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T_i_B Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Fri Dec-19-08 08:27 AM
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Taleban targets troops' turkeys
Source: BBC

A lorry carrying Christmas turkeys for British troops in Afghanistan has been blown up by the Taleban, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) confirmed.

The consignment of frozen turkey roll breasts weighing 325kg was completely destroyed en route from Pakistan to Camp Bastion in Helmand Province. The traditional Christmas dinner for 3,000 soldiers was under threat as a result of the explosion. However, the MOD flew out replacement birds to secure the special meal.

The WO has been preparing for Christmas since the summer, ordering everything needed to feed the 2,500 to 3,000 troops that will be at Bastion as well as the 2,000 others stationed around Helmand.

As is traditional in the Army, senior officers will serve the junior ranks first to show their appreciation.

Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7791464.stm

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   They hate us for our poultry.  Pigwidgeon   Dec-19-08 08:28 AM   #1 
   "Please sir, can I have some more war?" - Commander Oliver Twist Bush, AWOL (R)  SpiralHawk   Dec-19-08 08:32 AM   #2 
   That was a fowl thing to do.  edwardlindy   Dec-19-08 08:35 AM   #3 
   Oh, the humanity...  lapfog_1   Dec-19-08 08:39 AM   #4 
   I know this is sick, but I wonder if the buttons popped up.  HopeHoops   Dec-19-08 10:30 AM   #5 
      ...  Liberal_Lurker   Dec-19-08 11:30 AM   #6 
 
Dogmudgeon (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Fri Dec-19-08 08:28 AM
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1. They hate us for our poultry.Updated at 2:51 AM
--p!

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SpiralHawk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Fri Dec-19-08 08:32 AM
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2. "Please sir, can I have some more war?" - Commander Oliver Twist Bush, AWOL (R)
Edited on Fri Dec-19-08 08:32 AM by SpiralHawk

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dipsydoodle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Fri Dec-19-08 08:35 AM
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3. That was a fowl thing to do.
Edited on Fri Dec-19-08 08:37 AM by edwardlindy
You've reminded me of the Bush Gobble Gobble video http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz_heb9Rz2g

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lapfog_1 Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Fri Dec-19-08 08:39 AM
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4. Oh, the humanity...

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5. I know this is sick, but I wonder if the buttons popped up.

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6. ...
:spray:

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