost two sons, that were borrowed
from their kin.

CBS, Rivera, and Pattison,
Immortal, together through time.

Columbia, Isais, Broadcasting, Robert, System,
Intertwined  by tragedy

CBS, alive with them, in spirit,
All housed in one being.

CBS, will live, though steel melts,
Concrete, turns to dust.

CBS forever, with.
Rivera, and Pattison

Tony C.

From Tony Cucurullo after several forwards

Virus uses tragedy to hook victims

By Mike Tarsala, CBS.MarketWatch.com Newswatch More Headlines

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) - A new computer virus being spread to some spots around the Internet Monday uses the Sept. 11 air terror tragedies to lure victims to open infected computer files. An e-mail going around the Internet with the name "Peace Between America and Islam" contains a virus called win.32.vote.a@mm. A message seemingly from a friend or business contact invites North American computer users to vote on whether U.S. citizens should live in peace with Islam. If computer users open the attachment, a program attempts to delete any anti-virus software, provide hackers remote access to infected computers, render applications useless, then erase files stored in the infected computer's hard drive, according to executives from anti-virus software makers. "People are clicking on this attachment, thinking they'll have a chance to have their voices heard," said Simon Perry, vice president of security solutions at software maker Computer Associates (CA) "As far as the technology goes, this virus is pretty standard," Perry said. "But what's surprising is that ... it exploits people's fears surrounding the World Trade Center and Pentagon events. People think they're going to vote for or against a war." Similar to past computer attacks, the virus can e-mail itself from infected computers to contacts listed in Microsoft Outlook e-mail programs. Affected computers will display a message that reads, "America ... few days will show you what we can do. It's our turn >>> ZaCkEr is so sorry for you," said Jack Danahy, vice president of server security for Seattle-based WatchGuard Technologies. Danahy said neither WatchGuard nor other security-software companies have been able to determine where the virus originated. The computer virus has infected about 100 Internet sites, according to Danahy. The virus was first detected early Monday morning, Computer Associates' Perry said. So far, he says the virus is "not incredibly widespread." The infected computer file has affected computer users in North America only, so far. Perry says he's keeping an eye out to see if it spreads to customers in Europe and Asia. Computer Associates, Symantec and other companies already have released a fix for the virus. Mike Tarsala is a San Francisco-based reporter for CBS.MarketWatch.com.

From Tony Cucurullo

The Spirit a'int Dead!

The grammar is, but, the spirit of CBS isn't dead. It is just that the values, and conduct we retirees exemplify is a thing of the past.

Our era, required that we behaved in a very strict professional manner. Froth with all sorts of restrictions, and moires. They were imbued in us by our paternal leader. He set the standards, by which we acted them out, and performed, well.

We, came to CBS each one bringing a talent, yet we had to conform to the establishments rules.
These rules were not only observed in the company, but most of us continued to live this pattern in our daily and family lives. It helped develop character, and self confidence in each of us.

We focused on the CBS image, and its product. We had a common goal, and that was too make CBS the best..the very best, technically, and artistically.

We, succeeded; and that is the standard for the industry to try to match.

The camaraderie, that existed was wholesome and sincere, mostly. And today we try to stay together as a way of sharing or senior years in a glorious light.
We share, and embellish stories. We partake of some food and grog, on occasion. And we concern our selves with mutual interests. Helping where and when we can.
We commiserate with each others ailments, and cry for the loss of one of our souls.
Our generosity is monetary, and also, spiritually.

When a cry goes out for help we respond with alacrity, giving with our hearts if that is all that can be offered.

So, it is very sad to me, that when I make an appeal to the current keepers of the flame of excellence at CBS, I get excuses that the people are unknown to them,...or that we don't have time to collect anything for the dead.

We left you with a legacy to build upon. There aren't any rules that say you must behave the way we did in the past. But, we ask you to not destroy, for your sake the character that was established for you by the pioneers of the past.

For these are the memories that will keep you enriched with a glow in your soul. And they will warn your heart to know you contributed to a great legacy,...and enhanced it.

Americans, have always risen to the occasion, as I feel the current CBS personnel will, when they think about the need to be, more than just one...but to be united..in the brotherhood of mankind.

GIVE......IT MAY BE YOU....SOME TIME.

FRATERNALLY,
TONY C.

From Tony Cucurullo after several forwards

Subject: Found Dog Tags


I don't know anyone that died in Vietnam but some of you or some of your friends may know someone who gave his life fighting for our country.

On a recent "Today Show" there was a story about two men who went to Hanoi on a business trip. The men encountered a guy selling old GI dog tags from US servicemen who were killed during the Viet Nam War.  They were disgusted by the thought of this man profiting from the sale of these tags. Upon returning to the US, they decided to go back to Viet Nam and purchase ALL the dog tags. They did so, paying 19 cents per tag! They brought home several hundred tags. The plan is to return the tags to surviving family members, when they can find them.  The process has already begun with one set being turned over to a grieving Mom on July 4th, (coincidentally, it was on her birthday)!

These two men have set up a website, BELOW listing the names of all those whose tags they purchased. If you lost friends, family, or know of someone who lost a loved one in Vietnam, I suggest you check out this website.

If you recognize a name, contact these two men and to help in their efforts to return the dogtag to its rightful survivor. I'm sure a family member would be eternally grateful to have such an important item returned. Please help by checking this website. And please send the website address to everyone you know.  The more people who see the lists, the greater the chance of returning ALL the tags to those who lost loved ones in Viet Nam!

The discovery of these tags after so many years from servicemen dead, missing and in some cases still alive is mind boggling when you consider the emotions that will be reunited. I leave you to your own thoughts on this one.

http://www.founddogtags.com/">http://www.founddogtags.com/</A

Please, even if you know no one on the list, pass this on to all you work with or those on your e-mail list. They may know someone!

From Byron Burkhardt

Do you know who, in 1923 was:
1. President of the largest steel company?
2. President of the largest gas company?
3. President of the New York Stock Exchange?
4. Greatest wheat speculator?
5. President of the Bank International Settlement?
6. Great Bear of Wall Street?

These men should have been considered some of the world's most successful men.  At least, they found the secret of making money. Now almost 80 years later, do you know what became of these men?

1. The president of the largest steel company, Charles Schwab, died a pauper.

2. The president of the largest gas company, Edward Hopson, went insane.
 
3. The president of the NYSE, Richard Whitney, was released from prison to die at home.
 
4. The greatest wheat speculator, Arthur Cooger, died abroad, penniless.

5. The president of the Bank of International Settlement shot himself.

6. The Great Bear of Wall Street, Cosabee Livermore, committed suicide.

In that same year, 1923, the winner of the most important golf championship, Gene Sarazan, won both the US Open and PGA Championship. He died in 1999 at the age of 95, played golf until he was 92, and was financially solvent at his death.

Conclusion: Stop worrying about business and other stuff and start playing golf.

From Tony Cucurullo

If you bought $1000 worth of Nortel stock one year ago, it would be worth $49 today.

If you bought $1000 worth of Miller beer one year ago, drank all the beer, and traded in the cans for the nickel deposit, you would have $79 today.

My advice to you is to start drinking...
Tony C

From Les Burkhardt

Should I have missed posting any article that you sent to me, please, resend it. 

Received Oct. 2-6, 2001:

From Tony Cucurullo

TO ALL:

There isn't any new-news on the page because Les, is working his tail off moving from one house to another. I am sure when he can he will post what has been sent.
So, please hang in there, and have the faith. We will return, and you will have your place again for you to voice your stories and opinions as usual.

In the meantime, least we forget, two members of our fraternity, lost their lives while being employed at CBS. So, however you approach these matters, say a prayer, or take a moment to thank a deity, for your deliverance, and the safety of you and your family, now,...and in the future.

Regards,
Tony C.

[Les] Tony has just echoed what I've stated in the past......I will get the information onto the web page more than likely with some sort of delay.  But, please, don't stop sending in articles for the page. Open up those memory banks.     Thanks in advance

From Jim Herschel

I'm not sure all CBS Retirees are aware that they may be eligible for prescription drug coverage from the Veteran's Administration. If you ever served in any of the U.S. Armed Services you are eligible for medical benefits from the V.A.

There is a financial income limitation for medical benefits but everyone is eligible for prescription drug coverage. The V.A. has many local clinics located throughout the U.S. In order to get the prescription drug coverage you have to get a yearly physical from a V.A. Doctor ( my co-payment fee is approx $50).

If you bring all the prescriptions prescribed by your regular physician the V.A. Doctor will authorize them under the V.A. Plan. The cost for each prescription is then $2 per prescription for 30 days. This is considerably cheaper than CBS's Express Scripts even when considering the $50 cost of the physical. After the initial visit to the V.A. Clinic you can renew prescriptions by phone. After the CBS plan went to a 50% co-payment I switched my prescriptions to the V.A. Plan and I'm saving quite a bit of money on my prescriptions. I'll have to find a private plan for my wife when the CBS plan terminates.  I'd advise any eligible CBS retiree to take advantage of this benefit. 

From Bruno Fucci

I have been using the VA for a number of years now.  It's great, but I'm not sure about bringing in your own doctor's prescriptions.  I will check that out the next time that I go, which is Dec 1st.  I believe the top income bracket before paying the $50.00 is about $28,000 for a married couple.  The value of your home and cars are exempted.  That is the cost per visit.  The trick is to schedule as many doctors as possible on the same day and the cost will only be $50.00 for the day.

From Cal Marotta

An Israeli friend recently informed me that the UK fought the Islamic terrorist attacks by burying the criminals with a pig.  Apparently the Islamic belief is that if ones' body is buried with a pig (because they are considered unclean) their soul will go to hell. I did a little research into this subject matter and found it to be true.

This got me thinking. If we put a baby pig on every airline flight then all suicide terrorists would abort their missions as they would not want their souls to go to hell.  Additionally, if we drop shipped, oh say, 100,000 pigs into Afghanistan I think our recon and assault efforts may be more successful. Apparently Muslims dislike the very site of pigs A LOT!

They are also adamantly opposed to alcohol, thus we spike their water supply with a few thousands gallons of cosmopolitans, get them shit-faced and turn the pigs loose. The war would be over in a weekend.

=====
God Bless America!!

Sites for viewing from our fans:

From Howard Purnick    http://www.fieler.com/terror/      

From Craig Meyer          http://www.theblackday.net/

[Les] I have not looked at the site that Howie has forwarded to us, but, knowing Howie I would suggest that if you should go to that site,  "BEWARE."  Craig's recommended site is a album of photos from September 11th.

Received Oct. 7-10, 2001:

From Tony Cucurullo

Here in our sterile world of retirement we feel the anxiety of the future. The problems yet to be born, are the tensions of our thoughts.
But, those working people that are living day-to-day through these mental torments, are also enduring the inconvenience of having to, "put on the side" their inalienable rights of the legacy of Democracy.
Small things, such as carrying a sandwich in a paper bag to a sporting event becomes suspicious item.
My cousin works four blocks from 'Ground-Zero' therefore she must carry two passes, to go to work in the New York Bank.
My sister Marie, even though she is in the NY Police Department, must have an area pass to go to "Ground Zero.
My nephew, lost a truck in the building parking lot, and the people that owe him money for the work that he did will be lost to him,.....for the company is out of business.
The crane operator that you see on all those shots of the area, is also a relative, while he is making a ton of money, he is also turning down days off and is working pro-bono for the Fire Department, until those firemen are all accounted for.
Heroes "No," Citizens definitely, "Yes,"

The time is 6 am, and until 11 am, the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, is used only by city run buses, the people debark, and the buses, park over on the East Side highway until it is time to return the people to Brooklyn. There is an added little catch in the throat..you see the Tunnel experienced a minor quake, and has buckled. Scary, darn right, to all non-engineering minds, because ,"buckle" frightens the mind, and raises the level of tension in those travelers that must travel  through it.
Exiting the buses in Manhattan on the south of Wall Street, the vision one focuses on is the tents standing erect like the soldiers and guards that inhabit them in battery park.
A scene out of a war movie to say the least.
So while I sit in a degree of comfort, disturbed only by my gift of pain for being a senior.
I try to visualize what it must be like, to not be able, to walk down 57th street, and follow a New York long legged beauty, as the wind moves her skirt in pleasant rhythms that delight the senses.
For I imagine, that now the mind is occupied with fears of all dimensions, and those gems of our reverie are put on hold for the day when American thoughts can cause fantasies to permeate the soul again.
I am sorry for those that ply their trade under those adverse conditions, but, as in WW-2, we learned to stay the course, because the melting pot has always held the brew of success.
America doesn't just thrive or live on, it gets better and more successful, because of it's inherent variety, and spice of lives.
Regards,
Tony

From Marie via Tony Cucurullo

Anthony, hope today is a better day for you, this morning was my first day back to work since the attack10/7 we approached the Battery Tunnel, the bus driver had to be searched by a State Trooper, then the Trooper got on the bus  and looked at each seat and asked us if everything was OK.
Whatever it takes to be safe............................Talk to you
soon.      Marie

Received Oct. 11-19, 2001:

From Barry Follet

This is pretty scary!!!!! I don't know what America will do if this  happens......

Kabul, Afghanistan---September 17, 2001--
A shocking development took place today as the ruling members of the Taliban held a press conference threatening the United States if its territory is invaded. Immigration Czar Mohmammed Ali Momaluke stated that the Afghan authorities "would not hesitate for a moment" to cut off the US supply of convenience store managers.

Osama Bin Laden phoned President George W. Bush.

"I had a dream about the United States," he said, "I could see the whole country, and over every building and home was a banner," said Bin Laden.

"What was on the banner?" asked Mr. Bush.

"LONG LIVE OSAMA!" answered the terrorist.

"I am so glad that you called," said President Bush, "because I too had a dream. In my dream, I saw Afghanistan and it was more beautiful than ever; totally rebuilt with many tall, gleaming office buildings, large residential subdivisions with swimming pools full of men and women; and over every building and home was a big, beautiful banner.

"What did the banner say?" asked Osama.

"I don't know," answered President Bush, "I can't read Hebrew."

From Tony Cucurullo

Subject: FW: DONATIONS.................

At the latest count, over 1 billion dollars has been raised  by donations of the public in the name of helping firefighters, police and other victims of the 9-11 emergencies in NYC and Washington DC.

There are about 6000 victims.  $1,000,000,000 / 6000 =  $167,000 per family of each victim. Less than $3000 per family has been given out or allocated by these do
good organizations.  As was reported on the O'Riely report organizations like United way have not given any money at all even though they have collected $150 million in the name of the victims.  They said that they will keep (withhold) 15% of the total monies for their efforts of collecting the money and only pass 85% down to other organizations who will also withhold some % of the money for their administrative costs like salaries, offices, utilities and other operational costs of those charities. SO this crisis is Christmas for these organizations. I am outraged at this so I am calling my senator and representative to demand a governmental inquiry and accounting.  In my opinion this is a much bigger deal than the few gas stations who have spiked prices immediately following the attacks.  Please do your part and start to ask where is the money?  Who got it, where, when and why?
At the same time that some organizations have become unduly rich over this, most other philanthropic organizations have become poor and report that they have not received donations since Sept 11th. Rush Linbaum, Oprah and O'Reiley have said they will stick with this story until all the money is accounted for but it is clear that it is not  going where we had intended it go.

PLEASE PASS THIS ON,-- AS I HAVE TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE, MAYBE WE WILL GET AN ANSWER FROM SOMEWHERE!

http://www.wvec.com/tip_index.htm
Click on Better Living Tips This is where I get all those gems that Harold Deppe likes.  And you thought I wrote all that good stuff?

And...And ,  Try this one if you like those recipes from Emeril  http://abcnews.go.com/sections/GMA/index.html
click...Emeril's Recipes

Regards,
Tony C.

We'll fight to the last 50-year-old by Jeff Ackerman

A couple of weeks ago I indicated that if I could, I'd enlist today and help my country track down those responsible for killing thousands of innocent people in New York City and Washington, D.C.

But I'm 50 now and the Armed Forces says I'm too old to track down terrorists. You can't be older than 35 to join the Navy. They've got the whole thing backwards. Instead of sending 18-year-olds off the fight, they ought to take us old guys. You shouldn't be able to join until you're at least 35.

For starters:
-- Researchers say 18-year-olds think about sex every 10 seconds.  Old guys only think about sex every 15 seconds, leaving us more than 28,000 additional seconds per day to concentrate on the enemy.

-- Young guys haven't lived long enough to be cranky and a cranky soldier is a dangerous soldier. If we can't kill the enemy we'll complain them into submission. "My back hurts!" "I'm hungry!" "Where's the remote control?"

-- An 18-year-old hasn't had a legal beer yet and you shouldn't go to war until you're at least old enough to legally drink. An average old guy, on the other hand, has consumed 126,000 gallons of beer by the time he's 35 and a jaunt through the desert heat with a backpack and M-60 would do wonders for the beer belly.

-- An 18-year-old doesn't like to get up before 10 a.m. Old guys get up early just to show we can (and to steal the neighbor's newspaper).

-- If old guys were captured we couldn't spill the beans because we'd probably forget where we put them. In fact, name, rank and serial number would be a real brain teaser.

If it wasn't for the age barrier, I'd pretty much get into the Navy without a hitch. According to the Navy Internet site, I'd need to pass an entrance exam (officially called an ASVAB), but the sample questions I saw weren't exactly headache material. For example:

A magnet will attract:
a) water
b) a flower
c) a cloth rag
d) a nail
I took a wild stab and guessed, "nail," knowing they'd probably stick me in some desk job with Navy Intelligence after Boot Camp.

If 12 workers are needed to run 4 machines, how many workers are needed to run 20 machines?
a) 16
b) 18
c) 3
d) 60
Let's see...three workers per machine times 20 machines...errr...hmmm...uhhh...60?

Finally, they wanted to know if I had command of the English language, just in case I had to describe an enemy camp from memory.

Small most nearly means:
a) Sturdy
b) Round
c) Cheap
d) Little
I knew this cheap, little sturdy guy once, but I wrote down little.

Now you know where the first questions come from for the "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" game show.

Boot camp would actually be easier for old guys. We're used to getting screamed and yelled at and we actually like soft food. We've also developed a deep appreciation for guns and rifles. We like them almost better than naps. The Navy could lighten up on the obstacle course, however.

I've been to the desert and didn't see a single 20-foot wall with rope hanging over the side. I can hear the RDC now. "Get down and give me...er...one!"

And the running part is kind of a waste of energy. I've never seen anyone outrun a bullet.

I'm reminded of the story of the young bull and the old bull standing on a hill looking down on the cows. "Let's run down there and make love to one of those cows," says the young bull. "How about we WALK down there and make love to ALL those cows," replies the old bull.

Patience is something most 18-year-olds simply do not have. For good reason, too. An 18-year-old has the whole world ahead of him. He's still learning to shave. To actually carry on a conversation. To wear pants without the top of the butt crack showing and the boxer shorts sticking out. To learn that a pierced tongue catches food particles. And that a 200-watt speaker in the back seat of a Honda Accord can rupture an eardrum.

All great reasons to keep our sons at home to learn a little more about life before sending them off to a possible death. Let us old guys track down those dirty, rotten cowards who attacked our hearts three weeks ago today. The last thing they'd want to see right now is a couple of million old guys with attitude.

By Paul Bedard 

 The government's special operations chiefs have sent an APB to every former snake-eater: Stay off TV. "We've been told to cool it on the TV appearances so that we don't let Osama know our methods and means," says one. The order came after some special ops guys saw ex-military pundits on cable TV "giving away the store," as one told me. "We can't be telling everyone how we get the bad guys because either we won't be able to use those tactics again or they'll be waiting for us," he adds. 

Reminder: Today's terrorist organizations possess the capability to collect information from your cell phones and computers.  Please, pass the "Word". 

Guys,
I will be in Fairfax,Va, at the quarterly meeting. Staying at the Hyatt, (703) 818-1234.
I will be there from Mon, 10/22 to Thurs. 10/25
I will go to my daughters, (this is for Ted) (732) 583-2408.
I will try to post some info to you...all, by using my daughters laptop..if at all possible. Standby Ted..
We expect to return home Sunday 10/25.
Regards,
Tony C.
Ps. I hope by then Fred will be recovered from his surgery. Good luck and GOD Bless.
Tony

From Karen Meyer