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On 11/11/2021 at 10:33 AM, Subdeacon Joe said:
by a hack poet named Kipling:
Tommy
I went into a public-'ouse to get a pint o' beer,
The publican 'e up an' sez, "We serve no red-coats here."
The girls be'ind the bar they laughed an' giggled fit to die,
I outs into the street again an' to myself sez I:
O it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Tommy, go away";
But it's "Thank you, Mister Atkins", when the band begins to play,
The band begins to play, my boys, the band begins to play,
O it's "Thank you, Mister Atkins", when the band begins to play.
I went into a theatre as sober as could be,
They gave a drunk civilian room, but 'adn't none for me;
They sent me to the gallery or round the music-'alls,
But when it comes to fightin', Lord! they'll shove me in the stalls!
For it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Tommy, wait outside";
But it's "Special train for Atkins" when the trooper's on the tide,
The troopship's on the tide, my boys, the troopship's on the tide,
O it's "Special train for Atkins" when the trooper's on the tide.
Yes, makin' mock o' uniforms that guard you while you sleep
Is cheaper than them uniforms, an' they're starvation cheap;
An' hustlin' drunken soldiers when they're goin' large a bit
Is five times better business than paradin' in full kit.
Then it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Tommy, 'ow's yer soul?"
But it's "Thin red line of 'eroes" when the drums begin to roll,
The drums begin to roll, my boys, the drums begin to roll,
O it's "Thin red line of 'eroes" when the drums begin to roll.
We aren't no thin red 'eroes, nor we aren't no blackguards too,
But single men in barricks, most remarkable like you;
An' if sometimes our conduck isn't all your fancy paints,
Why, single men in barricks don't grow into plaster saints;
While it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Tommy, fall be'ind",
But it's "Please to walk in front, sir", when there's trouble in the wind,
There's trouble in the wind, my boys, there's trouble in the wind,
O it's "Please to walk in front, sir", when there's trouble in the wind.
You talk o' better food for us, an' schools, an' fires, an' all:
We'll wait for extry rations if you treat us rational.
Don't mess about the cook-room slops, but prove it to our face
The Widow's Uniform is not the soldier-man's disgrace.
For it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Chuck him out, the brute!"
But it's "Saviour of 'is country" when the guns begin to shoot;
An' it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' anything you please;
An' Tommy ain't a bloomin' fool -- you bet that Tommy sees!When I see this I never know whether to get very angry or sit down and sob.
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6 hours ago, Utah Bob #35998 said:
Actually a lit cigarette will not set off gas fumes. Despite what Hollywood thinks.
Nor will a bulleet.
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On 11/10/2021 at 5:41 AM, Father Kit Cool Gun Garth said:
or..it's the pandas butt looks like a cat
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Dad was offshore with the invasion forces when the bombs dropped. He was used to help organize the Japanese rail freight system agqin.
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YAH AAAT SEEE
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I don't think so!! I saw a pair of Cobras on the second day of the 1968 TET offensive that were easily the most beautiful flying device I have ever seen.
We were in no great danger but the cobras still were lovely flying around our perimeter. Their call: BRRIIIIIIP. Was also a welcome sound.
They didn't stay long as they had other business but I still will remember them always.
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23 hours ago, J-BAR #18287 said:
You could wear long sleeves.
Where's the fun in that??
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That looks like something a club could buy and rent out to it's members. I know it would get some action in the Ozark Posse.
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18 hours ago, Singin' Sue 71615 said:
Oh darlin'...WAS.I.EVER!!!
Were you that one? naw your'e too young. but maybe. If you were, then thank you for a most enjoyable and informative evening!
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7 hours ago, J-BAR #18287 said:
God only allows certain people to be “cat” people. I am honored to be your brother.
They are monsters. Most will attack me on sight. There are some that continuously plan for my demise and stay happy little kitties until I visit. Usually the visit ends up with one or both of us bleeding. I am ahead.
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I likes it with ham.
One of the best pizzas I have ever eaten was made with freshly sliced tomatoes and salami.
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On 9/27/2021 at 11:14 AM, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said:
I hear tell new movies have sound!
Not necessary!!!!!
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23 hours ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said:
Black Forest Cake, however!
Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, named not for the region but for the liqueur which is in it.
I rarely turn down anything with alcohol in it but the kirsch wasser is truly nasty.
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18 hours ago, Subdeacon Joe said:
Them hands have some serious miles on them.
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On 9/23/2021 at 10:27 PM, Blackwater 53393 said:
I remember gas for $0.23 a gallon when I was in high school and as little as $0.19 a gallon during the frequent “gas wars” back then. I could drive all week and go to the lake or the drags on the weekend for $5.00 and have gas to make it to school on Monday!!
I stopped at my favorite gas station in the early '50s and filled up my '39 Chevy.
There was an intense gas war in progress and the station owner was showing his disgust.
I paid $.09 a gallon. He pumped his tanks dry and closed the station until folks came back to their senses.
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1 hour ago, Blackwater 53393 said:
For those of you who don’t frequent the “Wahr” , here’s a tidbit from my post over there on the CAC thread!
Friday morning and…..
BLACKWATER IS BACK!!!!
I actually shot a couple of stages for the first time in well over two years!!
Lookin good, Brother!!!~!!
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7 hours ago, J-BAR #18287 said:
Man, that's a knarly looking trigger finger.
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Cain't make it agin this year. I was afraid this might happen with age so, look for me in the Alamo. I'll be there for a while.
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We celebrated 60 this summer.
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I'm liking Kelly Young for any of these competitions.
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Worked fine on an old MAC and Quick Time. That long nose is what a War Bird is supposed to look like. Enjoyed it.
Took me back to the late 40s when our high school library had ID sets of all US, English, German and Japanese minatures for practice in aircraft Identification.
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I was glad to see the military decoration that I consider to be the most envied by those of us that don't have it. I was offered the opportunity to earn one by volunteering for nighttime patrol leader around the IIFFV compound. I didn't take the opportunity. I was pleased with my decision then but wish I had done otherwise now.
Glad to see the smile!
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Was anyone as impressed as I by the number of "service stripes" on that sheriff's sleeve?
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Onions
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guitars make thicker slices.