So sorry he is leaving again. In your whole country, don't they have anyone else qualified to do stuff besides Aussie??? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

AW - I've been watching all of the stuff happening in Afghanistan. I don't want Aussie to go.

We have the 7 Marines and 1 medic locked upat the Brig where I work, accused of murder. The whole thing makes me sick.

On a lighter note, I'm watching soccer - Germany and Switzerland. I hope Germany loses, but so far they have 1 goal.

I cooked the steaks Thursday night. Get over here now if you want one. And don't forget that I have stir fried veggies, too.

And 3 vanilla cake mixes we can fix - they've been in the freezer for several years because they were in boxes printed totally in Spanish. Thought that was not as cool, though, as the KoolAid I found printed in Greek.

Oh, Tuck, the World Series is the 'World Cup' of baseball except that the only teams who play in it are American League or National League teams. They are almost exculsively American. I don't know why two American leagues can battle it out and crown their champion as the 'World Champion'. That has NEVER made sense to me.

Believer isn't it Germany- Sweden?

No cable tv at my house. Too expensive for my budget - so I haven't seen any of the World Cup yet.

As smart as we are and as much time as we spend here, you would think we could find a way to keep Aussie home.....

good morning to all or evening as the case may be <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

AW's mum here.

see I'm announcing myself which is a just short of speaking to oneself <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> however that’s a prerequisite for membership of the disgruntled wives club. I seem to be disgruntled about so many things these days. At first I thought it was my age and marriage relationship issues I’ve let slip a lot lately, however in retrospect I have come to the conclusion that its everybody’s else's fault!
Ah comfortable denial <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

I'm baby sitting cute as a button Michael who's already chewing his fingers for MORE rice cereal, either that or he likes mushing it with his fingers <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
He does make you smile though, a grin big enough to swallow the Sydney Harbour bridge <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Peeked in AW's fridge and found she had made a chicken Coq au Vin for herself and Aussie last night. I decided to taste test and I have to say I'm a darn good teacher <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> good red wine used as well. Speaking of which there were two empty bottles on the kitchen bench this morning as well <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />
no wonder AW was looking so self satisfied this morning <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />
In M recovery there is nothing like a well planned seduction!
<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />
of course it helps if the subject of the seduction is actually home SOME days <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

Believer & rella you would think there was a way to keep him home wouldn't you?

As for Aussie going Believer - and don't think I noticed you avoiding AW's question on how you were either and expect some kind of update arms crossed fingers tapping ???? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> - I have no idea.

Truthfully I did not expect him to survive the first time he was brought back trussed up like a chicken with tubes everywhere and holes big enough to put your hand into. However the human body is an amazing thing and he has healed long ago with a few lumpy scars and whitening hair. I was told that was due to shock and not uncommon. I wonder if I can blame it for mine ???? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

A little while ago AW received a copy of an letter from the wife of a high ranking officer who wrote a open reply to the newspaper here in relation to the current conflict and in which she said her husband was referring to Aussie which says it all - a copy I keep close to me amongst my nick nacks -
……….. There is today a quiet sort of Australian man who, in obscurity achieves great things for which a few people are ever aware, though for which many are eternally grateful.
He then fades away unsung and is soon forgotten, exactly as he wishes it to be. You can see him on weekends tinkering in his shed, or sanding a little boat, or pursuing an odd hobby or two.
He does his duty, if he fails it is with dignity and when he succeeds, succeeds without trumpeting his success and with wry humour. He is remote, and self absorbed and is liked by many, especially children.
His life is one of ceaseless curiosity within his chosen field of which he is a supreme expert. He is scarcely comprehensible to women, one of whom tolerating his self absorption is rewarded with his devotion and loyalty and returns unstinting love through immense loneliness and isolation.
He will stand with his mates even unto death, he will not give up or surrender, he is a SAS soldier, a living embodiment of the ANZAC spirit, who like they of long ago, know the odds are getting higher against his safe return but goes like they did ‘over the top’ anyway, time after time.
He is what we wish to be as children, a real life hero, though he would savagely deny it and point to others in embarrassment that you would think he was more than ordinary.
Should you meet him there is nothing to physically show you he is special except his eyes. I will always remember his clear blue eyes looking out on the world with a clear unwavering compassion. Of a man who has seen too much and done more than we should ask of anyone.
He is in the end an Australian Digger, he is real, he is here for which we are grateful. Thank God for him.

What else can one say except - can I break his other leg?

You know, I think we could come up w/ something.........How to keep that man home? Do you think we could have him put under house arrest? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

I guess that wouldn't work. That means he would have to break some law. That doesn't sound like a good plan. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

I suggested breaking his trigger finger but no one volunteered for the job. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

We could have him diagnosed with some condition that would make him unfit for active duty. Would that work? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

[color:"green"]People!!!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> Work with me!!!!!!!!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> [/color]

You bunch of [color:"red"]WIMPS!!!!![/color]

ok you women, just all keep your distance
I'm a watching all you females, just stay away from me as I'm ok & youse are dangerous !! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Hey Guess who is going to be ANOTHER year older very very soon???????

let me give you a hint,
talks and talks and talks,
loves putting all her kids on the spot,
never tires of 'I told you so's but NEVER in those words, reckons blokes are one step below the evolution ladder,
tells rude jokes when she has had too much wine,
thinks she's put upon by the men in her family and life- no idea WHAT she means,
feels the most emotion men have is when their footy team looses - and?????,
and believes no one in her family except a woman could organise an orgy in a brothel if it was free,
she thinks men are like commercials you can't believe a word they say,thats NOT true I haven't lied in almost ..a week
she believes men are like computers hard to figure out and never have enough memory, WHO has 4 credit cards??? And who forgot their anniversary – oh that one was me
she thinks men are so like coolers you just have to load them with beer and you can take them anywhere, yeah .. well that’s a BAD thing?
Overall she thinks men are like government bonds they take so long to mature and then the payout is low. That’s an insult I plan on NEVER maturing

NOW anyone have an idea? say hi to nanna Mike wave <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

Well, HI AUSSIE!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

Fancy meeting you, um, here......now. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

Mum is getting older? Who knew? Just be sure to tell us when the day rolls around, k?

Um, we were just joking....about everything....right girls?

<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

PS I guess I have an anti-fan, over on Deployed Army Officer.

It looks like someone reged with a new identity just for me. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Until Gargamel came along, the only person who didn't like me was my MIL.

Oops you guys are so busted ....heh heh heh heh heh <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I have to t y p e quietly as he's watching the soccer replay and things and is not a happy chappy ..lol

Aust lost on a penalty .... whatever that is! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Neak I just went & read that new poster ..I think thats a WS sounding a bit foggy to me. I wonder? No history given so I do get a bit sus these days when that happens. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

Now I DO sound like my mum eeek <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

Busted is right - Rella and her big mouth, lololol!

(Ok, honesty moment, I just hadn't thought of anything bad and sneaky enough before he found it. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />)

AJ & I were just talking last night about turning into our parents. We're all doomed!

That interesting poster, ah yes, I was a bit surprised to see such hostility against me when I was just passing the time with a brave soldier while waiting for the cavalry to arrive. (Which it still hasn't, BTW. I don't suppose A2 has any helpful advice for him?)

Obviously their reasoning is askew if they think I am trying to justify my own failure. I pray every day that others can have a 'failure' just like me. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Well, back for more snuggles, and maybe a shower for good measure.

(Keep t y p i n g quietly....shhhhh.)

Honestly, girls, see what happens when you try to conspire in public? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> Now we'll NEVER be able to catch him off guard. Don't look now, but I think his suspicions have been aroused. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />



No, A2, We don't recognize anybody like that around here! Whoever could you possibly mean? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

t&l

P.S. Alright, A2, tell us when it is. You can trust us. You know everything here is secret anyway, and we'll NEVER tell! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

DIL got her lab results back. The questionable cells on her cervix are pre cancerous, so she can deliver normally, and be treated later.

We are happy about that.

Aussie - don't break anything. Us guys gotta stick together.
Just live well, and pray hard.

SS

I can see why he might object. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> But YOUR problem is? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

t&l

Oh, nobody was expecting him to do any VOLUNTARY breaking. It was all going to be freebies for him--no work on his part involved at all! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />


I wouldn't be sticking too close to him right now, if I were you. Somebody might incapacitate you by mistake, which wouldn't help anybody. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> And might ruin your vacation aftermath, too. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

t&l

Excuse me,........why am I in so much trouble. I was just trying to keep Aussie home so he could be there to meet AW's ENs. And y'all are trying to turn me into a bad guy. I thought that hurting him a little might keep him safe from being hurt a lot.

Ok, so we can avoid hurting him a little. We can steal some x-rays of a broken leg and then buy a bunch of plaster and we can put his leg in a cast so he can tell the 'powers that be' that he can't report for duty when ordered to do so.