It's a boy!

[Andrew]

I am definitely worn down from ops out here and just about out of miracles that I can pull out of my hat.  Running the Marines hard, because I have too few (lost some to detachments, etc) and am out of gear to take care of new requirements.

I am looking forward to some time with the family.  It looks like I should get back home in April.

[Flangepart]

Man....what else can i add?
Glad the Son of Borntreger is doing well.
And yes, we all want you home. For the wife and kids sake, and ours....we want more reviews, ya Jarhead!

And of corse, as always....semper fi, carry on.

[Brother Ragnarok]

Thanks for the kind words, brother.   No, you didn't miss anything.  I just never brought it up before now.  Not sure why, really.

[Ken Begg]

Andrew, mucho congratulations to both you and Katie.  I can't wait until I get to meet your little ones.

[Neville]

See, I knew  I was missing something interesting  from the board, because my mail hasn't gotten much replies from here during the last days. Needless to say, congratulations Andrew.

[Andrew]

Thanks again all!  Man, "Son of Borntreger" has an interesting ring to it.  I do not know if that should go the Godzilla route (and he does not look like Gary Coleman) or the "Son of Blob" route (in which case the cat had better look out).

Ken, if you think I am an insane ball of energy, you should try being around my daughter.  Just imagine a 4 year-old daughter, a 2 year-old son, and myself.  I'm pretty sure that your clothes would burst into flame, causing you to run across the room screaming.

Then again, you might just sit there and smolder, laughing in that way you do.

Hope to see you for B-Fest in 2006.

[Scott]

Congradulations Andrew. You have something great to look forwards to upon your return home.

[Ken Begg]

I can't wait for such an opportunity at immolation.  (Actually, it's Katie I worry about.  That poor woman!)

You were thought and spoken of much at this weekend's B-Fest, chief, and indeed, we all hope to see you there next year.  Only one of this year's films (as I recall) featured a midget, but the sight brought a tear to both my and Jeff's eye as we thought of you.

Hopefully the elections will be the precursor to some stability over there, and you and your comrades will be brought back home soon.

[Flangepart]

I think "Son of Borntreger" has a heroic, kick ass ring to it, don't you?

[Andrew]

Actually, I should be home around April.  Now, the next few months will tell whether I am right back over here come spring 2006.  I am betting that I will be and planning on it too.

Believe me, I am in the middle of midget withdrawal.  Actually watched "Freaks" the other night, though it is a truly creepy movie.  However, plenty of midget in that one.

Katie will get along fine.  At least asylums are covered by the military health plan.

[Jack Corbett]

Congrats, Andrew. Congrats.

[Brother Ragnarok]

> Actually, I should be home around April.  Now, the next few
> months will tell whether I am right back over here come spring
> 2006.  I am betting that I will be and planning on it too.

Dammit!  Once is not enough.  We need to hang out some more.  The fifteen minutes at 'Fest 2002 just didn't cut it!

[Andrew]

Brother Ragnarok wrote:

>
> Dammit!  Once is not enough.  We need to hang out some more.
> The fifteen minutes at 'Fest 2002 just didn't cut it!
>

Well, I am hoping to get to B-Fest 2006.  If so, I'll be happy to hang out.  It is too bad that NOWFF is not going still (to my knowledge).  That finished up at midnight, which is just the right time to go out and drink some JD and listen to live bands.

Also, you were pretty busy at 2002 - getting around to see everyone and all.  It seems like the first B-Fest is all about getting to say hi to everyone in person.  I remember that being my focus at B-Fest 2000.