Author: Jamie A
Beef Butchering
A beloved friend of mine (RIP Bill VanTassel) was a cook while he was serving in the Merchant Marines. He gave me a booklet that was created by the US Army, and he used, about the proper cutting of beef. I have since scanned the document and present it for …
Cooking
Cooking is a passion of mine. I enjoy eating and I enjoy cooking for family and friends. I also have been blessed with friends who love to cook and are far better than I am, so I always get to learn from them whenever I visit.
Shrope Family Archives Preface (with links)
Welcome to the Schropp/Schrop/Schrope Shrope/Srope Family Archives The body of research in these pages was collected and researched by: Irene Leona Shrope of Oxnard, California. (R.I.P.) She spent the better part of 30 years compiling this information and probably had contact with either you or a family member, at some …
King Cake
The wonderful King Family has made this cake a few times and before I had to adopt a low-carb lifestyle, I enjoyed this cake immensely. I hope that you enjoy this terrific cake as much as I have. This cake is always a big hit and the lovely matriarch of …
Elephant Jokes
Q: What’s grey on the inside and pink and white on the outside? A: An inside out elephant. Q: What is grey and not there. A: No elephants. Q: Why are elephants large, grey and wrinkled? A: Because if they were small, white and smooth they’d be aspirins. Q: Why …
Navy vs Air Force Canoe Race
The Navy and the Air Force decided to have a canoe race on the Potomac River. Both teams practiced hard and long to reach their peak performance before the race. On the big day, the Navy won by a mile. Afterwards, the Air Force team was very discouraged, depressed, and …
The Top 15 Advertising Slogans for Delta Air Lines
Delta: We’re Amtrak with wings. Join our frequent near-miss program. Ask about our out-of-court settlements. Noisy engines? We’ll turn ’em off! Complimentary champagne in free-fall. Enjoy the in-flight movie in the plane next to you. The kids will love our inflatable slides. You think it’s so easy, get your own …
Ten Commandments of Helicopter Flying
1. He who inspecteth not his aircraft giveth his angels cause to concern him. 2. Hallowed is thy airflow across thy disc restoring thine Translational Lift. 3. Let infinite discretion govern thy movement near the ground, for vast is the area of destruction. 4. Blessed is he who strives to …
The 33 Greatest Lies in Aviation
1. I’m from the FAA and I’m here to help you. 2. Me? I’ve never busted minimums. 3. We will be on time, maybe even early. 4. Pardon me, ma’am, I seem to have lost my jet keys. 5. I have no interest in flying for the airlines. 6. I …