tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874656382203957840.post136261089843719583..comments2024-03-28T23:30:37.411-04:00Comments on Shipslog: On the lighter sidejack69http://www.blogger.com/profile/12884137603402812926noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874656382203957840.post-77250490575230693902012-10-13T23:07:20.912-04:002012-10-13T23:07:20.912-04:00Those '55 Fords looked good then - and they lo...Those '55 Fords looked good then - and they look good now!Louis la Vachehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09039777863022193315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874656382203957840.post-80245683157150265052012-10-13T00:26:30.145-04:002012-10-13T00:26:30.145-04:00P.S. Condolences on the passing of your friend, S...P.S. Condolences on the passing of your friend, Sam.<br /><br />Also I love the picture of Sherry and Jack Jr. Her expression says that she is enjoying motherhood.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874656382203957840.post-3338855405595931772012-10-12T23:33:41.533-04:002012-10-12T23:33:41.533-04:00This was a fascinating one to read, Jack. I never ...This was a fascinating one to read, Jack. I never really thought much about "life out in the field" so to speak with rations and dealing with the "business" that one must take care of. Interesting if a person didn't like tuna, but I guess they made due with what was given to them. And three napkins, all I can say is, that could be challenging some days. I need to leave just three on a roll for son and see how he handles his "business". <br /><br />I'm sure life is very tough as a soldier out in the field; again it reminds us to be thankful for those who are willing to go and serve our country and our freedom and for that I again thank you!<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874656382203957840.post-84568639017342699172012-10-12T23:10:34.911-04:002012-10-12T23:10:34.911-04:00Did you also have Chiclets in your soft pack? Can...Did you also have Chiclets in your soft pack? Can't forget the gum!<br /><br />I grew up near the Uwharrie Forest. Siblings and I had great times roaming the woods. Maple leaves were our leaf of preference, lol. But when we had opportunity as kids to get C-rations, we liked to save the TP sheets for our "survival packs." I saved the little P-38 can opener which I have to this day. I guess because the Army rations were a change of pace from our regular diet of mostly biscuits, beans, and veggies, we considered it a treat. I liked the fruit cocktail and the apricots.<br />The cocoa was the bomb. We pretended it was snuff and had great times. Nothing like getting nearly choked to death inhaling cocoa.<br />Daddy told me a story recently of how they were always running out of toilet paper at his Army base. One afternoon, they were instructed on how to use two sheets of TP to get the job done. (I will spare everyone the details.) After that, he said someone managed to keep the supply up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874656382203957840.post-59078523129929719882012-10-12T22:30:49.323-04:002012-10-12T22:30:49.323-04:00Oh my goodness this was an educational piece of wo...Oh my goodness this was an educational piece of work. Bless all the guys and gals who have served and are serving. Sometime we just don't know how good we have it.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007728342316668058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874656382203957840.post-30003573987397257132012-10-12T21:57:34.373-04:002012-10-12T21:57:34.373-04:00Gosh you are going to think I am dumb or selfish -...Gosh you are going to think I am dumb or selfish - I never thought about it until you brought it up - I guess I thought it was more like MASH and had portable (?) bathrooms.<br /><br />Wow that was a lot of work and well work.Chatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874656382203957840.post-58638999700823901622012-10-12T18:21:13.334-04:002012-10-12T18:21:13.334-04:00:) Nearly no nature left over here in the city. Th...:) Nearly no nature left over here in the city. Thank you for the inspiration to think about this subject. Please have you all a good weekend.<br />(Will try to get some pictures of the dinner.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874656382203957840.post-34225363706456958792012-10-12T18:02:51.124-04:002012-10-12T18:02:51.124-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.shirl72https://www.blogger.com/profile/17268124369207064149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874656382203957840.post-11698224008417668442012-10-12T12:22:35.651-04:002012-10-12T12:22:35.651-04:00That was really interesting to me with Ryan just l...That was really interesting to me with Ryan just leaving. I have a feeling there will be a lot of surprises in store for him. He has a stubborn streak in him, but I think he will do ok. Probably wonder at times, why did I ever do this.Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02272388069537746789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874656382203957840.post-23219127224430904842012-10-12T11:59:58.607-04:002012-10-12T11:59:58.607-04:00We have 'The Eisenstein Dump' at the cabin...We have 'The Eisenstein Dump' at the cabin, you've seen it. But out in the wild?, as kids, some of us older ones would go all day to pick raspberries with the folks, way north of home, what used to be where Mama grew up. The berry picking was great and fast but when ya had to go, well, thank goodness, we each had toilet paper in our pockets. Not as easy for a girl, mind you. We have to squat for both. While hunting too, the little I did, still had to either hold it or grin and bare it, go real fast, cause it was freezin' out. Oh the joyful memories. Now, I'm reminded how grateful I am for flush toilets and toilet paper.<br />You, Jack, are a funny guy, but truthful. I cannot imagine what it's like for today's military out on the front lines.<br />BlessYa'llDarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16642092433299872708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874656382203957840.post-71546938891195157352012-10-12T10:40:06.073-04:002012-10-12T10:40:06.073-04:00I've got to admit that is one thing most of us...I've got to admit that is one thing most of us don't think about. But yes, those men in the field do not live an easy life. We are so comfortable here. Lots to be thankful for and I'm thankful for my soft toilet paper. They say that life is a lot like a roll of toilet paper ...the closer you get to the end of the roll, the faster it goes.<br />Chilly but sunny here today also. Have a fantastic Friday!I'm mostly known as 'MA'https://www.blogger.com/profile/12107548726472541669noreply@blogger.com