Posted on Jan 14, 2026
SGT Kevin Hughes
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I don't know how to label this post. Maybe: "This made my day!"
So I went to Jersey Mike's as my Kathy and my oldest Daughter went out for a "Girls only lunch." I am in line waiting to order. The couple in front of me were at least my age (give or take a few years or wrinkles). The guy says in a loud voice:
"Give my girl your best most expensive sandwich. We are celebrating and I want it to be good."
The young people behind the counter all break out in big smiles. And there is a smattering of applause from the customers already seated. It was the middle of the lunch rush.
So the girl waiting on the older man says:
"And what are you two lovely people celebrating?"
And he said...with great pride:
"Today is our Third Date...and she has agreed to a Fourth Date. And if that isn't worth celebrating ...I don't know what is."
The woman was beat red, but beaming from ear to ear.
And the applause sounded like thunder.
He turned and took a little bow. She curtsied.
And my day was a little brighter.
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PO1 H Gene Lawrence
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I used to live off sub sandwiches.
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PO1 H Gene Lawrence
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SGT Kevin Hughes - I just did a Google search. They do have wonderful voices.
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
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We did as well but wife has esophagus issues from her autoimmuine disease so bread is a challenge now.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
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Last Time I Had A Sub, My Favorite Was Meat Ball., Had To Be In 1997 When I Was Still Employed In Our Schools, And The Sub Shop Was About 4 Blocks From The School.
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PO1 H Gene Lawrence
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen give her my best and tell her that I will keep her in my prayers.
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PO3 Phyllis Maynard
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SGT Kevin Hughes I was had a the connoisseur sub. :)
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PO1 H Gene Lawrence
PO1 H Gene Lawrence
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Is that the name of an establishment or the name of a sandwich?
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PO3 Phyllis Maynard
PO3 Phyllis Maynard
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PO1 H Gene Lawrence yes, Jersey Mike's
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
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PO3 Phyllis Maynard
"Connoisseur"? - The Sub Name Fits The Personality
Where Can I Buy "The Junk Yard Dog"?
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
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I hope they gave him a discount on The Big Kahuna sub.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
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Hawaiian Special, Come With A Grass Skirt Topper.
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