FReeper Canteen ~ Meet Some of Our Heroes ~ 12 October 07

[DieHard the Hunter]

About a year ago I was aboard the USS Missouri at Pearl Harbor — a magnificent vessel — completely overwhelmed by the sheer scale and might of this battlewagon.

How big would she be in comparison to, say, the lead carrier? (Our navy only has a couple frigates, about the size of a decent fishing boat).

[tongue-tied]

Good morning Ma, good morning all! Here as long as my connection allows.

[Kathy in Alaska]

...3 wines, and root beer for me.

3 cheers for the New Greatest Generation.

[Kathy in Alaska]

3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
Thanks, tx, for your service to our country.

[The Mayor]

Your welciome and Thank you for the thread!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, tt...((HUGS))...how are your working days going? Are you hands-on on flying things?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Your Dbacks best get going......bases loaded, 2 outs, and a caught fly ball. Rockies up 5-1.

[Old Sarge]

Reagan is MUCH bigger, Kiwi!

Reagan vs. Missouri

DISPLACEMENT: 104,000 tons vs. 45,000 tons
CREW: Ship’s company: 3,200, Air wing: 2,480 vs. 1,851
LENGTH: 1092 ft vs. 887 ft.
DRAFT: 37ft vs. 29 ft.
SPEED: 30+ knots vs. 33 knots

[AZamericonnie]

I know! The Rockies are a good team this year!

[DocRock]

Here is a picture of my Nephew holding his helmet that saved his life. Yep. He's my Hero!



I keep more pics of him on my homepage!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

TT!!!!
*HUG*
How ya doing?

[Old Sarge]

Hey, over there, you! Keeping your K-pot handy?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, Narmy, for your service to America.
Prayers for your safety and success of mission.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, DocRock...your nephew’s first name? Is he still in the sandbox? I’d love to add him to the Parade of Heroes.

[DieHard the Hunter]

> ...3 wines, and root beer for me.

Did someone say ROOT BEER???

Along with the White Spot hamburger I mentioned earlier in the week, Root Beer is something I have been dreaming about for fourteen years. Ice-Cold A&W Rootbeer, served in a Papa-sized glass mug. Either with an A&W Papaburger or optionally with a White Spot hamburger purchased next door...

...both small pleasures unattainable in New Zealand.

Crikey!

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha TT!

Heard it's nice in Kabul this time of year.

[SandRat]

Thanks, back now and we did in fact “Hatch” a new Eagle tonight.

[SandRat]

Back now a new Eagle “Hatched.”

[Old Sarge]

Nicely done!

[DieHard the Hunter]

> Thanks, back now and we did in fact “Hatch” a new Eagle tonight.

An auspicious occasion — well done, to the Eagle.