My thanks to Spectre

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As well as a request for an update, and a Merry Christmas wish too!

John sent me a package recently. It contained a headscarf, I'm assuming. Its the classic Arab headscarf and reminds me of the one old Yassir Arafat used to wear. I really appreciate getting a piece of local workmanship John. Thanks bro!!!! That was totaly unexpected and unnecessary.

Is there anything else you need out there? Are your hygene products running low? Etc???

Leah is going to pop any minute now gentlemen! Pics will follow for you guys to see. One more cajun in the world won't kill it. Will it? I'm already beaming, and trying to enjoy sleeping as much as possible for a while. It'll dry up presently.

I hope you are all having a Merry Christmas! I hope this finds all of you well. This place has been better to me than I could ever be to it, and I appreciate all of you guys that make it happen.

And I'm so proud of you John. God Bless America!

MERRY CHRISTMAS HI CANTINA!
 
I'm proud of my friend John, too, Andy, and your thread gives me a chance to say so.
I'm happy for you, Dad about to be again. I like the way you're waiting for birth. Even the word, 'pop', suggests in your mouth not vulgarity but plenty. A new kid on the block. Lot's of health to spare in your family, obviously crowded with love. What a guy.

lemme tell you a story about that Spectre guy. He sent me a few 12 packs of a real honest to God Ginger Ale for Christmas. Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale. I can't get it here in Montana. (There's a lot of things I can't get in Montana; ever try to find Mexican food here? They think Taco John's is south of the border, being able to fold a warm tortilla over a peice of american cheese....yuk)
Our ginger ale from John is special. The kids know it, and crowd round me when it's time to tap into a few. I split two cans amongst three of them, and try to share the ownership of 'who gets to drink out of the can'.

There's something about Christmas and a special food from a special person that just fits. It was my mother's eggnog when I was a boy, and the rolls she only made on Christmas and Thanksgiving. Those rolls had a light suger topping, would split three ways, and were fluffy yet substancial.

Everytime I open a can of Ginger ale I feel good. I feel good about my friend John- the careing. I feel great about his service to his country. Here's a soldier in the field, under danger, who gifts to others That's a reversal, right? The giver giving more. HE's the one who should be getting Boo-Koo baskets of goodies to make his stay easier. And I know many here have done just that, and I'm glad inside to know John's being thought of.

So, here's to Christmas, Here's to John, our man in Afganistan, (not a Graham Greene book) here's to my friend Andy, all of you, and wishing we in the forum who strive will keep doing so.


God bless,
munk
 
I was just thinking today that I hadn't seen any recent posts from John. I look forward to his reports/photos from the other side of the world.

Andy, I hope everything goes smoothly with the delivery of your new addition. (I have learned why women, rather than men, were given that awesome responsibility.) The wife of one of my colleagues is expecting any minute, as well. (I hope there isn't something in the water... :))

Eric
 
To Andy - Hope all 'pops' well. :) Hope Hannah loves her little sis. The good part is that with two kids, you can still run a man-to-man defense. :D

To John - You're a credit to our country and all the fine people in this forum. I appreciate all that you (and your brothers(sisters)-in-arms) are doing for us. Stay safe.

To Munk, have you ever tried Vernors? It's the closest you get to real ginger ale in NE Ohio.

To all of you, thanks for a great year! This week marks my 1 year anniversary on BF. You've all been fun to be around and are the reason I've stayed and hung out my gold membership. I really appreciate the knowledge you've shared and the many insights on the various things life has brought our way. I wish you all a very happy and blessed Christmas season.

Mark
 
Alright, Mark; I'd forgotten about Verniers (sic) . I haven't tried it since childhood. I may like it now.
It's got to have the snap.


munk
 
I never liked Vernors much as a kid unless it was near room tempreature :o , but I enjoy it now. When I lived up near Boston, I would always bring some back with me when I visited my parrents; I'd share it with my friend from Michigan. New Englanders didn't know how to do ginger ale either. The people from Maine drank this stuff called Moxie. :barf:
 
You guys clearly can't get Canada Dry. You should, plain and simple.

Of course, Jamaican ginger beer is a whole different thing again. High emphasis on the ginger part of the equation ... yeow!
 
We can get Canada Dry in OH. It's not bad, but it doesn't have that snap that Vernors has. I had ginger beer when I was at St. Croix years ago. Now THAT'S gingery.
 
Wow. Ginger Beer. Now that would be something

The Ginger Ales Spectre has sent me were a big surprise. I had no idea Ginger Ale could be hot, and a experience to drink. In my life on the West Coast, the only ginger ale was just a softdrink with sugar and a slightly offbeat flavor.


munk
 
A grateful shout out to John, standing guard over there;

advance congratulations to Andy;

a toast of Vernor's excellent ginger ale with munk;

and a "tiding of good cheer" to everybody else under this roof.

We all have much to be thankful for.


Mike :o
 
Afghanistan has got to be pretty near the bottom of places I would like to be, we all owe a debt of gratitude to John and those like him.
 
John,
You have my deepest respect. Thank you and have a great Christmas out there in the sandlot. Hope you come home safe and soon.
 
Andy,

My pleasure. (munk, glad you enjoyed your Buffalo Rock, too.)

I have been on leave for the past couple of weeks. An update should be posted on my site today or tomorrow, and I think it's my longest update ever.

You'll want to read it.

The scarf is called a shemaugh, and is used for a great variety of purposes, and worn in various ways. I've come to like them quite a bit, and perhaps 30% of the NATO forces in country are wearing them, too.

Thanks to everyone for the very kind wishes, and congrats, Andy.

John
 
Buffalo Rock is the nectre of God's around my house now....


God go with you always, Spectre.

munk
 
Spectre said:
Andy,

My pleasure. (munk, glad you enjoyed your Buffalo Rock, too.)

I have been on leave for the past couple of weeks. An update should be posted on my site today or tomorrow, and I think it's my longest update ever.

You'll want to read it.

The scarf is called a shemaugh, and is used for a great variety of purposes, and worn in various ways. I've come to like them quite a bit, and perhaps 30% of the NATO forces in country are wearing them, too.

Thanks to everyone for the very kind wishes, and congrats, Andy.

John
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When in Rome?
 
They're useful, what can I say?

My site is finally updated. :)

Yes, Blenheim is awesome stuff, but don't knock Buffalo Rock until you've tried it. It may be more ginger-y, but less hot, if that makes sense.

J
 
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