My first review with a new HD camera and introducing an incredible variety of old U.S. rations up for review. This FPA review is not only an exciting look at an extremely uncommon ration, but also one that has some beautifully preserved components.
The Food Packet Assault is the predecessor to the MCI and LRP (Meal, Combat, Individual) (Food Packet, Long Range Patrol) and was essentially a K Ration of the 1950's. A fascinating and transitional ration, a rare treat - true military food art.
PS - I didn't realize until long after the shoot that those water purification tablets were missing from the ration. Noting it here and hoping someone can pass that along to anyone wondering about this in the comments.
For correspondence, or to send a Military Ration for review, my exact mailing information is:
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@Steve1989MRE3 years agoHowdy folks, after a little extra time learning how to use some various new equipment and some technical issues resolved, this video is finally ready and now instead of using two cameras, things are simplified back to one like in 2016-17. this alone is going to make production significantly less complicated. I' m happy with the quality, and i hope you will be to. this food packet assault was a real gem - something that i' ve not reviewed in over 5 years now. For every fifty k rations out there, you' ll maybe find one of these. Speaking of k rations, this is very much like a k ration of the 1950' s. The beginning part of this video shows some various ration correlations and i encourage anyone interested in this to not skip around on that initial part of the video. Hope you enjoy! Alright cool, see ya. ...Expand4220
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@lanatong25923 years agoI want someone to feel about me the way steve seems to feel about old cigarettes. Unmitigated love, excitement, appreciation, respect, curiosity, awe. 251
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@pretzel80543 years agoI dont even smoke and somehow i live for watching steve smoke an old cigarette and drink some old coffee. 391
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@MsCnote19843 years agoSteve eats 70 year old mres like he' s dining at a michelin star restaurant. 1203
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@daviswallace6351last yearI served in the army from 1971 to 1998. After opening one of these cases, my drill sergeant tossed me a p-38 opener and screamed " you lose this, you . ...Expand72
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@stevecastro13252 years agoI served on forest fire crews in the early 80s, and there were times when we would have these airdropped to us until we could get to basecamp some days. ...Expand186
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@aggrogator40453 years agoThe pleasure steve gets from huffing the 66 year old air from an accessory packet is truly inspiring. 2687
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@tb19743 years agoWhen i was in the army in germany in the early 70' s we had c-rats from the 60' s. Still have my p38 on my key ring. And the sherbit candies, used. ...Expand92
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@rickoftherick46103 years agoMy grandfather used to talk about these rations during the korean war, its cool to see the same stuff he saw and ate while in service, thanks for recording so much history and saving so many cool things. 40
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@tattooryry68593 years agoLove his shirts. The rations are very interesting but i keep coming back to his videos because he seems like a really cool guy. Like he would be nice to everyone he meets. 42
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@frankbaine39182 years agoMy fave is when steve breaks those cigs out and gives the full sensory run down of what he' s lighting up. It' s like one of those 70s commercials.. ...Expand73
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@meridien526813 years agoVietnam era vet here. The rations never contained enough of the stuff you really want to eat! So. I remember the chocolate disks in the c ration cans,. ...Expand18
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@JOBdOut3 years ago" what do you do for a living? " " i drink 63 year old coffee and i put things out on a tray. " . 733
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@jamesg35693 years agoThe attitude steve brings to his videos is what this world needs a strong dose of. 20
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@haroldishoy21132 years agoAttention to orders: steve 1989 has been awarded the combat ration service medal with the can key device for service above and beyond you tube standards.. ...Expand9
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@metalmad89783 years agoI love the enthusiasm steve has for this. I mean, you can visibly see it. It' s inspiring. I ordered my first mre a couple of weeks back because of this guy. Keep at it dude! 23
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@serki42573 years agoThere is something about you that makes me feel so calm. Youre not like a lot of the other youtubers who yell 24/7. Thank you for that, this is great to sleep to. 8
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@dorianphilotheates37693 years agoSteve: i probably should save this cracker for display. crunch! Immediately eats it) 28
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@wetwillie3 years agoI know it' s probably been said a ton of times before on this channel, but it' s just so amazing to me that the people that prepared the food you' re . ...Expand9
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@adamholly93 years agoThis guy is a treasure! Keep the videos coming. Reminds me of when i was a kid. My cousin brought back a whole duffle bag full of " c" rations. ...Expand18
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@RitaThePally3 years agoI wish i liked anything as much as this guy likes any of this. 21
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@EddieSpaghetti5553 years agoSteve' s ability to eat 66 year old food without hesitation is impressive. If this food was a person they' d be a senior citizen. 15
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@TheBoglin2 years agoIt' s amazing how well preserved the wrapper was for the candy and the cigarettes. Literally plucked out of time. Also amazing how those crackers and the cookie were perfectly preserved. 10
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@LaRusso3 years agoLong hair, cigarettes in the mre and a nice hiss, it' s a classic vintage steve video. 842
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@AO-dm5vd3 years agoI gotta say, i really love watching your videos. It is so awesome to see someone genuinely amazed by history, and all its little intricacies. Not too many of us out there these days. 7
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@DARK_WORLD-qs1er3 years agoHe seems like he has the best sense of smell and a sharp pallet when it comes to foods. It' s kinda cool. 28
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@yanikkunitsin14663 years ago" it' s just a beautiful. Fresh aged paper smell" -definetly going in my " top fresh non-sequitors of 2021" list. 10
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@kirstenloftus71263 years agoThese videos are literally the only thing that helps me when my anxiety is on another level. Thanks for making these homie! 5
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@kevhead15253 months agoThese uploads are like steve opening christmas presents. And all the presents are awesome!
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@brograb8983 years agoSmells like frogs and crawfish. We missed you, steve! 906
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@doccraven91183 years agoSteve, love your reviews! Entertaining, educational and historical content. What a combination! Thanks, wishing you continued success. 9
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@owensthilaire8189last yearBeing a long time history buff i really appreciate being able to see the contents of so many military rations. not something historians tend to write about in detail. 1
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@DirtFFA3 years agoGod im glad these videos are back in my feed, easily the most relaxing content on yt. 3
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@evanhoffman2065last yearI just love seeing all the different types of mre' s that there are. You also give such good descriptions that it makes it easy to understand what this and that is. You always just have a nice atmosphere going on as well. ...Expand1
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@e.s.l58613 months agoSeeing steves excitement makes my heart glad.
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@raeganstop3 years agoSteve: looks pretty good actually the meat: is literal dust. 1903
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@camphope93443 years agoYoure such a positive person, and i know it contributes to your popularity. Even amongst deterioration, grim and spoilage, youre happy as a clam. Pic id="hidden19"ks up rusted can: thats not bad. Lol im here for you all day man. Ive been a subscriber since the early days. ...Expand3
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@brucevallee5623last yearI' ve just recently found your channel and subscribed. Been binge watching for 2 days catching up. I am amazed at the words to describe the look, texture. ...Expand1
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@jjendricks7112 years agoWatching this man smoke gives me so much pleasure, man is an idol. 1
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@Dick_Pippel3 years agoIt' s just so awesome how steve is so excited about everything in this video. This was an absolute joy to watch from start to finish. 2
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@nickotter46033 years agoI was introduced to you about 5 years ago by my high school history teacher and ive been watching you ever since love to see it steve. 1
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@dagoonite3 years agoFull disclosure, i' ve seen this video five times now. I have friends with anxiety and depression, and i' ll watch your videos with them on rough. ...Expand783
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@laurenayele74523 years agoWith these historic mre' s i literally feel like i get transported into time while watching the review, i really am a huge fan! 3
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@Kestrel7073 years agoSteve if you' re interested in saving that protein for display try sealing it in clear epoxy. would make a really nice piece. Alright cool, see ya. 11
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@kevincraig62573 years agoEvery piece is literally a time capsule; amazing! 5
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@erickmason24459 months agoHis love for history and all its nuances really shows in his videos. Much respect.
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@aaron34083 years agoSmells like frogs and crawfish. Yes, that classic smell we all remember. 8
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@griffin52263 years agoDoes anyone else find it sad to see all these products that were once made in small towns across america and distributed all over the world, knowing that. ...Expand525
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@Crystal-zk6nh3 years agoI' ve never seen someone so excited over the perfect plastic bag. I strive to achieve the level of high steve is at. He is the bob ross of military rations. 2
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@alexistrebexis31953 years agoLove this guy. He doesnt try to be funny or quirky, even though he is at times. But its natural. I watch these as im going to sleep. Theyre relaxin id="hidden25"g. Calming i mean. I love it. Especially the ones when he reviews older ones. He needs to sell shirts that say stuff like nice hiss, or lets get this onto a tray. Nice. ...Expand
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@my_stomach_hurt18763 years agoWhy is watching this man eating crackers in his bedroom so entertaining? 15
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@bobcooke63462 years agoIts truly amazing the way your nose and palate can identify smells and tastes, so descriptive and in depth, can almost smell and taste it myself. 2
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@asharista31523 years agoI can' t imagine anyone doing better reviews. You are doing a perfect job. 4
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@TheMetalAllfather3 years agoThe absolute pure joythis man felt from simply smoking a nearly 70 year old cigarette is just beautiful. 435
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@cooperstevenson97433 years agoIm telling ya, steve should be the guy at those companies they pay 6 figures a year to taste test products, then film it and use for a commercial. They w . ...Expand2
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@stevecastro13252 years agoTo quote you, nice! I really appreciate the detailed explanations and related history in each episode. 1
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@TaylorMG473 years agoI sometimes play these in the background if i' m having trouble sleeping. Hasn' t failed me yet, your voice is so soft and calming its the perfect. ...Expand
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@joeyraczynski15793 years agoMy favorite part is when he smokes the cigarettes and the spirits of past soldiers possess him and go on rambles about the old days. 7
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@c-a-a-r-llast yearSteves t-shirt collection has got to be one of the best.
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@BarryTheBeef3 years ago" a friendly little food fossil" is the most bob ross style steve quote i' ve ever heard. 437
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@stardust99253 years agoI love how he just amazed at everything like the clear spoon and the tp. Great vids steve. 1
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@willm50323 years agoI don' t smoke but i' d 100% have a go on a 56 year old mre cigarette w/ steve. 14
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@observerreacts3 years agoHope you get that 2 million soon! You deserve so much more. 1
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@MadCowMusic3 years agoI dig that state of jefferson sticker. Right on dude! 5
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@klauskervin25863 years agoGreat video steve! Thanks for the explanation on the origin of the ration, combat, individual. 2
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@dth923013 years agoWhen i feed my dog, i always say, let' s get this out on a tray. Nice. The dog appreciates the comments. 311
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@kobbetop3 years agoIve watched metal detecting videos of ww2 relics for few weeks now, so the next obvious thing is: watching a guy eat 70 year old food and having smoke. Youtube is still the best thing ever. Nice.
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@jonkraner3 years agoMan steve you can' t imagine how much you' ve been missed! Keep up the great work! 1
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@Per-MichaelJarnberg3 years agoThis is best mre review youtube channel with exclusive videos.
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@anthonyb31553 years agoI was a 92g (cook) in the army and i can tell ya that ive never thought anyone (including steve) could describe and actually make an mre sound appetizing. Thank you for all the awesome videos man! nice! 1
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@Jhomicide952 years agoI bet no one else has a diet quite like steve. Love all these old ration videos even come back from time to time and rewatch them.
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@Brock_Landers3 years agoI, for one, am really appreciative of this man' s willingness to drop thousands of his own dollars just to entertain all of us. Thank you sir! I' ve been watching you for quite a while and it just gets better! 1685
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@robertmiller77213 months agoSteve snapping those wire strips off is perfect. Nobody else is worthy of opening this ration.
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@eetadakimasu2 years agoYou' re videos are really fun and informative! I love how much you appreciate the work that went into the rations and for your descriptions!
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@iionaslast yearMan awesome shirt, i dont know how i found you but watching these reviews are therapeutic. Good wlrk.
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@darraghchapman3 years agoScrolled down to find a comment naming the ' bug' and was surprised not to find one! Closest i could get from the slightly out of focus shot and. ...Expand1
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@zachbentley80388 months agoNo one can be this cool. That' s why he makes the cuts. There' s off-screen cool you can' t handle.
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@lwzeis3 years agoSteve 1989 comes across a stray feral cat: nice hiss. Lets get this critter out to a stray animal shelter. Nice. 540
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@mickeymouse126787 months agoIdk why but i love an episode when steve gets to smoke. I dont smoke and have never smoked, nor do i ever plan to. But damn steve just makes it sound id="hidden32" so amazing. I love hearing him describe the taste and smell of it in detail. Keep doing you, steve!. ...Expand
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@johnlehmeyer8793last yearThanks steve for breaking down and showing us the history of those meals our guys had to eat while risking and unfortunately giving their lives for our freedom. You do a great service!
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@okie_40573 years agoIm addicted to this page and i just found it yesterday.
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@stevebald35603 years ago" smells like frogs andeasily my favorite steve line. 4
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@adama6440last yearSteve mre is by far my favorite channel. I hope to meet you one day because of you ive learned so much about mres and would so start making videos. Keep them coming.
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@madelainekurtcobain69573 years agoAm i a 23 year old female that primary watches makeup videos? Yes. Do i have any idea why this video would be suggested to me to watch? No. Did i watch. ...Expand83
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@pickelteets3 years ago45 minutes of steve when i can' t sleep. 2
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@davidweston91152 years ago" i would buy cookies like this" you did buy cookies like that and you are eating them for your regular meals! And that' s why tens id="hidden36" of millions of people watch you and allow you to turn your passion intoad revenue. You are a truly great man. I am one of your 2 million subscribers, and have wiled away 3 hours so far, and getting hungry!. ...Expand
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@mostlyh2o2333 months agoThe packaging on those cigarettes was just lovely!
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@riccus1003 years agoBeautifully descriptive. i can almost taste the stuff just from your commentary. thanks. keep up the good work.
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@bigcurt35723 years agoSteve channel is the best and its awesome to see these time period food for military but im a big fan of the channel.
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@haasformulaonefan97953 years agoMe with one week old chips " damn i don' t know about this one" steve with 70 year old cookies " ah man, it' s still good" 653
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@Steggoleaf3 years agoI love so pure and excited steve is when he' s examining something so old.
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@PokaBlossom3 years agoLoved the video! Nice to see you' ve gone back to a nice simple flow of video. Plus loved watching your enjoyment!
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@EricCPOP3 years agoI don' t know why but steve reminds me of a young solid snake. Especially when he' s describing the cigarettes. 3
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@eatmyshorts31473 years agoI always love the intros/outros with the music and still shots. Great stuff steve.
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@Bsquared19723 years agoGreat review, i really love your reviews. I can remember eating old c-rats when i was in usaf basic training in 1980. Reminded me of eating spam right out of the can (which i love) thanks again! 1
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@ianshear92463 years agoMe when steve drops a 45 minute video 45 minutes before i gatta go to bed: nice. 411
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@oldschoolman14442 years agoDon' t really know how i ended up here but i' m enjoying the content, steve' s since of humor and enthusiasm is addictive.
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@Draconyx13last year" friendly little food fossil" needs to be on a t-shirt. Steve, you know what to do!
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@whatever82828282 years agoThatpacket" was like a christmas stocking with so many prizes inside! 1
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this alone is going to make production significantly less complicated. I' m happy with the quality, and i hope you will be to.
this food packet assault was a real gem - something that i' ve not reviewed in over 5 years now. For every fifty k rations out there, you' ll maybe find one of these. Speaking of k rations, this is very much like a k ration of the 1950' s. The beginning part of this video shows some various ration correlations and i encourage anyone interested in this to not skip around on that initial part of the video. Hope you enjoy! Alright cool, see ya. ...Expand 4220
" i drink 63 year old coffee and i put things out on a tray. " . 733
crunch! Immediately eats it) 28
-definetly going in my " top fresh non-sequitors of 2021" list. 10
not something historians tend to write about in detail. 1
the meat: is literal dust. 1903
would make a really nice piece. Alright cool, see ya. 11
nice! 1
i can almost taste the stuff just from your commentary.
thanks.
keep up the good work.
steve with 70 year old cookies " ah man, it' s still good" 653