Charley, Good for you that you do not compromise "the right expressions". This reminds me on the background I am coming from. For better or for worse, the words that you learn in the special environment stick to you like a glue.I agree for trousers in men and do not want to think about rifles or guns as all I want is peace. Take care and share the jokes. Emily ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles Countryman" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2002 8:46 AM Subject: Re: PD Guys' fashions > Rayilyn, > > One of the first things that I learned in Marine Boot Camp > was that men wear trousers not pants. We also learned > real quick that "This is my rifle ..." not this is my gun! > > Semper Fi, > > Charley > MCRD San Diego Plt. 3123, 1969 > 50, diagnosed PD 1993 > > Hi, > > Maybe you guys would like wearing an Egyptian gabella (sp??), gaballa, never > > could pronounce or spell it. They are much more comfortable than pants. > > However, you might come under suspicion, esp. if you have beard. Don't know > > how you stand pants. Rayilyn > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] > > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn