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Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 7:40 am
by Pat Holscher
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
Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 10:03 am
by Pat Holscher
Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 11:27 am
by roy elderkin
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
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 2:23 am
by Csjaxn
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
SSG Carrie S. Jackson
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 11:20 pm
by bisley45
A belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all, and especially to those "following the guidon" on our behalf.
And, if you get a chance, send a Christmas card to your local ACLU hive.
B45
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 8:29 am
by Pat Holscher
And, Merry Christmas for this Chrismas, 2007, as well!
Pat
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 8:59 am
by Trooper
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!
Dušan
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 12:01 pm
by selewis
Among the many blessings in my life I count the people at this forum. Merry Christmas to all and Happy New Year.
Sandy
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 12:16 pm
by wkambic
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)
Bill Kambic
Mangalarga Marchador: Uma raça, uma paixão
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 12:26 pm
by noworky
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
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 1:06 pm
by Jim Bewley Φ
Let me also add my wish for a very Merry Christmas to one and all.
Jim
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 1:54 pm
by Tom Muller
Merry Christmas to all of you out there!
Tom
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 2:56 pm
by Couvi
Merry Christmas to all.
Couvi
<i>"Cavalier sans Cheval"</i>
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 3:09 pm
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.
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 3:13 pm
by Pat Holscher
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.
Great stuff! Thanks for posting it.
Pat
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 3:15 pm
by Pat Holscher
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
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 3:31 pm
by dallas Φ
I would like to wish everyone on the forum a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hopefully I am on the road to complete recovery from my recent cancer surgery.
Dallas
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 6:58 pm
by browerpatch
Merry Christmas to everyone, and best wishes for a prosperous New Year.
Frank
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 11:05 pm
by bisley45
My best wishes to all this Christmas, especially to those of you "following the guidon." Godspeed and a safe return!
Bisley 45
Don't sweat the petty things...and don't pet the sweaty things.
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 6:15 am
by Volcav
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