FReeper Canteen - Scuttlebutt - 27 May 10

Welcome Troops, Vets, Allies, Military families & those who support them! | Canteen Crew

[AZamericonnie]

 

 

At the FReeper Canteen!

C'mon and take a break ! Walk on over to the water cooler and lets chat. Post your thoughts, opinions, news of the day, rantings, ravings, pontificates, hypothesis, hyperboles, your soap box cause, your mantra, your baggage, your garbage, your blogging, your secrets, whatever you feel would make talk around the water cooler real interesting!

Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.  

 

 

A little humor....

The Restaurant

A group of 40 year old girlfriends discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally it was agreed upon that they should meet at the Ocean View Restaurant because the waiters there had tight pants and nice buns.

10 years later at 50 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally it was agreed that they should meet at the Ocean View Restaurant because the food there was very good and the wine selection was good also.

10 years later, at 60 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally it was agreed that they should meet at the Ocean View Restaurant because they could eat there in peace and quiet and the restaurant had a beautiful view of the ocean.

10 years later, at 70 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally it was agreed that they should meet at the Ocean View Restaurant because the restaurant was wheel chair accessible and they even had an elevator.

10 years later, at 80 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally it was agreed that they should meet at the Ocean View Restaurant because they had never been there before.

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*Craftsman Music Experiment - Craftsman Labs*



*Sleepy Kittie*

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"I stand fearlessly for small dogs, the American Flag, motherhood and the Bible. That's why people love me." Art Linkletter

"Things turn out best for the people who make the best out of the way things turn out." Art Linkletter

RIP Mr. Linkletter

 

More than 600 museums across the country will offer free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day, Sept. 6.
The rest of the story.....

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Terror-fighting fireboat helps open NY Fleet Week



NEW YORK — Battleship gray contrasted with brilliant blue skies as a dozen military vessels sailed up the Hudson River on Wednesday to open Fleet Week, with thousands of spectators watching from shore, roof decks and small boats. The rest of the story....*Click*

 

*Farmers Cheese* Things You'll Need: 2 quarts Whole Milk 2 cups Buttermilk 1 tbsp. White Vinegar Salt Colander or Strainer Clean Cheesecloth Heavy Pot Large Pot or Bowl Storage Container with Lid Put 2 quarts of milk in a large pot and bring it to 180 degrees over low heat, stirring frequently. (Use candy thermometer, this will take some time as to not scorch the milk) Add 2 cups of buttermilk and stir, then add the vinegar and stir. Turn off the heat and stir slowly until the mixture starts to separate. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Do not disturb the mixture during this time. While waiting, line a colander with at least two layers of rinsed cheesecloth. Using a large spoon or ladle, put the curds (the solids) into the cheesecloth-lined colander. I added salt at this time. Let the curds drain for at least an hour. Occasionally gather up the cheesecloth around the cheese to apply some pressure to the cheese to help it drain. You can also tie the cheese up in the cheesecloth to keep pressure on it. Transfer the cheese to a storage container and store covered in the refrigerator for up to five days. This recipe yeilds about one pound of cheese. I saw Anthony Bourdain have farmers cheese with honey on crackers & tried it....delish! You can use this cheese in many applications, pierogies, crepes & anything you would use ricotta for. Pressed & drained further it can be used on mexican food dishes as a queso fresco. Mix it with 8 oz cream cheese, garlic & your favorite herbs to make boursin cheese.

 

 

 

[AZamericonnie]

[oldteen]

IN!

[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~

[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

Prayers going up

[AZamericonnie]

Look at you Teenie girl snagging first place! WooHoo!:) *hugs*

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[PROCON]

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening Miss Hope....& you snagged second!

Thank you for our pledge...hand over heart & prayers up! *hugs*

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, AZ...*HUGS*...I survived the day!

Hope you had a good commute, without critters hindering your way.

[AZamericonnie]

Engines go Pro & in the number three finish! *hugs*

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[oldteen]

Good evening Connie!! Yep, I just happen to refresh and there it was :). Thank you for opening the doors tonight!Howz thingz in AZ today? *hugs*

[oldteen]

Thank you Hope for our Nations Pledge :) *hugs*

[oldteen]

Hiya FRiend! We missed ya last night. Hope all is well with you and yours!! *hugs*

[PROCON]

Hiya Connie, and thanks for tonight's thread!

Is it Friday yet?..:=(

[AZamericonnie]

I survived the day!

WooHoo! Good news indeed!:)

A good commute...no critters, either 2 or 4 legged in my way.:) *hugs*

Homework tonight?

[oldteen]

Evenin' Kathy!

I survived the day!

It's a darn good thing!! *hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

It's Scuttlebutt Time!!

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[AZamericonnie]

All is well in AZland & thank you for asking....a bit warmer today but still quite lovely.

Busy & productive...a good combo!:)

How's about things your way?

[PROCON]

Hiya Teenie!

Yeah, my wife made me go shopping...:=(, but I'm here tonight!

Sunny up here with more nice weather expected for the weekend!

How's things on your end?

[oldteen]

A little rain, a bit more of sun. Day was good! Had an appt with the cardiologist this AM. Looks like I’m gonna live a little longer...lol.

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Connie!

Saving the trouble....It's just another day in paradise.......reading and listening to the news about Arizona!