The FReeper Foxhole Remembers the Battle for Bougainville (11/1943) - May, 1 2006

World War II Magazine | September 1997 | Stanley A. Frankel

[Soaring Feather]

Morning, PE!


Oh dear, hit dead on. Hope all came out in the wash. ;)

[snippy_about_it]

LOL. hmmmm. I'm still thinking.

[alfa6]

LOL. hmmmm. I'm still thinking

I wondered what I smelled burning a few minutes ago :-)

Regards

alfa6 ;>}

[snippy_about_it]

Har, har, har!

[alfa6]

Another Painting by Terrence Cueno entitled "Captain The Lord Lyell,VC April1943"

Captain The Lord Lyell of the 1st Battalion, commanded a company with great dash and valour during engagements between the 23rd and 27th April, taking part in tremendously heavy fighting against German forces and kept the morale of his troops high. On the 27th, Captain The Lord Lyell's company took part in the attack on Djebel Bou Aoukaz and were coming under fire from an enemy post, consisisting of an 88mm gun and heavy machine-gun in two separate pits, which was holding the company's advance up. Lord Lyell thus led an attack, consisting of a sergeant, a lance-corporal and two guardsmen on the post. Lord Lyell was ahead of the others by quite a bit and destroyed the machine-gun gun crew by grenade, and three of Lord Lyell's party became casualties, while the lance-corporal gave covering fire for Lord Lyell. Lord Lyell, with this covering fire, then attacked the pit containing the 88mm gun with bayonet and pistol, killing several of the gun crew before being overwhelmed by the surviving gun crew and killed. The remaining crew then left and both guns were silenced, allowing the advance to continue. Lord Lyell was awarded the posthumous Victoria Cross for his courageous actions and leadership.

It's a Wednesday bump for the Freeper Foxhole

Regards

alfa6 ;>}

[Soaring Feather]

Merning, alfa6! Cold and rainy in old NY.

[The Mayor]

May 17, 2006

A Rusty Mind

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READ: Hebrews 5:12-14

Solid food belongs to those . . . who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. —Hebrews 5:14 Leonardo da Vinci’s contributions to art, science, and engineering establish him as one of the great geniuses in history. Whether it be designing a flying machine or painting the Mona Lisa, his mind was alive, observant, and creative. He is credited with making this comment about maintaining mental sharpness: “Iron rusts from disuse; stagnant water loses its purity; . . . even so does inaction sap the vigor of the mind.”

It is also possible to become stagnant in our Christian life. This is what happened to the recipients of the book of Hebrews. The inspired author saw the symptoms and knew the cure. “Solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil” (Hebrews 5:14).

The word exercised is from the Greek gymnasium and relates to our idea of a disciplined workout. The Christian life is to be one of growing in knowledge so that we learn to choose the right path. And we do that by looking into the Word of God.

Take a fresh look at the Bible and ask God for new insights on how it affects your relationship with Him and with others. Work at staying spiritually fit. —Dennis Fisher

Search the Scripture’s precious store—
As a miner digs for ore,
Search, and you will surely find
Treasures to enrich your mind.  —Anon.

Spiritual growth requires the solid food of God’s Word.

[alfa6]

Thursday Morning Bump for the Freeper Foxhole

Regards

alfa6 ;>}

[The Mayor]

May 18, 2006

Are You A Complainer?

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READ: Numbers 11:1-10

When the people complained, it displeased the Lord. —Numbers 11:1

There’s a story about a farmer who was known for his negative attitude. One day a neighbor stopped by and commented on the farmer’s wonderful crop. “You must be extremely happy with this year’s harvest,” he said. The farmer grudgingly replied, “Well, yes, it looks like a pretty good one, but a bumper crop is awfully hard on the soil.”

The people of Israel had the same kind of complaining attitude. God had miraculously taken care of them during their wilderness wanderings, yet they constantly complained. For example, they griped about the manna that God had so graciously provided. Remembering the fish, cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic of Egypt, they whined, “There is nothing at all except this manna before our eyes!” (Numbers 11:6). What ingratitude!

We too sometimes tend to focus on the negatives rather than the positives of life. We murmur against the Lord when we should be praising Him for His countless blessings. We let ourselves be distracted by the disappointments and deprivations that God allows for our spiritual good.

Whenever we are tempted to grumble, let’s remember Numbers 11:1, “When the people complained, it displeased the Lord.” —Richard De Haan

Every time you want to grumble,
Think of others who have less;
Ask the Lord to keep you humble,
Grateful for each happiness.  —Marye

Some people go through life standing at the complaint counter.

[Professional Engineer]

Good morning ladies and gents. Flag-o-The States-o-Gram.

Pssst, Snippy, this state's name begins with a "C".

[Professional Engineer]

I see the D7 is closing in for the kill.

[The Mayor]

Is it Chicago.. : )

[Professional Engineer]

ding, ding, ding

[alfa6]

I see the D7 is closing in for the kill.

Do ya thinkl the D-7 would have a chance against the FG-1D?

Not sure if this a D-7 or not, at least it's German :-)

Regards

alfa6 ;>}

[Soaring Feather]

Good morning everyone.

[Professional Engineer]

Of course. Fokker sounds much more sinister than Goodyear.

[Professional Engineer]

Hi miss Feather.

Bittygirl has quit hurling, but now Msdrby is. Ya s'pose she's teething as well.

[snippy_about_it]

COLORADO?

What do I win?

[snippy_about_it]

Is it Chicago.. : )

LOL.

[snippy_about_it]

Just think, by the time bittygirl is grown you and msdrby should be immune to every germ there is.