We had a tremendous snowstorm on December 24, so we ended up having a surprise white Christmas. The snow was a gift in itself, as we're enduring a drought.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. And a special Holiday Greeting goes out to those serving overseas, such as SSG. Jackson, who started this thread.
Pat
MERRY CHRISTMAS
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I am sorry it is a little late, but I would like to wish the Forum a very merry EXMAS.
And to those who face the dangers of war, come home safely.
Roy
And to those who face the dangers of war, come home safely.
Roy
This one is a little late as well, but thought you all would like to know what Christmas mess is like in Bagram, Afghanistan. I don't recall the entire menu but it goes something like this:
roast beef
ham
turkey
sirloin
stuffing
mac & cheese
mashed potatoes
yams
boiled cabbage
greens
assorted fruits
assorted pies
shrimp cocktail
assorted cakes
ice cream
three different types of gravy
mixed nuts
sparkling grape juice (non alcoholic, of course
corn bread
assorted fruit juices and sodas (and, of course, bottled water)
and I can't remember the rest
It's not that bad over here if you're at a main camp. When you get out to the FOBs, that's where it can be bad for the Holidays. I've been fortunate to be here in Bagram for this Christmas, and in Kabul for 2004 (we had lobster tails for that one).
Happy Holidays!
Carrie
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roast beef
ham
turkey
sirloin
stuffing
mac & cheese
mashed potatoes
yams
boiled cabbage
greens
assorted fruits
assorted pies
shrimp cocktail
assorted cakes
ice cream
three different types of gravy
mixed nuts
sparkling grape juice (non alcoholic, of course
corn bread
assorted fruit juices and sodas (and, of course, bottled water)
and I can't remember the rest
It's not that bad over here if you're at a main camp. When you get out to the FOBs, that's where it can be bad for the Holidays. I've been fortunate to be here in Bagram for this Christmas, and in Kabul for 2004 (we had lobster tails for that one).
Happy Holidays!
Carrie
SSG Carrie S. Jackson
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And, Merry Christmas for this Chrismas, 2007, as well!
Pat
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Wow. Now I see how my son gained 15 pounds while he was in the Sand Box!!!! [:D]
A Merry Christmas to you and yours. Thank you for being one of those "rough men and women" who make peace possible for the rest of us.
Bill Kambic, CDR, USNR(Ret)
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A Merry Christmas to you and yours. Thank you for being one of those "rough men and women" who make peace possible for the rest of us.
Bill Kambic, CDR, USNR(Ret)
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Here is what Troop F of the 3rd US Cavalry had for Christmas dinner in 1914.I wish all of you and your famalies a fantastic Christmas and the best New Year. And God Bless our troops and their famalies world wide.
From Chris & Lynda in Idaho
From Chris & Lynda in Idaho
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Let me also add my wish for a very Merry Christmas to one and all.
Jim
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Merry Christmas to all of you out there!
Tom
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“It certainly was a sad Christmas. All our dinner spoiled by the sand and the dust was so thick in mess hall that it was impossible to see the tropical Christmas tree, which I had built up out of the cactus....”
(Letter from Boal to Hon. Herbert Parsons, Dec. 26, 1916)
I hope everyone has a more pleasant holiday this year.
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Great stuff! Thanks for posting it.Originally posted by Philip S
“It certainly was a sad Christmas. All our dinner spoiled by the sand and the dust was so thick in mess hall that it was impossible to see the tropical Christmas tree, which I had built up out of the cactus....”
(Letter from Boal to Hon. Herbert Parsons, Dec. 26, 1916)
I hope everyone has a more pleasant holiday this year.
Philip S.
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Note the cigarettes and cigars on the menu. Different era indeed.
I've heard of oranges being regarded as a Christmas treat in the early 20th Century. Interesting to see them here.
Pat
I've heard of oranges being regarded as a Christmas treat in the early 20th Century. Interesting to see them here.
Pat
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Merry Christmas to everyone, and best wishes for a prosperous New Year.
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Merry Christmas from Northern Iraq. There is an abundance of food in the DFAC (mess hall for old timers) and it is cold and clear here. There was chicken, ham, roast beef, real turkey, mac and cheese, cornbread stuffing, regular stuffing, green beans, sweet potatoes,mashed potatoes, prime rib, shrimp, nuts of several kinds, salads, fruits, pies, cakes, cheese cake, cookies, egg nogg, near beer,soft drinks,tea, and coffee. I probably missed at least one thing but rest assured our men and women in uniform are not hungry here today. Life is good. Merry Christmas to you all!
Jerry
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