Watching these videos made me want to try to find some of those military style metal trays. Easy peasy on eBay, so I ordered six! They arrived yesterday and I ate my dinner on one. I actually prefer them to plates. My wife thinks I'm weird.
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She should be grateful that by using this, you can't break any dishes! :sofa:
It also limits spillage, since we usually eat in the living room, in front of the TV. 
Now if I break out a gas burner and a Vomlet, there may be cause for concern.
Now if I break out a gas burner and a Vomlet, there may be cause for concern.
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I've used my P-38 at home in dire emergencies. It is still on the chain with my dog tags. In AIT I remember making a grill by digging a small shallow ditch for my Sterno can, placing the separated rods from my rifle cleaning kit (stored in the butt of my M-16) across the ditch and heating the C-ration can. It was 1971 and the can was dated 1956. Was still good, all except the "Ham and MFers".
What are MFer's?
Since I'm an Air Force vet I couldn't help myself.
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A can of Ham and Eggs. Heated or not, they were awful. They gave you a box that contained a small pack of cigarettes ( 3 IIRC), some chocolate, a small pack of toilet paper ( just a few sheets) and 2 cans. One contained fruit, the other was your main entree. Anything was acceptable except Ham and MFers. Normally if you got something you didn’t like, you could find someone who would be willing to trade with you, but not Ham and MFers.
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We eat in front of the TV also, but these days my stomach usually does the job of the tray.It also limits spillage, since we usually eat in the living room, in front of the TV.
A can of Ham and Eggs. Heated or not, they were awful. They gave you a box that contained a small pack of cigarettes ( 3 IIRC), some chocolate, a small pack of toilet paper ( just a few sheets) and 2 cans. One contained fruit, the other was your main entree. Anything was acceptable except Ham and MFers. Normally if you got something you didn’t like, you could find someone who would be willing to trade with you, but not Ham and MFers.
Found one for ya. Mmmmmmm, Mmmm!!!
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Disappointed in the pears, but everything else looked about right. Always appreciated the paint particles. Added a little something special. Can't believe they DQ'ed the cigs. They were about the only thing healthy in the whole box. Now you can see where the "MFers" came from.
Let's watch another review. How about spaghetti and meat sauce from 1976?
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1956 "Abandon Aircraft Survival Ration". So this is what you are supposed to survive on while you float around in the open ocean on a rubber raft.
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You are correct fabhishd
