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Aristus

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10. She looked at me funny every time she saw the P-38 on my keychain.

Reply to TEB (Reply #7)

Thu Nov 16, 2017, 07:24 PM

Nov 2017

The Army had moved on to MRE's by the time I was in, but I kept my Dad's old P-38 as a memento during my time in, and for years after. Lost track of it about ten years ago.

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Going for Greek food tonight after work. Who wants to join me for Happy Hour? [View all] Aristus Nov 2017 OP

Opa! TexasBushwhacker Nov 2017 #1

Wish I could be there, my dear Aristus! Have a great time! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2017 #2

I wish! OriginalGeek Nov 2017 #3

Please remember to use silverware 19 kilo TEB Nov 2017 #4

Not all of us tankers eat with our hands... Aristus Nov 2017 #5

Order me some moussaka.... magicarpet Nov 2017 #6

Ok I got you bro TEB Nov 2017 #7

She looked at me funny every time she saw the P-38 on my keychain. Aristus Nov 2017 #10

I haven't eaten at Greek restaurant in years, what's on your dinner menu? nt procon Nov 2017 #8

All of their dishes are excellent, but I like the beef and lamb gyro platter. Aristus Nov 2017 #11

Sounds delicious, wish I was eating there. procon Nov 2017 #17

Have a few glasses of retsina for me. Paladin Nov 2017 #9

The owner usually treats me to a couple of shots of Ouzo. Aristus Nov 2017 #12

Ever had retsina? Paladin Nov 2017 #13

No. But I've heard good things. Aristus Nov 2017 #14

Go for it, and let me know what you think. (nt) Paladin Nov 2017 #15

Will do... Aristus Nov 2017 #16

I just tried the house retsina. Aristus Nov 2017 #19

It never rises to the level of "good Chardonnay" for me..... Paladin Nov 2017 #23

I think "retsina" is Greek for "turpentine" JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2017 #26

I see you've figured it all out. Paladin Nov 2017 #27

I'm here! My order is in, and awaiting a cold Irish Death to drink. Aristus Nov 2017 #18

Am I going to regret asking what an "Irish Death" is? Paladin Nov 2017 #28

Irish Death is a stout, like Guinness. Aristus Nov 2017 #29

Will look for it, next visit to the liquor store. Paladin Nov 2017 #30

I go for souvlaki hibbing Nov 2017 #20

I got in a little late DFW Nov 2017 #21

Save me a stuffed grape leaf! nt zanana1 Nov 2017 #22

What about saganaki? Nac Mac Feegle Nov 2017 #24

How does the preparation of saganaki violate fire codes. Aristus Nov 2017 #25

Flaming Greek cheese appetizer Nac Mac Feegle Nov 2017 #31

Thanks. Aristus Nov 2017 #32