A Terrific Package From My Pal Rivet!

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   You know folks...this may sound like a strange way to open a thread about receiving a package from my good buddy, but I have to interject a bit of military history, and hopefully a wee bit of humor for you here. 

In the United States Army, there is a long held and respected axiom that goes like this:

There are two things that fall from the sky:

#1 Birdshit
#2 Fools

Well, my pal Rivet and I are lucky enough (or foolish enough) to belong to the latter group mentioned above. He to the world famous All-Americans...the 82nd Airborne Division out of Fort Bragg North Carolina...and myself to the united states Army Special Forces (green berets) at the very same Fort Bragg. 

Why do I mention this? When I received a box from my pal today I immediately thought.."Jesus McTavish Schwartz Rivet! your not jumping out of a C-141 Starlifter with this stuff!" Somehow i think Rivet learned a hard lesson the same way I did...on his very first full equipment jump....I lost about half my pack, not sure about him.

But after about a half an hour with a utility knife I did manage to get past the security measures so expertly applied by John, and I must thank him profusely for such a wonderful selection of goodies.

Here's the lot, from left to right. Some down home chili mix that looks very interesting...not sure what way I'll use that yet, a nice jar of shrimp paste (you all know how much I like to cook Thai!) a jar of yardbird rub that smells out of this world, a nice bottle of Koop's yellow mustard, a great looking cherry jam, some Mount Olive Dills, and in the rear enough Asian pepper flakes to light up Chicago if the power ever goes out.

Now I've been hearing about these mount Olive pickles for awhile from a few different members, and we just can't get them out east, so I'm really looking forward to them.

I must admit to you all at this point that I am a virgin to any yellow mustard other than French's...so it's probably a good thing that John is also opening my eyes to something else new. I only have one thing to compare it with, but will do so at my earliest opportunity.

And well...I'm guessing this is enough for a good sized batch of Kimchee...maybe enough to give everyone in South Korea a taste...

Hey, thanks again John. I truly appreciate it, and will report back here on all my findings.

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Hoser Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 06 February 2010 Location: Cumberland, RI Status: Offline Points: 3454	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hoser Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: A Terrific Package From My Pal Rivet! Posted: 28 April 2011 at 13:47
	You know folks...this may sound like a strange way to open a thread about receiving a package from my good buddy, but I have to interject a bit of military history, and hopefully a wee bit of humor for you here. In the United States Army, there is a long held and respected axiom that goes like this: There are two things that fall from the sky: #1 Birdshit #2 Fools Well, my pal Rivet and I are lucky enough (or foolish enough) to belong to the latter group mentioned above. He to the world famous All-Americans...the 82nd Airborne Division out of Fort Bragg North Carolina...and myself to the united states Army Special Forces (green berets) at the very same Fort Bragg. Why do I mention this? When I received a box from my pal today I immediately thought.."Jesus McTavish Schwartz Rivet! your not jumping out of a C-141 Starlifter with this stuff!" Somehow i think Rivet learned a hard lesson the same way I did...on his very first full equipment jump....I lost about half my pack, not sure about him. But after about a half an hour with a utility knife I did manage to get past the security measures so expertly applied by John, and I must thank him profusely for such a wonderful selection of goodies. Here's the lot, from left to right. Some down home chili mix that looks very interesting...not sure what way I'll use that yet, a nice jar of shrimp paste (you all know how much I like to cook Thai!) a jar of yardbird rub that smells out of this world, a nice bottle of Koop's yellow mustard, a great looking cherry jam, some Mount Olive Dills, and in the rear enough Asian pepper flakes to light up Chicago if the power ever goes out. Now I've been hearing about these mount Olive pickles for awhile from a few different members, and we just can't get them out east, so I'm really looking forward to them. I must admit to you all at this point that I am a virgin to any yellow mustard other than French's...so it's probably a good thing that John is also opening my eyes to something else new. I only have one thing to compare it with, but will do so at my earliest opportunity. And well...I'm guessing this is enough for a good sized batch of Kimchee...maybe enough to give everyone in South Korea a taste... Hey, thanks again John. I truly appreciate it, and will report back here on all my findings.
	Go ahead...play with your food!

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TasunkaWitko Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 25 January 2010 Location: Chinook, MT Status: Offline Points: 9389	Post Options Post Reply Quote TasunkaWitko Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 April 2011 at 13:55
	looks pretty nice, dave - hope that everything you do with these gifts turns out great!
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Boilermaker Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Chef Joined: 23 July 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Status: Offline Points: 685	Post Options Post Reply Quote Boilermaker Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 April 2011 at 15:53
	Looks good, Dave. You're gonna like that chili mix, it is good stuff, my family loved it.