FReeper Canteen ~ Happy Easter ~ HE IS RISEN! ~ 31 March 2024

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[Kathy in Alaska]

John 20:1-10 (KJV)

1The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.

2Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the LORD out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.

3Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre.

4So they ran both together: and the other disciple did out run Peter, and came first to the sepulchre.

5And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in.

6Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie,

7And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself.

8Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed.

9For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead.

10Then the disciples went away again unto their own home.

[radu]

Howdy, E.G.C. ((HUGZ))

Not quite as pretty yesterday but that didn’t put a damper on Gizmo’s fun. Happy face. Those ribs might have had a little something to do with it too. LOL

[Allegra]

May all the wonderful Canteeners have a blessed Easter!

[luvie]

Well, since they aren’t that picky about the freshness of their food, what they have there should last a while at least. LOL!

Now, I guess I’d better head out or my alarm will die a horrible death in the morning. See ya again tomorrow! Have a lovely Easter Sunday!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, WalterSkinner, and Happy Easter.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Easter, Rummyfan...

[radu]

Howdy, Allegra.

Everything goin’ alright down there these days?

Have a nice Easter Sunday!

[radu]

Considering they really don’t eat much at a time, that mountain should last them until almost fledge time. LOL I’ve never seen a nest that loaded before. Not even Sauces.

Good luck going to sleep so your alarm can survive in the morning. Catch ya tomorrow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Easter, luvie...

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks for that link...that video shows a very angry sea.

Eternal Father Strong To Save....perfect!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, lightman, and a Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours..

And a blessed Sunday of the Resurrection (Western)/Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas (Orthodox)† to all!

†Orthodox Pascha is May 5 this year.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Publius...that is really something. I can hear the bells ringing. Thanks.

Happy Easter.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...and Happy Easter.

Gizmo had lots of fun things to do.

You guys have a great Sunday.

[combat_boots]

Indeed

Happy Easter, FR!!!!

[GailA]

Joey+Rory - The Old Rugged Cross (Live)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1Cd0991BBc

[The Mayor]

AMEN !! thank YOU Kathy. God bless you my friend.

[fatima]

Happy Easter Everyone.

[luvie]

Happy Easter to you, too, Kathy! (((hugs)))

[ExTexasRedhead]

The PBR and the Brown Water Navy - Vietnam War

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r75Ioz2pzdo

Check the very interesting comments made below the video by Nam vets.

“I did several years in Vietnam and was a boat captain on most types of riverine boats. PBRs did a lot more and went to many more places than you can cover in 9 minutes. Enlisted did a year with one break for a week or 2. Officers were there to get their ticket punched and to get an “I was there” medal. They usually left between 3 and 6 months. Good officers could be around for a year or more. Speed and return fire was the primary defense. A rifle bullet would go all the way thru unless it hit an engine. Rivers carried a lot of debris and caused excessive wear in the jets. A water jet is a housing with a propeller inside. Originally there was .001” between the prop tips and the housing. Debris caused the housing to wear and as the clearance increased, thrust was lost. Eventually the jet was replaced. We usually ran in pairs and at night would nose into opposite banks, shut down, put out Claymores, and watch. We usually propped open the engine hatches to let the heat out. Snakes were a problem. Drawn by the heat, they’d come on board in the dark and lay on the top of the engines. Usually you never saw them until you started the engines. Then they’d come flying out. As long as you didn’t step on one they were ok. Otherwise you got bit. The engines were muffled and the exhaust went out under water. The engine room was insulated and you couldn’t hear the engines at idle. Because of the thick jungle, you couldn’t hear a boat go by if you were 50 yards in the jungle. I was in a unit that worked remote areas, some places we weren’t supposed to be. We would carry special forces, seals, rangers, and recon marines to patrol places where it was difficult to use choppers. We’d drop them off and then patrol, but be available if they needed support. The enemy put a lot of effort into stopping these patrols because it stopped their supply system. Sometime the ground units came back under fire and close contact by greatly superior numbers.The two boats could put down a lot of covering fire from 6 m-2s, plus 2 81mm mortars and 2 Mk 18 grenade launchers. We also carried extra M-60s so the returning troops could join in. The boats had a small refrigerator and a lot of medical supplies.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Easter and Happy Passover.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Easter, Songcraft.