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Who left the dimensional door open? - Thread 011
News Center (Online) ^ | 1/29/02 | Unknown

Posted on 05/20/2002 11:51:12 PM PDT by acnielsen guy

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To: OneidaM
Have a nice nap....I love afternoon naps...they feel so good...
781 posted on 05/25/2002 4:47:02 PM PDT by andysandmikesmom
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To: Everyone
TAPS - Its origin.

We have all heard the haunting song, "Taps." It's the song that gives us that lump in our throats and usually creates tears in our eyes. But, do you know the story behind the song? If not, I think you will be pleased to find out about it's humble beginnings.

Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil War, when Union Army Captain Robert Ellicombe was with his men near Harrison's Landing in Virginia. The confederate Army was on the other side of the narrow strip of land.

During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the moans of a soldier who lay severely wounded on the field.

Not knowing if it was a Union or Confederate soldier, Captain Ellicombe decided to risk his life and bring the stricken man back for medical attention. Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the Captain reached the stricken soldier and began pulling him toward his encampment.

When the Captain finally reached his own lines, he discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, but the soldier was dead. The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his breath and went numb with shock. In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier. It was his own son. The boy had been studying music in the South when war broke out. Without telling his father, the boy enlisted in the Confederate Army.

The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his superiors to give his son a full military burial despite his enemy status. His request was only partially granted.

Captain Ellicombe had asked if he could have a group of Army band members play a funeral dirge for his son at the funeral. The request was turned down since the soldier was a Confederate. But, out of respect for the father, they did say they could give him one musician.

The Captain chose a bugler.

He asked the bugler to play a series of musical notes he had found on a piece of paper in the pocket of the dead youth's uniform.

This wish was granted. The haunting melody, we now know as "Taps" used at military funerals, and at the end of each day on US military bases was born.

Day is done.......Gone the sun........From the lakes.......From the hills.........From the skies. All is well, Safely rest.......God is nigh........

Fading light..........Dims the sight........And a star......... Gems the sky,..........Gleaming bright From afar, Drawing nigh, Falls the night.

Thanks and praise, For our days, Neath the sun, Neath the stars, Neath the sky, As we go, This we know, God is nigh.

I too, have felt the chills while listening to "Taps" but I he never seen all the words until now. I didn't even know there was more than one verse.

I also never knew the story behind the song and I didn't know if you had either so I thought I'd pass it along.

Mike Starnes

Posted elsewhere by freeper Null and Void

782 posted on 05/25/2002 5:14:40 PM PDT by lodwick
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To: lodwick
Loddy, I have read this story before...I have heard some say that its a true story, I have heard others say that its not really the way Taps started...so dont really know what the truth is

However, what I wanted to tell you was this...there is a very lovely website, which incorporates this story into it, and they play a lovely version of Taps, and have the words to Taps also...and there are other patriotic pics on this website...

I dont know how to do links, but if I give you the website address here, would you be so kind as to link it for all..thanks....

Here is the website....www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/4601/Taps.html

783 posted on 05/25/2002 5:26:22 PM PDT by andysandmikesmom
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To: andysandmikesmom
Come on Mom, if I can do this linking crap - You CAN.

It's all explained just below the Preview pane of our responses.

Mom's Link

Do you see where JohnRob has placed some simple HTML hints? bbl and thanks for this link. ;-)

784 posted on 05/25/2002 5:58:45 PM PDT by lodwick
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To: lodwick
Hi Loddy..is MRs Lodwick back?? Habs said once you brought her back we wouldn't see you for days...
785 posted on 05/25/2002 6:02:18 PM PDT by Neets
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To: lodwick
Well, I shall have to practice this one...I see where it is listed below the preview box...just never noticed it before...thanks...
786 posted on 05/25/2002 6:03:44 PM PDT by andysandmikesmom
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To: lodwick
she's back
and she's letting you play on puter
what a sweet wife

I bet that girl is glad to be home
787 posted on 05/25/2002 6:38:49 PM PDT by palo verde
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To: lodwick; OneidaM
rofl loddy
neets is good at missionary position
788 posted on 05/25/2002 6:40:21 PM PDT by palo verde
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To: palo verde
I have a big missionary mission planned for next weekend..only this one is in NYC so i have to go to bed now and get my rest so I can be of a healthy body for a healthy spiritual Missionary weekend....LOL....behave while I am gone now..ya hear???
789 posted on 05/25/2002 6:42:43 PM PDT by Neets
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To: HairOfTheDog
hi hair
the truth bout the desert is it brings peace
everyone is here cause they would have had a nervous breakdown if they didn't arrive here lol
790 posted on 05/25/2002 6:45:01 PM PDT by palo verde
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To: OneidaM
hi cookie
I hear montreal is waitin' for christianity
it is lovely romantic city
christmas may be good time to bring the gospel there
791 posted on 05/25/2002 6:47:56 PM PDT by palo verde
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To: andysandmikesmom
hi andysmom
westy is good teacher
he is the one who taught some of us to do this stuff
if you want to be guided step by step ask westy
I chose time when thread was slow
(no one is on in middle of night)
cause we have preview
I could test in preview whether it worked or not
792 posted on 05/25/2002 6:54:43 PM PDT by palo verde
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To: andysandmikesmom
By the way - that is a very nice link - thank you so much! JL
793 posted on 05/25/2002 6:59:18 PM PDT by lodwick
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To: palo verde
That girl, and this guy, and our critters are so VERY glad to be reunited! You know what I mean. There is no place like home to iron our money and spin our salads. Props to our homes!
794 posted on 05/25/2002 7:01:53 PM PDT by lodwick
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To: OneidaM; habs4ever
Hi Loddy..is Mrs Lodwick back?? Habs said once you brought her back we wouldn't see you for days...

habs is so romantic
795 posted on 05/25/2002 7:21:24 PM PDT by palo verde
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To: palo verde
habs is so horny romantic is so true.
Hi Habs!
Big smootches to the Tuscon duo. laters. lod
796 posted on 05/25/2002 7:29:34 PM PDT by lodwick
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To: grannie9
chickie, are you sleepin' over at your daughter's
usually by this time you return to tell us how the Cole Slaw went
797 posted on 05/25/2002 7:31:29 PM PDT by palo verde
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To: palo verde
It's that time again when I must model my green pj's, so to all the DD folk, I bid you a fond good evening.I like your idea of sending Neets to Montreal to spread...her ..faith...and engage in as many conversions as possible.I think she enjoys her true calling!!lol...smooch to you...nite nite :-)
798 posted on 05/25/2002 7:35:41 PM PDT by habs4ever
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To: okimhere
hi oki
finally the haze dissipated and all is clear
I don't know where it blew in from
I watched the sky start to clarify when I was in swimmin' pool
799 posted on 05/25/2002 7:37:08 PM PDT by palo verde
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To: palo verde; habs4ever; OneidaM; lodwick; westmex; All
Well, all is right with the world...

Bill is back home with Palo, Happy and Lulu...

Mrs Lodwick is home with Mr. Lodwick...

My hubby is today, safely in the care of my relatives...

I am not in jail...

All the dregs and flakes from DD are safe and well...

In spite of all the horror or 9/11, we are still the greatest nation on earth, and we are lucky to be living here...This weekend is a time for reflection, on all those who died fighting for freedom, and also on those who thankfully survived during their fight for freedom....

We owe so much, to those who gave up their comforts of home, to go and fight, so that we might all be free...let us remember them...

And with that, Mr. Dizzy informs me that my time is up, and with a rubbing of my legs, he tells me its time to pay attention to him...

So I must go, and I will be with you all tomorrow...nightey nite....

800 posted on 05/25/2002 8:12:42 PM PDT by andysandmikesmom
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