FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ April 5, 2004

101 posted on 04/05/2004 5:52:28 AM PDT by tomkow6

102 posted on 04/05/2004 5:52:29 AM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)

103 posted on 04/05/2004 5:52:30 AM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)

104 posted on 04/05/2004 5:52:45 AM PDT by USVet6792Retired (An Armed Society is a Polite Society)

Hiya darkwing!! How's things in your neck of the woods. Snow here, about 3-4" of white and it's cold.

It's freezing down here, it was below 60 last night. BTW. below 60 is cold in Florida. Anyway, stay warm and if you have to go out be very carful.

105 posted on 04/05/2004 5:53:13 AM PDT by darkwing104 (Let's get dangerous)

106 posted on 04/05/2004 5:53:38 AM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)

It's freezing down here, it was below 60 last night.

Below 60!! We have not seen that since last year.

107 posted on 04/05/2004 5:55:58 AM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)

Congrats on getting #50 and #100 Tom!

108 posted on 04/05/2004 6:05:27 AM PDT by StarCMC (Kalen is home!!! Kalen is home!!! Thank you for all your prayers and support!!)

Did ya know about this?
Uses for WD-40

• Protects silver from tarnishing
• Cleans and lubricates guitar strings
• Gets oil spots off concrete driveways
• Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery
• Keeps flies off cows
• Restores and cleans chalkboards
• Removes lipstick stains
• Loosens stubborn zippers
• Untangles jewelry chains
• Removes stains from stainless steel sinks
• Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill
• Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing
• Removes tomato stains from clothing
• Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots
• Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors
• Keeps scissors working smoothly
• Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
• Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide
• Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers
• Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises
• Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open
• Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close
• Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers
• Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles
• Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans

We're not through. Here's more;

• Removes splattered grease on stove
• Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging
• Lubricates prosthetic limbs
• Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell)
• Removes all traces of duct tape
• I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, knees, etc to relieve arthritis pain.
• One fellow claims spraying it on fishing lures attracts fish.
WD-40 has been designated the "official multi-purpose problem-solver of NASCAR," a ringing endorsement if there ever was one. I told my NASCAR loving sons about this and they said they couldn't imagine how WD-40 can solve the Jeff Gordon problem.

Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for easy handling
• Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly
• Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools

109 posted on 04/05/2004 6:07:34 AM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)

Hey, Feather!

Wanna have some fun????

110 posted on 04/05/2004 6:17:29 AM PDT by tomkow6

See you All tonight.
On my way to the Coast Guard base for some Coast Guard Auxiliary training.

111 posted on 04/05/2004 6:26:18 AM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops, Past and Present)

My favorite ST movie is "Cheaper by the Dozen."
OPPS! :-)
Cheaper by the Dozen (1950)

Directed by Walter Lang

Writing credits
Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.
Ernestine Gilbreth Carey

Genre: Comedy / Drama (more)

Tagline: He's the New Father of His Country!

Plot Summary: "Cheaper By the Dozen", based on the real-life story of the Gilbreth family, follows them from Providence...

Complete credited cast:
Clifton Webb .... Frank Bunker Gilbreth
Jeanne Crain .... Ann Gilbreth
Myrna Loy .... Mrs. Lillian Gilbreth
Betty Lynn .... Libby Lancaster
Edgar Buchanan .... Dr. Burton
Barbara Bates .... Ernestine Gilbreth
Mildred Natwick .... Mrs. Mebane
Sara Allgood .... Mrs. Monahan

112 posted on 04/05/2004 6:43:59 AM PDT by Valin (Hating people is like burning down your house to kill a rat)

To: StarCMC; All

Good morning Troops and Canteeners . . . .it's another beautiful one here.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

113 posted on 04/05/2004 7:02:58 AM PDT by HopeandGlory (Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Morning Bump!

http://W-04.com

114 posted on 04/05/2004 7:08:52 AM PDT by W04Man (Bush2004 Grassroots Campaign visit W-04.com for FREE STICKERS)

No ,Tom, WD-40 is not good for that!

115 posted on 04/05/2004 7:14:53 AM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)

How do you know that????

116 posted on 04/05/2004 7:18:40 AM PDT by tomkow6

Well, did you see it on the list??

117 posted on 04/05/2004 7:20:23 AM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)

To: bentfeather; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; LindaSOG; Radix; 2LT Radix jr; LaDivaLoca; Severa; ...

118 posted on 04/05/2004 7:24:54 AM PDT by tomkow6

Well, Tomkow, did you want to "Take It To the Limit?"

119 posted on 04/05/2004 7:37:23 AM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)

Gee, you look familiar...

Didn't I see you someplace around...

Naaah, couldn't be the same...

120 posted on 04/05/2004 7:49:05 AM PDT by Old Sarge

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