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To: Red Badger

“C-Rats.....................”

My father, career Army, in the 60s, tricked us into believing C Rations were a treat. He would bring home left overs after field exercises and we thought they were the neatest thing in the world.


47 posted on 07/19/2024 11:03:02 AM PDT by suthener ( )
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To: suthener

I was brought up poor and to waste food was an unforgiveable sin and would get you a beating. I was raised to eat everything put in front of you and thank the Lord for it. I’ll see a ‘food fight’ on TV or in a movie and cringe............................


50 posted on 07/19/2024 11:06:39 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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