Subdeacon Joe Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Quote Saint Barbara became the patron saint of artillerymen. She is also traditionally the patron of armourers, military engineers, gunsmiths, tunnellers, miners and anyone else who worked with cannon and explosives. She is invoked against thunder and lightning and all accidents arising from explosions of gunpowder. She is venerated by Catholics who face the danger of sudden and violent death in work. The Spanish word santabárbara, the corresponding Italian word Santa Barbara, and the obsolete French Sainte-Barbe signify the powder magazine of a ship or fortress. It was customary to have a statue of Saint Barbara at the magazine to protect the ship or fortress from suddenly exploding. She is the patron of the Italian Navy. Saint Barbara’s Day, December 4, is celebrated by the British (Royal Artillery, RAF Armourers, Royal Engineers), Australian (Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery, RAAF Armourers), Canadian (Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians (EOD), Canadian Air Force Armourers, Royal Canadian Artillery, Canadian Military Field Engineers, Royal Canadian Navy Weapons Engineering Technicians), and New Zealand (RNZN Gunners Branch, RNZA, Royal New Zealand Army Ordnance Corps, RNZAF Armourers) armed forces. Additionally, it is celebrated by Irish Defence Forces Artillery Regiments, Norwegian Armed Forces Artillery Battalion, United States Army and Marine Corps Field and Air Defense Artillery, many Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians, and other artillery formations. The units and sub-units celebrate the day with church parades, sports days, guest nights, cocktail parties, dinners and other activities. Several mining institutions also celebrate it, such as some branches of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. The West Australian Mining Club celebrate St Barbara's Day and use it to remember those people who have died working in the mining industry during the year. Although they do not celebrate her saint's day, she is also the patron saint of US Navy and Marine Corps Aviation Ordnancemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 She was deaf also- OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 18 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: She was deaf also- OLG As are many artillerists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 40 minutes ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: As are many artillerists. Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 22 minutes ago, DocWard said: Huh? Say what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 " It was customary to have a statue of Saint Barbara at the magazine to protect the ship or fortress from suddenly exploding. She is the patron of the Italian Navy." Does anyone else see the irony here? LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grass Range #51406 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: As are many artillerists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I had two former cannon cockers on my A team. Their conversations were hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I AM a member of the Loyal Order of St Barbara and am also deaf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Speak up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Eric Idle is Saint Barbara?...Or vice versa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 2 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Eric Idle is Saint Barbara?...Or vice versa? Now that is a real stretch, Pat. Looks ain't everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 24 minutes ago, Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 said: Now that is a real stretch, Pat. Looks ain't everything. I know...Watching Monty Python must have warped me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 14 hours ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: I had two former cannon cockers on my A team. Their conversations were hilarious. And loud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Saywut Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 15 hours ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: Say what? Someone called? I think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 We have a doorbell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 1 hour ago, DocWard said: And loud? Extremely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 Nice aiming stake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 18 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Eric Idle is Saint Barbara?...Or vice versa? And YOU don't like my sausage jokes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 2 hours ago, Subdeacon Joe said: Nice aiming stake. The candy cane pole?? )))) If you have to shoot the other way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 56 minutes ago, Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 said: And YOU don't like my sausage jokes? Hahaha...That is so...Yesterday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Does that mean I can tell the other sausage "jokes"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee Pot SASS#55659 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 The Artillery lends dignity to what would otherwise be a vulgar brawl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dapper Dynamite Dick Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 After working EOD both in uniform and as a gov't employed civilian technician from 1980-2015, my wife sent me out for a hearing test last April. For years I've been telling her that I have been ignoring her, she didn't believe it. On my 62nd birthday this August I got my hearing aids. Note to self; remember to remove said hearing aids before shooting a CAS stage. WOW, was that an eye opener! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Saywut Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Dapper Dynamite Dick said: Note to self; remember to remove said hearing aids before shooting a CAS stage. WOW, was that an eye opener! Your hearing aids don’t modulate incoming signals? Mine does, to the point gunshots ten feet away are not at all uncomfortable. More like a half-inflated paper bag being popped half-heartedly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dapper Dynamite Dick Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Well I sure noticed it, when I was squeezing the trigger of the .44 Vaquero in my hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 On 12/5/2017 at 8:49 AM, Subdeacon Joe said: Nice aiming stake. Ah yes, the old barber pole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 "Shoot 'em down and sort 'em out on the ground." * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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