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USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ Camp Run-A-Muck ~ WooHoo! ~ Friday, September 19, 2003
My "VOICES", "kitty-katz", Linda, and FRiends of the Canteen
Posted on 09/19/2003 3:21:10 AM PDT by tomkow6
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...got any pet peeves?....um, don't know!....I got a pet rock....... ................huh?.....noooo!...pet PEEVES!.... .....look it up!...where???.....in TomKow's Treasury of KNowledge??? Noooooooooooooooo!!!!.......YES!...
pet peeve (plural pet peeves)
noun
particular personal complaint: somebodys constant issue or topic of complaint Got any PET PEEVES??? I got a few!! People who let you embarrass yourself and don't tell you. Like, when your zipper is undone, or you've got unsightly food on your teeth, or you're trailing a wad of toilet paper on your shoe...and people think they're being polite by not saying anything. People who push all the buttons on the elevator Will it make the thing come any faster? No..... Grocery Cart Wheels It seems like every time I get a cart, it goes screwy on me. Maybe I should invent some neologisms to describe all the ways the wheels can get out of whack. Like that bizarrely violent shimmying the front left wheel sometimes adopts, where, if it were a living, breathing creature, you'd most likely rush it to the hospital? Or what about the wheel that decides it hit a speck of dirt and so can go no further. Easier to drag a spooked horse into a trailer than to get that sucker around the aisle. Then there are the ones that simply decide they are not wheels after all but compasses, and refuse henceforth to go any direction except north? And nothing short of crashing into the wall will dissuade them from their path.... When the Express Lane doesn't mean Express Your at the "Express" cash (10 items or less) and the twit in front has a year's worth of groceries and the dodo cashier doesn't say anything. Bad HAIR day? People's comments when you're at someone else's desk "Oh Gee Sally - nice moustache." "Sally - you're not looking yourself today." "Wow Sally, you look alot like Bob today." !@#$!@#$$%#$%....ok ok I'm better now...SMILE Old-boaters 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz. Need I go on? Ok - you've seen them all over the place. They come from Florida and drive an old car that gets near-zero gas mileage, has jelly-suspension, and fins. The driver is typically octagenarian and tends to weave a lot. Except that from behind you can't even see if there's a driver. They should have a bumper sticker on the back that's just a steering wheel with a pair of knuckles and a hat. Welcome to Camp RUN-A-MUK!
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To: Old Sarge
Prayers for your father-in-law, Sarge...and his daughter!
Sounds like life handed you a coupla lemons...how's the lemonade?
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posted on
09/19/2003 10:55:39 AM PDT
by
HiJinx
(The Right person, in the Right place, at the Right time...)
To: Wild Thing; Fawnn; LindaSOG
This is pretty funny.
I'm Mad Bess Flint.
Mine also says:
"Every pirate is a little bit crazy. You, though, are more than just a little bit. Like the rock flint, you're hard and sharp. But, also like flint, you're easily chipped, and sparky. Arr!
We have a crew of crazy Flints running around the Canteen!
To: Saint Lucie
oh man I'm on a roll . . .
123
posted on
09/19/2003 11:02:00 AM PDT
by
Saint Lucie
("Give me chastity and continence, but not yet - Saint Augustine")
To: Saint Lucie
Love your posts Lucie! Great to see you.
Wild Thing
124
posted on
09/19/2003 11:02:36 AM PDT
by
Wild Thing
(~~America and Israel have the SAME terrorists .Support our Troops and the IDF ! ~~)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; Radix; tomkow6; LindaSOG; HiJinx; Ragtime Cowgirl; Valin; Aeronaut; ...
THE ROAD TO REBUILDING U.S. soldiers with the Provincial Reconstruction Team set out on a mission in Gardez, Afghanistan, Sept. 15, 2003. The team brings together civil affairs, psychological operations and security elements to help rebuild Afghanistan. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Gul A. Alisan
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posted on
09/19/2003 11:05:35 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her!)
To: Bethbg79; Fawnn; LindaSOG
LMAO
We are all Mad something. ROTFL
hahaha
What fun! Good to see you Fawnn and Bethy!
Wild Thing
126
posted on
09/19/2003 11:05:44 AM PDT
by
Wild Thing
(~~America and Israel have the SAME terrorists .Support our Troops and the IDF ! ~~)
To: Wild Thing
Good to see you too! (((HUGS)))
Have a good day!
To: Old Sarge
Hi Old Sarge. I am praying for your F-I-L. Let us know how he does.
Wild Thing
128
posted on
09/19/2003 11:09:25 AM PDT
by
Wild Thing
(~~America and Israel have the SAME terrorists .Support our Troops and the IDF ! ~~)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; Radix; tomkow6; MoJo2001; LindaSOG; HiJinx; Ragtime Cowgirl; Valin; ...
U.S. Marine Corps Spc. David Becker, a medical technician, shows trainees at Krtsanisi Training Camp in the Republic of Georgia how to properly treat a wound, using Georgian Cpl. Mukhmadi Tsimtsalashvili as his assistant, on Sept. 15, 2003. The training is part of the Georgia Train and Equip Program, in which U.S. forces are helping to mold selected units into a professional fighting force capable of providing security and stability in the region. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dallas D. Edwards
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posted on
09/19/2003 11:14:40 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her!)
To: LindaSOG
Mad Tom Kidd:
Every pirate is a little bit crazy. You, though, are more than just a little bit. Even though you're not always the traditional swaggering gallant, your steadiness and planning make you a fine, reliable pirate. Arr!
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posted on
09/19/2003 11:16:17 AM PDT
by
HiJinx
(Arrgh, Matey, I'll have ye walkin' yon plank if ye be messin wit' me woman again!!)
To: Fawnn
Thanks, I'll pass ~ sorta ~ it's kinda like drinking non-alcohlic wine. :)
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posted on
09/19/2003 11:17:21 AM PDT
by
blackie
To: Fawnn
Your pirate name is:
Black Anne Vane
Like anyone confronted with the harshness of robbery on the high seas, you can be pessimistic at times. You tend to blend into the background occaisionally, but that's okay, because it's much easier to sneak up on people and disembowel them that way. Arr!
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posted on
09/19/2003 11:19:40 AM PDT
by
Saint Lucie
("Give me chastity and continence, but not yet - Saint Augustine")
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; Radix; tomkow6; LindaSOG; HiJinx; Ragtime Cowgirl; Valin; Aeronaut; ...
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dominic Tino, an instructor for the Georgia Training Equipment Program, teaches a Georgian trainee tactical formations at Krtsanisi Training Camp in Republic of Georgia, on Sept. 15, 2003. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dallas D. Edwards
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dominic Tino helps Georgian trainees sign equipment issue paperwork on Sept. 10, 2003, at Krtsanisi Training Camp, Republic of Georgia. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dallas D. Edwards
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posted on
09/19/2003 11:22:23 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her!)
To: Saint Lucie
I mean that is "my" pirate name - sorry. . .
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posted on
09/19/2003 11:23:30 AM PDT
by
Saint Lucie
("Give me chastity and continence, but not yet - Saint Augustine")
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; Radix; tomkow6; LindaSOG; HiJinx; Ragtime Cowgirl; Valin; Aeronaut; ...
Two Georgian trainees practice self-defense maneuvers while being instructed by U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Chad Roark at Krtsanisi Training Camp, Republic of Georgia, as part of the Georgia Training and Equipment Program, Sept.12, 2003. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dallas D. Edwards
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Chad Roark teaches Georgian trainees how to fall properly during martial arts training at Krtsanisi Training Camp, Republic of Georgia, on Sept. 15, 2003. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dallas D. Edwards
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posted on
09/19/2003 11:27:09 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her!)
To: Bethbg79
Hi, SIS!
136
posted on
09/19/2003 11:27:10 AM PDT
by
tomkow6
(....pet peeves....pet peeves....pet peeves....pet peeves....pet peeves....pet peeves)
To: tomkow6
Hey Bro! (((HUGS)))
What's your pirate name?
To: LindaSOG
Hmmmmm. . .
138
posted on
09/19/2003 11:29:22 AM PDT
by
Saint Lucie
("Give me chastity and continence, but not yet - Saint Augustine")
To: darkwing104
Good afternoon, darkwing! Thanks for helping to keep the world safe for all of us.
139
posted on
09/19/2003 11:31:25 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her!)
To: Saint Lucie
Weekly Piracy Report
9 - 15 September 2003
The following is a summary of the daily reports broadcast by the IMB's Piracy Reporting Centre to ships in Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean Regions on the SafetyNET service of Inmarsat-C from 9 - 15 September 2003.
Warning - Vicinity of Bintan Island, Indonesia.
Increasing numbers of serious incidents are re-occurring within 30 nm radius of Lat 01N - Long 105E during the last few days. Group(s) of pirates with guns and knives are targeting and attacking ships. Ships are advised to take extra precautions in this area.
Recently reported incidents:
canteen - 9/18/03 - a recent overthrow of Saint Lucie has been attempted. The scallywags were then probed in sensitive areas with hot pokers, forced to watch reruns of Leave it to Beaver, and fed to the canteen members in hierarcheral order.
Actual or attempted incidents
15.09.2003 at 0335 LT at Manila anchorage, Philippines.
Eight pirates armed with long knives in an unlit boat boarded a bulk carrier from port bow using hooks attached to ropes. Alarm was raised and crew mustered. Pirates broke in to forecastle store, stole safety equipment and jumped overboard. Master called authorities on VHF ch.16 but did not receive response.
08.09.2003 at 0010 LT at Lagos anchorage, Nigeria.
Three pirates armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier using grappling hook from an unlit fast boat. Duty A/B raised alarm and crew mustered. Pirates escaped with ship's stores.
Piracy prone areas and warnings
S E Asia and the Indian Sub Continent
Bangladesh - Chittagong and Mongla at berth and anchorage. Ships have reported theft of zinc anodes welded to ship's sides and stern
India - Chennai, Cochin
Indonesia - Adang Bay, Anambas Island, Balikpapan, Bintan Island, Dumai, Gaspar (Gelasa) Straits, Kuala Langsa, Lawi Lawi, Pulau Laut, Samarinda, Tanjong Priok (Jakarta).
Malacca straits - avoid anchoring along the Indonesian coast of the straits. Coast near Aceh is particularly risky for hijackings
Malaysia - Pangkor
Philippines - Manila, Zamboanga
Singapore Straits
Vietnam - Haipong, Vung Tau
Africa and Red Sea
Abidjan, Bonny River, Dakar, Dar Es Salaam, Lagos, Luanda, Nana Creek, Tema, Warri.
Gulf of Aden
Somalian Waters - Eastern and Northeastern coasts are high-risk areas for hijackings. Ships not making scheduled calls to ports in these areas should keep at least 75 miles and if possible 100 miles from the coast. Use of radio communications including VHF in these waters should be kept to a minimum.
South and Central America and the Caribbean waters
Colombia - Barranquilla, Buena Ventura, Cartagena
Cuba - Havana
Dominican Republic - Rio Haina
Ecuador - Guayaquil
Guyana - Georgetown
Jamaica - Kingston
Peru - Callao
Secure-Ship
Secure-Ship is the most recent and effective innovation in the fight against piracy. It is a non-lethal, electrifying fence surrounding the whole ship, which has been specially adapted for maritime use. The fence uses 9,000-volt pulse to deter boarding attempts. An intruder coming in contact with the fence will receive an unpleasant non-lethal shock that will result in the intruder abandoning the attempted boarding. At the same time an alarm will go off, activating floodlights and a very loud siren. The IMB strongly recommends ship owners to install this device on board their ships. Further details can be obtained at www.secure-marine.com
ShipLoc
ShipLoc is an inexpensive satellite tracking system, which allows shipping companies, armed only with a personal computer with Internet access, to monitor the exact location of their vessels. In addition to anti-hijacking role, ShipLoc facilitates independent and precise location of ships at regular intervals. ShipLoc is fully compliant with the IMO Regulation SOLAS XI-2/6 adopted during the diplomatic conference in December 2002, concerning a Ship Security Alert System. The ship security alert system regulation that will be put into place as of July 2004, requires ships of over 500 GT to be equipped with an alarm system in order to reinforce ship security. The system allows the crew, in case of danger, to activate an alarm button that automatically sends a message to the ship owner and to competent authorities. The message is sent without being able to be detected by someone on-board or by other ships in the vicinity. ShipLoc is contained in a small, discrete waterproof unit which includes: an Argos transmitter, a GPS receiver, a battery pack in case of main power failure, and a flat antenna. ShipLoc,endorsed by the IMB, is the most reliable and inexpensive system as of today. For more information, please visit www.shiploc.com
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posted on
09/19/2003 11:36:37 AM PDT
by
Saint Lucie
("Give me chastity and continence, but not yet - Saint Augustine")
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