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.

 

 

 

[PROCON]

Thanks for that Linkletter classic, still laughing!

[AZamericonnie]

Hiya Tazilla....Good to see ya! How's the evening shaping up? *hugs*

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Procon

[BIGLOOK]

Looks like I missed that by a mile....this is the Iz! I wanted you to meet.

I'm glad you liked Aunty Genoa too!

[oldteen]

If ya don't laugh yer not breathing

Ain't that the truth!! I'm so old I remember watching all the original shows with my family and everybody was roaring with laughter!

[AZamericonnie]

Was the not precious Pro?

Still laughing here too...:)

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Kathy, Hugs.

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening BigLook.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Headed home....

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Taz....((HUGS))...howz bizz? A dry day?

[PROCON]

Hi Taz!

Got some time off this Memorial Day weekend?

[AZamericonnie]

Sounds like good times Teenie....Some things are just timeless!

[TASMANIANRED]

Just about time enough to lean over and kiss yourself goodbye.

[AZamericonnie]

Be safe & aren’t WE early!;-}

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Sandy

[AZamericonnie]

Oh No! Still short handed?

[TASMANIANRED]

Busier than a one armed paper hanger.

[SandRat]

HiYa Taz. Still working to get FRWN put up. Back soon.

[TASMANIANRED]

Very brisk.

Fewer foolish calls and more serious ones.

[The Mayor]

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May 27, 2010

Garlic And Sapphires

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READ: James 2:1-9

If you show partiality, you commit sin. —James 2:9

In her fascinating book Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise, Ruth Reichl reflects on her 6 years as a New York Times restaurant critic. Because she was the most influential critic in the country, top restaurants posted her photograph so their employees could recognize her. Hoping to earn a high rating in the New York Times, the staff intended to provide her with their top service and best cuisine.

In response, Reichl developed a clever strategy. Hoping to be treated as a regular patron, she disguised herself. On one occasion, she dressed up as an old woman. The restaurant made her wait a long time to be seated and then was unresponsive to her requests.

In the early church, James spoke out against favoritism: “[If] you pay attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say to him, ‘You sit here in a good place,’ and say to the poor man, ‘You stand there,’ or, ‘Sit here at my footstool,’ have you not shown partiality among yourselves?” (2:3-4).

When people attend our churches, are they treated impartially? Or do we show favoritism to the wealthy or elite? God calls us to show concern for and interest in all people, regardless of their social status. Let’s welcome all to join us in worshiping the King!

Dear Lord, You welcomed us into Your kingdom, not because of who we are but because of who You are— our loving and merciful God. Help us to open our arms of fellowship to all who enter in. Amen.

God lets us into His fellowship. Who are we to keep others out?

Bible in One Year: 2 Chronicles 1-3; John 10:1-23