Trigger Mike Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 My 9 year old daughter is spending her first day out of school sick. Her mom had to take the others to their last day of school events so I stayed with her. She said she had a sore throat and I noticed she had a small fever. I gave her a cup of orange juice with crushed ice. Sadly it didn't stay down. I didn't know her stomach was part of the problem. She didn't make it put of her bed in time so I needed to change her bedding. I put a pillow on the floor and spread my poncho liner out and told her to lay there until her bed was ready. She cacooned it around her and slept. She said it was comfy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainwreck, SASS #104592 Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Prayers and hugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jake1001 Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 I have two Poncho liners from Vietnam that are now 50 years old. One is the Old style Rip-stop nylon (1970) and one is the newer (1971)smooth version. Both have been used at the beach because sand just falls off unlike a towel. I used them when squirrel hunting. I hide and make noises like a nut and they come running. Now many years later, I keep one in each car and truck for Emergency blankets. Miss those Squirrel hunting days. just sayin'. Good story Trigger Mike Big Jake #1001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 I recently passed on 69 dated liner to a young friend. The poncho liner was a great innovation and I’m glad to see they are still issuing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 I ended up needing to get both my daughters and my wife their own woobie. I've even heard of a poncho liner being a point of disagreement in one divorce. Wonderful things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 I bought an ex a woobie so we didn't have to fight over custody. Imis hoping the youngun feels better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 2 of my Grand daughters have confiscated their dad's woobies. Dad tried several times to get them back but lost out every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 “Woobies” Dang whippersnappers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 well I have had to buy each of the kids their own poncho liner , gotta check and make sure they ain't grabbed up mine seems like the best piece of gear , I got from the Army , we did NOT get issued one , while I was in , ya had to buy your own CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 The poncho liner has been a staple of deployed life since it was first introduced in Vietnam, but the origin of the "Woobie" is shrouded in mystery. Why the Woobie is the Greatest Military Invention Ever Fielded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 19 hours ago, Trigger Mike said: My 9 year old daughter is spending her first day out of school sick. Her mom had to take the others to their last day of school events so I stayed with her. She said she had a sore throat and I noticed she had a small fever. I gave her a cup of orange juice with crushed ice. Sadly it didn't stay down. I didn't know her stomach was part of the problem. She didn't make it put of her bed in time so I needed to change her bedding. I put a pillow on the floor and spread my poncho liner out and told her to lay there until her bed was ready. She cacooned it around her and slept. She said it was comfy. I use my liner (ca 1968) all the time and my dog likes it, too. Just smooth, warm without weight, and comfortable. Your daughter has good taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Aha! Something almost as good as a Sailor's Pea Coat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn Keller, SASS 27332, BOLD 103 Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 The thought of a little one not feeling good, rolling up in her Daddy's warm hug that only incidentally looks like a Woobie, and drawing comfort from it, warms my grandfatherly old heart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 11 hours ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: “Woobies” Dang whippersnappers! In this particular instance, I’ll own that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 43 minutes ago, Sedalia Dave said: The poncho liner has been a staple of deployed life since it was first introduced in Vietnam, but the origin of the "Woobie" is shrouded in mystery. Why the Woobie is the Greatest Military Invention Ever Fielded I tend to lean toward the Mr. Mom explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Howdy, Sure hope that little one is all better.... Is the sportsmans guide version like the military one? I have a real one from the depths of a duffel bag and have use for one more. Not sure if sis has one either.... Suppose the ones on ebay are ok???? Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Griff said: Aha! Something almost as good as a Sailor's Pea Coat! Better. They can provide shade or be used as a hammock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Howdy, What IS the weight limit on that there hammmmock???? Inquiring minds gotta know. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Chili Ron said: Howdy, What IS the weight limit on that there hammmmock???? Inquiring minds gotta know. Best CR Skinny grunt.....and you have to know how to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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