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[waynepoo]

'I Sir, a couple of wee kegs we need for the lads rum ration'.....Ypres 1917.
Wayne.

 

[wayne556517]

Nice pics Jimmy.......................:smile2:

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Wayne mate, kegs of rum ..................who's left to do the fighting. :rolleyes2:

 

[OzDigger]

There seems to be a lot of "drinking in dios" lately, is there some brewery sponsorship involved here, I know a conspiracy when I see one :wink2: ^&grin

 

[Jack]

A few cultural stereotypes are sneaking through the censors here!

 

[waynepoo]

Nice pics Jimmy.......................:smile2:

Wayne mate, kegs of rum ..................who's left to do the fighting. :rolleyes2:

There seems to be a lot of "drinking in dios" lately, is there some brewery sponsorship involved here, I know a conspiracy when I see one :wink2: ^&grin

A few cultural stereotypes are sneaking through the censors here!

Thanks Chaps,
The rum ration was issued to the troops in earthenware jars, stamped with the initials S.R.D (Supply Reserve Depot - not Service Rum Diluted as frequently stated), although soldiers argued that this actullay stood for Seldom Reaches Destination or Soon Runs Dry.
'Grey Hen'.. Rum Jar - a grey and brown earthenware jug which contained the rum ration, usually Navy Pusser's rum.
Wayne.

 

[TomNT]

With all these grog dio's your producing Wayne i reckon that rum jar must be next to your computer...:rolleyes2:

Nice p***up dio mate.

Tom

 

[mikemiller1955]

nice little story your picture tells...this is my favorite of the group...

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Wayne, Nice follow up explaining the Rum Jar. Why did they choose Rum over other liquors ^&confuse
Here in Texas we hit the Tequila when we need a good shot in the britches :wink2:

 

[waynepoo]

With all these grog dio's your producing Wayne i reckon that rum jar must be next to your computer...:rolleyes2:

Nice p***up dio mate.

Tom

Now Tom...HIC...what gives...HIC...you...HIC... that idea?...HIC...{sm3}
Wayne.

 

[waynepoo]

Wayne, Nice follow up explaining the Rum Jar. Why did they choose Rum over other liquors ^&confuse
Here in Texas we hit the Tequila when we need a good shot in the britches :wink2:

nice little story your picture tells...this is my favorite of the group...

Thanks Mike and PA,
This may answer your question PA.
Wayne.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grog