Cap to switch to ABU's

[Eclipse]

The reflective nametapes would help out GTM because it is hard to see the blue at night, and some of the vests just aren't enough

Reflective nametapes are the worst idea since selling bread as a single unit.

They would ruin every photo taken with a flash (BTDT with a local unit who had reflective stitching in their insignia).

They would double-triple the cost of the nametapes because of the cost of the thread.

They would also be irrelevant because they'ed be under the safety vest, which is now required to be the top most garment.

[Walkman]

Also, if Y'all could tell a California boy where he could get fixed up with a mess of organic, low carb, soy grits, I would appreciate it. In the grocery stores do they have people handing out samples of just one grit so y'all can try one first? If they don't have Soy, Avocado Grits would be super!

LOL! Avacado grits!

[ColonelJack]

As a transplant TO Georgia (from Chicago, no less), I too have had many instances where the fineries of the language have eluded me.

For instance, as has been pointed out, "y'all" is singluar, while "all y'all" is plural.

"Grits" are a breakfast delicacy, but there's no such thing as a single "grit."

And whatever you do, don't ask for Cream of Wheat down here.  Just don't do it.  You will regret it.

Jack

[Garibaldi]

Since CAP is to switch to the ABU's eventually, why dont we change our nametapes as well? i like the blue field they have for the background, but the lettering colors should change. i was thinking a reflective lettering should replace it for GT purposes. or if yall have any idea's about uniform changes (nametape,patches) then speak up.

Son, in the Great State of Georgia, from where I hail and started my CAP career (SER-GA-065, DeKalb County Cadet Squadron, 1981-1986), you should know to put an apostrophe in y'all. Your misuse of the apostrophe is apparent all through your post. Now, I realize that the Georgia state school system isn't what it once was, but unless you grew up under a hay pile you should know that. 

Please keep in mind that there are both seniors and cadets who read this board, and although customs and courtesies don't really apply here, you should really watch your tone.

And the ABU subject is the proverbial deceased equine mammal which continues to be beaten with an implement of destruction.

Now, having busted your chops on your grammar, I kind of like the idea of reflective lettering in the patches and name tapes, even for regular use on BDUs. It's a safety issue for me. I like reflective things for when I'm in the woods. However, I am thinking that unless you did it yourself, the cost to produce them would be prohibitive.

Major,

As an expert on Georgia, I was wondering if you would clear up the unit of measurement called a "Mess" . It seems that  " A mess a' catfish" on a stringer, is a different value than   "A mess a' catfish" on a dinner plate. Is it the metric system? I spent a year on the ground in Louisiana after a little storm they had their a while back, and could never get this locked down. Also, if Y'all could tell a California boy where he could get fixed up with a mess of organic, low carb, soy grits, I would appreciate it. In the grocery stores do they have people handing out samples of just one grit so y'all can try one first? If they don't have Soy, Avocado Grits would be super! I was intrigued to see that the Chevron Stop and Rob markets in the south have those little foil wrapped taste treats ( hamburger, hot dog, etc) but saw one I have never seen in California on the menu; "Crawdad pie" (that was actually in Mississippi) it seems that the little crustaceans switch from being "crawdads" to "Crawfeesh" once you enter Louisiana!

Major Lord
P.s., besides the people who wee trying to kill me, death and destruction, and disease and suffering, I found I really loved the South and its people ( aside from the aforementioned "yoot" gangs who saw the opportunity to redraw their influence spheres when every sane person fled-those guys, not so much)

Aight. You should be aware that words have different meanings from state to state. A "mess" is anything other than a few or a heap. You can't make grits from just anything. Grits grow from a little known tree in South Georgia called a grits tree. You can pick a mess of grits from the grits tree and once they are done cooking you can pile a heap on your plate next to the catfish you caught, nailed to a tree and skinned. You gotta watch those fins and stingers though. Now, you commence to eating dinner (the midday meal; supper is the night time meal). Keep in mind that grabbing a bite to eat in Georgia is the same as getting a mouthful to eat in North Carolina.

Crawdads and crawfeesh are a Louisiana thing. We don't have much to do with them crazy Cajuns down Louisiana way. They put hot sauce on hot sauce. We can't figure it out either. We are working on an electric fence on the border between Arkansas and Louisiana, although we are fond of Popeye's up here so we may make an easement.

On the samples, no, there are not people handing out samples of a grit. There is no such unit of measure as a grit. There are grits, plural. You pick a mess of grits off'n the grits tree as I mentioned. Grits grow by the bunch.

Y'all is a group of more than two. You'uns/yowwens is also a group bigger than a y'all. Y'all can be used in the singular, but it's not considered proper with company. All y'all is a prelude to "can kiss my..." when being insulted.

Anything low-carb, low-calorie, soy or organic is frowned upon by the better class of redneck. Oh, speaking of, there are definite divisions of class in the south as well. It goes redneck, white trash, low-down white trash and hillbilly. Don't call a redneck a hillbilly unless you're spoiling for a fight.

And thus ends the quick class.

[Major Lord]

Excellent information! I will go to my local nursery and see if they can find a Grits tree for me ( there is one growing over by the CAP-ABU supply store I think) I have learned more about the south from you than any other source except "My Cousin Vinnie" which seems to primarily apply to Alabama. ( When you marry your sister, do they serve a Grits cake?) Oh, and sorry about that old, war of northern agresssion thing!

See Y'all!

Major Lord

[jks19714]

I could never understand why they call emery cloth 80-grit when the consistency is nothing like the grits my Daddy cooked on Saturday mornings... 

[NIN]

"Can you tell me how to get the digitals?"

[Al Sayre]

Next time y'all are fixing to cook up a mess of catfish, try rolling them in uncooked grits, crunchy, and slap yo' mama good.

[AngelWings]

Next time y'all are fixing to cook up a mess of catfish, try rolling them in uncooked grits, crunchy, and slap yo' mama good.

That sounds wicked disgusting. I think if I ate that I'd have to wash my mouth out at the bubbler, or throw up in the barrel. Yiz bettah try some clam chowdah, that's a wicked good meal. Then you gotta get yourself some ice cream and put some jimmies on it!

[Garibaldi]

Next time y'all are fixing to cook up a mess of catfish, try rolling them in uncooked grits, crunchy, and slap yo' mama good.

That sounds wicked disgusting. I think if I ate that I'd have to wash my mouth out at the bubbler, or throw up in the barrel. Yiz bettah try some clam chowdah, that's a wicked good meal. Then you gotta get yourself some ice cream and put some jimmies on it!

Wouldn't that be a bubblah? As in, "I'd have to wash my mout out at the bubblah, or trow up in the barrel." Wait...not pronouncing the H is a Jersey thing. Ting. My bad.

And for the record, the ONLY way to cook a catfish is in cornmeal.

[AngelWings]

Next time y'all are fixing to cook up a mess of catfish, try rolling them in uncooked grits, crunchy, and slap yo' mama good.

That sounds wicked disgusting. I think if I ate that I'd have to wash my mouth out at the bubbler, or throw up in the barrel. Yiz bettah try some clam chowdah, that's a wicked good meal. Then you gotta get yourself some ice cream and put some jimmies on it!

Wouldn't that be a bubblah? As in, "I'd have to wash my mout out at the bubblah, or trow up in the barrel." Wait...not pronouncing the H is a Jersey thing. Ting. My bad.

And for the record, the ONLY way to cook a catfish is in cornmeal.

Jersey, oh no, Jersey. Makes me think of the website "This ain't hell but I can see it from here"! (I'm joking, Jersey Wing members). They've happened to give hard working people of Italian descent such as myself a horrible reputation!

[cap235629]

as a refugee of the Commonwealth of Taxachusetts, I take offense to your characterization of the proper pronunciation of American English.  I was sent south to deepen the gene pool and educate the heathens.  I also learned really quickly that though they may talk funny, politically they are right on the money....

[Garibaldi]

as a refugee of the Commonwealth of Taxachusetts, I take offense to your characterization of the proper pronunciation of American English.  I was sent south to deepen the gene pool and educate the heathens.  I also learned really quickly that though they may talk funny, politically they are right on the money....

Hey, I know Bostonese. I listen to Cah Talk. And my former CC in WI's husband was from Bahstin.

[EMT-83]

Boston: home of left turn on red, from right lane.