China Beach, DaNang

For whatever reason, I didn't watch this series when it first aired. 
I think part of my lack of interest back when it first aired was my fear it would just be a rehash of "M.A.S.H. ", a show I felt was a cleverly disguised anti-Viet Nam rant by Hollywood Lefties.
(It was.)

Lately, while watching videos I've seen a few clips that have tweaked new interest in "China Beach"-
Dana Delaney. Marg Helgenberger, and lots of Huey appearances complete with their "wop-wop" soundtrack.
And OTHER sounds... tons of great music from the late 60's and early 70's.
I had high hopes.
I'm halfway through the first season, and so far I'm somewhat disappointed. It DOES seem like a reprise of M.A.S.H., but music and Hueys keep me somewhat interested.
There are LOTS of stereotype characters using drugs, hating the military, sweating in the heat while covered in ER blood.

I have access to the whole series and intend to slog my way through it because to me Dana Delaney is like dessert after a fine meal.
And "Reflections" by Diana Ross and the Supremes is haunting.

I just wish the preceding meal was more "fine".

2A-

  "When the government fears the voters there is Liberty.
When voters fear their government, there is tyranny."

Are you comfortable now publicizing the type and number of firearms you own?

"It's 3 O'Clock in the Morning"

Getting up to go to the Latrine three or four times a night is now my normal routine. The O300 trip is a problem. Back in the sack, my brain begins to grind-
"It's fourteen days since I don't now when", with accompanied music starts running through my head.
Who sang that?
What were the rest of the lyrics?
Why is this particular tune beginning to torture me?
(Answers- Lee Michaels, "Do ya know what I mean"?)

I return to bed and lie there, comfy with my mind racing at 98 miles per hour. Sometimes it is obvious I'm so awake I might as well rise and watch some news on FOX. 
Most times then I can return to bed at 0600 or so to catch another hour or so of winks.

I've discussed this sitcheeashun with my (Muslim) VA Doc at length.
She's not sympathetic to me... accuses me of being an old fart.
I have no argument to that.

Think hitting the hay at 2000 hours might have something to do with it? :>)

Hi-yo Silver... Away!

The price of Gold has kept it outside the limits of my budget, so I've been buying silver instead.
For a LONG time silver's price stayed under a $50/ounce ceiling.
Today, as I put fingers to keyboard, the price is over $90 per ounce.

I think people are finally paying attention to inflation.