FReeper Canteen ~ Scuttlebutt ~ 5 Nov 09

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[AZamericonnie]

 

 

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A little humor....

Gifts For A Teacher

It was at the end of the school year, and a kindergarten teacher was receiving gifts from her pupils. The florist's son handed her a gift. She shook it, held it overhead, and said, "I bet I know what it is. Some flowers." "That's right" the boy said, "but how did you know?" "Oh, just a wild guess," she said.

The next pupil was the candy shop owner's daughter. The teacher held her gift overhead, shook it, and said, "I bet I can guess what it is. A box of sweets." "That's right, but how did you know?" asked the girl. "Oh, just a wild guess," said the teacher.

The next gift was from the son of the liquor store owner. The teacher held the package overhead, but it was leaking. She touched a drop of the leakage with her finger and touched it to her tongue. "Is it wine?" she asked. "No," the boy replied, with some excitement.

The teacher repeated the process, taking a larger drop of the leakage to her tongue. "Is it champagne?" she asked. "No," the boy replied, with more excitement. The teacher took one more taste before declaring, "I give up, what is it?" With great glee, the boy replied, "It's a puppy!"

 

'Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle'

When Maj. Brian Dennis of the United States Marine Corps met a wild stray dog with shorn ears while serving in Iraq, he had no idea of the bond they would form, leading to seismic changes in both their lives. "The general theme of the story of Nubs is that if you're kind to someone, they'll never forget you -- whether it be person or animal," Dennis tells Paw Nation.

In October 2007, Dennis and his team of 11 men were in Iraq patrolling the Syrian border. One day, as his team arrived at a border fort, they encountered a pack of stray dogs -- not uncommon in the barren, rocky desert that was home to wolves and wild dogs.

"We all got out of the Humvee and I started working when this dog came running up," recalls Dennis. "I said, 'Hey buddy' and bent down to pet him." Dennis noticed the dog's ears had been cut. "I said, 'You got little nubs for ears.'" The name stuck. The dog whose ears had been shorn off as a puppy by an Iraqi soldier (to make the dog "look tougher," Dennis says) became known as Nubs.

Dennis fed Nubs scraps from his field rations, including bits of ham and frosted strawberry Pop Tarts. "I didn't think he'd eat the Pop Tart, but he did," says Dennis.

At night, Nubs accompanied the men on night patrols. "I'd get up in the middle of the night to walk the perimeter with my weapon and Nubs would get up and walk next to me like he was doing guard duty," says Dennis.

The next day, Dennis said goodbye to Nubs, but he didn't forget about the dog. He began mentioning Nubs in emails he wrote to friends and family back home. "I found a dog in the desert," Dennis wrote in an email in October 2007. "I call him Nubs. We clicked right away. He flips on his back and makes me rub his stomach."

"Every couple of weeks, we'd go back to the border fort and I'd see Nubs every time," says Dennis. "Each time, he followed us around a little more." And every time the men rumbled away in their Humvees, Nubs would run after them. "We're going forty miles an hour and he'd be right next to the Humvee," says Dennis. "He's a crazy fast dog. Eventually, he'd wear out, fall behind and disappear in the dust."

On one trip to the border fort in December 2007, Dennis found Nubs was badly wounded in his left side where he'd been stabbed with a screwdriver. "The wound was infected and full of pus," Dennis recalls. "We pulled out our battle kits and poured antiseptic on his wound and force fed him some antibiotics wrapped in peanut butter." That night, Nubs was in so much pain that he refused food and water and slept standing up because he couldn't lay down. Dennis and his team left again the next day, but Dennis thought about Nubs the entire time, hoping the dog was still alive.

Excerpt, "Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle," Little, Brown for Young Readers

Two weeks later, when Dennis and his team returned, he found Nubs alive and well. "I had patched him up and that seemed to be a turning point in how he viewed me," says Dennis. This time, when Dennis and his team left the fort, Nubs followed. Though the dog lost sight of the Humvees, he never gave up. For two days, Nubs endured freezing temperatures and packs of wild dogs and wolves, eventually finding his way to Dennis at a camp an incredible 70 miles south near the Jordanian border.

"There he was, all beaten and chewed up," says Dennis. "I knew immediately that Nubs had crossed through several dog territories and fought and ran, and fought and ran," says Dennis. The dog jumped on Dennis, licking his face.

Most of the 80 men at the camp welcomed Nubs, even building him a doghouse. But a couple of soldiers complained, leading Dennis' superiors to order him to get rid of the dog. With his hand forced, Dennis decided that the only thing to do was bring Nubs to America. He began coordinating Nubs' rescue effort. Friends and family in the States helped, raising the $5,000 it would cost to transport Nubs overseas.

Finally, it was all arranged. Nubs was handed over to volunteers in Jordan, who looked after the dog and sent him onto to Chicago, then San Diego, where Dennis' friends waited to pick him up. Nubs lived with Dennis' friends and began getting trained by local dog trainer Graham Bloem of the Snug Pet Resort. "I focused on basic obedience and socializing him with dogs, people and the environment," says Bloem.

A month later, Dennis finished his deployment in Iraq and returned home to San Diego, where he immediately boarded a bus to Camp Pendleton to be reunited with Nubs. "I was worried he wouldn't remember me," says Dennis. But he needn't have worried. "Nubs went crazy," recalls Dennis. "He was jumping up on me, licking my head."

Dennis' experience with Nubs led to a children's picture book, called "Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle," published by Little, Brown for Young Readers. They have appeared on the Today Show and will be appearing on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien on Monday.

Was it destiny that Dennis met Nubs and brought him to America? "I don't know about that," says Dennis. "It's been a strange phenomenon. It's been a blessing. I get drawings mailed to me that children have drawn of Nubs with his ears cut off. It makes me laugh."

Source: PawNation

 

Gracie Allen's Classic Recipe for Roast Beef 1 large roast of beef 1 small roast of beef Take the two roasts and put them in the oven. When the little one burns, the big one is done!

 

 

 

[AZamericonnie]

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

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God Bless Our Republic

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening Hope & thank you for our pledge!

Hand over heart & prayers up! *hugs*

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[The Mayor]

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November 5, 2009

A Good Grooming

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READ: Psalm 139:1-10, 23-24

Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; try my mind and my heart. For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes. —Psalm 26:2-3

Our dog, Dolly, is a 7-year-old West Highland Terrier. She loves to dig in the dirt, which means she gets very dirty. We bathe her every week or so at home, but occasionally she gets so grimy and tangled that we have to take her to a professional groomer.

She used to hate to go to the groomer because the woman was always in a rush and inclined to be bad-tempered and harsh. Getting Dolly through the door was a struggle. Just the sight of the shop made her want to run away.

Last year we decided to try another groomer and discovered that our dog, though not always overjoyed at the prospect, was less reluctant to go. That’s because the groomer is kind to her even though she must wash Dolly thoroughly, causing discomfort.

When sin and defilement accumulate in our hearts, we need to be cleansed. Like the psalmist David, we must ask God to “examine” and “try” our minds and hearts, and to point out our wicked thoughts, attitudes, and ways (Ps. 139:23-24). Our Lord may cause discomfort, for exposure is often difficult, but we can approach Him without fear.

The Lord’s examination of us, though sometimes painful, is gentle and kind.

Search me, O God, and know my heart today;
Try me, O Savior, know my thoughts, I pray.
See if there be some wicked way in me;
Cleanse me from every sin and set me free. —Orr

Repentance is the hurt that leads to healing.

Bible in One Year: Jeremiah 34-36; Hebrews 2

[Shyla]

Do I medal?

Close to bed!!!!

[AZamericonnie]

A very good evening to you Mayor & thank you for our daily bread! *hugs*

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[AZamericonnie]

Hello dear Shyla....You medal indeed & great to see you! *hugs*

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[Shyla]

Nice to see you also.
Life is so hectic.

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Connie!

World Series is beckoning.

[AZamericonnie]

A very happy birthday to you Squeezit & hope you have a very special day! *hugs*

[AZamericonnie]

It sure can be Shyla! lol:)

I do hope it’s all going well for you & yours & you get a break for some rest soon!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter of U S Army EOD)
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
AbnSarge USA
Allegra
aviator USAF
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
CAPT Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
CAPT Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
COL Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
ConorMacNessa USN USMC
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCPL Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
LT David (Coldwater Creek)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
Major joma89 USAF
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Michael USAR (RightOnline)
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Alan USA (brother-in-law Stonewall Jackson)
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit)
Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
SGT Ev USA (Mozie)
SGT Gray USA (colorcountry’s son)
SGT Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SPC William Akin USA (Step-son of BlueLancer)
SSG Brian USA (repubmom)
SSG Dustin USA (SIL of U S Army EOD)
SSG Dusty USA (MountainDad)
SSG Mitchel USA (tina07)
SSG Spencer USA (grame)
SSGT Don May Jr USMC (debm29palms)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
USAFSecurityForces (son of visualops & TheStickman)
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[AZamericonnie]

With the likelihood of Christmas being tight for everyone this year, I thought I would pass this on. Thanks Sandy for the pic....this is too fun not to share! Love It!:)

[AZamericonnie]

Aloha Bigs!

There’s a game tonight??? Who knew? ;-}

[Kathy in Alaska]

Take the two roasts and put them in the oven.
When the little one burns, the big one is done!

I started laughing out load...I couldn't help myself. Everyone asked....
I read it to them and the reaction was the same...much laughing!

Go, Gracie!!

[AZamericonnie]

I don't remember where I got this link from but the pics are amazing......

*Pics of D-Day On The Normandy Beaches*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

[AZamericonnie]

Take the two roasts and put them in the oven. When the little one burns, the big one is done! I started laughing out loud...I couldn't help myself. Everyone asked.... I read it to them and the reaction was the same...much laughing! Go, Gracie!!

I laughed so hard when I came across this & just had to post it in honor of GodblessUSA who I call "Gracie" hoping she would get a kick out of it!:)

So glad you all got a laugh out of it!

[AZamericonnie]

LOL....you can see it when you get home & you’ll love it!

[Kathy in Alaska]

From Xerox ~ Let's Say Thanks to our Troops

Simple. Easy. Involve your kids.
We can each send thanks every single day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

She will love it....LOL!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh no......where did the ping go? I need to do it again. d:o(

[Kathy in Alaska]

The internet ate the first ping....trying again.

It’s Scuttlebutt Time!!

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[MS.BEHAVIN]

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Good evening everyone!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And Shyla bags the bronze!!

[AZamericonnie]

There she is with the theme song! *Hugs*

Thank you Ms B~ & hope you a had a good day!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

There is supposed to be a fanrastic Leonid metoer shower on Nov 18th.
Best viewing between midnight and sunrise.
For more info on how it will appear in ypoupr area, please go here: http://leonid.arc.nasa.gov/

[MS.BEHAVIN]

ypoup =”your”
I did do much data entry/reading/filing today, I can’t type well anymore today!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*HUG*
Good evening.
Not a bad day, just really hectic!
How about you?

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in first, grabbing the gold....Nana Hope!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And snagging the silver....The Mayor!!

[SandRat]

Know the Canteen will LOVE IT.

[SandRat]

I see the image fine. Is your Poo-TER messing up again?

[AZamericonnie]

One year Big & little T & I set up lawn chairs & took out blankies & hot chocolate at about midnight or so to watch meteor showers.

We set up the telescope & watch for quite some time. We actually saw a few..froze like crazy but made a fun memory. :)

[MS.BEHAVIN]

It’s a fun way to spend the night with friends and or family.
I’ll have to drive to a clear area to see them.
I am surrounded by trees here!

[AZamericonnie]

Oh Sandy...Ma is blocked at work from seeing some images.

She has to wait til she gets home.

[AZamericonnie]

And I’m surrouded by lights!:)

Makes it very difficult.

[AZamericonnie]

Know the Canteen will LOVE IT.

I know I got a belly laugh out of it.:)

[Tanniker Smith]

Good evening, all!

[AZamericonnie]

Howdy Tann & good evening to you! *hugs*

You watching the ball game as well?

[SandRat]

Know the feeling and the problem all to well.

[SandRat]

Squeezit Gigglelips HAPPY BIRTHDAY Squeezit Gigglelips

[Tanniker Smith]

Nah. You would think that I would, but it doesn't end until too late.

Actually, I have "The Hunt for Red October" on the DVR from last weekend. I was catching up on part of that. Still have to watch "V" from last night.

[LUV W]

Thanks for the infopr (:D) about the meteor shower. I hope I can see it. We have a lot of light in our area. I’ll bet it’s wonderful at your house!

(((hugs)))

[MS.BEHAVIN]

youpr welcome!
Too many trees here, Sis.
I’m going to drive over to New Glouster that night.

[BIGLOOK]

Seventh inning stretch.....

God Bless America

[LUV W]

Happy Birthday, Squeezit Gigglelips!!