text: why cant it be the old days again was was much more fun back then? old days mean anytime pre 1950 war is fun and i like to pretend that when im playing chess its a real war i wish i was a general in wellingtons army i like the visit the veterans home idea, that is awesome for you and for them. we have a retirement community for retired military here and they love when i take them jello cakes and sit around and visit!  they are amazing people!