I very seldom take advantage of the free bennies given by establishments on or around Veterans Day to active duty and retired military. I would prefer to make more room for those in greater need than me for these kinds of gratuitous offers.
However last night I was invited by a couple of old friends of mine (Jim and Jodette) from the RV park to join them for the free buffet meal offered by Golden Corral. So I decided to accompany them.
Wow….couldn’t believe the size of the lines just to get into the restaurant! Luckily we got there early, so we made it in on the first shift. I guess alot of people take advantage of the generosity and appreciation of business estanlishments on or around this holiday. It is very thoughtful of these estblishments to set asside a special day to recognize veterans.
THANK YOU !
Luv, Gary
spearfruit 
I’m glad you joined in – you deserve it and your friends are all being so kind and inclusive it fills my heart with joy x
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Thanks Osyth. My friends are very nice. Terry and I met them when we were residing in the RV Park at Pensacola Naval Air Station last year. Josette I actually from France originally (forgot what area). Jim and Josette will eventually travel further south to Key West sometime near the end of the year and will stay there until mid March and then return back to the Fort Worth, TX area where their house is.
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How lovely! J&J sound delightful 🙂
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Holy cow – look at that line! I’m glad so many people took advantage of this, though – it’s wonderful that places are so generous for our veterans.
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Line was long, but it moved along very efficiently. Golden Corral has been doing this benefit for several years now, so they have a pretty good grasp of handling the traffic.
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I’m glad you took advantage of this, well-deserved!
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Yes, It was nice to treat myself once in a while, but glad to see so many less fortunate getting the god meal. I suspect so of the participants have a hard time to make ends meet and this free meal is a big thing they look forward to each year.
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It’s being there with friends that counts, rather than just being there, and I am glad that you have wonderful, caring friends, Gary!
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Yes, Jim and Josette as wonderful people and it is nice to spend time with friends.
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hope you enjoyed. i must admit i am not a fan of the golden corral – at least around here…. lots of food, but the quality is blahhh! but hey – if you had fun with friends -that is what matters! ❤
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I agree with you Jodi. The buffet is just okay, but it’s nice that they do this benefit each year for veterans.
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They look a lovely couple of friends
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Yes Derrick, They are a very thoughtful couple. Gary
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