A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-02-04....Military Monday

Billie, The Mayor

[WVNan]

I laughed right load !

I think the "load" was in the diaper. Ha.

[WVNan]

Ha, we were lurking behind the door just waiting to pounce on you.

[The Mayor]

and pounch you did..

[The Mayor]

pounce

oops

[Dubya]

The purpose of Side Boy Honour Guard aboard military ships

In today's military, we have many unique customs. What is not realized is that what is now custom formerly had a real purpose. Take the use of Side Boys to welcome a ranking visitor aboard a military vessel. It is the task of assigning two, four, six, or eight men to line both sides of the gangplank based on the ascending rank of the officer visiting the vessel, with two being assigned for ensigns and Lts, up to eight for admirals and above. More rank, more honour guard, right? But this system originally served a darker purpose....

this custom came from the British Navy of the 17-18 century. back then, men did not often have the luxury of walking on to their ships: most had to transfer from a small boat to the larger ship by Ladder, or by a device called a bosun's chair, which was essentially a seat attached to a yardarm by a block and tackle. Here where the relevance comes about: the younger and less rank you had, the lighter you were. thus, a light midshipman or LT needed only two men on the haul rope, while a long endurance and often very stout Admiral, having eaten everything and then some over their forty year careers, tended to need eight men to pull them up. additional jobs, such as availing themselves to steady the person after getting them to the deck, and helping with the persons luggage and other dunnage they would bring with them, also necessitated a required number of hands based on their weight or amounts of belongings collect throughout the years.
Thanks to: Mr. Conley

[The Mayor]

I'm off to bed.
I want to add my opinions about what happened at the superbowl.
I just saw the video of the boob thingy and i'm a little tweeked..

See ya's for coffee and a good couple words.

[LadyX]

"Soooo... are you balanced or unbalanced?"

Okay - all right, already - in a physical sense, not truly balanced, and sleep-deprived, among other things.

As to mentally, how am I to judge correctly?!..:))
LOL

[LadyX]

"Every Marine who ever lived is living still, in the Marines who claim the title today."

This Marine understands that, and tells you you are an appreciated Brother.....Semper Fi indeed....

[WVNan]

Sleep well my friend. God bless.

[WVNan]

That is definitely not what I want to hear Sistah. What's to be done? Are you napping during the day? Somehow you need to make up that lost sleep. I'll ask our Father to send you a sleep angel.

[WVNan]

This picture reminds me of my calling. The Lord said, "Do you love me? Feed my sheep." Our troops are feeding the Iraqi people with their blood, but the people don't realize it.

by Pfc. Michael J. Carden January 29, 2004 An Iraqi shepherd moves his flock past Soldiers conducting a patrol in Fallujah, Iraq. The Soldiers are assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's Company A, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Michael J. Carden.

[LadyX]

Need to get some things done before bedtime, and will write tomorrow, Sistah.

Loveya,
M

[WVNan]

Love you too little Sistah. Sleep in God's light.

[Dubya]

This picture reminds me of my calling. The Lord said, "Do you love me? Feed my sheep." Our troops are feeding the Iraqi people with their blood, but the people don't realize it.

That is so true, and you have put it very well. I wish our US Marines could read your post.

[Dubya]

"Every Marine who ever lived is living still, in the Marines who claim the title today."

This Marine understands that, and tells you you are an appreciated Brother.....Semper Fi indeed....

And this Marine appreciates you very much sister Marine.

You are one great Marine and a great lady.

[Dubya]

Eve says I got to go to bed. Good night all of you.

[WVNan]

You do know that my husband is a former Marine. Of course even that is not correct because "once a Marine, always a Marine." His brother was also a Marine who fought in WWII in the South Pacific. He's gone now. I love the spirit of the sacrifice that is instilled in Marines. All people would be much better if they had the same training. We are a self-indulgent and irresponsible people.

[Dubya]

You do know that my husband is a former Marine

I didn't know this.

SEMPER FI you two.

[Billie]

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