Posted on 02/19/2003 5:24:03 AM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
When I left the house this morning, she was still sleeping. AND I won't call.........let sleeping dogs lie....
"Who is Jack Schitt?"The lineage revealed...Many people are at a loss for a response when someone says,"you don't know Jack Schitt". Soon you will be able to handle this situation. Jack is the only son of Awe Schitt and O. Schitt. Awe Schitt, the fertilizer magnate, maried O.Schitt, the owner of Knee-Deep Schitt Inc. In turn, Jack Schitt married Noe Schitt and the deeply religious couple produced six children: Holie, the twins Deep and Dip, Fulla, Giva and Bull Schitt. Against his parents strong objections, Deep Schitt married Dumb Schitt, a high school drop out. After being married for 15 years, Jack and Noe divorced. Noe Schitt married Mr Scherlock and because her kids were living with them, decided to keep her previous name also. She became known as Noe Schitt Scherlock. Dip Schitt married Loda Schitt and the produced a cowardly son - Chick Noe Schitt(Chick N. Schitt for short). Fulla Schitt and Giva Schitt were inseparable throughout childhood, and consequently married the Happens brothers in a dual ceremony. The Schitt-Happens children are Dawg, Byrd and Horse Schitt. Bull Schitt, the prodigal son, left home to tour the world. He recently returned with his new Italin bride, Pisa Schitt. Now, when someone says that you don't know Jack Schitt, you can correct them and ask if they are related to any of the above.
Today in Anchorage, Alaska:
Sunrise 8:29am
Sunset 5:58pm
Hi 24F
Lo 12F
Clouds and sunshine, but NO SNOW!!!
Actual yesterday in Anchorage:
Hi 26F
Lo 20F
State Hi 46F Annette
State Lo -45F Eagle
Okay, ladies, poor Kathy needs snow. Whaddya say we put in a call to the folks who make these snow-blowin' thingies and see if they'll set some up in Anchorage?
I definitly remember signing up! I don't get to participate to often, but I feel like I'm there when you girls ping me the craziness..lol
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The Marines Have Landed
 Marines of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade view the sunset from the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge near Kuwait Naval Base. U.S. Navy Photo by PH2 Alicia Tasz  On board the USS Kearsarge, members of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade wait to depart for Kuwait Naval Base to offload elements and join over 150,000 troops supporting the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by PH2 Alicia Tasz  On board the USS Kearsarge, members of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade wait to depart for Kuwait Naval Base to offload elements and join over 150,000 troops supporting the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by PH2 Alicia Tasz  Sailors aboard the USS Kearsarge and Assault Craft Unit 4 load elements of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade in the ship's welldeck for transfer to Kuwait Naval Base to support the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by PH3 Angel Roman-Otero  Assault Unit Craft 4 enters the welldeck of the USS Kearsarge, to transport elements of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade to a Kuwait Naval Base in support of the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by PH3 Angel Roman-Otero  Marines from the 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade drive a Light Armored Vehicle onto the beach at a Kuwait Naval Base in support of the global war on terrorism. The AAVs and other Marine equipment is moved from amphibious ships to the shore using Air Cushioned Landing Craft. U.S. Navy photo by PH3 Angel Roman-Otero  A Marine from the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade directs a tank off an Assault Craft Unit 4 onto the the beach at a Kuwait Naval Base. Elements of the 2-MEB are in deployed in support of the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by PH3 Angel Roman-Otero  Marines from the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade pack into a helicopter aboard the USS Kearsarge for transport ashore to the Kuwait Naval Base. U.S. Navy photo by PH2 Alicia Tasz
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ABOARD THE LINCOLN — A naval aviator assigned to Carrier Air Wing 14 walks past Guided Bomb Unit-16 ordnance located on the ship’s flight deck prior to launch. The USS Abraham Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing 14 are conducting operations in support of Operation Southern Watch. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Tyler Clements
Thank G-d for these great men!
Members of the tener section of the Bagram Base Chapel Babtist choir chime in as the choir director gives them their cue. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Christina Carde
Saturday Night With The Base Chapel Choir
By U.S. Army Pfc. Christina Carde
11th Public Affairs Detachment
BAGRAM, Afghanistan — As soldiers pass by the chapel on their way to the Morale, Welfare and Recreation building Saturday evenings, they may hear the harmonious sounds of the Bagram Base Chapel Baptist Choir echoing in the church hall as they practice for Sunday morning service.
Sgt. Christopher Allen, choir director, Supply Support Activity, 264th Logistical Task Force, Fort Bragg, N.C., said the only qualifications needed to join the choir are the willingness to sing and to have fun.
“I have been singing and playing instruments since I was a child,” said Allen. “However, when I came to Bagram in September of last year, I had no intentions of joining the choir.”
As the weeks went by however, the sounds of the choir singing familiar church songs began to stir up his talent and he decided to attend a rehearsal.
“I started off by singing a solo part,” said Allen. “Then as time progressed, I began to get more involved and started to look for ways to improve the way they sang songs.”
“One rehearsal, the choir was having trouble with a certain song that I knew well,” Allen added. “I briefly took charge of the rehearsal and showed them a way to sing the song that worked.”
Shortly afterwards, it was time for the present choir director to go home and a new director to be chosen.
The members of the church council and choir held nominations and voted for who they thought would be the best person for the job. In the end, Allen was chosen.
“It was a surprise to me,” said Allen. “ I knew that this was God’s will because I went from not wanting to join the choir at all to directing it.”
Allen said one thing he has come to realize as choir director, is it’s not the number of people you have, but their enthusiasm to produce quality sound.
“Since I’ve been director, the choir has ranged from 10 to 30 people,” said Allen. “No matter how many people show up to choir rehearsal, I still do my best to encourage them to extend their voices and harmonize even if they feel they can’t sing. It’s my job to judge the quality of sound and turn it into what it’s supposed to sound like.”
With choir rehearsals Saturdays and Mondays, Allen said his time here has flown by.
“My mission here has become twofold. Once my daily job is done, it’s time to select the material for the weekly rehearsals, go over it and direct it. Before I know it, the day is over.”
Choir rehearsal is held from 1400(Z) to 1500(Z) every Saturday evening. Allen said it’s a good opportunity to try something new.
“Even if troops feel they don’t have a voice, they should still come out and give it a try,” said Allen. “Even if they only come to one rehearsal, I’m still grateful.”
Being deployed can be a difficult time for soldiers especially when they have problems that are out of their hands until they return home. Allen said singing for a while is good way to forget all of that.
“There is passage in the Bible that says ‘Cast all your cares upon Jesus.’ When you have a problem that is out of your hands, giving thanks to God in song and trusting him to take care of your problems is the best way there is to handle any situation.”
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