Greetings to Y'all Hope the day is treating you well.......the coffee is fresh....and there is another generous bite of 'coffee cake' that seems to have your name on it.....for you to indulge in. The blog: http://navalmerchantshiparticles.blogspot.com/ has some 'new' articles posted.....or I guess I should say there are 'Links' to the new articles. One that you may fine somewhat interesting....and that is the "rounding up" of Japan's "Undersea Carriers"...after the war.....these were the I-400 subs that Japan produced.... You may recall that this particular sub was the one that had two airplanes aboard....and actually had parts for a third if they so needed it. These huge submarines was able to launch these planes and then retrieve them with a "boom like device" that was built into the top decking. The Japs was going to use these subs to attack the Panama Canal....or as we referred to it as the "Big Ditch".... So...this article is the story of rounding up a couple of these 'huge cigars' ....and it was not as easy as one would think.... Ok...I'll leave you hanging on this article.... you can decide if you wish to let your eyes dance over the words on this one.....but it is interesting!!!! Then there are a few more 'short stories' I've put up as well.....so you may wish to go fill up the "coffee mug" and pop some "sugar/cinnamon toast" in the ole toaster....settle back and over indulge on this fine Tues morning while you investigate the "new additions" to this so called blog of mine. Well Mr. R.J. and I have just finished up 180 sugar cookies for some Easter baskets....we are helping one of the churches in the area...there giving away 13 Easter baskets to some needy families... I got them baked, cookie cut out of bunnies, eggs...etc..etc.. and then "WE" glazed them up and "WE" added colored sprinkles... I made up two for Mr. R.J....sprinkle them....and as I was doing the remainder....he was attaining his "sugar high" by licking those two cookies.....well folks not good!!!...but it kept him out of "my hair" as I was working on the remainder of the cookies. So.....I as well provided several mini cakes and apple/raisin/cinnamon breads for the baskets as well... that should keep everyone 'happy as a duck in water' for awhile... Hey...y'all have a great day.....and hopefully y'all will have some 'sunshine' to enjoy!!! "We" wish you well Bud Shortridge & Mr. R.J. Site: Navy Articles BUDS NAVAL & MERCHANT SHIP ARTICLES http://navalmerchantshiparticles.blogspot.com/