The FReeper Foxhole Remembers The Burning of Washington (8/24/1814) - Aug. 24th, 2003

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[SAMWolf]

There were days during the Clinton administration when I would have welcomed someone burning the White House.

I have to admit the thought crossed my mind.

[SAMWolf]

Sorry to hear about Ally, I hope it's not serious and that she gets better soon.

I think the Lap Quilts are a great idea. You could try contacting the nearest Veterans Hospital or Veterans Groups and see if they will provide any info on any local people who were wounded.

[SAMWolf]

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That's closer to the truth.

[SAMWolf]

You're welcome Snippy.

[snippy_about_it]

The Congreve 32-pounder war rocket was the most widely used of the gunpowder-propelled war rockets of the early 19th century devised by the Englishman William Congreve (1772-1828). The 32-pounder could be fitted with either explosive warheads for use against fortresses or incendiary warheads for use against wooden sailing ships of the period. Those with incendiary warheads were called "carcass" rockets. Those with explosive warheads had round or ogival warheads. Those with incendiary warheads had conical heads, which was also used to stick into the targets and then burn.

The rockets did not have fins as in today's rockets, for stabilizing them in flight. They had very long stabilizing sticks, or guidesticks as they were called, which balanced them during their slow flight. The guidesticks were originally mounted to the side of the rocket and was therefore called the side-mounted guidestick.

Congreve rockets were widely used during the Napoleonic wars as well as against the Americans during the War of 1812. In that campaign some 32-prs. were fired against Ft. McHenry in 1814 and therefore appear in the U.S. National Anthem, in the line, "And the rocket's red glare, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there."

[SAMWolf]

After that particular British Regiment invited themselves to a meal in the White House, they helped themselves to Dolly Madison's silverware.

Rumor has it that Hillary does the same thing with "her" whitehouse silverware whenever Republicans are around.

[w_over_w]

Morning Glory Snip and Sam~

Truely one of the low points of American fortunes in the War. But better days are coming (Sept. 11th "The Battle of Plattsburg" and Sept. 12th "Battle at Fort McHenry") . . . right?

Have a very blessed day and may the Lord continue to protect those who so dearly love our country and fight for her liberty.

[snippy_about_it]

Hi Spooky! Good to see you, sorry Ally is not well today, hope she bounces back soon.

These quilts are a great idea. I'm lucky to sew a button on let alone a quilt. I do a little cross stitch but don't seem to have the time anymore.

I'd contact your local VFW or nearest Veteran's clinic or hospital. If you don't have a VA hospital near you, you may have a VA clinic nearby.

Good luck and thank you and thank Ally for doing this. :)

[snippy_about_it]

That's closer to the truth.

Excellent 'strike - out' work to set the record straight.

[SAMWolf]

Good Morning w_over_w.

(Sept. 11th "The Battle of Plattsburg" and Sept. 12th "Battle at Fort McHenry")

:-) Been there, done that. Snippy has the actual dates of those threads..

[SAMWolf]

Thanks Snippy.

[U S Army EOD]

Well Sam, I have decided if you won't capitalize fRANCE you should do the same with hILLARY and cLINTON.

[snippy_about_it]

:-) Been there, done that. Snippy has the actual dates of those threads..

Indeed I do.

Good job w/w. Here are links to the events you mentioned!

The FReeper Foxhole Remembers the Battle of Plattsburg (9/11/1814) - July 20th, 2003

The FReeper Foxhole Remembers The Battle of Baltimore - 1814 - Mar. 3rd, 2003

[w_over_w]

Thank you for the links . . . have to leave for fellowship but will read later.

[snippy_about_it]

Have a good day.

[Diver Dave]

Rumor has it that Hillary does the same thing with "her" whitehouse silverware whenever Republicans are around.

Somehow I knew someone would provide that graphic of hILLARY. :)

[SAMWolf]

Good morning DD.

Somehow I knew someone would provide that graphic of hILLARY. :)

It was just too good an opportunity to pass up.

[Darksheare]

Okay, I'm going to condense this down to one common post rather than run around twenty threads and letting everyone know what's been going on.
On Friday morning, my computer did the "DX" rollover.
It died horribly and now permanently.
Not really a surprise, I've resurrected it many many times before.

But this time around, there is no miraculous re-animation for it.
So until I piece the new system together (which I have been putting off for multiple reasons) I will be 'bungee jumping' in and out of FR.
I will be in at random.
UGH!

[snippy_about_it]

Sorry to hear this Darksheare. Let us know when you are back in good shape and can sit a spell with us.

[SAMWolf]

Did you try pouring a cup of you coffee into it? A drastic last resort but just maybe....

Sorry to hear your puter died, thanks for letting us know. We hope you can get back up and running soon.