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Monday, January 07, 2008
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13:08 - GO LSU!!!
Current mood:  tired
Category: Sports
The countdown is on.....Three hours until game time....
GO LSU!!!!
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12:46 - Another pointless blog
Current mood:  pissy
Category: Blogging
I do realize that blogging is for the birds at time where people down their pathetic frivolous information about their lives and think all of these other souls who does not have a life either reads it and feed off on it like they are watching a TV show. I am not a true blogger, I thought I wanted be at one point starting these other blogs on blogspot....Fuck that I dont need that, but I do thrive on my fotopage .
I do keep up with myspace blog for whatever reason, I dont know. Because that is what myspace all about contacts with friends. Friends that brings up another issues. In my seventeen years in the navy I have came across and befriended many kinds of people over the years. I also made some mistakes over the years.
One mistake that I regret, is living with at one time a very close friend of mine and kept the agreement after he got married. In my case it was a disaster for living arrangement. I was one of my rules and I broke it...Friendship will never be the same again....
Even has I make rank, I have change that much. Even my biggest challeng was this adventure in Iraq here where I in charge of an entire aid station with eight corpsmen under me and keep it operating 24 hours a day and maintain an ambulance. I do feel I did a DAMN good job out here. And I did not have to sell my soul to the devil either. There are friends of mine who do make first class or so even I dont like to be around them because away of they are becoming and making deals with the devil himself in the process.
This is my two cents and another pointless blog....
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Saturday, January 05, 2008
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05:44 - fotopage
Current mood:  animated
Category: Art and Photography
http://jamescoopercole.fotopages.com that is the website that I started almost two and half years ago sharing my fotos to who ever enjoy them. Now it is a away for my family to enjoy and view my many adventures along the way. I have over 1600 photos uploaded to the site.
Enjoy now,
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Monday, December 24, 2007
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05:05 - Christmas in Iraq
Current mood:  awake
Category: Blogging
Christmas in Iraq,
Well here comes Christmas 2007, and guess where I am at....Iraq. One thing that I always believe, it can always be worst.
No snow here of course, but it gets down right cold....especially at night now. I do have alot of friends here in my squadron, which this actually makes my sixth christmas overseas since I join the Navy. More, I look at it, its not that bad.
Over here, Christmas is another day....every day is the same and continously runs into the other.
I would like to wish everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR.
HO HO HO....
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Tuesday, November 13, 2007
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11:30 - Its Lonely at the top
Current mood:  depressed
Category: Blogging
Here in Iraq, I guess it is going well has expected. Running an aid station keeping everything going could be very stressful and it is. I realize that I cannot please everybody, I just got to do what I got to do. I do try really hard to keep my personal proiblems away from work or military issues.
My mother had a stroke recently and actually at this moment she is having a sonogram to her neck to see what damages were done to her arteries. I just feel so helpless being over here while she is going through all of that. I know she is scare. She always told me, "James, dont worry about me just worry about the guys who under you." "They need you now". But you know what it is hard. She will be having another MRI at the end of the month on her brain.
My mother's two sisters have been terrific, they have been sending me letters and boxes of goodies, because my mother been sick and is unable to. I do get tears in my eyes more than ever when I talked to her.
Not to metion, my father youger sister, Aunt Polly..went in to have thyroid surgery because of a lump which turns out to be cancerous and his now on kemo, and is also having another surgery today. She is also one terific lady.
And last month, I had a cousin in Colorado, which aorta almost separated from his heart had to have emergency surgery to correct the issue. But he is recovery well.
I just keep on leading and stay away, but it is hard to separate personal feelings and business. But I have to and I have a mission to accomplish.
Thanks for listening...
JCC
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Monday, October 22, 2007
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04:47 - Is Religion a big part of a candidate?
Current mood:  satisfied
Category: News and Politics
 As I watch the news highlite here on the AFN here in Iraq, they talked about the repiblican's candidates who squared off. And one of the topic that was asked, shoud or does religion played a big part in a presidential election. That was a question the Bob Schiffer asked from CBS "Face the Nation". I thought to myself, "wow, that was a very good question." Mr Schiffer who interviewed Mitt Romney, who is one of the front runner for the republican nomination, and ex-gov of Massachusetts. Mr. Romney on the other hand a devout Mormon. Again, I ask should religion be a big part of deciding who shall be out next President of the United States.
We cannot forget, Obama Muhammad on the democrat side of the house. Who is a devout Muslim.
Who me, a little about myself, was raise Southern Baptist in Louisiana and very conservative and currently a corpsman serving with the Marines in Iraq. In my opinion, religion does play apart in most election, especially the presidential. I asked two of my corpsman this question for their input, and one had answer who is from Mississippi and raise Southern Baptist, believe that he does. And I ask another corpsman the same question, which he is from East Texas, a latino descent and a devout catholic, believe it does not.
Basically, it is all who you ask, again what do you think?
My two cent for the morning....
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Saturday, October 13, 2007
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06:22 - Happy Birthday all Sailors
Current mood:  content
Category: Blogging
Today mark the 232 nd birthday for the Navy. It was Oct 13, 1775 when the Navy was establish. Happy Birthday to all Navy personnel.
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06:15 - Life in General
Current mood:  confused
Category: Life
Life in Iraq, I guess it is not too. I do keep myself busy though. With the issues of my junior corpsman and not to mentioning the issues with my marines who I look after. But it keeps me away from my demons. Like everyone else, I do have demons in my closet. I have seen so many of my friends went through some bad break up whether with their marriages or any relationship for that fact. And so many people ask me why I am not married, so why, I could be a statistic like everyone else.  Actually, I just avoid the topic or avoid answering them. Its not one person, even my closest friends knows exactly truth about anything, I keep it low key, I know people assume, but which is fine with me. Marriage and Love is overrated. Exactly, what is Love? Does Love ever exist, or is it just fascination.
With me, I just keep on tracking living my life like one day at a time. Like I am always 21 again. Of all honesty, I reach my 40s, but it is all good. I am still the BIG DOG. Hopefully in April, I will be rocking Thailand has the new pimp daddy in town. 
Live life to the fullest, no one could live your life except you. Always remember that and enjoy.
 JCC
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Monday, September 24, 2007
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10:02 - Chuck Norris and Us
Current mood:  calm
Category: Friends
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09:10 - Nathan Fleecs, North Platte Telegraph
Current mood: awake
Category: Life
Since I been here in Iraq, which is now over four weeks, I received a letter every week from my grandmother, who lives in Nebraska. It is nice to be thought of quite often by a wonderful person. Today I received this newspaper article concerning my Cousin's son, Nathan. I copy and paste the newspaper article from the North PLatte Telegraph in Nebraska. I thought I would share this. Kudos to you, Nathan Fleecs.
Boy rides in memory of cancer victim
By Mark Young, The North Platte Telegraph
09/11/2007
HERSHEY — Only 10-year-old Nathan Fleecs knew if he was going to have the legs to complete his 20-mile bike ride, but no one can doubt that his heart was big enough to finish his honorable vision.
In honor of a classmate he barely knew, Nathan set out from Hershey Saturday morning to pedal his way along North River Road all the way to North Platte. "It's the furthest he's ever ridden, that's for sure," said Greg Fleecs, Nathan's father, the night before the ride. "This will be a stretch for him, but he's been working hard getting ready." The fourth-grade student at Sutherland School got his inspiration from a fundraising event performed by The Connection's Executive Director Ron Snell who poled his way down a stubborn Platte River to raise money and awareness for North Platte's homeless shelter. "I saw that article about Ron and thought I would like to do something like that," said Nathan. "I came up with the idea to ride my bike because I like to ride my bike." Nathan saw the piece written on Snell around the time a classmate by the name of Justin Svejkovsky fell victim to leukemia and a brain tumor. Nathan felt the need to do something special for his fallen classmate even though they did not know one another that well. "Nathan saw that article and said, 'Mom, I want to do something like that for Justin,'" said Susan Davis, Nathan's mother. "Nathan didn't know Justin very well. They didn't hang out together or anything like that, but Nathan's heart just went out to him and he wanted to do something." Initially, Nathan's plan was to establish a memorial in Justin's name, but Justin's mother thought Nathan's efforts would be better served by donating any monies raised to needy children. "So Nathan is going to make this ride in honor of Justin and donate all the money raised to help buy Christmas presents for children who would otherwise go without," said Davis. Nathan had already raised more than $200 before even climbing on his bike and expected to raise even more upon completion of his journey. Accounts have also been established in Center's Bank and Adams Bank of Sutherland and these will remain open. The account names are Nathan's Bike Ride and the money will help some children have a very merry Christmas this year. Sponsors jumped on board pledging dollars per mile and made additional pledges should Nathan be successful, of which the young boy had no doubt. "We might have to stop a couple of times to rest," Nathan admitted the night before his ride, "but I know I can make it." And make it he did. Nathan was initially going to ride Highway 30 from North Platte to Sutherland, but safety concerns forced him to change his route along North River Road, beginning at Stockman's Veterinary Clinic, just north of Cody Park all the way to Hershey, which is an equal distance from the original plan, if not a little further. The route was changed again at the last moment to make the ride from Hershey to North Platte, according to Greg, who said they wanted to put Saturday's breeze at Nathan's back. "I think what he's doing is pretty cool," said Fleecs. "I'm really proud of him for doing something to help somebody else." Nathan had some company from family and friends who joined him during his ride. His mom told a story that best summed up Nathan's compassion for his fellow human beings: "We were at the Sutherland-Hershey football game the other night and Sutherland came back to beat Hershey in the last moments of the game," she explained. "Everyone was cheering except for Nathan who looked upset. I asked him what was wrong and he said he felt bad for the Hershey football players because they must be sad." As for Nathan, he's happy he was successful while raising money to help out other children, but is happier the adventure is over. Finishing the last of the 20-plus miles, Nathan climbed off his bike and said, "I'm sure glad that's over. I'm tired." Nathan concluded the journey by raising more than $400, ensuring a merry Christmas for some needy children this holiday season.
©North Platte Telegraph 2007
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Tuesday, September 11, 2007
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10:12 - 9-11
Current mood:  sad
Category: Blogging
 I just wanted remind people and remember 9-11, Six years ago from today which was one of the greatest attack on US soil. I was in Brunswick, ME working at the clinic when it happen. This day will always be in history and all the lives was affected across our nation. God Bless!!!
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Monday, September 10, 2007
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09:25 - I’m in the Great Sand Box
Current mood:  mellow
Category: Jobs, Work, Careers
Greetings here from the Great Sand Box. Today Mark Day 17 since I arrived in country. My days already seems repitive, like the movie "Groundhog Day". My Day starts at 0530 and ends at 2000 roughly, mainly because I am in charge of the Aid Station.
I came here on the lead crew, which we stopped in Maine, Spain & Italy before here in Iraq. I did enjoy myself, maybe a little too much.
When we first got here, it was 116 or so,. And I did walked to the flight line, which was about a mile or so, things that a corpsman will do for his Marines. Then a few days we had gusty winds with sand everywhere. The visibility was very low. Then today and yesterday, it quite nice in the morning and warm in the afternoon. I don't believe it got over 100 these last few days.
I did post some pictures on my fotopage and wrote a small entry on my corpsman & co on blogspot. I hope all is well with everyone, and would like to hear from ya!! Take care and be safe,
JCC 
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Sunday, August 19, 2007
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08:40 - Merv Griffin
Current mood:  blank
Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities
  Hollywood is mourning the death of Merv Griffin. Merv Griffin was a good businessman in my book. He was a good real estate mogul, which including the Beverly Hills Hotel to casinos in Las Vegas. But one if his biggest mark is, creating "Wheel of Fortune" and "Double Jeopardy". Which he even had a talk show in the 1970s. He did succomb to prostate cancer at the age of 82. "Rest in Peace"...
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Saturday, August 18, 2007
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22:19 - Viva Iraq...
Current mood: content
Category: Jobs, Work, Careers
 I will departing my ways very soon for the Big Sandbox, aka Iraq. I will be deploy there for seven months has the lead corpsman for VMFA(AW) 225 also known has the "Vikings"
If all is interested, please keep tuning in to my fotopage and will be updating my pictures much has possible of the Marines in Iraq for all to share.
And hopefully continue more updates with my blog, Corpsman & Co.
All I got to say greetings from Iraq, very soon....
JCC
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06:50 - Tragedy in Yuma
Current mood: sad
Category: News and Politics
Three Marines and One Navy Corpsman was killed in a helicopter crash in soutwest Arizona. One Marine did survive the crash and was sent to Yuma Regional Hospital. The Huey was base out of Yuma Marine Corps Air Station. If you was to read more, here is the link with MSN As of right now, the names has not been release.
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