HAPPY BIRTHDAY. RALPH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY. RALPH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post by Werner » Sun Jul 13, 2008 11:00 pm

It's a minute past midnight, the countdown is finished, it's Bastille Day,and Ralph turns sixty-five - the newest Junior Senior Citizen (DRUM ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!))

Greetings and good wishes, Ralph, one of CMG's star posters, a voice of wisdom, reason, and Dittersdorf.

We look to you for many more years and good posts, in health and serenity!
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Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY. RALPH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post by Lance » Sun Jul 13, 2008 11:20 pm

I could not have said it any better than Werner! You are one of our most adored and long-standing family members here at CMG, Dear Ralph. You have had your trials and tribulations fairly recently but have recovered from them all with your usual verve, aplomb, and zest for all the good things life has to offer, especially your love of music! What more can I say? You are a rare breed among men, a good friend, and one especially appreciated. Thank you for being you!

A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY
TO OUR OWN PROFESSOR RALPH!
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Post by Chalkperson » Sun Jul 13, 2008 11:31 pm

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Post by Fugu » Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:33 am

Almost 11 years and running, Ralph, since we met via CI. Happy Birthday!!
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Post by Allen » Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:14 am

Ralph

Happy Birthday!
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Post by Gary » Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:36 am

FELIX SIT NATALIS DIES!!!
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Post by Agnes Selby » Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:47 am

ALL THE VERY BEST, RALPH, AND MANY HAPPY RETURNS.

REGARDS.
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Post by karlhenning » Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:06 am

Happy birthday, Ralph!

And here I thought it was "just" Bastille Day.

(Actually, an old chum from high school, a fine trombonist, was born on this date, too.)

Cheers,
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Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY. RALPH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post by Teresa B » Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:10 am

Well, Ralph, you didn't make it down here before Medicare, but hey, we got a reprieve! Anyway, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, and you truly do have a standing invite.

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Post by pizza » Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:24 am

:D !!!!!יום הולדת
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Post by Seán » Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:46 am

Dear Ralph,

Happy Birthday young man.

Seán
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Post by Ralph » Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:07 am

Gee, people remembered! I'm touched. Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by stenka razin » Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:17 am

Ralph, happy B Day to you. :D
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Post by jbuck919 » Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:34 am

karlhenning wrote:Happy birthday, Ralph!

And here I thought it was "just" Bastille Day.

(Actually, an old chum from high school, a fine trombonist, was born on this date, too.)

Cheers,
~Karl
Will coincidences never cease? Ralph himself is a virtuoso on the kazoo. :)

Happy birthday, Ralph!

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Post by annalisa_moretti » Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:21 am

(Kazoo lol) Happy Birthday Ralph (even though I barely know you xD). I like wishing people on their birthdays. :)
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Have them miss every other note.
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Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY. RALPH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post by Barry » Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:54 am

Happy Birthday and let the countdown to next year begin!
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Post by Corlyss_D » Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:31 am

Ralph wrote:Gee, people remembered! I'm touched.

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Post of the Day Award to ya, Ralph. The banner headlines periodically in the Pub helped us all remember! :lol:
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Post by RebLem » Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:40 am

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Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY. RALPH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post by Auntie Lynn » Mon Jul 14, 2008 11:46 am

Oy Oy Oy, Heaven forfend that I should be left out of this joyous celebration...I know you don't drink that much, Uncle Ralph, so I am sure you won't mind if I have your share. Welcome to SSA, Medicare, the Big Pension, the Golden Parachute and possibly Rogaine...

All best!! What's Teddy majoring in?
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Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY. RALPH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post by Ralph » Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:33 pm

Auntie Lynn wrote:Oy Oy Oy, Heaven forfend that I should be left out of this joyous celebration...I know you don't drink that much, Uncle Ralph, so I am sure you won't mind if I have your share. Welcome to SSA, Medicare, the Big Pension, the Golden Parachute and possibly Rogaine...

All best!! What's Teddy majoring in?

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Computer Science at the McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern. He intends to go straight for a PhD. And no "Big Pension" or "Golden Parachute" for me ever! I'm here at my school till I die.
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Post by ch1525 » Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:50 pm

Happy Birthday, Ralph! Hooray for July birthdays!
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Post by PGS » Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:03 pm

Happy birthday Sir CMG Ralph!!! Xronia Polla!!! (yes you guessed right... That's the Greek wish)
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Post by Ken » Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:31 pm

Best birthday wishes, o Dittersdorf expert!
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Post by Harold Tucker » Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:36 pm

Liberty! Fraternity!! Equality!!! Dittersdorf!!!!!
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Post by Wallingford » Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:43 pm

......and here's to sixty-five more!

Warmest Wishes,
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Post by Corlyss_D » Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:50 pm

Happy Birthday to our most devoted patron! I've already marked it on my calendar for next year.
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Post by Donald Isler » Tue Jul 15, 2008 3:56 am

Happy Birthday, Ralph!
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Post by Madame » Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:04 am

Happy Birthday Ralph! I hope you made it a memorable milestone day!

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Post by Auntie Lynn » Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:50 am

BTW, I note in the tageblatt of St. Ignatius College Preparatory (with undisguised glee) that Pace has extended scholarships to three graduating SI students, who will - no doubt - pursue their academics with the usual jesuitical fervor...
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Post by slofstra » Tue Jul 15, 2008 2:08 pm

I swore I wouldn't look at CMG until after work today. But in between calling a couple of delinquent accounts who could resist. Sheesh, I don't have time to watch kittycats right now, but I couldn't pass by wishing you a Happy Birthday. Hope to see you in NYC again before too long.
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Post by karlhenning » Tue Jul 15, 2008 2:54 pm

How nice to see you, Henry!

Cheers,
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Post by slofstra » Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:05 am

karlhenning wrote:How nice to see you, Henry!

Cheers,
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