As you may or not know there are many grape vineyards in and around Baghdad. The grapes are then sold to the local markets. The grapes from this vineyard are of an ancient seed planted back in the golden years of the Babylonians...
The grapes were very good. They all had seeds and were very sweet. That night I looked in the mirrow and discovered I looked younger. I also noticed I had lots of energy. It must be the grapes...
I personally have not seen or touched any monkeys since I've been gone, but one of our soldiers went to the Baghdad zoo and stood too close to the monkey and it attacked him.. no more monkey business...
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12 Comments:
At July 13, 2005 8:27 AM,
Suzie said…
Stomp, stomp them grapes, make that wine....I wonder if Mel Tillis ever thought about Iraqi grapes when he sang that...
At July 14, 2005 11:39 AM,
Sandie said…
Have you ACTUALLY tasted these grapes? How do they compare with modern grapes in taste, texture, appearance, etc?
At July 15, 2005 4:52 AM,
MSG Ronald C. Wegner said…
The grapes were very good. They all had seeds and were very sweet. That night I looked in the mirrow and discovered I looked younger. I also noticed I had lots of energy. It must be the grapes...
At July 15, 2005 8:54 AM,
Anonymous said…
I am afraid you are Full of "it"
At July 15, 2005 10:29 AM,
MSG Ronald C. Wegner said…
I thought it was a "grape" story.
At July 15, 2005 10:15 PM,
Anonymous said…
That was a good one Ronnie.
Mom
At July 17, 2005 8:13 PM,
Jana said…
Whoever said you must be full of "it" must have the grapes of wrath! thought that was "grape" too.
At July 22, 2005 11:28 AM,
Anonymous said…
Have you seen or touched any monkeys since you have been gone?
Sandie
At July 25, 2005 10:09 AM,
MSG Ronald C. Wegner said…
I personally have not seen or touched any monkeys since I've been gone, but one of our soldiers went to the Baghdad zoo and stood too close to the monkey and it attacked him.. no more monkey business...
At August 18, 2005 1:36 AM,
Anonymous said…
dear ronnie, Hope you are doing well. loved your comment about introducing the bowevil and then selling them insurance. Take care. cousin carol
At September 03, 2005 4:08 PM,
Rick said…
This should remind you of the Napa Valley.
At September 06, 2005 9:12 AM,
MSG Ronald C. Wegner said…
That was my first thought when I saw the grapes, but the vinyards in Napa are kept better...
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