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DSB's Turret Toad in Iraq (pics of Carlton)
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Posted: Monday, November 28, 2005 - 06:51 AM UTC
Attached are some pics of fellow DSB Pig, Carlton Williams, aka Turret Toad, aka Lord Sand Dune, aka Da Mississippi Sniper Dude, taken in Iraq.

Attached is a note from his wife Steph here, with some good news. Please enjoy the note, and the pics, -- and use this thread as an opportunity to wish Toad well.

"Do what you want with the pics. He would be glad to share them in a DSB thread. The last we heard was that they might be leaving Iraq the 24th of December. But then they still have to spend time in Kuwait and then Camp Shelby when they get back to the states. Hopefully by mid January he will be back home. As long as he is out of Iraq by the 24th or 25th it will be a nice Christmas present for all of us. We will know he is safe at least."




Toad is the handsome fellow on the left. His look here is pensive as I believe he has finally heard that General Zod dumped Helga -- a verie sad state of affairs.



Toadster is on the right in this pic. He plans to fill the trailers in the back with M1A2 Abrams kits picked up at the local Baghdad hobby shop.



Group shot. Looks like a bunch, one would not want to mess with!



A classic shot from Iraq. Toadie was given a tongue lashing for climbing these sabres, painting them gold, and trying to open a McDonald's franchise underneath them. Toadster--always thinking!



Toad is trying to have one of these shipped back to the States to be used as a lawn ornament for his Mississippi home.


Seriously, we all wish Toad well.
Steve
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Posted: Monday, November 28, 2005 - 06:56 AM UTC
Heres wishing Carlton a safe and happy return home.

Too bad that McDonalds thing didn't work out..lol...nice try though...HAHAHAHA.... (++)

Mary
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Posted: Monday, November 28, 2005 - 07:43 AM UTC
Good to hear he is safe.

Jeff
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Posted: Monday, November 28, 2005 - 12:33 PM UTC
Can't wait for the Toadster to return.I can imagine the modeling info he can give us in regards to sand wear on metal.
And how a big mac tastes with included sand. (++) (++)
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Posted: Monday, November 28, 2005 - 01:09 PM UTC
I wish Carlton a safe trip back home
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Posted: Monday, November 28, 2005 - 02:02 PM UTC
Toady
Good to see what you look like finally (++)
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Posted: Monday, November 28, 2005 - 02:23 PM UTC
Hey Steve - glad the pics got thru this time ( big thanks to Ma Toad for helping with that ) . After I get back and get some time I'll post some more pics of the tour . Its been a long strange trip over here , I've been to some cool places , seen some really cool stuff , and did some really cool stuff ( as most of these pics show ) . I'm just ready to out of here and get back to the land of the big PX . I might get home in time for new years . See you guys later on , Toad .
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Posted: Monday, November 28, 2005 - 02:40 PM UTC
Good to see you will be home soon Carlton, Stay safe and cya soon!
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Posted: Friday, December 02, 2005 - 10:24 AM UTC
Hi Mate
Stay safe and get home soon .
All the best , Chris and Pam Tango 20
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Posted: Friday, December 02, 2005 - 01:22 PM UTC
Nice pics Lord TT, I hope you're home with your family soon.

Pete