“At this point, what difference does it make?” It makes ALL the difference. Thanks for remembering those who gave everything. Set ’em up again, the tab’s on me.
Hehehehe. Daddy wants to unwrap mommy’s presents. But being Christmas Day, the children are up early, and will not be ignored or locked out. Too bad, Zed and Sam. Bring it “up” another day.
The last remaining kiddo actually slept in this morning. Got to spend some unexpected quality time with the better half before the Christmas excitement…
It’s Christmas night and everyone is gone
the dishes are washed and put away.
wrappings, ribbons and paper have been bagged
for the trash man’s pick up in a few days.
Stretched out on our bed,
I see you come in, a little tired
“Come here, you can rest now.”
I have one more present for you.
Prayer beads, anointed by me
with the honeysweet of heaven
for the daily devotionals you adhere
at love’s altar and sanctuary
Sam doesn’t get it with the drinks on the table. Will she ever?
“To those who were there, no explanation is necessary.
To those who weren’t, no explanation is enough.”
Thank you Chris and “Too Tall” for the Christmas Eve strip. They are not forgotten by those of us who have served. They will never be forgotten. Tomorrow as family and friends gather around our table for Christmas dinner, there will be an empty place set—as we did at Thanksgiving, and do every year—for “absent friends”. God bless and keep them as they stand their watch over us…
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Here’s hoping 2017 starts better than the last 8 years did. Finally, we’ll be rid of the dunderhead in Washington. May Trump start strong and continue that was through the remainder of his term. Step one is cleaning out the trash and other debris leftover from 8 years of incompetent ‘leadership,’ if that’s what it can be called.
Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah to all the deplorables gathering here.
Will the DDQ be installing a fireplace so that those who drink a toast to departed friends can properly dispose of the glasses?
Merry Christmas/Happy Hanukka to all DDQ-ers, especially those deployed or pulling duty this day. Semper Fi, Hoo-Ah, Keep ’em flying, Anchors Aweigh, Semper paradus!
I cannot match or surpass the words others have said here so I shall keep my statement simple but heartfelt. Merry Christmas to Chris and all who post here. I wish all of you the best of luck in the coming year!
My absent friends bottle of Remy Martin for absent friends is empty and now gone. I’ve been a lover of Blanton’s for years, and yes, it is readily available at spirits of 66. My men were very fond of Old Overholt (we are a different generation, ya know) which I was going to substitute. However, I like your ritual better. Just remember, different generations have different memories. To be true to our memories, two shots on the table, one for memories and one for Those who rest in the earth. Don’t expect the youngsters to understand.
May all of you have a Merry Christmas and remember those who are defending us overseas and those who will never return home. Sorry for getting maudlin.
For the Fallen (fourth stanza)
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
To one and all this Christmas day many prayers and blessings for now and in the coming New Year. So raise a glass to those not here and set an extra place at the table for an unexpected guest.
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Nicely put.
Thank you, sir.
Merry Christmass to you and yours.
May the next four years be all of our best.
I am liking this cartoon as much as I like “Calvin and Hobbs”
Yes. They will never understand.
They don’t have the foundation.
Thank you, Chris.
They have a Foundation. It’s just the wrong one.
There foundation is built on the bodies of those who surrendered their rights.
“Their” – I hate misspelled words.
Merry Christmas, Chris!
And to all the rest of us also.
Happy Hanukkah!
“At this point, what difference does it make?” It makes ALL the difference. Thanks for remembering those who gave everything. Set ’em up again, the tab’s on me.
” Go tell the Spartans, thou who passest by,
That here, obedient to their laws, we lie.”
Merry Christmas to CM and all who dwell here.
Sincerely,
eon
Clear Ether, Eon. Ya know, we kinda were blessed with a Kinnison, one topped with a combover.
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! to CM and all the readers.
Merry Christmas, eon.
“…and hold their manhood cheap who were not with us on St Crispin’s Day.” Those who know will always know, those who don’t won’t.
Spin
Semper
War Damn Eagle
A-damn-men Brother.
I would not die with such men…
Well played. Touching. Wishing you, Chris, and all the DBD fans a heartfelt Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Aloha
Merry CHRISTmas, y’all. Let us pray The Donald is as we believe. Then we will get our nation back.
We barely escaped a Communist takeover.
Merry Christmas!
Happy Hanukkah too!
Hehehehe. Daddy wants to unwrap mommy’s presents. But being Christmas Day, the children are up early, and will not be ignored or locked out. Too bad, Zed and Sam. Bring it “up” another day.
The last remaining kiddo actually slept in this morning. Got to spend some unexpected quality time with the better half before the Christmas excitement…
For later tonight…
It’s Christmas night and everyone is gone
the dishes are washed and put away.
wrappings, ribbons and paper have been bagged
for the trash man’s pick up in a few days.
Stretched out on our bed,
I see you come in, a little tired
“Come here, you can rest now.”
I have one more present for you.
Prayer beads, anointed by me
with the honeysweet of heaven
for the daily devotionals you adhere
at love’s altar and sanctuary
mine.
Very sweet. The best present of all.
All the best to you and yours and fellow ‘Muir-icans…
10 year old autistic girl Kaylee Rodgers from Northern Ireland singing ‘Hallelujah’.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfAwXDWThlo
Sure is dusty in here. Merry Christmas to all.
And yeah, at this point, in matters. It ALWAYS matters.
Sam doesn’t get it with the drinks on the table. Will she ever?
“To those who were there, no explanation is necessary.
To those who weren’t, no explanation is enough.”
Well said DB, very well said.
Indeed. Perfect.
And a Merry Christmas to Chris, the DDQ crew, and all the misbegotten miscreants that comment here. Merry Christmas to us all!!
Thank you and Merry Christmas.
Thank you Chris and “Too Tall” for the Christmas Eve strip. They are not forgotten by those of us who have served. They will never be forgotten. Tomorrow as family and friends gather around our table for Christmas dinner, there will be an empty place set—as we did at Thanksgiving, and do every year—for “absent friends”. God bless and keep them as they stand their watch over us…
There is always an extra glass at my table.
Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!
To all here,
and to all who have gone ahead…
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Here’s hoping 2017 starts better than the last 8 years did. Finally, we’ll be rid of the dunderhead in Washington. May Trump start strong and continue that was through the remainder of his term. Step one is cleaning out the trash and other debris leftover from 8 years of incompetent ‘leadership,’ if that’s what it can be called.
Not incompetent – hostile!!! 🙁
TermS.
Merry Christmas to everyone, and best wishes for the season
Merry Christmas,everyone
Merry Christmas to all and to all an Awesome 2017!!!!!!
Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah to all the deplorables gathering here.
Will the DDQ be installing a fireplace so that those who drink a toast to departed friends can properly dispose of the glasses?
Merry Christmas to all.
Merry Christmas to all! May you have Peace and Joy today, and throughout the year to come!
Merry Christmas/Happy Hanukka to all DDQ-ers, especially those deployed or pulling duty this day. Semper Fi, Hoo-Ah, Keep ’em flying, Anchors Aweigh, Semper paradus!
Zar Belk!
I cannot match or surpass the words others have said here so I shall keep my statement simple but heartfelt. Merry Christmas to Chris and all who post here. I wish all of you the best of luck in the coming year!
Proudly Deplorable,
Thundercloud65
Wishing all a Festive & Jolly Christmas / Happy Hanukkah and
a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous and Successful New Year
Merry Christmas to all!
My absent friends bottle of Remy Martin for absent friends is empty and now gone. I’ve been a lover of Blanton’s for years, and yes, it is readily available at spirits of 66. My men were very fond of Old Overholt (we are a different generation, ya know) which I was going to substitute. However, I like your ritual better. Just remember, different generations have different memories. To be true to our memories, two shots on the table, one for memories and one for Those who rest in the earth. Don’t expect the youngsters to understand.
Merry Christmas to each and everyone and to those “On Eternal Patrol”.
Merry Christmas, Chris!! And a very Merry Christmas to all the Day by Day family!!
Yesterday and Today! Very weell done, Chris!!!
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah!! I once knew the whole Jewish greeting. Remind me please. Greeting and meaning?
“Chanukah Sameach”
From an “ask the rabi” site. Now how to pronounce the second word.
Merry Christmas to all, as we continue the good fight.
Merry Christmas all you magnificent bsstards!!
And lovely ladies.
Happy Birthday to our Savior, Merry Christmas to y’all with special thoughts this year for CM, and most of all…
Happy Hopeful New Year(s) to OUR AMERICA AND PATRIOTS EVERYWHERE!
May all of you have a Merry Christmas and remember those who are defending us overseas and those who will never return home. Sorry for getting maudlin.
For the Fallen (fourth stanza)
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you, and especially to Chris and his family.
May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back.
And may the wind at your back always be your own!
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all. Thanks for an interesting site, Chris.
To one and all this Christmas day many prayers and blessings for now and in the coming New Year. So raise a glass to those not here and set an extra place at the table for an unexpected guest.
On the road for Christmas with family so limited internet access.
Merry Christmas, friends. May 2017 bring good health, happiness and prosperity to all of us.
Re: above cartoon illustration…. there is a definite difference
between Communist Leftists, and “Americans”!
Merry Christmas Y’all.
Let’s all help make this a great 2017 and so on, and so on.
We all can help do it.
Many think we mourn they died.
The rest know we remember they lived.
Merry Christmas and God Bless to all.
Semper Fidelis