FReeper Canteen - Scuttlebutt - 1 Sept 2011

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A husband had just finished reading a new book entitled, "You Can Be The Man of Your House."

He stormed to his wife in the kitchen and announced, "From now on, you need to know that I am the man of this house and my word is Law. You will prepare me a gourmet meal tonight, and when I'm done eating my meal, you will serve me a scrumptious dessert.

Afterwards, you are going to draw me a bath so I can relax. You will wash my back and towel me dry and bring me my robe. Then, you will massage my feet and hands. Then tomorrow, guess who's going to dress me and comb my hair?"

The wife replied, "The dang funeral director would be my first guess, unless I have you cremated".

 

Marine Sniper Improvises

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Sergeant Jason Pacheco, 23, scout sniper instructor, Division Schools, 1st Marine Division, from Las Vegas, N.M., uses his prosthetic leg as support for an M40 Sniper Rifle on a firing range at Camp Pendleton Aug. 30, 2011. Pacheco suffered a severed leg after an improvised explosive device detonated beneath him during a patrol in Afghanistan August 2010. His leg had to be amputated below his knee. Pacheco uses his prosthetic leg to support the weight of his rifle to show an example of how students can use anything to steady a rifle. He has been an instructor for the Pre-Scout Sniper School since March and recently completed a physical fitness test with his prosthetic leg. He has re-enlisted and said he hopes to continue training in preparation to return to full duty.

 

Which state is called the Treasure State?

What is the postal abbreviation for Texas?

Which Joe was nicknamed the Yankee Clipper?

William Henry Gates III amassed his fortune from which source?

In Peter Pan, what sort of animal was Nana?

In basketball, where do the Supersonics come from?

Which state is called the Pine Tree State?

What is the postal abbreviation for Pennsylvania?

What is California's state capital?

What is Ohio's largest city?

Which state lies due east of Alabama?

What is the largest of the Southern states?

Which river starts at Lake Itasca Minnesota and flows into the Gulf of Mexico?

What type of creature was the star of the film Jaws?

What was the name of the mansion where Elvis Presley died?

In which country was a 2000 year old, life size terracotta army discovered?

Which was the 50th state to become part of the United States of America?

Which state is called the Great Lake State?

What was the first name of the first man in space?

Where in America was the world's biggest rock festival staged?

What was the world's biggest passenger ship when it was launched in 1912?

What is the capital of the state of Alaska?

In football, where do the Redskins come from?

What does the B stand for in SCUBA diving?

What color is an Oscar?

Which state is called the Bear State?

Who was the 41st President of the USA?

Which Texan Governor was traveling with the Kennedys when JFK was shot?

Who was the first American to walk in space?

Who was the first man to set foot on the moon?

Which brothers made the first powered plane flight?

Which state is called the Panhandle State?

What was Michael Jackson's album follow-up to Thriller?

What is the capital of the state of Virginia?

In Forrest Gump, his mom says, "Life is like a box of " what?

Why was Mick Dundee nicknamed Crocodile?

Who became the first US President to resign in office?

Where was the second Atom bomb dropped?

Who lost part of his ear to the teeth of Mike Tyson in 1997?

Where was a wall built to divide a city?

Which lake provides Chicago with 20 miles of lake shore?

What is Minneapolis's 'twin city'?

Which part of Florida is famous for its alligators?

Which is the other northern Pacific state along with Washington?

What's the name of the bird that cartoon cat Sylvester chases in vain?

 

 

 

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Taz!

*HUGS*

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[fatima]

Hi Reds,Remember our redheaded and wild hair Great Grandaughter 2 year old who kissed our 1 year old blond hair Grand Daughter strapped in a stroller and then slapped her across the face the next instant.Her father took the crib down last night and she slept in a regular bed right through the night.Kieston,I always get her name wrong:)

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

Spc. Joseph A. VanDreumel, USA, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, KIA Afghanistan 14Aug2011



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!

[TASMANIANRED]

Besides a malcontent ?

[fatima]

God bless him,Prayers for his family.

[The Mayor]

Thanks, tied to the second!

[TASMANIANRED]

They slither in to get out of the sun.

When the beans are thick and you reach in..snake is camouflaged and thinks you are reaching to grab him.

Strike 1, you are out.

[TASMANIANRED]

Growing right up.

[tongue-tied]

HA! You and me Babe, you and me.

[Diver Dave]

How you doing Dave...feeling good this week?

Not feeling too good lately. Still trying to recover from my latest back surgery.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[ConorMacNessa]

Welcome To All Who Enter This Canteen, To Our Serving Military, To Our Veterans, To All Military Families, To Our FRiends and To Our Allies!

Missing Man Setting

Never Forget Those Who Sacrificed All That We Could Live In Freedom!!

[PROCON]

Which state is called the Treasure State?

No clue.

What is the postal abbreviation for Texas?

Uh, TX?

Which Joe was nicknamed the Yankee Clipper?

DiMaggio, of course!

William Henry Gates III amassed his fortune from which source?

Next...

In Peter Pan, what sort of animal was Nana?

A dog.

In basketball, where do the Supersonics come from?

Now, Oklahoma City, before, Seattle, attended many games!

Which state is called the Pine Tree State?

Pinesylvania?

What is the postal abbreviation for Pennsylvania?

PA?

What is California's state capital?

Sacremento.

What is Ohio's largest city?

Cleveland?

Which state lies due east of Alabama?

Georgia?

What is the largest of the Southern states?>

Texas, of course!

Which river starts at Lake Itasca Minnesota and flows into the Gulf of Mexico?

Mississippi.

What type of creature was the star of the film Jaws?

A landshark?..:=)

What was the name of the mansion where Elvis Presley died?

Graceland.

In which country was a 2000 year old, life size terracotta army discovered?

Greece?

Which was the 50th state to become part of the United States of America?

Alaska or Hawaii..sheesh!

Which state is called the Great Lake State?

Michigan?

What was the first name of the first man in space?

Kuri?

Where in America was the world's biggest rock festival staged?

Woodstock, NY

What was the world's biggest passenger ship when it was launched in 1912?

Titantic?

What is the capital of the state of Alaska?

Nome.

In football, where do the Redskins come from?

Wahington, DC

What does the B stand for in SCUBA diving?

Breathing

What color is an Oscar?

Gold

Which state is called the Bear State?

No clue.

Who was the 41st President of the USA?

George H. W. Bush.

Which Texan Governor was traveling with the Kennedys when JFK was shot?

Gov. John Connely.

Who was the first American to walk in space?

Alan Shepard

Who was the first man to set foot on the moon?

My hero, Neil Armstrong.

Which brothers made the first powered plane flight?

Wright Bro.

Which state is called the Panhandle State?

Idaho?

What was Michael Jackson's album follow-up to Thriller?

Who cares.

What is the capital of the state of Virginia?

Sorry.

In Forrest Gump, his mom says, "Life is like a box of " what?

Cherries?

Why was Mick Dundee nicknamed Crocodile?

He killed them?

Who became the first US President to resign in office?

Pass, wasn't Nixon.

Where was the second Atom bomb dropped?

Nagasaki, Japan.

Who lost part of his ear to the teeth of Mike Tyson in 1997?

Evander Holyfield?

Where was a wall built to divide a city?

Berlin, Germany

Which lake provides Chicago with 20 miles of lake shore?

Lake Superior?

What is Minneapolis's 'twin city'?

St. Paul.

Which part of Florida is famous for its alligators?

Everglades.

Which is the other northern Pacific state along with Washington?

Idaho?, Montana, Oregon?

What's the name of the bird that cartoon cat Sylvester chases in vain?

Tweety.

OK, tell me how dumb I am...

[BIGLOOK]

Honoring our Fallen


Thanks for standing the watch, Doc.

[ConorMacNessa]

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!

Must retire – the 0500 Reveille approaches relentlessly – the bugler already mounts the parapet. Will chat with you all on the morrow.

Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, AZ, for today's Scuttlebutt.

[PROCON]

Hiya Taz!!

I was busy answering the trivia questions to find out how dumb/smart I am!

Are you living full-time at runamuck? Or just visiting for the vegetables?

[fatima]

Hi Diver Dave,sorry to hear that.(((((Hugs)))))Who loves you-Fatima
Here’s a little song.
Neil Young - Heart Of Gold
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh44QPT1mPE

[PROCON]

Goodnight Conor!

[PROCON]

Mine!