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| Conflagration started by the lighting of the candles on my birthday cake. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Christopher A. Campbell) |
My 72nd revolution around the sun is complete. 1209 hours local on Thursday marked the anniversary of my birth, 72 years ago.
Where does the time go?
Beats me, I wasn't paying attention for a lot of the time, just living life and doing my thing.
I didn't wish to interrupt Dakota Viking's PBY tale so I didn't jump in on the 8th of May. Which is also Harry Truman's birthday (his namesake aircraft carrier has lost three F/A-18s during her time attacking the Houthis, one from Big Time's old squadron) and also VE day, commemorating the end of WWII in Europe.
We also got a new Pope on the 8th of May, Leo XIV. I had nothing to do with that, not being a Catholic and all.
So an eventful day for many.
As for me? The Missus Herself and I had a lovely dinner which came with a free dessert, what with it being my birthday and all.
The nicest thing about that was the server asked me if I wanted the staff to do their little birthday routine. When I asked if they liked doing that sort of thing, he said (knowing I was a veteran) -
Hey, you served us, now let us serve you.
Yes, I rather liked that. And yes, the young lad received a non-standard (higher than customary) tip for his remark. As he also was most attentive in getting our food to us, and making sure it was to our satisfaction, he more than earned that gratuity.
So yes, a good day.
My Muse is still out of town, I told her there was no hurry in getting back, she did leave me a couple of ideas which I'll probably get to next week.
Why next week?
Well, tomorrow is Mothers Day (during which I will be visiting me Mum) and there won't be much of a post Sunday. Then juvat is up on Monday, and if Dakota Viking sends me more PBY or frigate stories, you'll get those.
You pays your money, you takes your chances. In other words, the ice cream is free but you don't get to pick the flavor.
Or words to that effect ...
Have a nice weekend.
Ciao!
¹ Not what you expected?
A belated felicitations upon the anniversary of your nativity! Which day seems to be crowded with other not so minor events. That server sounded on top of his game with his answer.
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It has been a busy week!
DeleteBetter than Revolution #9.
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DeleteA Happy belated Birthday Sarge! Enjoy tomorrow with your Mom! Hey Fishing Opener today!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nylon12.
DeleteHappiest of Birthdays Sarge! Enjoy your extended Holiday!
ReplyDeleteThank you, TB.
DeleteHappy belated birthday, Sarge, and many more on channel four!
ReplyDeletejuvat
Thank you, juvat!
DeleteHappy Birthday - and many more good ones
ReplyDeleteThanks, boron!
DeleteCongratulations on another trip around the sun! Birthdays are good; the more you have, the longer you live.
ReplyDeleteThere is a definite correlation!
DeleteHappy Birthday!! I had this conversation with someone the other day, who was saying how they didn't celebrate their birthday anymore. I said I was happy to celebrate my birthday as it meant I was still around to celebrate as opposed to not being around. "Oh, hadn't looked at it that way before". After all, it isn't entirely about "just getting older", it's about continuing to gain in wisdom and experience. :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy spending time with your Mom!!
Suz
Thanks, Suz!
DeleteHappy Birthday, Sarge!!! How times goes by. As a child, you eagerly await your birthday. Then in middle age, you hope that nobody mentions it. As you go older still, you look forward to your birthday again. Made it through another year!
DeleteI look forward to my birthday every year, it's like completing a lap in a race.
DeleteHappy birthday! May 8th was also my parents anniversary.
ReplyDeleteA big day all around!
DeleteYou've got a memorable b-date, (mine is 06 June...)
ReplyDeleteSarge, my muse just let me glimpse a nightmare hell of mine... may be a shorter story, might be reluctant to flesh this one out. I've tried to get her to get with the program, she won't let go of this. Hard to share fear with "strangers", even though we're really an extended "family" of sorts.
DV,
DeleteJune 6 huh?
Copy Cat!!!!!
juvat
I guess that really IS the date that will live in Infamy!
Deletejuvat
Didn't think we got infamy until December, I still think it is a "Great Crusade"...
DeleteStrange how my b-date starts off 666.
It's the date that will live in Infamy (at least on this blog and in my mind) because of the two scoundrels that were born on that date.
Deletejuvat
I accept and embrace the title of scoundrel.
Delete"Copy Cat" now there's a name I can use in the PBY story, thanks.
DeleteMy Dad's birthday is the same day. So you two really are in fine company.
DeleteSarge- Congratulations on retaining your superannuated status!
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DeleteNightmare sent...
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DeleteHey Old AFSarge ,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations about making another rotation around the Sun. Kudo's Sir :) Hope everything is going well for you and yours.
Respectfully Bob A.K.A. "MrG"
Thanks, Bob. Things are good.
DeleteHappy Birthday, Sarge! Best wishes for an altogether splendid trip around the sun, again!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cap'n!
DeleteHappy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteThanks, htom!
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