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FReeper Canteen~ Camel Spiders Found in Iraq , Urban Legends and Folklore ~Sept.21,2006
Posted on 09/20/2006 6:01:45 PM PDT by fatima
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.
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To: Mrs.Nooseman
((UGS))Good morning, Mrs. N. How's it going?
401
posted on
09/21/2006 5:05:03 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: Kathy in Alaska; fatima; beachn4fun; tomkow6; LUV W; AZamericonnie; GodBlessUSA; Lady Jag; ...
Happy Thursday To The Canteen
~Thank You To All Who Serve our Country~
402
posted on
09/21/2006 5:05:50 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
To: fatima; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; bentfeather; E.G.C.; StarCMC; ...
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 todays 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
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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.
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(many thanks to wonderful Sonora for the cute smiley woo hoos)
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posted on
09/21/2006 5:07:16 AM PDT
by
beachn4fun
("Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered".......(Thomas Paine))
To: fatima; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Old Sarge; Ms.Poohbear; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; ...
404
posted on
09/21/2006 5:08:00 AM PDT
by
tomkow6
(........Support the artists appearing in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)
To: fatima; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Old Sarge; Ms.Poohbear; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; ...
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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! |
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posted on
09/21/2006 5:08:53 AM PDT
by
tomkow6
(........Support the artists appearing in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)
To: fatima; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Old Sarge; Ms.Poohbear; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; ...
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."
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posted on
09/21/2006 5:09:16 AM PDT
by
tomkow6
(........Support the artists appearing in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)
To: fatima; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Old Sarge; Ms.Poohbear; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; ...
Chicagoland Weather
September 21, 2006 |
Chicago, IL |
Sunrise |
6:37 AM (CDT) |
Sunset |
6:50 PM (CDT) |
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12 Hrs., 13 Mins |
Wind Chill: 47°F |
Humidity: 81% |
Dew Point: 42°F |
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So Far Today High: 48°F Low: 44°F Rain: 0.00" Rain Rate: 0.00"/h Gusts: 5mph SSW |
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posted on
09/21/2006 5:09:47 AM PDT
by
tomkow6
(........Support the artists appearing in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hmmm....that graphic looks familiar
(scratching head)
Now where have I seen it before?
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posted on
09/21/2006 5:09:59 AM PDT
by
beachn4fun
("Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered".......(Thomas Paine))
To: txradioguy; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; tongue-tied; StarCMC; USA Horse Lover; SevenofNine
CUBS 2
Phillies 6
NEXT GAME:
TOMORROW
SEPT 22 @ 6:10 PM CST
Radio: WGN 720
CUBS "MAGIC" NUMBER>>>>>> 2007!
VS
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posted on
09/21/2006 5:10:19 AM PDT
by
tomkow6
(........Support the artists appearing in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)
To: Fawnn
.....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! |
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posted on
09/21/2006 5:10:53 AM PDT
by
tomkow6
(........Support the artists appearing in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; bentfeather; E.G.C.; StarCMC; darkwing104; ...
WOO HOO........... CMS is home. Can you say it out loud? I cant hear you. CMS IS HOME! HOORAY! How about a cyber party? Come one...Come all. Help us celebrate another homecoming.
Weve got music
. The Boys are Back by Thin Lizzy Weve got dancers
.. Yeah, Baby Weve got entertainment
. Weve got food
Seems everyone loves pizza. Did someone say pizza? And, weve 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
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posted on
09/21/2006 5:14:03 AM PDT
by
beachn4fun
("Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered".......(Thomas Paine))
To: E.G.C.
I am doing great.
How about you?
412
posted on
09/21/2006 5:16:31 AM PDT
by
Mrs.Nooseman
(Proud supporter of our Troops and President GW!!!)
To: MEG33
413
posted on
09/21/2006 5:16:49 AM PDT
by
Mrs.Nooseman
(Proud supporter of our Troops and President GW!!!)
To: beachn4fun
Morning Beachy.{{{HUGS}}}
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posted on
09/21/2006 5:17:11 AM PDT
by
Mrs.Nooseman
(Proud supporter of our Troops and President GW!!!)
To: CMS
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posted on
09/21/2006 5:17:12 AM PDT
by
mylife
(the roar of masses could be farts)
To: tomkow6
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posted on
09/21/2006 5:17:30 AM PDT
by
Mrs.Nooseman
(Proud supporter of our Troops and President GW!!!)
To: tomkow6
(We now know that it's practical to send you to the French Embassy in London.) ;)
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posted on
09/21/2006 5:18:53 AM PDT
by
Fawnn
(Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good morning and Good night, Ma
A cute woo hoo to get you happy.
418
posted on
09/21/2006 5:19:07 AM PDT
by
beachn4fun
("Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered".......(Thomas Paine))
To: tomkow6
419
posted on
09/21/2006 5:19:28 AM PDT
by
Mrs.Nooseman
(Proud supporter of our Troops and President GW!!!)
To: Mrs.Nooseman
Good morning and (((HUGS))) Mrs. N
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posted on
09/21/2006 5:20:07 AM PDT
by
beachn4fun
("Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered".......(Thomas Paine))
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