tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post3254001056560170436..comments2024-02-06T08:33:52.695+02:00Comments on Eeben Barlow's Military and Security Blog: A BLESSED FESTIVE SEASON TO ALLEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-52890173217219523932009-12-27T17:44:43.876+02:002009-12-27T17:44:43.876+02:00Many thanks, Diamond Dallas Rage – I hope that you...Many thanks, Diamond Dallas Rage – I hope that you too have had a quiet, jolly and peaceful festive season. <br /><br />As for the blog, I believe it is the many visitors and comments that make it interesting, so to you and everyone else, thanks for visiting and commenting.<br /><br />Rgds,<br /><br />EebenEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-53583128374825405232009-12-27T16:29:24.022+02:002009-12-27T16:29:24.022+02:00Jolly Holidays Eeben - you've definitely had o...Jolly Holidays Eeben - you've definitely had one of the most interesting security/military-related blogs of the 'soon-to-end' year!<br /><br />Stay cool...;)Diamond Dallas Ragehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482890332891103846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-48151546791479642762009-12-26T18:42:05.757+02:002009-12-26T18:42:05.757+02:00Many thanks Joe – I hope you too had a great Chris...Many thanks Joe – I hope you too had a great Christmas. <br /><br />I look forward to your questions. Until then, stay safe and keep your head down.<br /><br />Rgds,<br /><br />EebenEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-32930722088863310292009-12-26T18:27:50.805+02:002009-12-26T18:27:50.805+02:00Merry Christmas to you & your family too! Gree...Merry Christmas to you & your family too! Greetings from the sandbox!<br />Joe<br /><br />P.S.: I'm in Iraq since late Nov and wasn't on the net very often. Questions about your book will follow. Stay safe.Joe1172https://www.blogger.com/profile/16850528352726087356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-25335636291857717332009-12-26T17:34:44.059+02:002009-12-26T17:34:44.059+02:00Many thanks and the same to you, Alex.
I have qu...Many thanks and the same to you, Alex. <br /><br />I have quite a few topics I would like to discuss in the coming year and I hope everyone will find them of value.<br /><br />Rgds,<br /><br />EebenEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-37723254082007277912009-12-26T17:11:08.780+02:002009-12-26T17:11:08.780+02:00Merry (belated) Christmas and all the best for the...Merry (belated) Christmas and all the best for the coming year Eeben. I've been a bit behind in following the blog the last few weeks but I'm all caught up and ready for the new year! Looking forward to seeing what you choose to address in the coming months.<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />AlexAlexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00570878230707886483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-42109847350448043172009-12-26T09:39:22.989+02:002009-12-26T09:39:22.989+02:00Thank you for your visit and Christmas wishes. Lor...Thank you for your visit and Christmas wishes. Lord Vito 9. <br /><br />I wish you a good 2010 as well. <br /><br />Rgds,<br /><br />EebenEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-70740538796361853842009-12-26T06:19:50.634+02:002009-12-26T06:19:50.634+02:00thank you sir,and a very merry christmass to and y...thank you sir,and a very merry christmass to and your family sir all the way from Australia. i havew recently found your site,and think its fantastic! <br /><br />happy new yearVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284254937363187674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-76155480845436009522009-12-25T09:28:28.983+02:002009-12-25T09:28:28.983+02:00The honour and privilege was all mine, Billy. Also...The honour and privilege was all mine, Billy. Also, I know that I owe you a telephone call – something I shall take care of. <br /><br />May you and yours be kept safe in this coming year. <br /><br />Rgds,<br /><br />EebenEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-77048687382853051862009-12-25T00:25:14.465+02:002009-12-25T00:25:14.465+02:00Greetings Eeben
Thanks for allowing us the honour...Greetings Eeben<br /><br />Thanks for allowing us the honour and privilege of your and J's company, on that special occasion.<br /><br />We will never be able to repay you for the work that you have done and are still doing for South Africa, the Western World and mankind in general.<br /><br />God Bless and Protect you and all the people near and dear to you.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />BillySonny Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14757382346848706440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-17066389833937473872009-12-24T17:48:20.830+02:002009-12-24T17:48:20.830+02:00Thank you for the good wishes, Tango, as well as f...Thank you for the good wishes, Tango, as well as for the lovely poem. I am sure everyone will enjoy it. <br /><br />Being at the Bridge 14 dinner was my great pleasure and honour, especially to be able to meet men such as you (after so many years) and Billy – men who did their share of the work that had to be done in days gone by. J still speaks of it as it made a great impression on him. Thanks for allowing him to accompany me. <br /><br />May your 2010 be a great one.<br /><br />Rgds,<br /><br />EebenEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-11276336696885447902009-12-24T17:39:51.487+02:002009-12-24T17:39:51.487+02:00A Durbs man, Robby? Well, it is a nice place with ...A Durbs man, Robby? Well, it is a nice place with a great climate. I am sure though that you will be happy with your move back home. Good luck with it.<br /><br />Rgds,<br /><br />EebenEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-46541303814496386642009-12-24T13:11:51.627+02:002009-12-24T13:11:51.627+02:00Wishing you and your family a Very Joyful Christma...Wishing you and your family a Very Joyful Christmas and A Peaceful and Blessed New Year.<br />----------------------<br /><br />Eeben it was really special to have met you and your son J at the Bridge 14 Dinner after all these many years.<br /><br /> I only then realised how many heroes there are and were of which we don't know about........... <br />This one is for all the Heroes <br /> <br /> There are heroes who walk among us<br />never looking for glory or praise<br />They don't seek recognition <br />for their thoughtful, caring ways.<br />Living lives of deep commitment<br />providing for those they hold dear<br />Steadfast with a quiet strength<br />through times of laughter and tears.<br /> Thank you to all the heroes For being the heroes that you are.<br />(This includes our spouses as well)<br /><br />( Author unknown)Tangohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12651381316753084396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-85638723363071490872009-12-24T12:59:35.347+02:002009-12-24T12:59:35.347+02:00Yes although my old stomping ground Umhlanga Rocks...Yes although my old stomping ground Umhlanga Rocks is a close second :-)Robbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931478965831757376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-12258980241296931912009-12-24T06:52:52.426+02:002009-12-24T06:52:52.426+02:00An appreciated opinion, Robby, thanks.
Our Christ...An appreciated opinion, Robby, thanks.<br /><br />Our Christmas present will be your return back home this coming year. Is it still Jefferies Bay?<br /><br />Rgds,<br /><br />EebenEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-67001044659364256812009-12-24T03:49:42.568+02:002009-12-24T03:49:42.568+02:00Just a Rhodesian's opinion... your blog has he...Just a Rhodesian's opinion... your blog has helped me understand and appreciate the qualities that I always admired about my fellow country men ... now that's what I call a Christmas present....thanks brother!Robbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931478965831757376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-82976811445742221992009-12-23T19:16:03.073+02:002009-12-23T19:16:03.073+02:00I accept your Christmas wishes again, Kaye, thank ...I accept your Christmas wishes again, Kaye, thank you.<br /><br />I am pleased if the blog is of interest to you. But, even more so, I am happy that the comments are also insightful as many of the visitors give really good comments and as I have said before, I too learn from everyone’s comments. To me, that is fun and exciting. <br /><br />Thanks for visiting and for your comments.<br /><br />Rgds,<br /><br />EebenEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-68172350375654683482009-12-23T16:52:17.181+02:002009-12-23T16:52:17.181+02:00Having allready given you my best wishes for the c...Having allready given you my best wishes for the coming year and a blessed Christmas, it would be silly to do so again. <br /><br />I would like to add that discovering your blog through your appearance in our little polder is one of the better ones of the old year! I enjoy reading your blogs and all the comments both you and others give. <br /><br />Discussing with someone as professional and insightfull as you can only have a positive influence.<br /><br />Thank you for your work and your kind responses.Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17040635668830871693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-52504846615099892042009-12-23T06:31:51.874+02:002009-12-23T06:31:51.874+02:00Thank you Ken and may you too enjoy this period in...Thank you Ken and may you too enjoy this period in safety.<br /><br />Rgds,<br /><br />EebenEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-17433908250835647612009-12-23T06:31:09.211+02:002009-12-23T06:31:09.211+02:00Many thanks, Randy and the same to you and yours.
...Many thanks, Randy and the same to you and yours.<br /><br />Rgds,<br /><br />EebenEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-21589109548470490052009-12-23T05:41:33.475+02:002009-12-23T05:41:33.475+02:00Merry Christmas, Happy New Year,
and stay safe.
r...Merry Christmas, Happy New Year,<br />and stay safe.<br /><br />rgds,<br /><br />kenken borrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468394163502457653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-411830262637163982009-12-23T03:20:33.718+02:002009-12-23T03:20:33.718+02:00Eeben, A very Merry Christmas to you and yours, an...Eeben, A very Merry Christmas to you and yours, and a healty and Happy New Year. Looking forward to more great topics and comments in 2010.Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06824838180407993344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-53930209038426450982009-12-22T18:11:41.749+02:002009-12-22T18:11:41.749+02:00Thank you, Tyler. May you too have a very Merry Ch...Thank you, Tyler. May you too have a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. <br /><br />Rgds,<br /><br />EebenEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-73078117769881106602009-12-22T18:09:10.275+02:002009-12-22T18:09:10.275+02:00Merry Christmas sir.And a happy and safe new year....Merry Christmas sir.And a happy and safe new year.All the best to you and yours sir.-Tylertyhz1995https://www.blogger.com/profile/05547474699979686364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-78604590973031637792009-12-22T17:18:36.777+02:002009-12-22T17:18:36.777+02:00Thank you Matt and the same to you and yours.
Le...Thank you Matt and the same to you and yours. <br /><br />Let's hope 2010 will be a good one.<br /><br />Rgds,<br /><br />EebenEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.com