We got a nooner on Wednesday to kick off the Thanksgiving weekend. Which didn't mean diddly to me since I am on what I call "Richards Saving Time" (IOW coming in an hour early, thus by noon I have 7 hours in already). Still nice, and gave Scrappy and I a chance to enjoy the beautiful day.
Ahh... nice, relaxing... where's Scrappy? |
I'm coming, I'm coming! |
This water is a bit colder than I like... |
"Us, too! We're going south for the winter! (Click on the pic and you'll see I actually captured a flock of birds flying by) |
So the news has Turkey shooting down a Russian plane. Yeah, I'd fight with Russia too if I were the Turks, they do so well against them:
1568- 70% of the Ottoman army freezes to death in retreat.
1676- after losing 20,000 men, Turkish general is imprisoned when he got home.
1686- One of at least 3 times Russia conquered the Azov region and had to give it back at treaty-time.
1711- Oops, the Turks actually won this one- mainly because the Russians were tired from fighting a 20 year war with the Swedes.
1735- The Russians teamed up with Austria on this one. The Austrians got hammered, but Russia fought to a stalemate and withdrew due to plague.
1768- The first really serious ass-kicking by Russia.
1787- Again the Austrians help, this time they both beat the Turks.
1806- Beat the Turks bad enough the sultan got deposed. Called a truce so the Russians could go home and clobber Napoleon.
1828- This one got sparked by the Greek War of Independence. The Turks took an early lead, but faded early in the third quarter and got toasted.
1853- The Crimean War. Okay, Turkey won this one, but they had Britain, France, and Sardinia (Italy before it grew up) on their side.
Victor Emmanuel II of Sardinia- "We gotta do something about Italy being put together soon. Everyone thinks I rule a bunch of fish in mustard sauce." |
1915 (WWI)- A battle so incompetent, both sides collapsed.
So Russia has an 8-2-2 record in 12 wars over 450 years. Yep, that's a fight I'D pick.
So yeah, it's a mucky deal- much like the former river where the island sits. |
Can we cross it? Yeah... but Mommy will be cheesed when we come home like that. |
Okay, we'll wait till it freezes over. |
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Oh, yeah, we had our first snowfall the other night. Yay whoop-de-doo... |
Once when I was younger, I would have enjoyed this. But now it's too cold, too wet, and I was too sick. |
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Yeah, here's the asswipe wagging his tail after whupping me 54-24 this week. Well guess what? I might still go to the playoffs. I'll send you a card while you watch 'em. |
Finally, last night I was feeling what I have to be thankful for, and posted this on FB:
Before I forget, before we eat, before we start a long weekend and get swept up in the heartache that is Black Friday.... Lord, I am thankful for what you have given. You loved me too much for betrayal to make a difference. Too much for the price to make a difference. I am humbled by your mercy.
Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving, and we'll pick you up for Time Machine bright and early Black friday!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and Laurie and family. I hope you relax and stay warm.
ReplyDeleteNice post. Scrappy will have a good Thanksgiving this year.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you too, my friend!
ReplyDeleteI guess the Turks shouldn't have bought that truckload of "We're #1!' foam fingers, huh?
Chris:
ReplyDeleteYeah, it DOES look a bit chilly to be walking...still, I might brave it (as long as I;m NOT on a leash...LOL.
Glad 'ya got that cable.
On, the Turks may have given the Russkies a "shiner" (with probably OUR gear that we gave them), but, since history is a great indicator of wins & losses, my money's on the Great Bear there.
As for Thanksgiving?
Yeah, what YOU said...well done.
May God bless all of you and hope you have a safe & happy one up there, brother.
All this talk about Turkey getting slaughtered is making me hungry.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed Thanksgiving, dear Chris.
Happy Thanksgiving, Chris! Be safe and God bless.
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