FReeper Canteen~ Camel Spiders Found in Iraq , Urban Legends and Folklore ~Sept.21,2006

[fatima]

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Camel Spiders Found in Iraq , Urban Legends and Folklore Urban Legends:Subject: FW: Camel Spider found in Iraq--This is a huge spider!!!! Yuck. I sure am glad we don't have these here. Although we probably will after this war..... This picture is a perfect example of why you don't want to go to the desert. These are 2 of the biggest I've ever seen. With a vertical leap that would make a pro basketball player weep with envy (they have to be able to jump up on to a camels stomach after all), these spiders latch on and inject you with a local anesthesia so you can't feel it feeding on you. They eat flesh, not just suck out your juices like a normal spider. Comments: The photo appears to be authentic. Fortunately for all of us — especially the guys in the picture — the same cannot be said of the accompanying text, which merely repeats false rumors circulating since the start of the Iraq war. This scary-looking creature (actually, it's a pair of scary-looking creatures dangling end-to-end) is indeed commonly called a camel spider, but it is found in arid locales all over the world — including the southwestern United States — not just in the Gulf region. A typical specimen can grow to about the size of a child's hand, but, though they are known for being vicious predators, camel spiders are neither venomous nor a threat to human beings. They don't eat camels, either.

World's Tallest Woman Netlore Archive: Emailed photos purport to show the tallest woman in the world Description: Emailed photos Circulating since: 2002 Status: False

The Giant Grizzly Bear Not quite a world record In real life, the big grizzly in the first two photographs measured 10' 6" from nose to tail and weighed an estimated 1,000 to 1,200 pounds — unusually large for the vicinity in which it was found, says the USDA Forest Service, but not quite a world record, nor even a record for Alaska. It was killed on October 14, 2001 by U.S. Air Force Airman Theodore Winnen on Hinchinbrook Island, Prince William Sound. The photos were taken by his hunting partner, Staff Sgt. James Urban. Both were stationed at Eielson Air Force Base near Fairbanks at the time. Though the bear was within 10 yards of the hunters' position and moving towards them when he fired the first shot, Winnen says, it did not charge them, contrary to what the email claims. "I don't know if the wind was in our favor or what," he told the Anchorage Daily News. "We were dressed in camouflage. He might not have seen us." Winnen's weapon was a 338-caliber Winchester Magnum, not a 7mm semi-automatic as alleged. The first bullet pierced the bear's brain but left it standing; five more in the chest brought it down.

[E.G.C.]

((UGS))Good morning, Mrs. N. How's it going?

[MEG33]

Happy Thursday To The Canteen

~Thank You To All Who Serve our Country~

[beachn4fun]

TO THE

Good morning, Everyone. Good morning

DC Metroland weather report ~ Today ~ Sunny. Highs around 70. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.~ Tonight ~ Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Light winds.

Thanks, fatima, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.

I see there's been a little excitement at the Canteen since I left yesterday. This means I have to rush off and get a Homecoming party together. We're going to start early so everyone has a chance to drop in an welcome home one of our heroes.

Before I do, I'm gonna give you a dose of Trivia to get your mind rollin', maybe get you in the partying mood? Oh, wait! It's Thursday. Let's do Three for Thursday

Australia is home to 350 different kinds of butterflies.

In 340 B.C., Aristotle observed that dolphins gave birth to live young that were attached ot their mothers by umbilical cords. For this reason, he considered dolphins and related creatures to be mammals. Biologists agreed with him - twenty-four centuries later.

Licorice can raise your blood pressure.

Time for me to make my rounds. But, you stay right where you are. Don't touch that dial. Don't change that channel. Put down that remote. Don't leave the room. Keep your eyes on your monitor. Cause...............I'll be bock!

And, for the rest of you………..

Now remember, the Canteen is

So, come on in and sit for a while. There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness, and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM

DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and

our allied military and the family members of the above.

Honoring those who have served before.

(many thanks to wonderful Sonora for the cute smiley woo hoos)

[tomkow6]

 

SALUTE!

 

[tomkow6]

 

 

 

 

 

Good morning, Fatima!!!

Good morning, Canteen Crew !

Good morning, EVERYBODY!

  FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

 

GOOD

MORNING

TROOPS!

 

 

 

 

[tomkow6]

 

Today's FEEBLE

YOKE :

An American tourist in London decides to skip his tour group and explore the city on his own. He wanders around, seeing the sights, and occasionally stopping at a quaint pub to soak up the local culture, chat with the lads, and have a pint of Guinness.

After awhile, he finds himself in a very high class neighborhood.....big, stately residences... no pubs, no stores, no restaurants, and worst of all...NO PUBLIC RESTROOMS.

He really, really has to go, after all those Guinness's. He finds a narrow side street, with high walls surrounding the adjacent buildings and decides to use the wall to solve his problem.

As he is unzipping, he is tapped on the shoulder by a London bobby, who says, "I say, sir, you simply cannot do that here, you know."

"I'm very sorry, officer," replies the American, "but I really, really HAVE TO GO, and I just can't find a public restroom."

"Ah, yes," said the bobby..."Just follow me". He leads him to a back "delivery alley", then along a wall to a gate, which he opens.

"In there," points the bobby. "Whiz away sir, anywhere you want."

The fellow enters and finds himself in the most beautiful garden he has ever seen. Manicured grass lawns, statuary, fountains, sculptured hedges, and huge beds of gorgeous flowers, all in perfect bloom.

Since he has the cop's blessing, he unburdens himself and is greatly relieved.

As he goes back through the gate, he says to the bobby, "That was really decent of you... is that what you call 'English Hospitality'?"

"No, sir" replies the bobby, "that is what we call the French Embassy."

[tomkow6]

 

Chicagoland Weather

September 21, 2006
Chicago, IL
Sunrise	6:37 AM (CDT)
Sunset	6:50 PM (CDT)
Hrs. of Daylight	12 Hrs., 13 Mins

Wind Chill: 47°F

Humidity: 81%

Dew Point: 42°F

So Far Today
High: 48°F
Low: 44°F
Rain: 0.00"
Rain Rate: 0.00"/h
Gusts: 5mph SSW

Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday	Monday
High: 65 °F Low: 55 °F More	High: 68 °F Low: 58 °F More	High: 70 °F Low: 52 °F More	High: 65 °F Low: 48 °F More	High: 65 °F Low: 50 °F More

 

[beachn4fun]

Hmmm....that graphic looks familiar

(scratching head)

Now where have I seen it before?

[tomkow6]

CUBS 2

Phillies 6

 

 

NEXT GAME: 

TOMORROW

SEPT 22 @ 6:10 PM CST
 Radio: WGN 720

CUBS "MAGIC" NUMBER>>>>>>  2007!

  VS   

CUBS 2

Phillies 6

 

 

NEXT GAME: 

TOMORROW

SEPT 22 @ 6:10 PM CST
 Radio: WGN 720

CUBS "MAGIC" NUMBER>>>>>>  2007!

  VS   

[tomkow6]

 

.....this post is NOT for Princess Potty Mouth Fawnn...(I'm not talking to her)...it's for her poor, sweet Mother

 

Good Morning, Fawnn's Mom!

 

 

[beachn4fun]

WOO HOO........... CMS is home. Can you say it out loud? I can’t hear you. CMS IS HOME! HOORAY!

How about a cyber party? Come one...Come all. Help us celebrate another homecoming.

We’ve got music…….

The Boys are Back by Thin Lizzy

We’ve got dancers……..

Yeah, Baby

We’ve got entertainment…….

We’ve got food……

Seems everyone loves pizza.

Did someone say pizza?

And, we’ve got drink…..

However, at a cyber party you're only allowed 2. We don't encourage drinking and FReeping. You know what they say, FRiends don't let FRiends drink and FReep.

Leave your keys at the door. We have a designated driver

[Mrs.Nooseman]

I am doing great.
How about you?

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Morning Meg.{{{HUGS}}}

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Morning Beachy.{{{HUGS}}}

[mylife]

Welcome Home!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Morning Tom.

[Fawnn]

(We now know that it's practical to send you to the French Embassy in London.) ;)

[beachn4fun]

Good morning and Good night, Ma

A cute woo hoo to get you happy.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

ROFLOL.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning and (((HUGS))) Mrs. N