Granny's gone and done it again

[Wishing4Wings]

Yes, it is not all that hard to do. two small slices, grab each testicle and yank.

and now that any guys reading this are on the floor convulsing..... I hold and my husband does the slice grab yank.

Not a guy, but I am sure winching!!!

 

[Kelsykin]

Not a guy, but I am sure winching!!!

The quicker it is done the better.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

All Marines knew this.. Do you?

If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which taps was played; this brings out a new meaning of it.

Here is something Every American should know.

We in the United States have all heard the haunting song, 'Taps...' It's the song that gives us the lump in our throats and usually tears in our eyes.

But, do you know the story behind the song? If not, I think you will be interested to find out about its humble beginnings.

Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil War, when Union Army Captain Robert Elli was with his men near Harrison's Landing in Virginia. The Confederate Army was on the other side of the narrow strip of land.

During the night, Captain Elli heard the moans of a soldier who lay severely wounded on the field. Not knowing if it was a Union or Confederate soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and bring the stricken man back for medical attention. Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the Captain reached the stricken soldier and began pulling him toward his encampment.

When the Captain finally reached his own lines, he discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, but the soldier was dead.

The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his breath and went numb with shock. In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier. It was his own son. The boy had been studying music in the South when the war broke out. Without telling his father, the boy enlisted in the Confederate Army.

The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his superiors to give his son a full military burial, despite his enemy status. His request was only partially granted.

The Captain had asked if he could have a group of Army band members play a funeral dirge for his son at the funeral.

The request was turned down since the soldier was a Confederate.

But, out of respect for the father, they did say they could give him only one musician.

The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a series of musical notes he had found on a piece of paper in the pocket of the dead youth's uniform.

This wish was granted.

The haunting melody, we now know as 'Taps' used at military funerals was born.


The words are:

Day is done.
Gone the sun.
From the lakes
From the hills.
From the sky.
All is well.
Safely rest.
God is nigh.

Fading light.
Dims the sight.
And a star.
Gems the sky.
Gleaming bright.
From afar.
Drawing nigh.
Falls the night.

Thanks and praise.
For our days.
Neath the sun
Neath the stars.
Neath the sky
As we go.
This we know.
God is nigh


I too have felt the chills while listening to 'Taps' but I have never seen all the words to the song until now. I didn't even know there was more than one verse. I also never knew the story behind the song and I didn't know if you had either so I thought I'd pass it along.

I now have an even deeper respect for the song than I did before.

Remember Those Lost and Harmed While Serving Their Country.

Also Remember Those Who Have Served and Returned; and for those presently serving in the Armed Forces.

Good story! And just in time for Memorial Day. I've always wondered why no one ever sings the words...

 

[Akrnaf2]

I got one for ya...I didn't write it but ..it's still good.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4093037/

Realy? Haaaa That was MY TRIK!
Read this!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/what-is-the-color-of-your-egg-today.975181/

 

[Kiki]

Realy? Haaaa That was MY TRIK!
Read this!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/what-is-the-color-of-your-egg-today.975181/
View attachment 1021269

I know...I remember you telling me about this and I found a real "study" about it a while back and wanted to share it with you! lol

 

[Akrnaf2]

Thank you !

 

[Granny Hatchet]

hi all, good read this day. I really enjoyed it all. Benny, The body is amazing at repairing itself. Mine is just slow going. LOL
loved the joke of the little girl and the info of taps.
Wishing yes, I thought mole, you know it. LOL I did not know that about the mongoose however. I dont know much.
Fernie, aint those mountain oysters ?
I got bored last night and answered a few threads and now I have a thousand alerts.

 

[Kelsykin]

Realy? Haaaa That was MY TRIK!
Read this!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/what-is-the-color-of-your-egg-today.975181/
View attachment 1021269

I am waiting for farm fresh eggs again. It will be a few more months yet before the girls are laying here.

 

[Kiki]

hi all, good read this day. I really enjoyed it all. Benny, The body is amazing at repairing itself. Mine is just slow going. LOL
loved the joke of the little girl and the info of taps.
Wishing yes, I thought mole, you know it. LOL I did not know that about the mongoose however. I dont know much.
Fernie, aint those mountain oysters ?
I got bored last night and answered a few threads and now I have a thousand alerts.

I've been trying to clean up my watch threads list to reduce the million alerts i have..
But I can't seem to make a dent in it...I like following them all!

 

[Granny Hatchet]

I always stick here because it bugs me to no end. But the red dots are gone now so thats good !
Did I see a thread from Nifty about a wish list for BYC ?