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RickJ
Nov 10, 2010, 06:38 AM
Ooh Rah!

Semper Fidelis.

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tomder55
Nov 10, 2010, 09:09 AM
"The deadliest weapon in the world is a Marine and his rifle." U.S. Army Gen. John J. "Black Jack" Pershing

RickJ
Nov 10, 2010, 09:17 AM
I like that.

Once a Marine, always a Marine. That's me. I was a tracker (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphibious_Assault_Vehicle).

I don't own a rifle as it does not fit well into my pocket or holster... so my Smith and Wesson .380 - which I have on my belt everywhere I go - will have to do :)

tomder55
Nov 10, 2010, 03:36 PM
I was thrilled to get a tour of the USS New York(LPD-21) on it's commissioning weekend .
USS New York (LPD 21) | The Official Website. Commissioning Event Information. (http://www.ussny.org/ship.php)
It is a littoral Marine Trasport ship . It was made in part from scrap metal of the twin towers and is now building it's reputation in the service of it's country.

The Navy is requesting in it's new budget 20 new littoral transport ships . In honor of the Marines Corp birthday, I think the lame duck Congress should grant this budget request.

Wondergirl
Nov 10, 2010, 03:39 PM
It's also the birthday of Martin Luther the Reformer, Richard Burton the actor, Sinbad the comedian, and Wondergirl the cupcake baker.

speechlesstx
Nov 10, 2010, 03:59 PM
Happy birthday to you all.

tomder55
Nov 10, 2010, 04:13 PM
Carol Happy Birthday... hope you had a GREAT DAY!

tomder55
Nov 10, 2010, 04:36 PM
It is also the 35th anniversary of the tragic day the Edmund Fitzgerald sank with it's 29 man crew on Lake Superior .

speechlesstx
Nov 10, 2010, 04:46 PM
It is also the 35th anniversary of the tragic day the Edmund Fitzgerald sank with it's 29 man crew on Lake Superior .

Speaking of boats and birthdays, it's also the birthday of Roy "You're gonna need a bigger boat" Scheider.

Stringer
Nov 10, 2010, 07:20 PM
It's also the birthday of Martin Luther the Reformer, Richard Burton the actor, Sinbad the comedian, and Wondergirl the cupcake baker.

Happy Birthday WG!!

And to all the Us Marines out there!! (Hooo raw!! ) (sp)

Wondergirl
Nov 10, 2010, 07:33 PM
Happy Birthday WG !!!
Thank you! Did you see the reddish glow in the sky to your NE today? Those were the flames from the candles on my Buona Beef brownie!

Wondergirl
Nov 10, 2010, 07:35 PM
Carol Happy Birthday ...hope you had a GREAT DAY !!
Thank you, Tom! It would have been better only if I had been at home in New York, God's country.

Stringer
Nov 10, 2010, 08:07 PM
Thank you! Did you see the reddish glow in the sky to your NE today? Those were the flames from the candles on my Buona Beef brownie!

Yeah I DID! But I was at Johnny Rockets eating a Delicious Philly Steak Sandwich with cheese and onions, but I looked...

Wondergirl
Nov 10, 2010, 08:09 PM
Yeah I DID!! but I was at Johnny Rockets eating a Delicious Philly Steak Sandwich with cheese and onions, but I looked.....
Why didn't you invite me to go with?? It's my birthday, after all!!

kp2171
Nov 10, 2010, 08:11 PM
It's also the birthday of Martin Luther the Reformer, Richard Burton the actor, Sinbad the comedian, and Wondergirl the cupcake baker.

This f'ing made my day.

Kisses your way. Tell me when to stop.

Stringer
Nov 10, 2010, 08:12 PM
Why didn't you invite me to go with?????? It's my birthday, after all!!!!!

Well I told my wife " Darn, (wanted to say something else here...however) we forgot to invite our friend the SpellMaster...."

Of course I was reminded by that flame to my east.

Love you WG and Happy Birthday again!

kp2171
Nov 10, 2010, 08:30 PM
Why didn't you invite me to go with?????? It's my birthday, after all!!!!!

Be patient. Be present. Be mine.
Just for a little time. Its all about you.