The Rat Bastard Turns 40

Happy 40th Birthday Rat Bastard!!

March
26
2006

Happy 40th RB!

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Happy 40^th Birthday Rat Bastard!!

Nothing says love like your own blog. I know you didn’t want a big party - that would require you to pry open the wallet, which we all know you don’t like doing too much J. So instead of celebrating in person, welcome to your virtual party. Grab a beer, sit back and read on for more birthday wishes. As the saying goes, with friends like these, who needs enemies? J We all love you! By the way, you now own the domain name theratbastard.net for at least the next two years.

If anyone still needs to post, just click on the "add comment" button at the bottom of this page. Many, many thanks go out to all of our wonderful friends for the comments. I appreciate it!

The Rat Bastard's Wife

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http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/pam_mueller/album?.dir=/d57b&.src=ph&.tok=phj_IfEBqsdRvvAG

Listen to some of Pat's favorite quotes at:
http://www.carlspackler.com/sounds.html

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2/19/2006 7:28 AM Johnny The Woman wrote:
Happy 40th Rat Bastard! Next time you are in town we'll have to get our pockets phat to celebrate.
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2/22/2006 11:10 AM The Rat Bastard's Wife wrote:
Top 10 Rat Bastard Moments in History:

*Forgetting to pick me up/call home while he was drinking at the course with the boys. I believe "Have you seen The Rat Bastard" was the phrase of choice that night.
*Throwing up on my parents front porch after MY high school reunion
*Taking a 30 minute shower while I was in labor with Molly and waiting to go to the hospital. (he claims it was nerves...)
*Forgetting the "time" as he and Johnny Phat Pockets closed the casinos Up North
*Bringing more beer to Tricia and me at the park in the middle of the night. Only because Tricia called - he wouldn't do it for me!
*The Valentine's Day Auto Show Massacre
*Riding the tandem bike at break neck speed around Mackinac Island because he didn't want to pay for the 2nd hour
*Sleeping while holding the remote in his kung fu death grip while I was immobile and in labor with Katie. I had to endure Regis and Kelly at 4 am.
*When I walked into our apartment after being gone for a week and thought we'd been robbed. Pizza boxes on the floor, every drawer & cabinet open, clothes all over. His response "I thought you'd be home later and I'd have time to clean up"

And the Number One Rat Bastard Moment:
Our wedding day. You weren't a Rat Bastard that day, but you committed to put up with me for the rest of your natural life, so I'll give you a pass on everything else. Thanks for not taking my brother's advice and running down the hill from the Church and hopping a train.  I love you!! Happy Birthday!

Some of the best Rat Bastard "compliments" through the years.
He ACTUALLY said this......

"Your eyes look like rocks in the bottom of a fish tank"        kind of killed the romantic moment.
"You just take your 9 month belly out on the open market and see how you do"         said at the end of my first pregnancy after a 'disagreement'.

You are the best Rat Bastard around and I love you!

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3/2/2006 10:08 PM Debra O'Shea wrote:
Pat,

Rat Bastard? We think not. Personally Kevin and I think you deserve to be cannonized as a saint for living with my saintly sister for all these years. If you survived Pam at the Auto Show, Pam pregnant and Pam at the Taste of Chicago with millions of other people and high humidity (Pam isn't into crowds or heat!)than you certainly rate more than a pest without whose paternity is called into question.

Seriously though, welcome to your fifth decade. Remember when you were twenty and could not even picture being 40? Happy Birthday Rat Bastard.
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3/8/2006 3:52 PM Pete Bitterman wrote:
I would like to begin this birthday tribute to you with 2 words - Phaedra Plona

When discussing the evils of drink in a few years with your daughters, be sure to include the time you, Steve Radford and Jack Solesky came up to Marquette to visit me and you spent the card ride home with your head out the window puking (you could also mention the evils of smoking a bowl to your kids and use me as an example from the same day, if memory serves correctly).

By the way, Pam did say this was a "roast" blog.

You will have to let me know if this is better than 40 pink flamingos on the front lawn or the sign my wife and kids put up - "Lordy, Lordy Pete is 40. Honk if you like old people!" My Mom sat in front of our house honking for 5 minutes.

I'm sure I could go on for hours about all the time we spent at the Caddy Shack, playing cards at Radford's or golf at Ramada, chipping tennis balls in our old family room and living room and/or the many times you and Paul hung out shirtless in our back yard shooting hoops - pictures of which I have and will be forwarding to Pam for inclusion in this remembrance.

Instead, I will simply say Happy 40th to my 2nd brother Pat from me, Julie, Abby & PJ

Pete
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3/14/2006 5:17 AM Pat Valicento wrote:
We would like to wish our favorite nephew a very happy 40th birthday. We are proud of you, your wonderful family and your accomplishments. You and Pam are a great couple and you've made a wonderful home for Molly and Katie. We wish you the very best always and hope you have a smashing 40th Rat Bastard blow-out! Love, Aunt Pat and Uncle J.R.
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3/14/2006 3:38 PM Molly Woodle wrote:
Happy 40th Pat!!!!! We have had some really fun times in the past years. Probably some of the highlights would be seeing you and Guy dress up in pink boas for the NHL Championship game, Block parties, Cuddy's Christmas Parties, New Years Eve (Crystal Meth-say no more), Halloween and anytime our garage door is up. We love to hear Pam talk about what a GREAT husband you are especially during the Becker and Snapper. Never mind the affectionate name of RAT BASTARD, we know you really do love Pam more than golf...you do right??? Whenever we start throwing a few back on our block we know we can count on you to be the "Happy and Amorous (black socks in the Burt Reynolds pose) Drunk"--every block needs one of those! So here's to you on your 40th, enjoy the next 40!
Molly Woodle
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3/16/2006 9:16 AM the Olsons wrote:
WOW!!!!!The rat bastard is 40!!! Congratulations. Have an awesome birthday. We will be slinging fish at the fish fry while you are enjoying yourselves downtown. Would love to be on that train ride! Welcome to the life of the 40's. It only gets better. You both are great. HAPPY BIRTHDAY. George and Krissy
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3/16/2006 8:18 PM Kim Wilhite wrote:
Happy 40th Birthday Pat!!

It's hard to believe that I've known you for nearly 20 years...seems like it was just yesterday that you were corrupting me at Scholar keggers and bringing me out of my shell! Haha! I can honestly say that college was one of the best times of my life and it wouldn't have been the party it was without you.

WHAT IF....I hadn't become your little sis?!? I suppose you wouldn't have experienced all those shellackings on the golf course or had to write a manifesto on how I could be a better person! And I wouldn't have had the opportunity to stomp around the Scholar dance floor or tell you later of your antics the night before. Good times, huh?!? All I know is that from the moment I met you, I knew we'd be friends for life. I mean, who else takes his friend to a U2 documentary when she is too sick to go to the U2 concert? (By the way, nice gesture, but NOT THE SAME!!!)

I am so happy that you've made such a wonderful life with Pam and the girls (God only knows how they put up with you!) and that we've remained close friends throughout the years. I hope your next 40 years are as great as the first and I look forward to re-roasting you on b-day #50!!

DO-YA!!!

Love, Kim
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3/17/2006 9:36 AM Paul wrote:
Hey Pat, congrats for putting up with Pam all these years. Also thanks for taking her off of our hands. Expensive isn't she? I know you have a reputation for being a little thrifty, but don't worry, everyone knows it is truly deserved. (Adding a toilet in the basement isn't a bad idea, having to use the sump pump is.)

For those who don't get it, when I was working on Pam and Pat's basement, Pam would lock the door at 8 A.M. and not open it until 6 P.M. That sump hole was a lifesaver.

Happy 40th. It is so nice to know that your loving wife still uses those three little words husbands love to hear. No, NOT "I love you", but "You Rat Bastard"

With love to all of you, Dad
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3/18/2006 9:18 AM terri wrote:
Patrick,
Happy 40th. I went to get you a card at the store but it was easier and cheaper to click on this site. Have a great time.
love, terri (the best mother-in-law in the whole world!)
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3/18/2006 11:43 AM The Rat Bastard's Wife wrote:
Dad, if you also remember, I think you and Pat bonded in the hills of Los Angeles. Hmmmm, I believe it was peeing over the Hollywood Bowl.
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3/18/2006 4:22 PM Pettingill wrote:
Happy Birthday Pat and welcome to the "Over 40 Club" You're a great RB at any age. Love, Bruce and Kathy
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3/19/2006 8:40 PM The Duetschs wrote:
Pat, Happy Birthday! We have 3 wishes for you on your big day. First, we wish for you infinite time to play golf. Second, we wish for you 2 beautiful children who adore you and last we wish for you a wife that worships you and will stop all her shopping. Well, 2 out of 3 isn't bad, as we know it's only a fantasy that Pam could stop shopping. Hope you have a great one!
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3/21/2006 9:32 AM Lisa wrote:
Happy 40th Birthday to my MUCH older cousin! I hope you have a terrific birthday celebrated with your all of your "girls". We will have to get together for many cocktails and celebrate yet again this summer. Don't worry, I don't believe any of the rhetoric all these other folks have written about you... especially your wife!
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3/21/2006 10:01 AM Honcharuks wrote:
RB-
You deserve to have St. in front of your name not RB. Living with 3 chicks, always being told what you should think, not being right since--I don't know, when did you and Pam meet? Seriously, you are always a delight to be around. You are always upbeat and kind! The world needs more RBs. We love you and your family and wish you the best as you enter the next decade of your life!
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3/21/2006 10:28 AM Tom Stahl wrote:
Pat,

I usually don't call you Rat Bastard, at least to your face.

Turning 40 huh! Well you don't look a day over 47, going on 57... I only wish that I could call you 'Old Man' but where would that leave me? Hmmm? Well young Patrick, I hope that your 40th is everything you imagined and more. Happy Birthday Dude.

Hey, did I miss it or was Mizzou not in the tournament this year? I don't think I saw Michigan there either? Somebody help me here............
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3/21/2006 10:28 AM Mary Dellanina wrote:
Hey Pat, Happy 40th!! Wishing you many happy years ahead, with lots of fun times, golf, and more rat bastard stories from Pam. Mary Dellanina
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3/21/2006 10:33 AM Robert Valicento wrote:
Pat, Happy 40th Birthday. You were always a great cousin. I wish you, Pam and the girls the best and hope your 40th celebration is a real blow-out! Robert.
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3/21/2006 10:55 AM Lisa Gray wrote:
Hey Pat,

Happy 40th! Hope you have a great celebration.... you deserve it. Thanks for the many years of sharing my despair (and laughs)at the Gray table. You bring the black pepper and I'll make enough eggs
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3/21/2006 11:23 AM Tim Geraghty wrote:
Pat, we're getting old (but you're still older than me!) Happy birthday. Whenever I need a funny story to tell people about my college days, I think back to one night in a Hardee's parking lot on Providence after a long night of drinking. I was flashing the lights on the car -- a police car drove up and -- yada, yada, yada -- I wound up buying you a steak dinner at Boone Tavern. Enjoy your birthday and see you this summer.
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3/21/2006 1:00 PM Joanne Brennan wrote:
Happy FORE-tieth, RB!!!!! About time you joined the 4-H oops, I mean 4-O club with the rest of us. Cheers!

Joanne and Dave
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3/21/2006 2:20 PM The Tapias wrote:
Pat
we are always inspired of stories of you in your birthday suit and black socks looking for action. Happy Birthday you fashionable rock star from Mary and Charlie
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3/21/2006 3:34 PM Peter Lambesis wrote:
Pat:

I will never forget the look on Tim Maloney and John Coffman's face when Pam stormed up to the table on the deck of Mt. Prospect's golf course demanding to know where The Rat Bastard was.

Gotta love a guy who is a Hawk's fan, has a collection of hockey jerseys, is from the west side, is almost as cheap as I am, is in more NCAA pools than Pete Rose, and is married to the Martha Stewart of I-Oka Street (oranges in the oven?)

Happy 40th!!

Peter
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3/21/2006 4:12 PM The Rat Bastard's Wife wrote:
Hmmm, if I recall, I only 'stormed' up the steps after sitting at home for AN HOUR waiting for The Rat Bastard. He INSISTED that he would come home and pick me up before going on to the Doreen Outing Party. I casually walked up the steps, directed my innocent question to you, and at that moment, RB walked out of the clubhouse with about 15 beers in his hands.
Conveniently, his cell phone was in the car the entire time. Just to clarify. Thanks for the bday wishes!
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3/21/2006 5:09 PM Ruth Fisher wrote:
Pat,
Happy 40th birthday! You will always be welcome at the O'Neill/Fisher golf outings. Have a wonderful birthday.
Ruth and Mike Fisher
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3/21/2006 7:03 PM Caldwells wrote:
Hey RB,
Here's to wishing you an OUTSTANDING B-day (you old dog). Have plenty of fun & drink a few beers for us!!! See you on the course real soon.
Lots of Love,
Caldwells
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3/21/2006 7:58 PM Cara & Jeff Muir wrote:
Happy 40th Pat! We hope you have a great birthday and will thoroughly enjoy these comments (we have!) I love getting all the RB stories over the years-and yes, I know that you are the star of these stories!!! Have a wonderful 40th with your girls- Love, Cara

Happy birthday. I didn't think I had much until I considered some of the golf quotes over the years:

What time does the Lilleth Fair start?

I hit that like an egg salad sandwich...I like egg salad

I think its Lawrence Taylor!!!

I hate left handed Canadians

The last is not a quote but just a memory...Lindsay

May your towel always be moist, may your putter always be steady and may no one (except me) ever throw a club at your boss. Happy 40th, I hope we get to play again soon.

Jeff
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3/21/2006 9:40 PM Shawn & Mike Cuddy wrote:
There once was a man named Pat
Who walks down I-oka wearing his hat
With a beer in hand and a cooler behind
He is one good neighbor anyone could find
By the end of the night he is quite the site
And will help you clean and thank you
for the invite.

Pat,
We hope you have a great 40th Birthday.

Your neighbors,
The Cuddys
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3/21/2006 9:58 PM chris inorio wrote:
who is Pat Mueller? Where did he come from? Well, I hear from Elmwood Park. I know that's got to be a load of crap because I grew up 2 towns over, and I would have heard of some strawberry blond, fair skinned, "mick", trying to take up residence with all of my "goombas". I have since found out chicken little didn't have the "Irish Meatballs" to attempt Elmwood Park High and decided to take refuge at Holy Cross/Brokeback Mountain High... an all guys school, where I understand he EXCELLED! I have since talked to my Holy Cross buddies and I regret to inform you that I don't have a shred of scandalous material to report. Of course it was at this time they reminded me that I am two years older than Pat and we would never have hung out with underclassmen...or was it they would never hang out with us... anyway, I am glad to be able view some of the pictures displayed showing the true Irishman that Pat has become. Pat with beer, women, and....more beer and more women. Knowing you now, Pat, for the last 4 years makes me wish I had known you back then. We would have had fun. Well here's to making up for lost time. Have a great celebration and may bad Confessional Nightmares leave at peace from this point forward. Happy 40th !
Chris and Kathi Inorio
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3/22/2006 7:43 AM john and clare connolly wrote:
Dear Pat, While you are joining the ranks of the 40+ group, we're here to let you know that your life is not over. You will still be able to drink too much, play golf too much, and yell at your kids too much. And while your wife may not have the best culinary skills, she can set up a great web site. Here's to many more years to drink too much, play golf too much, and yell at your kids too much.

Clare and John Connolly
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3/22/2006 9:56 AM Bill Seaman wrote:
Hey RB, It's about time you joined the elite ranks of us 40 year olds. I can't thank you enough for allowing me the honor of my first official invite to Snapper in 2000. I have 2 great lasting memories from my 2 Snappers, a permanent knot on my left shin from a wonderfully thrown driver and my left calf permanently swollen from being stung by a huge Canandien (sic) wasp. But hey, who else can have memories like that! And a lifetime exemption on the Snapper Tour! But seriously, have a great 40th birthday!!
Bill
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3/22/2006 12:10 PM Jim Rose wrote:
Pat, I feel honored to have been with you when earned your name "Rat Bastard". I guess I'm part of the "Rat Pack" now. I know one of the key indicators of knowing if your a "Rat Bastard" or not is short-term memory loss. I hope to help you in that department when we go out for a "few" cocktails celebrating your 40th birthday. Before I forget, I think Pam would like me to tell at least part of the story behind how you earned the title "Rat Bastard". It all started out when you told Pam to stay home because you really wanted pick her up after a golf outing. You then went on to forget about her and proceeded on with the boys to a blow out Party. You did us all "Rat Bastards" proud that day. Happy 40th Birthday Pat.

Jim
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3/22/2006 2:32 PM Peggy & Tom wrote:
Pat,

If a man's age was measured by friends and not years, you would be the oldest rat bastard in the world.

Happy Birthday
Peggy & Tom
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3/22/2006 2:38 PM TD a/k/a Monty wrote:
Okay - enough sentimental hogwash. My true birthday wish for you is that I can now outdrive, outscore and in every way possible, kick your sorry, over-40 ass all over the golf course.

Happy Birthday
Your Friend, TD
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3/22/2006 3:29 PM Chris Davis wrote:
Pat:
Happy 40th my friend! Scanning through the pictures, I noticed a beauty of you passed out at Kapalua....what wasn't mentioned is the fact that you got up the next day, in 100 degree heat, and shot a 71 for the victory! Very impressive indeed, despite the fact you are still bitter about not breaking par.

CD: "So Pat, why did you decide to go to Missouri?"
RB: "'Cause it was free."

May your birthday be bogey free and full of cheese,
Chris
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3/22/2006 4:53 PM Ed the B wrote:
Happy birthday Pat!
I can't believe you're turning 40.
You look fantastic!
Best Wishes, Have Fun.
Ed & Heidi Gray
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3/22/2006 7:06 PM Mark and Carla Spanier wrote:
Congratulations on turning 40, RB! Thanks for paving the way into the next decade for us. We're looking forward to many more years of merriment on I-oka and on the golf course. Have a wonderful birthday!

Rose are red
Violets are blue
Black socks and birthday suit
Yahoo!!!!!!

But please, keep the blinds closed!

Love,
The Spaniers
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3/22/2006 7:23 PM Peggy wrote:
From one curling fan to another, Happy 40th. Tom and I are thrilled to be celebrating with you.

Peggy
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3/22/2006 9:06 PM Molly Peck wrote:
Pat,

You know Pam calls you "Rat Bastard" to your face, but when she talks with her closest friends she calls you "Dream Boy", "Hunk of Man" and her "Burnin' Luv". So don't let her fool you - you've got it made.

Seriously, I've thought you were a great guy ever since I attended a Wings/Blackhawks game with you and several of your friends - and you knew everything there was to know about hockey. I was much impressed and learned most of what I know about hockey.

I hope you have a great 40th. And, I hope Pam is kind to you. If not, you have just over 4 months to plan your due.

Happy Birthday!
Molly
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3/22/2006 9:17 PM The Granatos wrote:
Happy BIG 4-0, Mr. Mueller! Ya gotta love a guy who's as into the movie "Caddy Shack" as much as he enjoys beltin' out a good 70's ballad! We've had such a blast at the Trivia Night table over the past couple of years (whether it's been as a Playboy, Danny Noonan, or a Poker All-Star you continue to marvel us with your seemingly endless knowledge of "useless" facts) One thing we always know for sure is that we can count on a good time when we're out with you and your lovely bride! Happy Birthday, Pat, and all our best wishes for many, many more to come!!!

"Cent' Anni" (May you live 100 years) -- an Italian Toast

"May you live to be 100 years, with one extra year to repent." -- An Irish Birthday Toast (ours are always funnier)

Sláinte & Salute!
Anne & Dean
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3/23/2006 7:21 AM Tricia wrote:
Fore!! Here comes forty!!
We certainly have had our share of good times in the past. You are one of the few people I have danced with on a bar! A toast to you on your 40th and to all the fun times in our future!! Happy Birthday Pat!!! Love ya ... Tricia

The Rat Bastard's Wife wrote:
Tricia, I believe there was also some drinking from shoes that night too!
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3/23/2006 9:56 AM Joe and Tierney wrote:
Hey Pat,
Happy 40th...Welcome to the club!
It's not so bad, remember how old 40 used to seem at 24!
Scary! It is a long way from the commune, the Store and Doggie Diner!
Sorry we can't make your party, I will be too drunk from crying over Villanova's loss to BC or celebrating our victory. It's Spring Break and sitters are an issue, as well as Tierney has been gone all week and just back.
Have a great Day!
Joe and T, and the rest of the muppets.
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3/23/2006 10:38 AM MaryKay wrote:
Pat,
I want to wish you a very happy 40th Birthday. It kind of makes me sad because I'm not far behind. Seriously though, you've always been a great brother - always there for me, and I want you to know that I love you very much! I have enjoyed reading all of the comments from people and it is great to know that you have really enjoyed your life so far and I know that the next 40 years and beyond will be just as fulfilling.
And now a word about some of the stories! You've obviously enjoyed yourself a little too much at times! It's fun to read all the stories. And here I thought you never did anything crazy!!!! Yeah right! All I remember is the time that I got up in the morning and walked through your room (for those of you who've never been to our house - I had to walk through Pat's room to get to the rest of the house) to find you completely naked at the end of your bed in plain view of our neighbor's kitchen window only 4 feet away. You smelled like a bar and I just couldn't stand by and let this one pass. I woke Mom up, brought her into your room, and asked, "Mom, what's wrong with this picture?" I laughed for weeks about that one.
Anyway, have a great 40th birthday! I love you! MK
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3/23/2006 10:43 AM Petges Family wrote:
Happy Birthday Uncle Pat!!! You are now officially on top of the hill - or is that "over the hill"? Have a great 40th! We love you! MK, Jeff, Christina, Ryan, and Kyle
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3/23/2006 2:40 PM Paul wrote:
What can one say???

Well... if you are one of Pat's old girlfriends you could say, "You can sit next to me, but you can't talk to me!"

If you're with Pat at the Evan's Scholar Open you could hear him say, "She wasn't that bad!" She was.

If you decide Pat should be your best man, you might hear him say "Boon Shankar" somewhere in the speech. Of course, everyone knows that Boon Shankar means, may the fruit of your loins be plentiful.

If you're shit faced drunk on your 21st birthday and Pat has been a dominant enabler of your current state, you might hear him say, "Jerry, pick Paul up and carry him back to the car...try not to let him puke on you." Of course, Pat isn't following you, he has gone back into the bar to have another. (Not that this event ever happened to me.)

If you're like me and have a few extra months before the big 40, you can say, "40? You first...OLD MAN!"

If you are also like me, you may have the misfortune of saying, "Sorry Pat, when I hit that shot I really wasn't aiming at the back of your head."

Here is what I will say,

Happy 40th Birthday, YOU RAT BASTARD! After 32 years of friendship, I still think you look like Opie! Even still, BUDDIES FOR LIFE!!!! (I'd say Boon Shankar, but Pam would kill me and if you read the Christmas card from a few years ago, that seems to be pointless now doesn't it?!?!)
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3/23/2006 4:55 PM Guy wrote:
Pat,

Remember that the best beer in the world is always the one you have in your hand. We’ll have to celebrate this special occasion in proper fashion by throwing back a few Champagnes of Beer. Congratulations on successfully completing the first 40 and best of luck on the next 40.

Swing easy,
Guy.
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3/23/2006 5:11 PM Lisa Luigs Morrissett wrote:
Pat, Pat, Pat:

So many Scholar drinking stories, so little time. Shall we remember the green beer from the mad scientist on Halloween? Or throwing up over the wagon on a hayride? Or just remember bad golf in general at Dis-Gustin and Cosmo?

Hope your day is great, and damn, did you ever marry well... Lisa Lisa

The Rat Bastard's Wife wrote:
Amen to that!!
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3/23/2006 8:02 PM Katie wrote:
Daddy (written in her exact words),
I love you and once you get home please try to find the wake up on a saturday night cd. Happy birthday to you! Love, Katie
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3/23/2006 8:04 PM Molly wrote:
Dear Daddy,
Happy Birthday to you. Have a wonderful birthday. I love you very much. You are the best dad in the world.
Love,
Molly
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3/23/2006 8:12 PM Karen & Mike wrote:
Turning 40 with a full head of hair!!!You are a Rat Bastard. Since you have so many years on us can you have your young wife record some of the evenings events so we can have something to look forward to when our day arrives. Have a great day and evening we are sure Pam will tell you all about it. Karen & Mike
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3/23/2006 8:32 PM Tim Zerkel wrote:
Pat,
Just wanted to say Happy 40th. Don't worry you'll get over it. The best birthdays of all are those that haven't arrived yet.
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3/23/2006 8:48 PM Jane Lambesis wrote:
Pat,
I never did agree with the RB thing.You are wonderfully patient man to live with...well, those 3 women. Pam is 1 lucky women. Happy 40th and hope the Metra is good to you!!
I hope we are there for your 50th!
Love, Jane
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3/24/2006 12:07 AM The Rat Bastard's Wife wrote:
First I want to say Happy 40th Birthday to the world’s best husband --even if you do have your Rat Bastard moments. Who knew that the night at The Store with Duche, Paul and our beloved friend, Jose Cuervo, would turn into a lifelong commitment? Granted, it took four years to get to the altar, but we were too busy livin’ large in Lincoln Park to worry about it. It’s been almost 16 years and I still love you – most days - as much as I did then (once I figured out your last name). Here are just a few of your quirks and qualities that make life with you so much fun:

*The way that you stalked me. You just "happened" to show up at Glascott's that night. I had another date, but you were persistent, so I blew off Frank, and the rest is history. If there is any doubt that you stalked me, just ask Joe, Tierney, Duche, Paul, Deb, Kevin or anyone else who was there that night. "Who's that 12 year old that Pam is talking to?"

*The little things you do for me – like get my McDonald’s Diet Coke before you take off golfing for the day. You support my Diet Coke addiction, enable it in fact, and I love you for that.

*The way you put up with my awful play on the golf course, and usually end up carrying my bag by the 7th hole. I knew marrying a caddy had to be good for something.

*The way that you automatically change the words to “Brown-Eyed Girl” to “Green-Eyed Girl”. I think you figured out early on that you get more action that way.

*The way you balance my checkbook, even when it gets down to 11 cents, and don’t lecture me on fiscal responsibility. (Even though you don’t believe my excuse that shopping is genetically programmed into me.)

*The way that you will only get your hair cut from a barber that has a striped pole out front. At least you gave up driving back to Elmwood Park to the guy with 3 fingers. Now you have Ed, who gives the “speed trap” call before your appointments.

*The way that you take an active role in parenting our girls. They realize the importance of Caddy Shack, St. Patrick’s Day, March Madness, baseball and hockey games, and good music. They think you are the funniest one in the family, and they love you tremendously.

You are a wonderful husband and father, and I only call you The Rat Bastard in the most loving and affectionate way. Have a spectacular birthday! Can’t wait to see what the next 50 years brings us.

I love you. Pamela
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3/24/2006 8:03 AM Duche Bitterman wrote:
Dear Le Skip (now evolved to Uncle Skip),
Aren't you glad I named you this lovely name that has stuck with you for the past 16 years? You can't be mad, since you looked like a 12-year-old when you started scrogging....sorry, dating, Pamela, and now at 40 you're still looking quite pre-pubescent. Have a very happy birthday and may you drink your brains out. Sorry I won't be there to make the margaritas that make you puke on a tire of someone's car & makes Jerry break his nose open in your house!
All my love, Duche
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3/24/2006 10:48 AM Rad wrote:
Skip,
Are we not using Skip anymore? Just a little known fact, my bride really wanted to hook up with you that night at JukeBox, but she settled for me. Not that you hadn't been ruining my life long before that: scamming me for strokes on the golf course, leaving me out of your wedding, using my car as your personal barf canvas (as Pete mentioned earlier regarding the Marquette trip). Honestly, I would have it no other way. As you well know, it was very difficult to find a non-Italian compadre to hang out with in EP so it is a testimonial to our group (Bittermans, Radfords, Solesky,Kingsbury)that we found a common bond (usually golf, beer, women and cards although not necessarily in that order)that has stood the test of time. Most of us have actually grown up and taken on the tremendous responsibilty of family and children (god love em) which unfortunately does not allow the group to share the good times as often as we might like. Thank goodness we have the memories! Some (Evans Scholar golf outing weekends, golf under the lights, cruising Harlem Ave)are better than others (Fullerton and Pulaski). Reading the other comments makes one realize just how much we have done over the past 25 years. I also noticed that there was not a bad word spoken about you and I thought that was strange. However, in thinking it over, what can you say negative about Skip the Rat Bastard? You didn't turn your back on me 7 years ago when I was going through some difficult times and I appreciate that. (Boy, here I thought I would have nothing to say). I'd say we have left our mark on society and society is better for it. Pam is a lucky woman (just kidding Pam, he is the lucky one) and I hope the future is bright for both of you. All I can tell you is that you won't be hitting those 300 yard drives this year, your body won't let you, so don't be disappointed. Enjoy!!!
Steve and Mary Alice
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3/24/2006 4:04 PM Ken & Joel Payne wrote:
Happy Birthday, Pat! I feel slightly uncomfortable calling you Ratbastard, although.....Pam let's it roll off her tongue so nicely, so...what the hey...Happy 40th Birthday Ratbastard!!
Joel (& Ken) Payne
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3/25/2006 12:23 PM Bill and Sandy wrote:
Happy Birthday Pat! Golf Week's John Steinbreder wrote a special column for your birthday, check out the March 25 issue's "Slice of life: Golf and marriage" to learn more about your good fortune. (Don't ever try the Grand Slam.) Looking forward to warmer weather and Friday night golf. Enjoy OIB!
Bill and Sandy
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4/4/2006 6:50 AM John Kunz wrote:
POM,
I know this is late, but as many times as I waited at the Apt on Ash St
for
LA Law to finish while you primped getting ready for sink or swim at
Maxis -
I figure you could wait for a belated HB from me. I would have to
agree
with several of your adoring fans:
- No one could ask for a better or more loyal friend!!
- No one could ask for a more fun friend to share a drink (or two or
more)
with
- No one could ask for better golf partner - the less sleep, the more
White
Castles the better
- No one could tell more stories about more fun if they could remember
them
- And yes Paul is right about some of the Scholar morning after
recollections - she was that bad

But seriously - you are a true friend and I wish you and your girls all
the
best.

POM from MO
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4/5/2006 7:56 PM Michael & Brandie wrote:
Better late than never. Happy Belated Birthday! It is amazing how busy our lives can get, but it is nice to know we have wonderful people around us - like you - to share those times when we stop and enjoy it. Hope you had a wonderful birthday!
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11/29/2006 8:17 AM BlueAce75 wrote:
You need to see this link
http://forums.delphiforums.com/strictlyace750/?msg=39224.1&post=y&guest=y
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11/29/2006 9:50 PM MMartin wrote:
I believe that what BlueAce75 is trying to say in the above message is that the logo which your wife found and used on your website is an image of a patch worn by the Rat Bastards of the Strictly ACE 750 motorcycle forum. The image of the Rat Bastard on the patch is a registered trademark of Crucial Comics who print the Rat Bastard comic book. We use it with their generous permission. In order for you to truly become a Rat Bastard you must now learn to ride a motorcycle (any brand,) join delphiforums, find the strictly ACE 750 forum, find the correct forum thread, and ask the correct person for a Rat Bastard number. I know your wife didn't mean to get you into this, but, hey, you forgot to go pick her up. Just for that, we might even give you a number even if you don't ride a motorcycle. Offering beer would help even more! That would be up to the rest of the Rat Bastards, though. By the way, there are over 1200 of us now and we are still growing. Use the link in the message above and visit us. Just copy and paste it into your browser. We're a pretty good group of people, for Rat Bastards. I know it's about 8 months late, but Happy 40th!
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Happy 40th RB!

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