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FReeper Canteen - Scuttlebutt - 30 Sept 10
Thank you Troops, Vets & Military Families!
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Posted on 09/29/2010 6:10:04 PM PDT by AZamericonnie
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Each year on September 29th VFW Day is celebrated at Posts and in communities around the world. Its 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 nations 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*
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*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.
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KEYWORDS: canteen; military; troopsupport
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To: AZamericonnie
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posted on
09/29/2010 6:10:23 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
To: AZamericonnie
Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.* * * * * * * * * * * *
Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God
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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.
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God Bless Our Republic
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Prayers going up
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posted on
09/29/2010 6:10:25 PM PDT
by
HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
To: AZamericonnie
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posted on
09/29/2010 6:10:36 PM PDT
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
To: Kathy in Alaska; All
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Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.
~Tribute to Our Troops~
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posted on
09/29/2010 6:10:43 PM PDT
by
AZamericonnie
(I can see November from my house!)
To: AZamericonnie
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posted on
09/29/2010 6:11:08 PM PDT
by
BIGLOOK
(Keelhaul Congress!)
To: ConorMacNessa
Permission granted & presence requested Conor! *hugs*
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posted on
09/29/2010 6:12:10 PM PDT
by
AZamericonnie
(I can see November from my house!)
To: HopeandGlory
Good evening Hope & thank you for our pledge....hand over heart & prayers up! *hugs*
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posted on
09/29/2010 6:13:19 PM PDT
by
AZamericonnie
(I can see November from my house!)
To: SandRat
Good evening Scoutmaster & hope things are going well your way! *hugs*
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posted on
09/29/2010 6:14:41 PM PDT
by
AZamericonnie
(I can see November from my house!)
To: AZamericonnie
Thanks very much, Connie!
*HUGS*
I'm an at-large member of VFW but did not know that September 29 was VFW Day.
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
09/29/2010 6:15:24 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
To: BIGLOOK
Aloha Bigs & good to see you! *hugs*
Tell me some good news.....
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posted on
09/29/2010 6:15:51 PM PDT
by
AZamericonnie
(I can see November from my house!)
To: AZamericonnie; oldteen; Kathy in Alaska
Hello from Idaho. Power was out most of the day. It is 68F right now. 27F was the low. Next week the weather may be foul. Hunters have been hunting and getting deer & elk & bear. I do not know the count. The neighbor has been feeding the town turkey. It has hung around for about 4 years. I do not feed it, do not want turkey poo on porch. Also my dog may want to eat it.
Heck I know she wants to eat it. *HUGS*
Support the Troops and Veterans! Prayers to all of them. Family members also! Take Care!! :^)))
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posted on
09/29/2010 6:16:35 PM PDT
by
ColdOne
(GOP. Gutless Old Politicians :^))......November and Beyond!)
To: AZamericonnie
I’m a few minutes late...been in the conference room. The caterers delivered chicken, veggies, wide noodles and beef stuff (to make it beef stroganoff, I think), rolls and drinks...only one problem: the meeting is tomorrow night. Oops! An email went around to come get food....LOL!! And they had carry out thingys.
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posted on
09/29/2010 6:17:44 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska; Bethbg79; EsmeraldaA; MoJo2001; Brad's Gramma; laurenmarlowe; ...
Golfer: “The Doctor say I can’t play golf.”
Caddy: “Ah.. He’s played with you too, huh?”
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posted on
09/29/2010 6:18:12 PM PDT
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
To: AZamericonnie
Woo-Hoo!![](http://images32.fotki.com/v1105/photos/2/292835/5750312/35-vi.jpg)
I Support Our U.S. Military!
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posted on
09/29/2010 6:18:42 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(Independence Day + 88, Let's See How Long It Lasts!)
To: ConorMacNessa
Well if I didn’t have my trusty lil military calendar I wouldn’t have known either! :)
I was suprised to read it’s been established for 111 years.
Did you have a good day? Any rain your way yet?
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posted on
09/29/2010 6:19:02 PM PDT
by
AZamericonnie
(I can see November from my house!)
To: AZamericonnie; MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; ...
Its Scuttlebutt Time!!
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posted on
09/29/2010 6:20:24 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: SandRat
Did you get that light problem solved?
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posted on
09/29/2010 6:20:51 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(Independence Day + 88, Let's See How Long It Lasts!)
To: AZamericonnie
Rain yesterday and today both. We're under flash flood watch for tomorrow. Fortunately, I live at the top of a hill.
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
09/29/2010 6:21:44 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
To: PROCON
Turned out to be the switch of all things.
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posted on
09/29/2010 6:25:53 PM PDT
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
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