tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051039811201306685.post4959592790662861258..comments2024-03-23T10:57:20.584-07:00Comments on Dena's Ramblings: A to Z Challenge - K is for K-RationDena Pawlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444683810125395220noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051039811201306685.post-91877489954389181032018-04-13T20:07:12.693-07:002018-04-13T20:07:12.693-07:00Depends. If it's ME cooking, the MREs probabl...Depends. If it's ME cooking, the MREs probably aren't that bad =)Dena Pawlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14444683810125395220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051039811201306685.post-31267885351958503412018-04-13T09:32:03.187-07:002018-04-13T09:32:03.187-07:00When you read the list of dishes in MREs, they sou...When you read the list of dishes in MREs, they sound pretty good (like chicken pesto pasta), but I imagine they aren't nearly as good as a home cooked meal :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051039811201306685.post-20731150283903290642018-04-13T05:22:28.532-07:002018-04-13T05:22:28.532-07:00I just googled it and that's what it looks lik...I just googled it and that's what it looks like. Thanks!<br />Dena Pawlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14444683810125395220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051039811201306685.post-37578579281683550192018-04-12T20:12:25.603-07:002018-04-12T20:12:25.603-07:00I think a boiled lolly is the same as a hard candy...I think a boiled lolly is the same as a hard candy in the States (google: humbug)AJ Blythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04529233142099749005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051039811201306685.post-77898809276724684762018-04-12T19:23:12.060-07:002018-04-12T19:23:12.060-07:00"Rat packs" is a more creative name than..."Rat packs" is a more creative name than MRE lol.<br /><br />Lolly? What's that?<br /><br />Vegemite? Ack gag choke hurl<br /><br />10 sheets TP? If they're similar in size to our TP, that's an itty bitty amount that won't even do the job!<br /><br />Thanks for your info!<br />Dena Pawlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14444683810125395220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051039811201306685.post-13751171736050919382018-04-12T19:20:47.214-07:002018-04-12T19:20:47.214-07:00My sons used to take MREs on Boy Scout backpacking...My sons used to take MREs on Boy Scout backpacking trips. Yes, they have a long shelf-life.<br />Dena Pawlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14444683810125395220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051039811201306685.post-49714668280854102782018-04-12T18:24:12.079-07:002018-04-12T18:24:12.079-07:00I've eaten a few US MREs (from swapping with U...I've eaten a few US MREs (from swapping with US soldiers). AS well as MREs we call ours "rat packs". <br /><br />An Aussie example to compare (from when I served). This was a 24 hour pack:<br />Crispbread bikkies (like a cracker in US I guess), Cheese, Chocolate (always out of date), Sweetened Condensed milk, Chewing Gum, M&Ms, Boiled lolly, Vegemite, Sugar, Tea Bags, Instant Coffee, Salt, Pepper, Curry Powder, Matches (Waterproof), Can Opener, Rubber Bands, Toilet Paper (10 sheets), Scouring Pad with Soap, Bag Plastic, Spagetti & Meatballs, Jam (Plum), Lamb & Vegs Rosemary, Chilli Sauce, Soya Sauce, Tabasco, Rice, Peaches (tinned), Gingernut, Lemon and Tropical Drink Powders, Pea and Ham Soup Powder, Muesli BarsAJ Blythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04529233142099749005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051039811201306685.post-75473852482967117022018-04-12T08:42:55.645-07:002018-04-12T08:42:55.645-07:00Yum! I think I have a few from my father. No doubt...Yum! I think I have a few from my father. No doubt, they're still good!Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.com