Comments for There's Angels, and there's... Soldier's Angels.

There's Angels, and there's... Soldier's Angels.

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:40:38 -0600

Or Sailor's, or Airman's, or Marine's... it's all good. They come in many forms. Around here, longtime readers will have met Carborundum, ANGCOM's (ANGelus COMmand) long-suffering Guardian Angel (or GA as oft-termed in that military fondness for acronyms) who has spent long millenia (Bill's old, have we told you that?) keeping an eye out for Tuttle. Even to the point of forgoing promotion because of his masochistically morbid desire to see how Bill is going to creatively try to get himself killed this time dedication to duty. At times, Carborundum, known as "Carbo" for short, has had to drop everything and sprint to catch Bill because of Bill's penchant for making bad decisions at the drop of a hat. Brings a whole new dimension to the term "carbo-loading" when you see this pic of Carbo grimly hanging on during one of Bill's Excellent Adventures...

Comment from Lisa-in-DC on 2009-08-24

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:32:29 -0600

Hope you had a fantastic b-day, mp!

Comment from 1IDVET on 2009-08-24

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:09:30 -0600

Happy birthday.

God bless you and all the Soldier's Angels.

Comment from olga on 2009-08-24

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:26:02 -0600

Happy Birthday, MaryAnn!

Comment from Cricket on 2009-08-24

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:31:31 -0600

*whacking Attila with feathers from your wings*

Well,you are a pretty lady. Happy Birthday to you!

Comment from MaryAnn on 2009-08-24

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:43:23 -0600

John, although (as you know) I don't like the attention and am horribly embarrassed, I want you to know how very touched I am by this. Thank you so much, my dear friend.

Thank you as well to Carbo, the rest of the Denizens, and everyone else for your kind words and best wishes.

Except for Atilla, who needs to hit the bunker for the babe comment.

Comment from Mrs G on 2009-08-24

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:51:44 -0600

I've already wished you a Happy Birthday, MaryAnn, but had to comment. See I'm in the bunker with John (virtually) egging him on with party horns and ballons. Greyhawk is passing the beers, and everyone else here just wishing you weren't so damn far away so we could celebrate together.

Happy Birthday!

Comment from Fishmugger on 2009-08-23

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:12:23 -0600

Sorry I'm late but I've been in airplanes and terminals and shuttle buses making extra take offs and landings and watching lightning and rainbows and who cares anyway...so...Happy Birthday nice lady and thanks for all the hard work.

Comment from AFSister on 2009-08-23

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:54:43 -0600

Happy Birthday, Beer Girl!!
You're awesome. Every soldier you've touched knows just how special you are. Thank you for doing what we cannot.

Comment from Saker on 2009-08-23

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:18:56 -0600

Happy Birthday, Angel!

Comment from Attila on 2009-08-23

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:14:58 -0600

Damn! That's one HOT babe!

Happy Birthday!
-Attila sends

Comment from FbL on 2009-08-23

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:33:53 -0600

Happy Birthday, MaryAnn! You are truly spectacular.

Comment from Pogue on 2009-08-23

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:28:50 -0600

Happy Birthday and Thank You! I hope never to meet you professionally, but should I ever need to, it's comforting to know that you and your sisters and brothers are there.

Comment from Beth Donovan on 2009-08-23

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:14:34 -0600

Happy Birthday, MaryAnn! Thank you for all you do every single day to be with those who need you most.

Comment from BillT on 2009-08-23

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 11:18:48 -0600

Happy Birthday, MaryAnn, and hang on to the wings -- Carbo's grounded for a while...

Comment from Carrie on 2009-08-23

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 11:11:21 -0600

Happy Birthday, MP!!! God bless your huge heart, dedication to those wounded/injured and ill and your potty mouth which totally cracks the Costantini clan up.
We love you!!!

Comment from AW1 Tim on 2009-08-23

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 10:45:09 -0600

Yes, God Bless 'em indeed!

Happy Birthday, MaryAnn!

I have a special donation going to them shortly. To my mind, it's money well spent.

Comment from Argent on 2009-08-23

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 10:44:11 -0600

Happy Birthday MaryAnn and thankyou for all your hard work.

Comment from John (not the armorer) on 2009-08-23

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:31:28 -0600

A hearty salute and "WELL DONE" to MaryAnn, and her flock.

Add one for Patty Patton Bader, and also our own Fuzzy Bear Lioness for their efforts.

Gotta go make a donation to that most worthy cause.

God bless them all, and the troops and troop amilies they serve. (U.S. AND our stalwart Brit allies!)