Re: [semi, hell!, completely] [OT]MREs, was PA & various B.S..was Women wargamers

You wrote: 

>	I've never had one, but somebody
>	told me that MRE was three lies in
>	one name.

The MRE is like the M-16.  It got a really bad reputation because of 
problems with the first generation.  Now a lot of the kinks are worked 
out, and the menus are diversifying and improving greatly.  I like 
MREs, most of 'em.  The tuna, anything with eggs, and scalloped 
potatoes aren't edible, and the chicken with rice is not too good 
either.  But a lot of them--ham slice, grilled chicken breast, and beef 
frankfurters to name my favorite three--are really, really good.  Beats 
some of the stuff I've been served in some mess halls.

John M. Atkinson