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Posted on 06/07/2005 8:04:30 PM PDT by Spotsy
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Call 911, the guy with the Great Dane just ruptured a groin: At the request of a photographer, dog walkers in New York's Bryant Park lift their pooches over their heads for a group portrait.
Long-haired hero: If getting your cat's image tattooed on your shoulder seems borderline obsessive, consider Richard Dillon's reasons. The McAllen, Texas, man says his Persian, Kitty, saved his life by summoning his sleeping mother from a bedroom when he was unconscious in a nearby bathroom.
'Old' man and the sea: Ron Triplett shoots the lip during the 25th Annual Sunshine Freestyle Surfabout at Carmel Beach in Carmel, Calif. Triplett finished second in the grand masters division -- for fogeys aged 38 to 49.
What's with the bad weather that gets you tired?
U.S. Navy sailors, assigned to the fast combat support ship USS Camden's line handling detail, maintain the proper line tension while handling the line from USS Kearsarge as they come alongside to replenish with fuel, water and stores in the North Arabian Gulf, June 3, 2005. The Camden is currently conducting refueling operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and supporting maritime interception operations in the Northern Arabian Gulf. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Ansarov
U.S. Navy Seaman David Arias, assigned to the fast combat support ship USS Camden, participates as a line handler during a replenishment at sea with the USS Ashland in the North Arabian Gulf, June 3, 2005. The Camden is currently conducting refueling operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and supporting maritime interception operations in the Northern Arabian Gulf. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Ansarov
That's just one of the things about living in "Tornado Alley".
I've got freckles--trust me!!!!
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kenneth Sandoe, onboard the fast combat support ship USS Camden, operates the winch boom to carry fuel lines across to the USS Kearsarge in the North Arabian Gulf, June 3, 2005. The Camden is currently conducting refueling operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and supporting maritime interception operations in the Northern Arabian Gulf. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Ansarov
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicole Cirino shares a laugh with safety Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Meyers while under instruction to observe winch operator procedures onboard the fast combat support ship USS Camden in the North Arabian Gulf, June 3, 2005. The Camden is currently conducting refueling operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and supporting maritime interception operations in the Northern Arabian Gulf. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Ansarov
Thanks! And thanks for breakfast.
Now, however, I'm off to a slightly late lunch. Probably a large TOGO's Reuben (awesome hot pastrami and saurkraut with thousand island).
Back in an hour!
Beautiful cat!......the real one, NOT the tatoo one!
Enjoy!
Navy Corpsman David Stanfield watches a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter descend into a landing zone to drop off aid supplies for Marines to distribute during Operation Celtics in Afghanistan's rugged Torah Bora mountains. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Rick Scavetta, USA
Afghan National Army troops and U.S Marines launch from the rear of a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter in Afghanistan's rugged Tora Bora mountains to deliver civic assistance to remote villages. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Rick Scavetta, USA
Marines Return to Tora Bora for Operation Celtics
By Sgt. 1st Class Rick Scavetta, USA
Special to American Forces Press Service
JALALABAD, Afghanistan, May 31, 2005 – When the U.S. Marine Corps' 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, ventured into the Tora Bora mountains recently to hunt down enemy fighters, they instead found Afghans eager for a brighter future.
The mission, dubbed Operation Celtics, began as an offensive in an enemy sanctuary - the rugged mountains of Nangahar province that stretch along the Pakistan border. It was one of several missions launched last week by coalition troops to locate insurgents. Afghan National Army soldiers took part in the operations. "Lima" Company Marines were prepared for a fight, but found themselves sipping tea with village elders.
In the first few days of the operation, the Marines distributed roughly eight tons of civic aid. And not a shot was fired.
"It's a sign of success that we're not getting shot at," said Capt. Eric Kelly, Company L commander.
Insurgents operating in the area would likely rely upon local villagers for support while transiting through the high-altitude passes, Kelly said. Marines patrolled into remote villages, set up security and talked with local citizens to assess their needs and gain information on enemy activity.
Demerol or a .44, either one would work.
Unfortunately, I have neither the temperament nor the desire....okay, desire, but not the wherewithal...well, actually, I do have a .44, but...hmmm....we may be on to something here!
I'm gnawing on a crazed and toothless capybara over on yesterday's OFST thread. Fierce Allegiance has decided to attack me for The Big B's breakdown last Friday. I admit I helped him have it, but I was far from the cause.
Love them little mousies,
mousies what I love to eat,
bite they little heads off,
nibble on they tiny feet.
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