We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2010 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:48:36 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2012 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification ...toes and any other appendages (we have an eclectic readership) flexible enough to provide a reasonable facsimile of an "X." Somebody reminded me a while back that I possess an uncommon commodity in the job market--ummmm, aside from my rugged good looks. *artfully dodging repeated lightning strikes--and jeté!* Owwww--my knees... Okay, back to that uncommon commodity--I have a current gummint security clearance (it's not at the "Destroy This Before Reading" level, but it's gotten me access to interesting segments of the job market). So, I snooped around, found some vacancies and tailored 'n' weighted the resume-cum-cover letter(s) to be a... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:10:55 -0600 I didn't get a reply either. I guess I am left feeding the Moat Monster now that the Chief Scruple Wrangler is now in the work force. There is Breyer's Mint Chocolate chip ice cream in the freezer. Just be sure to put your name on the carton and put the spoon in the sink when you are finished. Unless of course, you WANT to use a bowl. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50492 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50492 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 13:33:08 -0600 Dang, busted! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50484 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50484 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:26:36 -0600 *heehee* I got an email from her yesterday to set up a meeting to go through the rest of the process. :) But it seems you have a habit of not depositing checks... so I won't waste the stamp to send it to you. :D http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50481 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50481 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:06:39 -0600 Is this where I drop by and say I got that call you told me to expect, Fuzzy? It came yesterday. You know where to send the check. ;^) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50479 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50479 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 09:35:53 -0600 here. He spent about 20 minutes with me and was beyond complimentary. I'm still stunned that he took the time for me and has taken a personal interest in my career goals. I'll give you the details if we get a chance to catch up privately. :) ]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50477 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50477 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 09:20:06 -0600 Sorry, FuzzyB, I hit Post instead of Preview. Hey, did that retired Master Chief come through for you? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50405 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50405 Thu, 14 Sep 2006 07:03:09 -0600 So you have individual replies to everyone except me?! *Waaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh* http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50400 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50400 Thu, 14 Sep 2006 01:05:58 -0600 tried your hand with a Glock at the BlogShoot. The Guy In Back is probably anticipating a flash... Olga - Thank you for the finger-crossing. My unit had a couple of sightings of Caucasians in the Delta, but they were fleeting and we didn't shoot because the VC sometimes moved with US or ARVN POWs as shields. I know the canal described by Chief Bixby--it's the main canal (the north-south blue and green stripe) in this area. JimB - Thanks. Gonna take Mags up on that Scoresby offer? ]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50399 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50399 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:28:17 -0600 Good on 'ya, Chief. I'm always happy when good things happen to good people. ANd this means the beer fridge will be fuller too.;) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50395 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50395 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 20:52:36 -0600 Good going, Chief! What do you know about job prospects for holders of the much more common, much more mundane, plain ol' "SECRET" clearance? Should I just frame it and hang it above the bidet? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50380 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50380 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 16:16:09 -0600 Hey Chief - Moe and I are happy to hear again from you. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50379 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50379 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 15:46:42 -0600 Didn't we bestow the name "honey pie" on JimB, and "love muffin" on John? Or maybe that was just Were-Kitten whispering in my ear, hoping to get the Denizens all wound up. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50378 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50378 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 14:33:48 -0600 Hey Jim. How about some sugar cookies? (Just hope I didn't mix up the sugar and salt while keeping my eyes crossed.) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50376 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50376 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 14:08:55 -0600 JimB wishes with all his black heart to hear the deniziennes whisper such things in his ear..........oh well baby have another Scoresby. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50375 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50375 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 14:04:16 -0600 good luck with the job, I will keep my fingers crossed. as for your unwilling passenger and the linked article, there were Russian 'advisors', lots of them down there. While all this was a 'secret/undocumented rumors' to the Western world, this was a well known fact to the Soviet people... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50373 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50373 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 13:39:07 -0600 jim b walks in and gets two fingers of Scoresby, and reads Bill's post. Then the comments. Then wipes up the small Scoresby spray on the table from reading the Sugarbuttons thing. I always said you were good in the SWAG mode Bill. Best of luck buddy. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50371 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50371 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:45:50 -0600 Good luck, SugarButtons. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50370 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50370 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 11:59:52 -0600 *drive-by* Thanks, folks! *rapid exit* http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50369 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50369 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 11:41:32 -0600 Crossing fingers and toes, Bill -- It sounds like just the job you need. Glad to hear some good news for you! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50367 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50367 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 10:41:57 -0600 Hey... Will crossed eyes help? That's about all I'm good for today. Good luck. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50366 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50366 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 10:25:38 -0600 Congrats on being more gainfully employed than Dog Whisperer to the Suburbanites. Howsomever, methinks you will enjoy teaching Doggies on the down time. And nice to see you, Chief. I read the Engineer the TINS stories. They make excellent bedtime reading for the Child Labor Units. Heh. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50362 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50362 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 07:43:35 -0600 Mornin' Chief! That is indeed WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm very, very happy for you, on all fronts. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50361 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50361 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 07:31:15 -0600 Heh--gweilo and meigwo always seem to find the same things chucklesome. That plus the fondness for beer are prolly common heritage from our colonial days... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50360 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50360 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 05:50:10 -0600 Thanks for making me laugh in the middle of a Chinese engineering department with your "hang on...., I'll let you talk to one" crack. Luckily they think I am a crazy gweilo anyway. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50356 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50356 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 03:03:41 -0600 Crossing bicycle tires doesn't count, kidlet! *laughing* I've missed you, Chief. :)]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50354 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50354 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 01:34:33 -0600 Crossing bicycle tires doesn't count, kidlet! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50353 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50353 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:58:00 -0600 *crossing everything in sight* Great TINS story, too! :) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50352 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50352 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:38:22 -0600 Hah--call my cell. KtLW uses my AoL addy for her citizens' group commo and she reads my e-mail. I think V29 may have been in on Part II--which was messier. But the radio calls were just as funny... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50351 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50351 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:22:30 -0600 Gee, we'll *have* to chat. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50350 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/09/cross_your_fingers.html#comment-50350 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:06:26 -0600