Posted on 10/17/2012 6:01:46 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
Pleasant dreams!
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SOUP FOR THE TROOPS
WELCOME TO THE
(where our troops, allies and their families can refresh themselves)
Good morning, Everyone.
Good morning to our
Military, our Allies, and their families.
Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen for today's activities
Another nice visit with the troops.
DC METROLAND WEATHER
~ Today...Partly cloudy. High 72F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph.
~ Tonight...Variably cloudy with scattered thunderstorms.
A few storms may be severe early.
Low 58F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Making Z Zoup
A pinch of this...a scoop of that...
Winds ten times stronger than a hurricane on Earth
blow around Saturn's equator. Wind speeds can reach 1,100 mph.
Winnie, from Winnie the Pooh,
was named after a bear at the London Zoo.
The animal had been born in Canada
but brought to London in 1914
as the mascot of a Canadian regiment.
It is estimated that a single toad
may catch and eat as many as 10,000
insects in the course of a summer.
In Albania, nodding the head means "no"
and shaking the head means "yes."
At the start of the twentieth century,
the spectacular city
(pfft)
of Las Vegas, Nevada, didn't even exist.
Now it's home to more than one million people,
and the city boasts nine of the world's ten largest hotels.
The FR Canteen is ALWAYS
I've got to go for my morning walk.
But, I'll check pings on my return.
Please stay right where you are.
Keep the troops entertained and the Canteen clean...
Cause...if you don't...I'll tell Ma!
REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM
ALWAN, HAROLD JOSEPH
2/27/1967
- South Vietnam -
Lost over the water body
Presumptive Finding of Death
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((HUGS))Good morning, Beach.
How's it going?
Good morning ladies and (((HUGS))). I’ll be finishing mowing the neighbor’s yard and then start painting trim on our house.
Howdy, Conor! (((hugs)))
Yikes! I’m glad you got there safely! I love fog, but don’t like driving in it! People drive too fast!
Howdy, Arrow! (((hugs)))
Sounds like a really busy day for you! Is this your day off?
Hope it’s cool there for all the work you have! :)
Good morning CMN ((HUGS))
Happy Thursday to you.
How are you this morning?
((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. How’s it going?
No work shift for me today. I think we should be in the low 80s for a high.
HAPPY THURSDAY, Edward!
Good Morning, all you denizens of Free Republic!
This is Sarge checking in, at T-minus 54 hours and counting before The Wedding.
Well, it’s almost here. We are at a 95% solution for getting everything ready. The Bride’s family starts flying in tonight; Father-in-Law, an old Navy man, this afternoon, and Maniac, the best man, comes in tomorrow. The ceremony, the reception, and the honeymoon are all carved in Jell-o.
And so far, we’re holding it together. We’ve had two Bridezilla moments so far, and two unrelated teen meltdowns from Jailbait. There have been hair-pulling hair perms, nail-biting nail shellac-ing, and Sarge keeps it together with Jeff Dunham videos, and buying guns...
Demented Sis had to back out of being in the bridal party, but she’s gone whole-hawg-wild as our unofficial Wedding Planner. “You got this? No? Come with me!” was a common refrain, as she dragged The Bride all over town buying up 11th-hour bricbrac for the reception. We’re now fleshed out with all sorts of bride/groom goodies, and the hall will look a treat.
In lieu of a bachelor party, we’re just having a low-key grillout and settle round the fireplace after dark. The Bride’s family hasn’t been together in a number of years, so Sarge is allowing for maximum face-time with the inbounds.
Although, Sarge and Maniac might go out, have a few beers and punch hippies...
Brainiac’s little car took a dump on us; the power steering/AC belt broke, and though it’s a cheap repair, it won’t get done in time. That leaves us with Sarge’s Wee Beastie, The Bride’s SUV, and Demented Sis’s pickup truck as the fleet for getting things done.
Well, it’s the quiet before the storm right now. The Bride is out at Wallyworld, Jailbait is at school, Brainiac is taking her repose from her nocturnal existence, and Sarge is sucking down coffee and doing laundry.
Further bulletins as event warrant!
I’m enjoying your updates, Sarge, and I often think of you as I’m watching “My Fair Wedding” on Netflix.
Good morning EG ((HUGS))
All is well.
How are you and Bo?
Not doing too badly, thanks! I saw the Pain Doctor yesterday - a very nice guy. He’s recommending an epidural. He assured me he doesn’t use compounds like those involved in the fungal meningitis outbreak.
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