Hot milk for breakfast

**istatefan** · 02-12-2009, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by CycloneErik

I always enjoyed seeing how far the Red Bull really is on the funding chain. We still had PRC-77s when I went to be the S-6 in the 1-168, while we had been using SINCGARS for 10+ years in the old 234th Signal Battalion (which was pretty far up the funding chain).

It was fun seeing both sides. Then I joined the 734th Maintenance BN, and they were preparing to field SINCGARS. Blows me away.

I had forgotten about the "PR(I)C(K)-77s". A scene from "We Were Soldiers" (based on Vietnam) using the "same" equipment that we used, early on when I wore a uniform, decades later, is kind of disturbing.

**ilovetheclones** · 02-12-2009, 10:14 PM

it is getting ready to "barf" here in omaha tomorrow and makes me want to too.

There is nothing more exciting than a good cup of coffee and new weird smelling tasty food

God Speed

**Flag Guy** · 02-12-2009, 10:28 PM

Entertaining as always Phaedrus

**clone2011** · 02-12-2009, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by Phaedrus

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What is this "barf" I speak of, you may ask? Well, due to some diligent research on my part, I found an on-line Dari dictionary, and discovereed that the word for snow, is "barf". I find it semi-hilarious that the juvenile term for vomit is the same word for snow. But then, I never did fully grow up.

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Which begs the question: How do you spend a career as a military contractor, living and working in some of the most remote places on the planet, and be a picky eater? Myself, I don't bungee jump or sky dive, but if it's strange and edible, it's in my mouth. I love discovering new kinds of food. I guess it's a by-product of growing up in Northwest Iowa, in a German/Scandinavian culture where the most common seasoning is "bland" and "overcooked."

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Take Bold #1, combine with Bold #2, and all I can say is... "That's what she said."

**Cyclone90** · 02-12-2009, 11:19 PM

No comment other than take care over there. I've come to think about you whenever I read something about Afghanistan in the paper or on-line.

**Phaedrus** · 02-12-2009, 11:28 PM

On a related note, the Dari word for cat is "Pishok". And here I was, thinking that was a Klingon insult....

**Phaedrus** · 02-12-2009, 11:37 PM

Originally Posted by Cyclonepride

Phaedrus, you should seek syndication. Seriously. You write extremely well, and have an awesome story to tell.

State Dep't rules forbid getting paid to write while you are employed by them.

Originally Posted by herbicide

Why don't you use what you like? Or will they not let you?

The possession or use of non-issued weapons is a big no-no.

Originally Posted by istatefan

The "Red Bull" from your avatar brings back old memories. I remember the "old" "Viking helmets" (we had another name for them back then ;-).

Ah, yes. The old "flying nut-cup". There, I said it....

**vmbplayer** · 02-13-2009, 12:35 AM

Originally Posted by Phaedrus

On a related note, the Dari word for cat is "Pishok". And here I was, thinking that was a Klingon insult....

HAHAHA! whatever you do don't challange any of the gruhkas to a geek-tal.

**l2alphmacchio** · 02-13-2009, 06:41 AM

So you worked-out outside this morning? No hour long elliptical? Talking about ellipticals, I was at the gym the other day and remembered your post about being on it for an hour, so I thought to myself, if Phaedrus can do it, so can I. Made it an hour, was sweating bullets, but surprisingly not that sore or tired. I should try those things more often, I'm usually a bike and treadmill guy, but I kinda liked the elliptical.

As always, another great post, and my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family for a safe return.

**Phaedrus** · 02-13-2009, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by l2alphmacchio

So you worked-out outside this morning? No hour long elliptical? Talking about ellipticals, I was at the gym the other day and remembered your post about being on it for an hour, so I thought to myself, if Phaedrus can do it, so can I. Made it an hour, was sweating bullets, but surprisingly not that sore or tired. I should try those things more often, I'm usually a bike and treadmill guy, but I kinda liked the elliptical.

As always, another great post, and my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family for a safe return.

I didn't work out outside, but I had to walk through 4 inches of barf to get there.

With the elliptical, be careful starting out. You can easily tweak your hip flexors, and if you can put too much stress on your knees, if you let them slip out over your toes.

But it's a great way to burn fat.

**dosry5** · 02-13-2009, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by Phaedrus

be careful starting out. You can easily tweak your hip flexors, and if you can put too much stress on your knees, if you let them slip out over your toes.

But it's a great way to burn fat.

That's what she said.

**Cyclones_R_GR8** · 02-13-2009, 10:18 AM

It's really barfing here in Omaha

**Cybone** · 02-13-2009, 10:31 AM

Great reading, again.

So when is the book going to be published?

**keepngoal** · 02-13-2009, 10:33 AM

Phaedrus agreed to have one thread on his travels and stories. It is easier on him and us (mod team). Thanks for being understanding Phaedrus.

There is a one hour redirect in place to this thread from the others.

-keep.

**Phaedrus** · 02-13-2009, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by keepngoal

Phaedrus agreed to have one thread on his travels and stories. It is easier on him and us (mod team). Thanks for being understanding Phaedrus.

There is a one hour redirect in place to this thread from the others.

-keep.

And thank YOU for doing such a nice job of seamlessly folding them together. It was getting cumbersome just trying to keep them straight in my mind.