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liberalnurse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 01:49 PM
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Here is my man...just back from Iraq.....
Edited on Thu May-26-05 01:59 PM by liberalnurse
He is Air Force. He returned on May 22, 2005 from a 5 month mission.

Isn't he handsome!

:loveya:


This was taken at about 30,000 feet in a C-130 over Iraq on the night he left. It was about 10:00 PM Iraqi time. They flew to Kuwait to pick up some passengers and then on to Al Udeid, Qatar and ultimately back to the USA.
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progmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 01:50 PM
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1. YAY!
Congratulations!!
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Richardo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 01:50 PM
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2. I see he got 'best in class'
Congrats to both of you for his safe return, liberalnurse. Thank him for his service for us. :patriot:
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liberalnurse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 01:52 PM
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6. That will be no problem.
I've got just the prescription for him too.
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JimmyJazz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 01:51 PM
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3. Awesome picture!
I thank you both from the bottom of my heart for your sacrifice :loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

I'm glad he is home safely. :hug:
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MADem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 01:51 PM
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4. Alive, with all his bits, and a sunburn, to boot
Is he "done" -- or is he on rest rotation? Will he have to go back again?
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liberalnurse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 01:54 PM
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8. He is home for the moment...
as far as we know. He has been in the Air Force since 1983! This is his second time in Iraq....first time was Gulf War I.
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melissinha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 01:51 PM
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5. Thats wonderful. and yes he is!
Edited on Thu May-26-05 01:52 PM by melissinha
I am so happy for you!!! Enjoy!!!!
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tk2kewl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 01:52 PM
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7. I'm happy for you both that he is home safe. Thank him for his commitment!
Edited on Thu May-26-05 02:19 PM by tk2kewl
:hi:
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democrank Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 01:57 PM
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9. Great news......
Make every minute count. So happy for you both.
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deutsey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 01:57 PM
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10. Very cool
:thumbsup:
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BelleCarolinaPeridot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 02:00 PM
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11. I am so happy for you !
HUG him TIGHT ! and don't let go ! :hug:

:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:
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underpants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 02:08 PM
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12. He's the BEST!
Sorry couldn't resist. Glad he is back and good for you.
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liberalnurse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 02:12 PM
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14. That little pun always
puts a smile on my face.....daily! He is the Best. We have known each other since we were 4 years old!
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BelleCarolinaPeridot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 02:14 PM
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16. Since you were 4 years old ?
That is so cute !
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ronnykmarshall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 02:10 PM
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13. Thank god he's home safe.
Give him a big thank you for me!
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Left Is Write Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 02:12 PM
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15. Yes, he is handsome, and welcome home to him!
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liberalnurse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 02:59 PM
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17. Here is a pic of me.....
that Ed took while stationed at Malstrom AFB Montana. We loved going to Glacier.....
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tk2kewl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 03:24 PM
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27. Glacier is an awsome place. I wrote something in the capsule
on top of Jackson about 14 years ago.
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micrometer_50 Donating Member (367 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 03:44 PM
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29. I grew up about 60 miles from Malstrom.
Glacier National Park is still my favorite National Park.

Please welcome you hubby home from a Montana native.
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Book Lover Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 03:11 PM
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18. Best indeed :-)
I'm glad to know he's home safe and sound.
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xmas74 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 03:12 PM
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19. I'm happy that he made it home safe.
And it's looks like you are a lucky person w/ a man like that at home!
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bertha katzenengel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 03:15 PM
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20. Yahoo!
Congratulations!
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 03:15 PM
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21. Tell him we all said THANKS!
:hi:
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cassandra uprising Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 03:16 PM
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22. wow
welcome home.

:hug:
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MrScorpio Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 03:17 PM
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23. Congrats
Glad to see your husband is back safe and sound from his deployment.

Let him know that we all thank him for his service.
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meganmonkey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 03:18 PM
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24. Hi liberalnurse! He's a hunka hunka!
I'm glad your man is back home!

You are both very brave. Thank him for me for his service to our great nation - and thank you too, because your line of work is pretty badass as well!

:hi:
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liberalnurse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 03:22 PM
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26. Thanks Megan!
You really got my number! I have a full plate and would't have it any other way. Ed being in his loop and me in mine...makes a relationship stay fresh.

I'm pretty happy right now....it's been a good day.
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IChing Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 05:22 PM
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48. "I'm pretty happy right now....it's been a good day."
so are we.........happy for you.:toast: :toast: :toast: :hi: :hi:
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Hand Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 03:20 PM
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25. Wow--Serious stripes!
Plainly an airman who works for a living! :D

Welcome home, Sgt.! :hi: :toast:
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liberalnurse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 03:26 PM
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28. Yea, he was one class short of his degree....
then all of the sudden enlisted! Go figure.....

He's happy this way. He sure is dedicated.
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bridgit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 03:51 PM
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30. most excellent, please convey to him if you would...
our many & sustained thanks for his & your family's service :hi: :kick: :loveya: :patriot:
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CornField Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 03:57 PM
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31. Excellent!
I'm so happy he is back home with you. Tell him "welcome home" from me.
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 03:58 PM
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32. What great eyes! Lucky lady. (He's lucky too.)
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grace0418 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 03:59 PM
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33. I'm so thrilled he's home safe with you!
Congratulations you two and thank you for your sacrifice.
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BrklynLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 03:59 PM
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34. Congrats to both of you. Welcome home to him. Enjoy your Memorial Day
together. So glad he is home safe and sound...
Known each other since you were 4years old! Amazing! That is what I would call soul-mates.
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enigmatic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 04:00 PM
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35. I'm glad he's home
Spend some quality time together, but I'm sure you're doing that:)
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valis Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 04:00 PM
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36. I think liberalnurse deserves something special from DUers!
Any ideas???
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Crazy Guggenheim Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 04:01 PM
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37. Tell him thank you for serving.
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Fleshdancer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 04:01 PM
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38. YAY! Give him a big hug for all of us
poor guy looks pretty sunburned though...get him some aloe vera. Aside from that, how's he doing?
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Patiod Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 04:06 PM
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39. I bet you'll think of some good wayto thank him for his service -
and welcome him home!

What a treat for Memorial Day!
:patriot:
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Miss Chybil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 04:31 PM
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40. Welcome Home! nt
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mogster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 04:36 PM
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41. I'm glad to hear he's back safely
And hey - he looks like one of the Best! ;-)
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DrDebug Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 04:37 PM
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42. Congratulations
You must be delighted to see him again

:party: :wow:
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Parrcrow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 04:38 PM
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43. Welcome Home Sgt. Nurse!!
:toast: :applause: :toast:
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deadparrot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 04:49 PM
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44. Glad to see he's okay!
Here's hoping he stays safe and sound! :toast:
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BikeWriter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 04:53 PM
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45. Tell the Sarge thanks from an old Air Force vet!
:patriot:
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liberalnurse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 05:15 PM
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46. I will indeed......
Edited on Thu May-26-05 05:16 PM by liberalnurse
The Air Force is his "life force" and he always respectfully acknowledges the vets with the highest regard! :patriot:

Let me be the first today to say,"Thank-you for your service and devotion".
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BikeWriter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 05:45 PM
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49. Thank you, Ma'am, and the same back to you. I know what service...
Families go through.
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xultar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 05:17 PM
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47. Handsome? Yes! I'm happy he's home safe to you! n/t
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libodem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 06:26 PM
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50. You must be overwhelmed with joy
and so am I, for you both. Like winning the lottery, birthday and Christmas all in one. My nephew, goes over there, after a short visit, home this summer. I'm scared silly. My own son's four years in the Army, were over last August, thank god. Very handsome, indeed.
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JI7 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 06:46 PM
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51. he has beautiful eyes
Edited on Thu May-26-05 06:47 PM by JI7
they look very deep blue based on the pic. glad you two are together again.
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Califooyah Operative Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 07:16 PM
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52. congratulations and tell him thank you. nt
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blondeatlast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 07:17 PM
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53. Thank you indeed, Mr. Liberal Nurse.
What wonderful, wonderful news.

LN: If we don't see you 'round these parts for awhile, you are forgiven...
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Redstone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 07:18 PM
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54. Give him a big welcome home from all of us,
would you?

Redstone
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FizzFuzz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 07:18 PM
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55. How wonderful!!
I'm verrrrry happy for you both---YAYYYY for the good stuff!

wow, and you've been buds since 4 years old; that is far out!
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liberalnurse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 07:35 PM
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56. Yea.....His parents bought my parents
Edited on Thu May-26-05 07:43 PM by liberalnurse
farm house when we were both 4 years old. He is 3 weeks older than I am. My parent built a new house near by with less farmland. Ed's the eldest of 7 children so the farm was needed as they were a good Catholic family and had plans. We grew up together in a small town in Pennsylvania.
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FizzFuzz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 07:51 PM
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58. funny how things work, eh?
:hi:
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UrbScotty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 07:50 PM
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57. Woohoo!
Edited on Thu May-26-05 07:53 PM by ih8thegop
:applause:
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Lisa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 08:22 PM
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59. and so, if you don't post for awhile
... we know it's because he's, ahem, unwrapping his "welcome home" present.

I'm happy for both of ya!
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applegrove Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 10:41 PM
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60. Happy for you. What tough times eh? n/t
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elshiva Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 10:49 PM
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61. Thanks and Blessings!
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Ladyhawk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 10:59 PM
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62. Welcome back! What a relief!
Liberalnurse, I had no idea you had a family member in Iraq! How did that important piece of information escape me? I guess we've been talking about Andy so much...huh. I should have known that!

Welcome back to your man, anyway. You must both be relieved. They aren't going to send him back, are they? That "stop loss" shit is awful.
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neuvocat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 11:19 PM
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63. Welcome back, Mr. Liberalnurse
Edited on Thu May-26-05 11:19 PM by neuvocat
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auntAgonist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 11:20 PM
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64. Welcome Home !!! n/t
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Jean Louise Finch Donating Member (651 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-05 11:42 PM
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65. Welcome home to him!
Hoorah hoorah! He is the Best!
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eridani Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-27-05 01:12 AM
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66. Good!
Now let's bring them all back!
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uppityperson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-27-05 01:32 AM
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67. Welcome home Mr.Liberalnurse
We're glad to have you back. Hope you get some relaxing in.
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Zuni Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-27-05 02:07 AM
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68. Welcome back and the best of luck to him in the future!
Make sure to show the guy a good time. He has had a rough year so far. He deserves a nice long break
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