slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

"Legend has it that the United States Marine Corps was born on 10 November, 1775, at Tun Tavern, in Philidelphia, Pennsylvania. On that day, the Continental Congress passed a resolution authorizing two battalions of Continental Marines. The resolution was sponsored by John Adams. Since 1921, the Corps has celebrated its birthday as 10 November.

Tun Tavern was a popular meeting place of 18th century Philadelphians. The tavern was frequented by sailors and other seafaring men, so it was a logical place to conduct the business of recruiting."

What follows was related to me by a Master Gunnery Sergeant:

When Naval officers set up a table in the Tun Tavern and started interviewing prospects, they were a bit relieved to finally find a young man who fit their requirements. They had him sign the book, paid him his dollar, and bought a round of rum to toast the enlistment. They were so happy to finally get the whole process underway, they even had a second round. They then send him off to a table in the corner to wait.

After a few more interviews, they found a second recruit, who soon joined the first.

"This is great," the second recruit said. "They paid me right away, and even bought me a tot of rum!"

"Hunh," sneered the first. "In the Old Corps they bought us two."

proud republican Loc: RED CALIFORNIA

Its a little off the subject,but i always had soft spot in my heart for the men in the uniform....

truthiness

Thanks, PR. Are you one of us?

proud republican Loc: RED CALIFORNIA

I wish i was, but no just a regular gal...

proud republican Loc: RED CALIFORNIA

Are you a Marine???

Lonewolf

im dear girl

proud republican Loc: RED CALIFORNIA

You are a Marine???..Really???

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

No surprise there, P-R. After all, our Dress Blues are the sharpest looking uniforms on the planet.

To all Marines on OPP...SEMPER FI

proud republican Loc: RED CALIFORNIA

But i also love Fire fighters and Paramedics..They took care of mr when i dislocated my knee few times....Big,burly men!!!......Oh,my!!!!!

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

Well, I'm not a big man, but I guess I'll need to put my bearded look back on as my avatar.

proud republican Loc: RED CALIFORNIA

The Avatar you have now,is it you,Slat???

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

Yes, but it is from about six years ago. AuntiE had requested (demanded?) an avatar of me without any facial hair and (gulp) "smiling". It took me a while to find one, and that one is the result of my hunt. The one of me in a beard was only a year or so ago, and will be going back up again sometime soon. I don't knowingly take many photos...kind'a camera shy.

proud republican Loc: RED CALIFORNIA

Its a nice pic of you Slat....I dont like facial hair on a man, maybe a small maustache...But no beard...

truthiness

Do you always answer a question with a question?

Your answer is (yes) (no) (I don't care to answer...)?

proud republican Loc: RED CALIFORNIA

Why??...Besides im Jewish...Its in my DNA. doncha know??