FReeper Canteen - Scuttlebutt - 8 July 2010

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It's A Trap!

A large group of Taliban soldiers are moving down a road when they hear a voice call from behind a sand dune: "One Texas soldier is better than ten Taliban."

The Taliban commander quickly sends 10 of his best soldiers over the dune.... whereupon a gun-battle breaks out and continues for a few minutes............ then silence.

The voice then calls out: "One Texan is better than a hundred Taliban soldiers."

Furious, the Taliban commander sends his next best 100 troops over the dune.... and instantly a huge gunfight commences. After 10 minutes of battle............ again silence.

The Texan voice calls out: "One Texan is better than one thousand Taliban."

The enraged Taliban Commander musters a thousand fighters and sends them over the dune. Cannon, rocket and machine gun fire rings out as a huge battle is fought.............. Then silence.

Finally, one wounded Taliban fighter crawls back over the dune and with his dying words gasps to his commander, "Don't send any more men; its a trap; ....... There are two of them."

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Weather means more when you have a garden. There's nothing like listening to a shower and thinking how it is soaking in around your green beans. ~Marcelene Cox

 

"Many things are written about The Wall, but never anything of being on the other side. I was inspired by the famous painting, Lee Teter's: "Reflections", and Don Poss' recent: "Autumn's Wall" story. For me, and I hope for you: "Reflections", and: "Autumn's Wall", reveal the Wall's emotion and healing power. Now, remember that walk we all began in Vietnam, and know that it will be completed . . . Patrick Camunes"

~From The Other Side~

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It happens every Friday evening, almost without fail, when the sun resembles a giant orange and is starting to dip into the blue ocean. Old Ed comes strolling along the beach to his favorite pier. Clutched in his bony hand is a bucket of shrimp.

Ed walks out to the end of the pier, where it seems he almost has the world to himself. The glow of the sun is a golden bronze now. Everybody's gone, except for a few joggers on the beach. Standing out on the end of the pier, Ed is alone with his thoughts....and his bucket of shrimp . Before long, however, he is no longer alone. Up in the sky a thousand white dots come screeching and squawking, winging their way toward that lanky frame standing there on the end of the pier Before long, dozens of seagulls have enveloped him, their wings fluttering and flapping wildly. Ed stands there tossing shrimp to the hungry birds. As he does, if you listen closely, you can hear him say with a smile, "Thank you. Thank you."

The rest of the story.....

 

*Oxtail Stew* Ingredients: 2 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup white flour ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 2 to 3 pounds oxtails cut into 2 ½-inch pieces 2 tablespoons tomato paste 4 cups chicken or beef broth 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon dried rosemary 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 1 clove garlic, minced 6 carrots cut into 1 ½ inch pieces 6 potatoes, cut in half lengthwise Pour the vegetable oil into a large kettle, and place on the stove. Combine the flour, salt and pepper in a plastic bag. Place the oxtails into the bag and shake, making sure all are evenly coated before removal. Pour the oxtails into the heated oil, and cook on medium-low heat until evenly browned, turning as often as needed. When the oxtails are browned, pour in the tomato paste, broth, spices, onions, celery and garlic and cover. Simmer for about two hours, stirring occasionally. When the meat is tender, add the carrots and stir. Then carefully place the potatoes into the stew, shoving them down into the liquid so that they are well immersed. Cook for a half hour to an hour, checking often. If, at any point, the broth has cooked down too much, add more as needed. Skim fat and serve Optional.....you may also add 2 tsp of allspice to taste & a can of butter beans for a more Jamaican flair mon.

 

 

 

[HiJinx]

Interesting. Palm Springs area at dinnertime, and now Anchorage...

[yorkie]

Connie, here's a pic I took from my kitchen window last spring - there's a dozen or so, here:

[HiJinx]

Those are some ugly critters, but I love to watch them.
Don’t know why, I just do...

[TASMANIANRED]

I’ve gotta run.

My lull didn’t last.

I’ve got a wad of hospital’s I’ve got to get on top of.

Night Jinxy

Night everyone.

[yorkie]

Apologies for being out of sinc tonight, guys! I’m just trying to catch up. (Story of my life - LOL!)

Connie - I forgot to post under that picture - “Just think of all the HAM, there!” LOL!

Kathy, I’m glad it was not a ‘serious’ quake!

Jinxy, It is interesting to watch them - and they almost always get into a fight - that is when you can see their razor sharp tusks - and be thankful you are safe inside!

[yorkie]

Night, Taz! Thanks for the nice welcome. Have a good evening!

[luvie]

There are days like this! LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, yorkie...I’m out of sync too. Jumping all over the place, not making any headway anywhere. I haven’t caught up for days. I keep trying, but life keeps getting in the way. d:o)

It was an interesting quake...a little rolling and big bump.

[HiJinx]

G’night, Taz.
I’m sitting here dozing, so I reckon it’s time for me to say goodnight, too.
See everyone tomorrow.

[MoochPooch]

Evening, AZ, Kathy.

Work load sort of tough, right now, so sorry for less frequent posts.

[SandRat]

Nope just heat. ((hugs))

[Just Lori]

Alot of fat in it, though. My mom used to make it fairly frequently.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, unique, for the ride!

Hawaii.....#50!!
MrZ.....#100!!
Luv.....#150!!

[yorkie]

I could only find two articles on the quake - here’s one:

http://www.ktva.com/topalaskanews/ci_15463158

A 5 magnitude is a shaker! And it was pretty shallow, too - one article says 12 miles - another says 13.

Glad it wasn’t any stronger, Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks....that is my news station after FR. And it is just past 10p, so they will be on in minutes. We will see what they say.

[yorkie]

Let me know, if you come back on, Kathy. I’ll be turning in soon - but am curious........

[Kathy in Alaska]

News folks said 5.3! No reports of injury or damage.
Is was short and quick, but quite pronounced. d:o)

[Liberty Valance]

New little one at the Y.O.

Eight-year-old mother Carlita stays close to her yet-to-be named baby giraffe at the Y.O. Ranch in Mountain Home Texas. The baby, born June 29, weighed nearly 80 pounds at birth.

Published July 08, 2010

[Kathy in Alaska]

Aweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! I’ve always thought giraffes were cool looking, and that baby is too cute.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Mooch....hope you had a nice holiday, with not too much work. Having work is a good thing. Hope some is interesting reading. Some fun stuff. Stay cool! ((HUGS))