FReeper Canteen - Scuttlebutt - 30 Sept 10

Thank you Troops, Vets & Military Families! | Canteen Crew

[AZamericonnie]

 

 

At the FReeper Canteen!

C'mon and take a break ! Walk on over to the water cooler and lets chat. Post your thoughts, opinions, news of the day, rantings, ravings, pontificates, hypothesis, hyperboles, your soap box cause, your mantra, your baggage, your garbage, your blogging, your secrets, whatever you feel would make talk around the water cooler real interesting!

Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.  

 

 

My goodness you Texans sure do have some interesting Fair Food!

*Deep Fried Beer*

*Texas deep fried Frito Pie*

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A little boy was waiting for his mother to come out of the grocery Store. As he waited, he was approached by a man who asked, "Son, Can You tell me where the Post Office is?"

The little boy replied, "Sure! Just go straight down this street a Coupla blocks and turn to your right."

The man thanked the boy kindly and said, "I'm the new pastor in town. I'd like for you to come to church on Sunday. I'll show you how to get To Heaven."

The little boy replied with a chuckle. "Awww, come on... You don't Even know the way to the Post Office."

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*David Gallo shows jaw-dropping footage of amazing sea creatures, including a color-shifting cuttlefish, a perfectly camouflaged octopus*

 

Each year on September 29th VFW Day is celebrated at Posts and in communities around the world. It’s a day devoted to the organization and its dedicated members who are so deeply committed to serving those who bravely serve this nation.

This year marks the 111th year since the VFW was established. On this date in 1899, a small group of Spanish-America war veterans joined together to form what would become the nation’s largest and most dedicated group of combat veterans.

For 111 years the VFW has been unwavering in its devotion “to honor the dead by helping the living.” VFW and its Auxiliary members carry out this mission by promoting good will, patriotism and youth scholarship. Their commitment is demonstrated through national veterans and legislative services, military assistance and community service programs, youth activities and scholarship programs, as well as millions of volunteer hours in their local communities each year.

*About the VFW*

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*Army Guys Strip a "Jeep" to The Bone and Rebuild Her in 4 Minutes/They Drive In and Driveaway*

 

*Carnitas* Ingredients 1 boned, tied pork shoulder or butt (4 to 5 lb.) 2 onions (1 lb. total), peeled and quartered 4 stalks celery (including leaves), rinsed and cut into chunks 4 cloves garlic, peeled 2 dried bay leaves 2 teaspoons dried thyme About 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk Preparation 1. Rinse pork and put in a 6- to 8-quart pan. Add onions, celery, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and enough water to cover meat--2 1/2 to 3 1/2 quarts. 2. Bring to a boil over high heat; cover, reduce heat, and simmer until meat is very tender when pierced, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. With slotted spoons, transfer pork to a 9- by 13-inch pan; reserve cooking juices. Discard string, and use 2 forks to pull meat into large chunks. Pour milk over meat. 3. Bake pork in a 325° oven until drippings are browned, about 1 hour, stirring and scraping pan occasionally. 4. Meanwhile, pour reserved juices through a strainer into a bowl; discard residue. Skim and discard fat. Return juices to pan. Boil over high heat until reduced to 2 cups, about 45 minutes. 5. When pork drippings are browned, add 1 cup of the reduced juices; scrape drippings free and stir meat, breaking into smaller pieces. Bake until juices have evaporated and drippings are browned, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Repeat step, using remaining juices, and cook until meat edges are crisp and browned, 15 to 20 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt.

 

 

 

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Army Bro! How goes it with you?

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[BIGLOOK]

Geez, Connie.....going tough on me today.

But above and beyond all the brouhaha in the news today, a simple celebration is worthy of 'good news'. Today is my son's birthday.

(A working birthday for Tom......so I won't get to see him till tomorrow.)

[AZamericonnie]

Helllloooooo ColdOne & good to see you this evening! *hugs*

Oh my goodness, why did the power go down?

How did you keep warm?

I seem to imagine you are at a fairly high elevation?

LOL....I can understand about the turkey poo but can you imagine the mess iffn’ your pup got a hold of it!:)

[Tanniker Smith]

Good evening, connie! Good evening, all!

[SkyDancer]

Hi!

In

Tourists visiting Australia

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Idaho...((HUGS))... I don’t like power outages. Sorry you had an all day one. Last night was only low 30s, but with a little rain. Sprinkles off and on all day.

Glad the hunting has been good for those who hunt. And I suspect you are right about your dog enjoying the turkey. LOL!

[ConorMacNessa]

Aloha, Biglook! Congrats to your son on his birthday and many happy returns!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[AZamericonnie]

LOL....well I bet many were glad to to take home dinner & not cook!

I hope it was/is delish.

Did you have a good day otherwise? *hugs*

[AZamericonnie]

Ah.. He’s played with you too, huh?”

LOL!

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

Spc. Marc C. Whisenant, USA, National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, Died Iraq 27SEP2010

I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

God Of Our Fathers



Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, among these who answered the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



Taps

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[SandRat]

Late one night the political candidate came home and gave his wife the glorious news. “Darling, I’ve been elected.”

“Honestly?” She replyied.

“Hey!” The politician said frowning, “why bring that up?”

[SevenofNine]

Breaking news Godzilla is at again

BreakingNews Breaking News
5.3 magnitude earthquake hits near Iwo Jima, Japan - USGS http://bit.ly/d7OkYn

[ConorMacNessa]

LOL!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Doc!

And thanks......I'll pass it on to him.

(Good name...eh?)

[SevenofNine]

Well if you have parent who had ADHD you may have it and people who talking themselves might be gentric

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/health-science/adhd-blamed-on-genes-not-parenting/story-e6frg8y6-1225932175148?from=public_rss

SO TOMKOW dude you have parent that talk to himself LOL!

[ConorMacNessa]

Great name, Biglook!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening Pro & great to see you! *hugs*

How’s the family doing?

[SevenofNine]

This Austrialan they don’t know much about CHia Pet little Chia Chub

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/facts-slim-on-kim-jong-ils-young-un/story-e6frg6so-1225931991036

[SandRat]

My Nother-in-Law is a travel agent for guilt trips.

I used to schizophrenic, but we’re OK now.

[PROCON]

Turned out to be the switch of all things.

Figures!..:=)