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	Farewell to Arms

Posted by: RobDaHood, 7:04 AM GMT on May 26, 2012

I spent a lot of time Friday, trying to find the words that I wanted to say here in commemoration of Memorial Day. Stringing together sentences and composing poetry in my head. Everything sounded woefully inadequate or pretentious. I suppose there is really only one thing to say and that is:

Thank you, soldier!

The true objective of any warrior is peace.
I hope that you have found it.

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51. toddluck 2:52 PM GMT on May 28, 2012
mornin rob Member Since: April 28, 2006 Posts: 209 Comments: 14124

52. RobDaHood 4:10 PM GMT on May 28, 2012
Good Morning Todd! Member Since: September 2, 2008 Posts: 78 Comments: 25936

53. toddluck 4:19 PM GMT on May 28, 2012
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54. RobDaHood 4:23 PM GMT on May 28, 2012
The Title from the blog came from this poem. A Farewell to Arms (To Queen Elizabeth) By George Peele 1558?-1597 HIS golden locks Time hath to silver turn'd; O Time too swift, O swiftness never ceasing! His youth 'gainst time and age hath ever spurn'd, But spurn'd in vain; youth waneth by increasing: Beauty, strength, youth, are flowers but fading seen; Duty, faith, love, are roots, and ever green. His helmet now shall make a hive for bees; And, lovers' sonnets turn'd to holy psalms, A man-at-arms must now serve on his knees, And feed on prayers, which are Age his alms: But though from court to cottage he depart, His Saint is sure of his unspotted heart. And when he saddest sits in homely cell, He'll teach his swains this carol for a song,-- 'Blest be the hearts that wish my sovereign well, Curst be the souls that think her any wrong.' Goddess, allow this aged man his right To be your beadsman now that was your knight. This is also the source of Hemmingway's title. I was thinking about this the other day. There comes a day in every warrior's life when he bids Farewell to Arms. Some serve long and successful careers, surviving many conflicts by either skill, luck, divine intervention, or a combination. (I don't really subscribe to the concept of fate) Some decide to leave earlier for whatever reason. Some because they feel like they've pushed their luck as far as they are willing, or that they are just getting too old to fight anymore and don't want a desk job. I salute all of them. This blog, as this weekend, is directed chiefly to those for whom the decision was taken out of their hands. To those who paid the ultimate price in the service to their country. And to those who survived the fight, but have since left us. In time, there will be no one left alive who remembers your face or your name. However, your sacrifice will never be forgotten as it is what allows us the freedom and security that we have today and those that follow you will keep us free and safe tomorrow. Member Since: September 2, 2008 Posts: 78 Comments: 25936

55. RobDaHood 6:29 PM GMT on May 28, 2012
A train developing over here. Looks to be heading for Skyepony. Member Since: September 2, 2008 Posts: 78 Comments: 25936

56. RTLSNK 8:21 PM GMT on May 28, 2012
Heads up dude, another one coming your way! We finally got a little feeder band rain for about 15 minutes. :) Hope this puppy can do better than that later on. Member Since: September 3, 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 15202

57. RobDaHood 9:23 PM GMT on May 28, 2012
RTL, I think by the time "this puppy" is gone you will probably be ready for it to leave. Slowly working it's way towards you. Has lost lots of it's umph, but still a lot of rain. Eventually you'll probably get "banded". Have had some storms training through here for the last couple hours. Nothing severe today though. Member Since: September 2, 2008 Posts: 78 Comments: 25936

58. pottery 9:37 PM GMT on May 28, 2012
'allo ! Showers here on and off today. Enough to keep everything green and shiny. The sky is threatening to produce a nice Sunset in a while. I think I'll invite the Ladies up to the deck for a cold beverage and some nibbly stuff. It seems that I am cooking tonight. Strange that, because I am pretty sure I cooked last night.... I knew I should have written it down somewhere! Member Since: October 24, 2005 Posts: 0 Comments: 20708

59. RTLSNK 12:13 AM GMT on May 29, 2012
Write everything down Pottery! I went to Publix this morning for 2 things. Butter for my Apple Fritters that I made tonight. And Blueberries for SugarBear. I only needed 2 items so I didn't write it down. I got home with butter, strawberries, and bananas. When I opened the fridge door I saw the almost empty container of Blueberries. SugarBear was out back watering some plants. I drove like a bat out of hell to Publix and back. Just as I was putting the Blueberries in the fridge SugarBear walked in the back door. She said "Did you remember my Blueberries?" Of course Honey I said. :) heh heh heh Member Since: September 3, 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 15202

60. RTLSNK 12:19 AM GMT on May 29, 2012
OK, so far we've had 3 ea 15 minute long rain showers. The yard is already loving it. Looks like the heavier stuff will be on its way later. Made the Apple Fritter dough tonight. It is rising in the bowl and should be ready at 2110 hours. Takes 20 minutes to bake. So by 2130 hours they will be ready. Have to let them cool a little and then cover them with the glaze. By 2145 hours tonight we will know who makes the better Apple Fritter. Snakeymon, or Publix. I will let SugarBear call that one. :) Member Since: September 3, 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 15202

61. pottery 12:36 AM GMT on May 29, 2012
Quoting RTLSNK: Write everything down Pottery! I went to Publix this morning for 2 things. Butter for my Apple Fritters that I made tonight. And Blueberries for SugarBear. I only needed 2 items so I didn't write it down. I got home with butter, strawberries, and bananas. When I opened the fridge door I saw the almost empty container of Blueberries. SugarBear was out back watering some plants. I drove like a bat out of hell to Publix and back. Just as I was putting the Blueberries in the fridge SugarBear walked in the back door. She said "Did you remember my Blueberries?" br>Of course Honey I said. :) heh heh heh Yes, it's a Good Thing that we Chaps can think fast. Otherwise we would spend a lot of time in Penance. Self-inflicted, mind you, but unpleasant nevertheless. Have not tasted a Blueberry in many years. Maybe I could get Lady Pott to bring a container back from the UK. She leaves on Wed. for 2 weeks. WOE is me! Member Since: October 24, 2005 Posts: 0 Comments: 20708

62. RobDaHood 12:50 AM GMT on May 29, 2012
You guys are too funny. Been raining most of the afternoon. Back and forth between light misty stuff and soaking rain. 'Tis good I suppose, except that I noted (though I did not write it down) that the grass seems to have grown 3 inches this weekend. Pent up energy I suppose. Frogs are happy, birds were singing. Me, I'm tired and ready to sleep real soon now. Member Since: September 2, 2008 Posts: 78 Comments: 25936

63. RTLSNK 12:58 AM GMT on May 29, 2012
You can't go to sleep Rob until you have a warm Apple Fritter covered with sweet apple juice and cinnamon glaze. Of course I will have to have yours and Pottery's simply because you are not here right now, but know in your hearts that were you all here I would share this delicacy with you. Now, don't you both feel better? heh heh heh Member Since: September 3, 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 15202

64. RTLSNK 12:59 AM GMT on May 29, 2012
Oops, time to turn the oven on. Back later. :) Member Since: September 3, 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 15202

65. pottery 1:00 AM GMT on May 29, 2012
Quoting RTLSNK: You can't go to sleep Rob until you have a warm Apple Fritter covered with sweet apple juice and cinnamon glaze. Of course I will have to have yours and Pottery's simply because you are not here right now, but know in your hearts that were you all here I would share this delicacy with you. Now, don't you both feel better? heh heh heh Actually, and strangely, I feel a whole lot worse. I wonder why. And, I seem to have developed a drool...... Member Since: October 24, 2005 Posts: 0 Comments: 20708

66. RTLSNK 2:29 AM GMT on May 29, 2012
OK, SugarBear and I just had one of the Apple Fritters I made tonight! I asked her to rate it on a scale of 1 to 10 so I could tell you guys about it. She said to tell you guys that there wasn't a crumb left on her plate and she even scooped up the glaze that ran over the side of the fritter! She only does that with hot fudge sundies! I think I will stop buying them from Publix. :) Member Since: September 3, 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 15202

67. RTLSNK 10:50 AM GMT on May 29, 2012
OK, if this thing keeps spinning we may finally get some rain. This has to be the slowest moving thing I've ever seen. Member Since: September 3, 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 15202

68. pottery 11:12 AM GMT on May 29, 2012
Quoting RTLSNK: OK, if this thing keeps spinning we may finally get some rain. This has to be the slowest moving thing I've ever seen. HA! Today, I'm slower..... Member Since: October 24, 2005 Posts: 0 Comments: 20708

69. pottery 11:18 AM GMT on May 29, 2012
Quoting RTLSNK: OK, SugarBear and I just had one of the Apple Fritters I made tonight! I asked her to rate it on a scale of 1 to 10 so I could tell you guys about it. She said to tell you guys that there wasn't a crumb left on her plate and she even scooped up the glaze that ran over the side of the fritter! She only does that with hot fudge sundies! I think I will stop buying them from Publix. :) Congratulations! I'm still suffering from a Bad Case of Drool. There were dancing pictures of Fritters leaping about on the walls and ceiling as I drank my coffee. While the sky drizzled and dripped. Member Since: October 24, 2005 Posts: 0 Comments: 20708

70. RTLSNK 12:24 PM GMT on May 29, 2012
Quoting pottery: Congratulations! I'm still suffering from a Bad Case of Drool. There were dancing pictures of Fritters leaping about on the walls and ceiling as I drank my coffee. While the sky drizzled and dripped. It is interesting how different receipes can be called the same thing. The fritters from Publix are more like bread or cinnamon rolls. The receipe I used was from a Southern Georgia resturant and came out more like a thick bisquit. It used 3 cups of self rising flour and an entire can of apple pie filling. You are lucky to find a few tiny pieces of apple in the Publix ones. This receipe made 14 fritters just chock full of apple pieces. It does need about double the amt of Cinnamon it called for though. :) And the glaze used apple juice which made the icing a little light. Will add some half and half next time. :) Member Since: September 3, 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 15202

71. goofyrider 3:28 PM GMT on May 29, 2012
i see the bands are breaking up as they approach the apple fritters. This reminds me I have some almond pastry in the freezer. The ice maker went off line this weekend. The suggestion for trouble shooting the problem starts with turn off the machine and defrost. UGG. Member Since: February 27, 2009 Posts: 0 Comments: 1890

72. RobDaHood 4:06 PM GMT on May 29, 2012
Good luck Goofy. New Blog! Member Since: September 2, 2008 Posts: 78 Comments: 25936

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