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Sunday, May 8, 2022

Happy Mother's Day

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While it's not 1918, there are still a lot of our folks deployed and in harm's way. Besides which, I liked the idea expressed in that opening graphic. For numerous reasons, not the least of which is that many a young soldier's last words were a cry to his mother. In damned near every language spoken on the planet.

No doubt the Russian and Ukrainian kids dying in that war are doing the same.

Pray for Peace, Prepare for War ...

I'm on the road, will be back in battery on Tuesday.

Enjoy the day, if you still have your Mom, give her love, if you don't, remember her and cherish her memory.







Editor's Note: For what it's worth, I'm completing my 69th circuit around our local star today. #70 begins. Damn, I'm getting old ...
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38 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 8, 2022 at 3:38 AM

    Many happy and healthy returns of the day, Sarge!
    BG

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  2. John in PhillyMay 8, 2022 at 3:54 AM

    Happy Birthday, and I will be joining you in the seventies later this year.

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    1. OldAFSargeMay 8, 2022 at 5:01 AM

      Ahem, 69.

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    2. RobMay 8, 2022 at 8:11 AM

      You tell'em! Us under 70 people can't be confused with the old folks!

      I'm spending mother's day with my mother in law, the only mother I have left. She's a good lady and I'm happy to have someone to spend the day with.
      FWIW this is my 3rd MIL, all 3 have been great women! I've been lucky.

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    3. OldAFSargeMay 8, 2022 at 8:19 AM

      You sure have!

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  3. SCOTTtheBADGERMay 8, 2022 at 4:03 AM

    The Birthday Badger Sends Respectful Birthday Greetings!

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  4. boronMay 8, 2022 at 4:07 AM

    Happy Birthday and many good returns. 70,eh? be happy to switch with you - anytime!

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  5. juvatMay 8, 2022 at 4:42 AM

    Happy Birthday, Sarge and Happy Mother's Day to The Missus, For some reason, 70 doesn't sound nearly as old as it used to.

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    1. OldAFSargeMay 8, 2022 at 5:03 AM

      69, completed 69 orbits.

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    2. juvatMay 8, 2022 at 7:49 AM

      Ok, Ok, Let's not quibble. How about Happy 70th Anniversary of your Birth, you old fart, you?

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    3. OldAFSargeMay 8, 2022 at 7:54 AM

      🤣🤣🤣
      That works!

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  6. AnonymousMay 8, 2022 at 4:53 AM

    I’ve been reading here since your muse drug me through D Day in 2020 OAF. Glad to know your writing. Happy Birthday!!!

    Franknbean

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  7. AnonymousMay 8, 2022 at 4:58 AM

    70 is the new 40. OLD Guns

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  8. Toirdhealbheach BeucailMay 8, 2022 at 5:17 AM

    Happy Birthday Sarge. And a very timely reminder, especially for those of who still have our mothers physically, but not mentally.

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  9. STxARMay 8, 2022 at 5:29 AM

    Happy Birthday! Be safe out there. The road has become a silly place.

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  10. Nylon12May 8, 2022 at 5:43 AM

    A most Happy Birthday and safe travels Sarge.

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  11. BillBMay 8, 2022 at 6:24 AM

    Happy Birthday! I'll see your 69 and raise you 1.

    It has been just over 8 years since my mother passed. We miss her. Mother Days are not too bad as I am sure that she has joined the Church Triumphant.

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    1. OldAFSargeMay 8, 2022 at 7:55 AM

      I'm sure she has and still watches over you.

      And thanks.

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  12. TunaMay 8, 2022 at 6:57 AM

    I was hoping you didn't mention your B-day, because I was going to post after this one with a great big happy birthday Sarge post, but I forgot you're not shy! Have a great birthday and mothers' day.

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  13. FeralFerretMay 8, 2022 at 12:57 PM

    Happy birthday! You've got a year and a half on me.

    Can you tell me where I can trade this body for the one I had when I was 25? It sure felt a lot better than this one.

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    1. OldAFSargeMay 8, 2022 at 4:15 PM

      Thanks!

      I sure wish I knew where to get a trade-in, lot of off-road miles on the one I've got!

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  14. AnonymousMay 8, 2022 at 2:59 PM

    Happy birthday, Chris, and I wish you as many more as you desire. I already have confidence regarding your next duty station.
    --Tennessee Budd

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    1. OldAFSargeMay 8, 2022 at 4:16 PM

      Well shucks, thanks a lot Tennessee Budd. I hope (and pray) we all get orders to that duty station when the time comes!

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  15. Comrade MisfitMay 8, 2022 at 3:11 PM

    Happy birthday. (You're about seven weeks ahead of me.)

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    1. OldAFSargeMay 8, 2022 at 4:17 PM

      Thank you CM! (Happy early birthday, in case I forget! What with the memory being one of those things which gets worn-out with age.)

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  16. SuzMay 8, 2022 at 6:58 PM

    Hope you had a safe trip in addition to a Happy Birthday, and that Mrs Sarge had a wonderful Mother's Day.

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