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.

 

 

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

It is beautiful with all the lawns turning green and all the trees getting new leaves. A nice rain would be nice tho.

Sounds like a lethal combination. Good luck, and try to stay cool.

[TASMANIANRED]

Time for me to run.

Night Kathy.

Night everyone.

[Kathy in Alaska]

That kitty it too too cute.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and safe journey, Taz...((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good jokes, Luv. I like the guy with the hearing aid. The things he would hear. LOL!

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. How's it going?

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to ball our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How’s it going?

[tomkow6]

 

 

 

 

Good morning, Connie!

Good morning, Kathy!

Good morning,

EVERYBODY!

GOOD

MORNING

TROOPS!

 

 
 
Fossilized bird droppings are one of the chief exports of Nauru, an island nation in the Western Pacific.

 

 

[tomkow6]

CUBS 5

Dodgers 8

 

 

TODAY

May 27 @ 1:20 p.m. CT
 Radio: WGN 720

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CUBS 5

Dodgers 8

 

 

TODAY

May 27 @ 1:20 p.m. CT
 Radio: WGN 720

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[tomkow6]

mine

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen.




Golf Joke

Ed and Dorothy met while on a singles cruise and Ed fell head over heels for her. When they discovered they lived in the same city only a few miles apart Ed was ecstatic. He immediately started asking her out when they got home.

Within a couple of weeks, Ed had taken Dorothy to dance clubs, restaurants, concerts, movies, and museums. Ed became convinced that Dorothy was indeed his soul mate and true love. Every date seemed better than the last. On the one-month anniversary of their first dinner on the cruise ship, Ed took Dorothy to a fine restaurant.

While having cocktails and waiting for their salad, Ed said, "I guess you can tell I'm very much in love with you. I'd like a little serious talk before our relationship continues to the next stage. So, before I get a box out of my jacket and ask you a life changing question, it's only fair to warn you, I'm a total golf nut. I play golf, I read about golf, I watch golf on TV. In short, I eat, sleep, and breathe golf. If that's going to be a problem, for us, you'd better say so now!"

Dorothy took a deep breath and responded, "Ed, that certainly won't be a problem. I love you as you are and I love golf too; but, since we're being totally honest with each other, you need to know that for the last five years I've been a hooker."

"Oh wow! I see," Ed replied. He looked down at the table, and was quiet for a moment, deep in serious thought then he added, "You know, it's probably because you're not keeping your wrists straight when you hit the ball."

[E.G.C.]

Folks, I'm headed off to the dentist this morning. I have an appointment with the teeth cleaning lady.

I'll be back to the Canteen later this morning.

[PROCON]

Morning Beachie!!

Well, well...I've beat you in twice this week, hope you're doing well!

Sunny Oregon is lovely this time of year, see ya soon!

[beachn4fun]

WELCOME TO

(where our troops, allies and their families can refresh themselves)

Good morning, Everyone.
Good morning to our

AWESOME

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Connie, for preparing the Canteen for today's activities.
Gotta share that joke.

Yes, yes, I know.....

Now our local DC Metroland weather report

~ Today...Sunny to partly cloudy. Hot. High 91F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

~ Tonight...Variably cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. A few storms may be severe. Low 67F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Looks like it's time for another installment of

DID YOU KNOW?

As recently as half a century ago, there was no clear understanding as to why the sun shines. The discovery that it is due to nuclear-fusion reactions was not made until the 1930s, by Hans Beth and Carl von Weizsacker.

From one cord of wood, 7.5 million toothpicks can be produced.

Lafayette was a major general in the United States at the age of 19. Lafayette's whole name takes up an entire line on a page: Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette.

Winston Churchill was born in a ladies' cloakroom in the ancestral castle of Blenheim. His mother was attending a formal ball there when she prematurely delivered.

Gotta make my rounds quickly before work drags me away again. I want you to stay right where you are. Keep the troops entertained and the Canteen clean.........Cause.......if you don't........I'll tell Ma!

Come on in and sit for a while. There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness, and plain old BS

MEMORIAL DAY.....REMEMBER THEM ....

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DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Just came back from the dentist. How’s it going for you this morning, Beach?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Pro ((HUGS))

Gloat all you want. I hope to beat you tomorrow morning. I’m off work for a dr. appt.

((Whistle))...it’s sunny today?

Hope your day is glorilicious

[beachn4fun]

Good morning and ((HUGS)) EG. Gotten busy kind of early. Lunchtime coming up soon so I’ll be able to chat more.

How was the dentist appt?

[E.G.C.]

Went OK. Had a few spots of plaque that were a littlei difficult for the hygenist to remove but other than that, all was well.

My next trip to the dentist is in November.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Beachy!

*HUGS*

Happy Thursday! Hot enough for you?

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]