FReeper Canteen - Scuttlebutt - 11 Mar 10

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[AZamericonnie]

 

 

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A little humor....

An older, tired-looking dog wandered into my yard. I could tell from his collar and well-fed belly that he had a home and was well taken care of.

He calmly came over to me, I gave him a few pats on his head; he then followed me into my house, slowly walked down the hall, curled up in the corner and fell asleep.

An hour later, he went to the door, and I let him out..

The next day he was back, greeted me in my yard, walked inside and resumed his spot in the hall and again slept for about an hour.This continued off and on for several weeks.

Curious I pinned a note to his collar: 'I would like to find out who the owner of this wonderful sweet dog is and ask if you are aware that almost every afternoon your dog comes to my house for a nap.'

The next day he arrived for his nap, with a different note pinned to his collar: 'He lives in a home with 6 children, 2 under the age of 3 - he's trying to catch up on his sleep. Can I come with him tomorrow?

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*Our Young Heroes, By Oliver North*





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~March 11, 1779: Congress establishes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers~

On this day in 1779, Congress establishes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to help plan, design and prepare environmental and structural facilities for the U.S. Army. Made up of civilian workers, members of the Continental Army and French officers, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers played an essential role in the critical Revolutionary War battles at Bunker Hill, Saratoga and Yorktown. The members of the Corps who had joined at the time of its founding in 1779 left the army with their fellow veterans at the end of the War for Independence. In 1794, Congress created a Corps of Artillerists and Engineers to serve the same purpose under the new federal government. The Corps of Engineers itself was reestablished as an enduring division of the federal government in 1802.

Upon its reestablishment, the Corps began its chief task of creating and maintaining military fortifications. These responsibilities increased in urgency as the new United States prepared for a second war with Britain in the years before 1812. The Corps greatest contribution during this era was to the defense of New York Harbor?the fortifications it built not only persuaded British naval commanders to stay away from the city during the War of 1812, but later served as the foundations for the Statue of Liberty.

In subsequent years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers evolved from providing services for the military to helping map out the uncharted territories that would become the western United States. Beginning in 1824, the Corps also took responsibility for navigation and flood control of the nation s river systems.

Today, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers is made up of more than 35,000 civilian and enlisted men and women. In recent years, the Corps has worked on rebuilding projects in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as the reconstruction of the city of New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

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*Crack Pie* Total time: 1 1/2 hours, plus cooling and chilling times Servings: Makes 2 pies (6 to 8 servings each) Note: Adapted from Momofuku. This pie calls for 2 (10-inch) pie tins. You can substitute 9-inch pie tins, but note that the pies will require additional baking time, about 5 minutes, due to the increased thickness of the filling. Cookie for crust 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon (3 ounces) flour Scant 1/8 teaspoon baking powder Scant 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter 1/3 cup (2 1/2 ounces) light brown sugar 3 tablespoons (1 1/4 ounces) sugar 1 egg Scant 1 cup (3 1/2 ounces) rolled oats 1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees. 2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. 3. In the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar and sugar until light and fluffy. 4. Whisk the egg into the butter mixture until fully incorporated. 5. With the mixer running, beat in the flour mixture, a little at a time, until fully combined. Stir in the oats until incorporated. 6. Spread the mixture onto a 9-inch-by-13-inch baking sheet and bake until golden brown and set, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to the touch on a rack. Crumble the cooled cookie to use in the crust. Crust Crumbled cookie for crust 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 1 1/2 tablespoons (3/4 ounce) brown sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt Combine the crumbled cookie, butter, brown sugar and salt in a food processor and pulse until evenly combined and blended (a little of the mixture clumped between your fingers should hold together). Divide the crust between 2 (10-inch) pie tins. Press the crust into each shell to form a thin, even layer along the bottom and sides of the tins. Set the prepared crusts aside while you prepare the filling. Filling 1 1/2 cups (10 1/2 ounces) sugar 3/4 cup plus a scant 3 tablespoons (7 ounces) light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon (3/4 ounce) milk powder 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted 3/4 cup plus a scant 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 8 egg yolks 2 prepared crusts Powdered sugar, garnish 1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, brown sugar, salt and milk powder. Whisk in the melted butter, then whisk in the heavy cream and vanilla. 3. Gently whisk in the egg yolks, being careful not to add too much air. 4. Divide the filling evenly between the 2 prepared pie shells. 5. Bake the pies, one at a time, for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 325 degrees and bake until the filling is slightly jiggly and golden brown (similar to a pecan pie), about 10 minutes. Remove the pies and cool on a rack. 6. Refrigerate the cooled pies until well chilled. The pies are meant to be served cold, and the filling will be gooey. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

 

 

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

[AZamericonnie]

Words to live by ML & thanks for sharing!

A good day for you? *hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Families, for your service to our country.

Thanks, unique, for the perfect woohoo.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[luvie]

They are out of control! One day their people will say “enough”!....I hope....

[AZamericonnie]

And I spelled it correctly! LOL

A good day for you Ma?

Are the roads clear yet? *hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[BIGLOOK]

Hawaii County Civil Defense.....handles wild fires, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, droughts, flash floods and snow storms.

They're always busy over here.....lot's of air time on the radio, tv and internet.

[left that other site]

Thank you, and God Bless you!
:-)

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

March 11, 2010

God’s Mercies

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READ: Genesis 32:3-13

I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies. —Genesis 32:10

Less than the least of all God’s mercies.” This was the motto 17th-century English poet and clergyman George Herbert engraved on his signet ring, and it was the phrase with which he signed his letters and books. Jacob had spoken these words when he pondered God’s goodness despite his own sin and shame: “I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies and of all the truth which You have shown Your servant” (Gen. 32:10).

The word “mercies” is from the Hebrew word chesed, meaning “God’s enduring love.” I think it is significant that it rose from the heart of one who saw himself as utterly unworthy.

Relying solely on God’s faithful love, Jacob cries out: “Deliver me!” What an odd combination of thoughts: “I am not worthy . . . . Deliver me” (vv.10-11). Unlike some who seem to have it all together, Jacob knew that everything he brought to God had been ruined by sin. He thought of himself as a man undeserving of God’s grace. But his hope lay not in his worth but in the promise of God to look with favor on those who throw themselves on His mercy. Humility and contrition are the keys that open the heart of God.

As He did with Jacob, God hears us when we humbly cry out to Him for mercy.

For mercies so great, what return can I make?
For mercies so constant and sure?
I’ll love Him, I’ll serve Him with all that I have
As long as my life shall endure. —Chisholm

Mercy is an unearned blessing bestowed by God on an unworthy recipient.

Bible in One Year: Deuteronomy 14-16; Mark 12:28-44

[SevenofNine]

Good news perhaps we may get out of Agahan in 2011

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/afghanistan/7411285/US-troops-could-withdraw-from-Afghanistan-ahead-of-2011-deadline.html

[SandRat]

All are doing fine and trying to stay warm. Today’s data

High: 62°F Low: 47°F
Humidity: 35% Pressure: 29.8 in
Visibility: 10mi Wind: WSW 9 mph

How’re yo?

[AZamericonnie]

*Achmed The Dead Terrorist In Marine Infantry Training*

Not for the kiddies!

[SandRat]

[AZamericonnie]

Humm...I imagine they are busy folks.

Thanks for the info!

[AZamericonnie]

COLD! lol

I’m not sure we were any warmer than you today but no rain at least.

I don’t like to complain about rain ya know...:)

[SandRat]

(Gioacchino Rossini; arr. William Hanna / Joseph Barbera)
Practically a restaurant standard, most people don't realize that these lyrics, to the tune of "The William Tell Overture", were written by Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera for the episode titled "The Hot Piano".

Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary
Haaappy Anniversary

Pour a cheerful toast and fill it
Happy Anniversary
But be careful you don't spill it
Happy Anniversary

Ooooo Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary
Haaappy Anniversary

(Fred and Wilma Talking)

Ooooo Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary
Haaappy Anniversary

(Fred Talking)

Happy she and happy he
They're both as happy as can be
Celebrating merrily
their happy anniversary

(Fred and Wilma Talking)

Ooooo Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary
Haaappy Anniversary

(Fred Talking)

Ooooo Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary
Haaappy Anniversary

We now state emphatically
its happy anniversary
Not another day could be
a happy anniversary

Ooooo Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary
Happy (slow)
Happy (slow)
Happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy (fast) Anniversary!!!

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you Mayor for our daily Bread! *hugs*

[SandRat]

ED HONDA • HERALD/REVIEW

It’s been a wet winter. But you already knew that, if not from the
rainfall, then from the visual reminder of the snow atop the mountains
(shown). The National Weather Service says the Sierra Vista area has
gotten 3.09 inches of rain from Jan. 1 through the end of March 8 —
though amounts vary based on how rain cells move through. That
makes 2010 the 15th wettest year since records in Arizona began in 1900,
a weather service spokesman said.

[Kathy in Alaska]

You done good....*HUGS*

Main road this morning was plowed pretty well, but blowing snow was an issue...white knuckle time.

Getting out of MY street was interesting. 15+ inches of snow to push through. Once I get to the corner it is pretty smooth sailing....go straight ahead, or turn left (my way) are a bus route and plowed first.

It was a pretty calm day. Checks printed.

It is spring break, so no parents driving in and out each day to flatten the snow. End of the cul-de-sac, and right next to our house, is the bike path/bridge over to the elementary school. The sun was out today, but never got above 16 degrees. I expect slick roads tonight.

A good commute for you? Umbrella needed? Javalina? You gotten be careful.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America