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GI Jill
I was going through some dresser drawers yesterday and ran across a brand
new pair of camoflage pants. These are "bush" fatigues, not desert khakis. You just gotta love the U.S. Marines, they size things so vaguely: small/short. Heh, that would be me! LOL And yes, they fit me perfectly. You have any idea what some teen would pay for these at a surplus shop?! I'm sitting here wearing camo shorts. Size? Dunno. They fit. Eeek, I'm as big as my father! Heh, he was small. If he tried to enlist these days the Marines would say he was too short. So, free clothes. Woo Hoo! Now if only we could figure out where Dad put all his medals... I've found tons of empty boxes but only one medal. He's got lots of other medals. He got paranoid and hid them, we don't know where. Mom has some fascinating stuff in her cedar chest. The PETA folks would be alarmed. Hell, I'm alarmed but I'm not going to launch a protest about it. Everyone wore furs in the 1940's. And sometimes they even still had teeth and glass eyes and claws. Yikes! Jill |
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GI Jill
"jmcquown" wrote in message ... I was going through some dresser drawers yesterday and ran across a brand new pair of camoflage pants. These are "bush" fatigues, not desert khakis. You just gotta love the U.S. Marines, they size things so vaguely: small/short. Heh, that would be me! LOL And yes, they fit me perfectly. You have any idea what some teen would pay for these at a surplus shop?! I'm sitting here wearing camo shorts. Size? Dunno. They fit. Eeek, I'm as big as my father! Heh, he was small. If he tried to enlist these days the Marines would say he was too short. So, free clothes. Woo Hoo! Now if only we could figure out where Dad put all his medals... I've found tons of empty boxes but only one medal. He's got lots of other medals. He got paranoid and hid them, we don't know where. Mom has some fascinating stuff in her cedar chest. The PETA folks would be alarmed. Hell, I'm alarmed but I'm not going to launch a protest about it. Everyone wore furs in the 1940's. And sometimes they even still had teeth and glass eyes and claws. Yikes! Jill My grandma had something called a "stone marten," the pelt of a poor little beast, with those eyes and claws, that she slung over her shoulders to wear to church. I can still remember staring at that thing in church, thinking the small child's version of "WTF????" -- Theresa and Dante drtmuirATearthlink.net Stinky Forever: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh |
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GI Jill
Kreisleriana wrote:
"jmcquown" wrote in message ... Mom has some fascinating stuff in her cedar chest. The PETA folks would be alarmed. Hell, I'm alarmed but I'm not going to launch a protest about it. Everyone wore furs in the 1940's. And sometimes they even still had teeth and glass eyes and claws. Yikes! My grandma had something called a "stone marten," the pelt of a poor little beast, with those eyes and claws, that she slung over her shoulders to wear to church. I can still remember staring at that thing in church, thinking the small child's version of "WTF????" LOL Mom has mink pelts sewn together, complete with glass eyes, tails and feet repleat with claws. I'm not a card carrying anti-fur fanatic but this particular wrap has always made me cringe. (And guess who inherits the furs?) I gather they were quite the rage in the 1940's. I can probably sell them for a bundle. But Oh Dear. I'm with you on the WTF??!! Jill |
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GI Jill
"jmcquown" wrote in
: I was going through some dresser drawers yesterday and ran across a brand new pair of camoflage pants. These are "bush" fatigues, not desert khakis. You just gotta love the U.S. Marines, they size things so vaguely: small/short. Heh, that would be me! LOL And yes, they fit me perfectly. You have any idea what some teen would pay for these at a surplus shop?! I'm sitting here wearing camo shorts. Size? Dunno. They fit. Eeek, I'm as big as my father! Heh, he was small. If he tried to enlist these days the Marines would say he was too short. So, free clothes. Woo Hoo! Now if only we could figure out where Dad put all his medals... I've found tons of empty boxes but only one medal. He's got lots of other medals. He got paranoid and hid them, we don't know where. Check all floorboards if you have hardwood floors, especially in the closets. Folks back then used to hide stuff underneath. It's easy to get a board to loosen up and put it back down and it doesn't show. Bobble Mom has some fascinating stuff in her cedar chest. The PETA folks would be alarmed. Hell, I'm alarmed but I'm not going to launch a protest about it. Everyone wore furs in the 1940's. And sometimes they even still had teeth and glass eyes and claws. Yikes! Jill |
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GI Jill
jmcquown wrote:
Kreisleriana wrote: "jmcquown" wrote in message ... Mom has some fascinating stuff in her cedar chest. The PETA folks would be alarmed. Hell, I'm alarmed but I'm not going to launch a protest about it. Everyone wore furs in the 1940's. And sometimes they even still had teeth and glass eyes and claws. Yikes! My grandma had something called a "stone marten," the pelt of a poor little beast, with those eyes and claws, that she slung over her shoulders to wear to church. I can still remember staring at that thing in church, thinking the small child's version of "WTF????" LOL Mom has mink pelts sewn together, complete with glass eyes, tails and feet repleat with claws. I'm not a card carrying anti-fur fanatic but this particular wrap has always made me cringe. (And guess who inherits the furs?) I gather they were quite the rage in the 1940's. I can probably sell them for a bundle. But Oh Dear. I'm with you on the WTF??!! Jill Jill, if you can't sell them, see if a cat rescue in your area can use them. They cut them up and use them for baby kits to snuggle in. Mishi |
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GI Jill
Mishi wrote:
jmcquown wrote: Kreisleriana wrote: "jmcquown" wrote in message ... Mom has some fascinating stuff in her cedar chest. The PETA folks would be alarmed. Hell, I'm alarmed but I'm not going to launch a protest about it. Everyone wore furs in the 1940's. And sometimes they even still had teeth and glass eyes and claws. Yikes! My grandma had something called a "stone marten," the pelt of a poor little beast, with those eyes and claws, that she slung over her shoulders to wear to church. I can still remember staring at that thing in church, thinking the small child's version of "WTF????" LOL Mom has mink pelts sewn together, complete with glass eyes, tails and feet repleat with claws. I'm not a card carrying anti-fur fanatic but this particular wrap has always made me cringe. (And guess who inherits the furs?) I gather they were quite the rage in the 1940's. I can probably sell them for a bundle. But Oh Dear. I'm with you on the WTF??!! Jill Jill, if you can't sell them, see if a cat rescue in your area can use them. They cut them up and use them for baby kits to snuggle in. Mishi Oh! What a fantastic idea! My goodness, I never thought of that! Jill |
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GI Jill
bobblespin wrote:
"jmcquown" wrote in : I was going through some dresser drawers yesterday and ran across a brand new pair of camoflage pants. These are "bush" fatigues, not desert khakis. You just gotta love the U.S. Marines, they size things so vaguely: small/short. Heh, that would be me! LOL And yes, they fit me perfectly. You have any idea what some teen would pay for these at a surplus shop?! I'm sitting here wearing camo shorts. Size? Dunno. They fit. Eeek, I'm as big as my father! Heh, he was small. If he tried to enlist these days the Marines would say he was too short. So, free clothes. Woo Hoo! Now if only we could figure out where Dad put all his medals... I've found tons of empty boxes but only one medal. He's got lots of other medals. He got paranoid and hid them, we don't know where. Check all floorboards if you have hardwood floors, especially in the closets. Folks back then used to hide stuff underneath. It's easy to get a board to loosen up and put it back down and it doesn't show. Bobble Mom has some fascinating stuff in her cedar chest. The PETA folks would be alarmed. Hell, I'm alarmed but I'm not going to launch a protest about it. Everyone wore furs in the 1940's. And sometimes they even still had teeth and glass eyes and claws. Yikes! Jill If there is an attic, check that. Also, if there are any large pictures, check the backs. I had an Aunt who used to tape envelopes of cash to the underside of chairs and drawers. |
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GI Jill
MLB wrote:
bobblespin wrote: "jmcquown" wrote in : I was going through some dresser drawers yesterday and ran across a brand new pair of camoflage pants. These are "bush" fatigues, not desert khakis. You just gotta love the U.S. Marines, they size things so vaguely: small/short. Heh, that would be me! LOL And yes, they fit me perfectly. You have any idea what some teen would pay for these at a surplus shop?! I'm sitting here wearing camo shorts. Size? Dunno. They fit. Eeek, I'm as big as my father! Heh, he was small. If he tried to enlist these days the Marines would say he was too short. So, free clothes. Woo Hoo! Now if only we could figure out where Dad put all his medals... I've found tons of empty boxes but only one medal. He's got lots of other medals. He got paranoid and hid them, we don't know where. Check all floorboards if you have hardwood floors, especially in the closets. Folks back then used to hide stuff underneath. It's easy to get a board to loosen up and put it back down and it doesn't show. Bobble Mom has some fascinating stuff in her cedar chest. The PETA folks would be alarmed. Hell, I'm alarmed but I'm not going to launch a protest about it. Everyone wore furs in the 1940's. And sometimes they even still had teeth and glass eyes and claws. Yikes! Jill If there is an attic, check that. Also, if there are any large pictures, check the backs. I had an Aunt who used to tape envelopes of cash to the underside of chairs and drawers. There's nothing in the attic other than Christmas wrapping paper. No paintings to speak of; I'm the one with the paintings. That's what happens when you date an artist. G Jill |
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GI Jill
"Mishi" wrote in message ... Jill, if you can't sell them, see if a cat rescue in your area can use them. They cut them up and use them for baby kits to snuggle in. Mishi I never thought of that. I would have suggest a decent burial. Pam S. who thinks real fur belongs on the original owner |
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GI Jill
tanadashoes wrote:
"Mishi" wrote in message ... Jill, if you can't sell them, see if a cat rescue in your area can use them. They cut them up and use them for baby kits to snuggle in. Mishi I never thought of that. I would have suggest a decent burial. Pam S. who thinks real fur belongs on the original owner Speaking of burials... I did confirm Mom has a plot next to dad's at the national cemetery. One less thing to worry about. Jill |
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