As a child in Lebanon, Tennessee we had soldiers on maneuvers preparing to be sent overseas and fight in early 1940s. The Pigeoneers used our farm for training pigeons to carry messages - difficult to imagine these days! The messages would be placed in a capsule on the pigeon's leg, they would be released to deliver the message and then return back to our farm. Still in my keepsakes are messages like "Pat, these pigeons flew these many miles just to see your happy smiles". We let some wives stay in our home who wanted to remain until shipout day near their husband as there were no motels hotels available. My family made many friends and more than once later received sad messages from the wives as well as family updates after returns home. Over the years I've met a number of men who told me they were in Lebanon on maneuvers. So, you will understand my sentimental thoughts in receiving a small collection of Trench Sweetheart Operculum Jewelry. Take a look!
]]>Well, here it is a second update years later. After regular use the concentric grind marks can barely be seen - the surface has seasoned nice and smooth. Do not be afraid to buy 1950-60's pan with grind rings!... they will work just fine.
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