"Reg Edwards" wrote in message
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It's 10.00 hrs, Xmas Day.

"George" is the nicest-sounding name in morse code. Its really rythmic and
sings.

I sometimes wish I'd been christened "George".

I once had a great-uncle George. He had been in South Africa in the Boer
War. But he wasn't a radio amateur.

He was in the artillery. When I was a boy he told me that if one stood
immediately behind the breech of a 28-pounder one could actually see the
shell leave the barrel and follow its trajectory.

Now I remember this little technical detail because, as a boy, I thought
it
rather unfair, not at all cricket, to use cannon against people armed with
spears and wicker shields.

I later realised the enemy were only unarmed European immigrants being
rounded-up for the newly-invented concentration camps, Dutch in fact, who
had no more right to be there than Uncle George had. That made things
alright.

Ah for the days when Britannia Ruled the Waves.

So now for the festivities!
----
Reg.

Reg, the Boers were anything but unarmed. Asymmetrical warfare and all that.
Further, they were European emigrants, not immigrants. They were, however,
African immigrants. At that time, Britain did rule the waves, but Tommy had
got off the boat and gone a long way inland. BTW, did George tell you that
you could see the trajectory equally well from in front of the muzzle?

Ed
wb6wsn

In long range rifle shooting, one can see the bullet's trajectory curve into
the wind before striking the target. A second person to watch the travel is
sometimes needed when the wind is especially hard to "read."

Once in a great while, one can see the bullet explode before getting to
the target - presumably because of asymmetry of the bullet itself.

Uncle George had a more easy time seeing his shells.

Wish radio waves could be seen.

Received Kraus 3rd for Christmas. Even more lucid that Kraus 1st, which
got me started decades ago. A must have book.

Merry Christmas & 73 Mac N8TT


--
J. Mc Laughlin; Michigan U.S.A.
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I once had a great-uncle George. He had been in South Africa in the Boer
War. But he wasn't a radio amateur.

He was in the artillery. When I was a boy he told me that if one stood
immediately behind the breech of a 28-pounder one could actually see the
shell leave the barrel and follow its trajectory.

several hours.
Serve on spaghetti.
Accompany with green salad, garlic bread and red wine.



Newborn Parmesan

This classic Sicilian cuisine can easily be turned into Eggplant Parmesan
If you are planning a vegetarian meal. Or you could just as well use veal -
after all, you have to be careful - Sicilians are touchy about their young
family members...

6 newborn or veal cutlets
Tomato gravy (see index)
4 cups mozzarella, 1cup parmesan, 1cup romano
Seasoned bread crumbs mixed with
parmesan
romano
salt
pepper
oregano
garlic powder
chopped parsley
Flour
eggwash (eggs and milk)
Peanut oil for frying.

Pound the cutlets.
Dredge in flour, eggs, then the bread crumb mixture.
Fry till golden brown in 350° peanut oil.
In a baking pan, place a layer of gravy,
then one of meat, gravy, and cheese.
Another layer each of meat, gravy, and cheese.
Then bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
Serve on hot pasta with romano cheese.



Southern Fried Small-fry

Tastes like fried chicken, which works just as well.
In fact you may want to practice cutting up whole chickens
for frying before you go for the real thing.
Whole chicken is much more efficient and inexpensive than buying pieces.

1 tiny human, cut into pieces
2 cups flour
Onion, garlic
Salt
pepper
garlic powder
cayenne pepper
hot sauce, etc.
Oil for frying

Mix milk, eggs, hot sauce in a bowl, add chopped onion and garlic.
Season the meat liberally, and marinate for several hours.
Place seasoned flour in a paper or plastic shopping bag,
drop pieces in a few a time, shake to coat thoroughly,
then deep fry in hot oil (350°) for about 15 minutes.
Drain and place on paper towels.



Miscarriage with Mustard Greens

Why waste it? Otherwise, and in general, use ham or salt pork to season greens.
The technique of smothering greens can be used with many vegetables;
green beans