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!

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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.

 

 

 

[left that other site]

Yes it Does! LOL

I play over 200 scales, modes and Arpeggios a day on my bass, and then again on my guitar.

When I solo, all that stuff comes in handy! ha ha ha!

But the music comes from the heart.

[TASMANIANRED]

Night.

[TASMANIANRED]

Your finger tips must be of steel...

That is a lot of practice.

[luvie]

The moon is 99% full...has the fun begun already?

[left that other site]

They are pretty calloused!

I FReep and play simultaneously.

[TASMANIANRED]

Not so many strange calls today.

Lots of serious ones.

[TASMANIANRED]

LOL.

That is some serious multitasking.

[Kathy in Alaska]

This was in a friend's backyard last year.......

[TASMANIANRED]

She birthed in the back yard.

That should give your friend naming privileges.

[MoochPooch]

Evening, AZ, Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

w h !!

Thanks, unique, for the troop!

Sand.....#50!!

[SandRat]

Things slowly returning to normal here.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I’ll bet they did....d:o)

I’ve seen twins in the neighborhood before.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Is Dad home yet? I’ve been hammered at work all week and am very behind on any Canteen news.

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Pooch

[SandRat]

He had his 1st full day home after getting out yesterday mid-afternoon.

Mom i still helicoptering over him though.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening/morning, Mooch.....I’ve been so busy at work that I am days behind. How are you doing? Nice weather? We need rain, and despite promises from “them”, nothing.

[MoochPooch]

We had a heat wave here (92 degrees). I am wilted. Tried to do some typing work (awful, awful manuscript + egotistic writer; worst combo ever).

Probably Alaska is gorgeous this time of year.

[HiJinx]

Aren't we just the headline hog's these day! lol

It's certainly keeping me busy...

[Kathy in Alaska]

Glad to hear he is home....and Mom is taking good care.