FReeper Canteen - Scuttlebutt - 26 Aug 10

Thank you Troops, Vet's & military families! | 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,
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I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.

Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.

I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather. Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car.

Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.

The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on the list.

Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

If I agreed with you we'd both be wrong.

We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public.

Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.

The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

Evening news is where they begin with 'Good evening', and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.

To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.

A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk, I have a work station.

How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?

Some people are like Slinkies ... not really good for anything, but you can't help smiling when you see one tumble down the stairs.

Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.

I thought I wanted a career, turns out I just wanted pay checks.

A bank is a place that will lend you money, if you can prove that you don't need it.

Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says "If an emergency, notify:" I put "DOCTOR".

I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.

I saw a woman wearing a sweat shirt with "Guess" on it...so I said "Implants?"

Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?

Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy.

Why do Americans choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America ?

Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.

A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.

You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.

The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas!

Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won't expect it back.

A diplomat is someone who can tell you to go to he** in such a way that you will look forward to the trip.

Hospitality: making your guests feel like they're at home, even if you wish they were.

Money can't buy happiness, but it sure makes misery easier to live with.

I discovered I scream the same way whether I'm about to be devoured by a great white shark or if a piece of seaweed touches my foot.

Some cause happiness wherever they go. Others whenever they go.

There's a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can't get away.

I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure.

I always take life with a grain of salt, plus a slice of lemon, and a shot of tequila.

When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water.

You're never too old to learn something stupid.

To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.

Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.

Some people hear voices. Some see invisible people. Others have no imagination whatsoever.

A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are after it as when you are in it.

If you are supposed to learn from your mistakes, why do some people have more than one child?

Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.

 

Gulf Oil Spill Workers Find Mom's Message

Pvt. James Prosser was killed in Afghanistan in September. His mother, Sarah Adams, put a message to her dead son in a bottle and set it adrift in the sea in January. Seven months later, cleanup crews in the Gulf of Mexico found the bottle.

LONDON (Aug. 10) -- When Sarah Adams dropped a glass bottle containing a heartfelt tribute to her dead son into the sea in January, she had no idea whether it would be swallowed by the ocean or washed up on some faraway shore. Now, seven months later, the British mother's touching letter to the son she lost in Afghanistan has been found by workers cleaning up the Gulf of Mexico oil spill -- uniting two countries in remembrance of this young soldier's life.
The rest of the story....

********
~Tripp Marxx - When You Come Home~

 

*Mandarin Magic Cake* 1 (18 oz.) yellow cake mix 4 eggs 1/2 cup oil 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges and juice 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple 1 small box instant vanilla pudding mix 9 oz. Cool Whip Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together cake mix, eggs, oil, and mandarin oranges and juice; pour into a 9 by 13 inch greased and floured pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until done. Mix the whole can of pineapple along with the juices with pudding powder and Cool Whip. Spread over the cooled cake. Keep this cake refrigerated.

 

 

 

[AZamericonnie]

Permission granted & presence request Conor! *Hugs*

A good day for you?

Sir Winston running the household yet?;-}

[Kathy in Alaska]

And I am on my way home. Back shortly.

Did I read that you did get some good state candidates?

[left that other site]

The client puts my name on the “list”, but the guard is so officious and obnoxious that he won’t let me in unless he can “announce” me. So if the phone isn’t picked up....

[ConorMacNessa]

Had a good day, thanks - trains were on time. Sir Winston is doing great, thanks!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[oldteen]

so I ate ice cream & went to bed!

Sounds like something I would do...lol.

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Connie!

*HUGS*

And thanks for tonite's Scuttlebutt thread!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[AZamericonnie]

Rest In Peace our Heroes

Il Silenzio

Let Them In St. Peter

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

Sgt. Jason D. Calo, USMC, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, KIA Afghanistan 22AUG2010

I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

Eternal Father, Strong to Save



Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, amid these who heeded the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



Taps

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[oldteen]

That is so bogus! He sounds like he just likes to throw his authority around! If I were your client, I’d file a complaint with his boss!

[AZamericonnie]

Well for heavens sakes...if your name is on the list what gives!

[ConorMacNessa]

109? Ouch!!! We topped out at 82 today in D.C. Land.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[luvie]

Truths

1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to
immediately clear your computer and cell phone history
if you die.

2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument
when you realize you're wrong.

3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap
when I was younger.

4. There is great need for a sarcasm font.

5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?

6. Was learning cursive really necessary?

7. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on # 5.
I'm pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.

8. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told
you how the person died.

9. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

11. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a
moment at work when you know that you aren't going to
do anything productive for the rest of the day.

12. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after
Blue Ray? I don't want to have to restart my collection...again.

13. I'm always terrified when I exit out of Word and it
asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page report
that I swear I did not make any changes to.

14. "Do not machine wash or tumble dry" means I will never
wash this - ever.

15. I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello?
Hello? Damn it!), but when I immediately call back,
it rings nine times and goes to voice mail. What did you do
after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away?

16. I hate leaving my house confident and looking good
and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire
day. What a waste.

17. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so
I know not to answer when they call.

18. I think the freezer deserves a light as well.

19. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday
or Saturday night more kisses begin with Bud Lite than Kay.

20. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.

21. Sometimes, I'll watch a movie that I watched when I was
younger and suddenly realize I had no idea what the heck
was going on when I first saw it.

22. I would rather try to carry 10 over-loaded plastic bags
in each hand than take 2 trips to bring my groceries in.

23. The only time I look forward to a red light is when I'm
trying to finish a text.

24. I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between
boredom and hunger.

25. How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before
you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear or
understand a word they said?

26. I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of
cars team up to prevent a jerk from cutting in at the front.
Stay strong, brothers and sisters!

27. Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants
never get dirty, and you can wear them forever.

28. Is it just me or do high school kids get dumber and
dumber every year?

29. There's no worse feeling than that millisecond you're
sure you are going to die after leaning your chair
back a little too far.

30. As a driver I hate pedestrians, and as a pedestrian I
hate drivers, but no matter what the mode of transportation,
I always hate bicyclists.

31. Sometimes I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive
times and still not know what time it is.

32. Even under ideal conditions people have trouble
locating their car keys in a pocket, finding their cell
phone, and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey - but I'd bet my
ass everyone can find and push the snooze button from 3 feet away,
in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time, every time!

Thanks to TheMom for these hilarious truths! LOL!

[oldteen]

Safe journey!

[AZamericonnie]

Drive safely!

YES!

All my other candidates came through & Gov Brewer got like 87%! lol

So all in all a good night.

[luvie]

Our temp only got up to about 85. It was heavenly!!

Hi, Conor! (((hugs)))

[AZamericonnie]

LOL....too bad I didn’t have Mandarin cake or I would have eaten that too!

[ConorMacNessa]

Hi Luv!

*HUGS*

Nice to see you this evening!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

Spc. Pedro A. Millet Meletiche, USA, 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, KIA Afghanistan 22AUG2010

I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

God Of Our Fathers



Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, among these who answered the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



Taps

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[AZamericonnie]

Ha! These are hysterical Luvie!

Thanks to you & The Mom!

A good day for you? *hugs*

[luvie]

Thanks! Nice to be seen! :) Hope your week is going well.