Walk down memory lane when there's nothing in the news

August 26, 2007 | RedRover

[RedRover]

Pink said to me recently, we've come a long way. So that set me reminiscing...

Who among us can forget that day in January when Girlene asked to be added to the Haditha Marine Ping List?

Or when lilycicero wondered what "ping" and "BTTT" meant (but hoped they were crude)?

Or when pinkpanther111 showed up and helped us find biographical material, or when she spread the word about the defense fund here and here?

All that got me thinking about some of our "firsts".

Like the first defense fund thread.

And the first posts by Darryl, Theresa (on our totally fun "A Haditha Marine Father Has a Question for Alan Colmes" thread), and Mrs W.

So I agree with pink (want to see her first post ever?), we have come a long way. And it's about time we said so! Also, with the SSgt Wuterich hearing coming up, I figured we could use a thread to just hang out when nothing else is happening. It beats FRmail--which sometimes gets a little hard to follow.

So here's to us and to seeing an end to this job we started!

[bigheadfred]

I would like to start out by singing Moon River. No, wait, the last time I did that Lily pepper sprayed me.

[RedRover]

HAPPY
BIRTHDAY,
BOATS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Girlene]

YES, IT’S ON. SPEAK UP SO 4WB CAN HEAR YOU!!!!!

[Girlene]

I would like to start out by singing Moon River. No, wait, the last time I did that Lily pepper sprayed me.

Don't mention moons to lily. She had her fill today.

[firebrand]

paltz was the first to post from a BlackBerry (maybe).

[RedRover]

Is that so? That’s one for the history books.

[Girlene]

Wow, firebrand, are you just catching up with an 8 month old post? Welcome to the birthday party we’re having for 4woodenboats. Bring paltz, too. The more the merrier! :-)

[firebrand]

LOL. I’ll bet I miss a lot!

[Girlene]

4wb, we tried to order you a birthday banner, but since we already missed your birthday, we decided to settle for this one. It was the best we could do on short notice.

[RedRover]

Hey, did lily make some of her famous birthday meatloaf? There's a crowd out front!

[Girlene]

Well, it's okay. You're 8 months late to your post, but just in time for a party. We saved a party hat for you!



Right now, I think the party has gone outside. It's just us two!

[bigheadfred]

Just as well, I can't do the high seas like I used to.

[RedRover]

Okay, everyone on the dance floor!

[Girlene]

LOLOLOL!!!! Good nniffers.

Well, I told lily I'd bring the cake, 'cause I was afraid she'd bring a cheescake. Then she said she'd bring meatloaf (to a birthday party?). So I compromised since she hasn't shown up yet with her "dish".



MEATLOAF AND POTATOES BIRTHDAY CAKE!

[bigheadfred]

Is this a party or a wake? Please, the waves of laughter are drowning me. I better ease back on the throttles , starting to flounder here.

Hey, Lily, save some of the meatloaf. Boats can use it as an anchor.

[pandoraou812]

~Happy Birthday~ May you have many more! Pandy

[Marine_Uncle]

Ahoy matey. Happy 50th, with many healthy ones to yet come along. Stay healthy.

[bigheadfred]

Just what meatloaf is Lily bringing?

[Chickenhawk Warmonger]

Happy Birthday 4WB! I’m not far behind ya! May you have many more blessed years and lots of FReeper time!

Girlene - either I’m really hungry or just getting old but that damn cake looks kinda good...

[bigheadfred]

cake looks kinda good...

Throw some brown gravy on it. I was going to say ketchup, but that visual scared me a little.