FReeper Canteen ~ Honoring Canteens Monday ~ 7 May 2007

May 6, 2007 | Entertaining the Troops Committee

[beachn4fun]

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

Honoring Canteens

Join us as we take a look back in history at some Canteens. A look at who and what made up the Canteens of the past.

There are two types of Canteens. One is

But, the kind we'll be discussing here will be this:

Wikipedia lists Cafeteria when you search for Canteen as a place:

** A cafeteria is a type of food service location in which there is no table service, whether a restaurant or within an institution such as a large office building or school; a school dining location is also referred to as a canteen or dining hall. Cafeterias are different from coffeehouses, although that is the Spanish origin of the American word.

One of the most outstanding volunteer efforts in history were the track side canteens for servicemen and women at the railroad stations around the United States during World War II. Citizens at over 125 cities around the United States operated track side free canteens for the soldiers, sailors, marines and aviators in WWII. They provided dedicated service to millions of troops passing through on trains.

Volunteers greeted soldiers on every train with friendly smiles, welcoming words, and baskets filled with food and other treats during the brief moments their train paused at the railroad station. Service men and women could get sandwiches, pies, cookies, cakes, coffee, milk, magazines, newspapers, writing paper and sundry items, all free, and all donated by residents in their respective communities and immediate region. At Towns like Reno, Nevada; North Platte, Nebraska; Bellefontaine, Ohio; Lima, Ohio; Troy, Ohio; Clinton, Iowa and Connellsville, Pennsylvania, local groups recognized a greater need to provide a little food, a few moments of comfort and distraction at track side.

In the weeks ahead, we'll take a look at some of these Canteens. Canteens who were there for the morale and welfare of our military in time of war. And, the people who made personal sacrifices to be there for those military. To give back to those who gave so much.

So, please join us and discover what it means to be a Canteen.

[luvie]

*blush*

[luvie]

You are sweet. I have it on good authority! :D

[B4Ranch]

REDNECK VASECTOMY

A Kentucky couple, both bona fide rednecks, had 9 children. They went to the doctor to see about getting the husband “fixed.” The doctor gladly started the required procedure and asked them what finally made them make the decision after nine children to do this. The husband replied that they had read in a recent article that one out of every ten children being born in the United States was Mexican, and they didn’t want to take a chance on having a Mexican baby because neither of them could speak Spanish.

[EGPWS]

*blush*

I never considered it an asset of necessity for you but I can picture you *blushing* and boy is it an appealing picture! : )

I sure like my new friends these days. *blushing*

[EGPWS]

The husband replied that they had read in a recent article that one out of every ten children being born in the United States was Mexican, and they didn’t want to take a chance on having a Mexican baby because neither of them could speak Spanish.

We need more people who think ahead with true vision. /snicker

[luvie]

It’s a wonder you haven’t seen me blush...like the first time we met.

I blush quite easily. :D

Now..I can’t imagine MY new friend blushing! He seems to be so “cool”.

[Kathy in Alaska]

GROAN!!!

B4...long time...good to see you.

[EGPWS]

I blush quite easily. :D

Just talking about it makes the reminded "snow" thoughts fade away.

Thats a GOOD thing if I can be so self centered in saying so my FRiend. (there I go, blushing again....)

Just keep making my day FRiend!

[luvie]

We seem to have this “blushing” thing going on, EG....LOL!

I am amazed at you still being up, considering how early you have to get up in the mornings. Are you on yet another vacation? :D

[luvie]

Okay...guess I reminded you that you needed sleep.

If so...sweet dreams.....MNBRAT! :D

[luvie]

I love your juke boxes! Very clever way to present the music.

[laurenmarlowe]

My dearest beachy, so sorry that I am a little goofy and don't get my head in the proper place, I absolutely would make sure that I pinged you to the pics, sweetie!

Here's a special one, just for you!

Love ya!

[El Gran Salseron]

Strange thing. Whenever I see pics of boats, read stories about boats or look at the little “shrine” my wife has set up of all of my military memorabilia I get this feeling that is most difficult to explain. It’s pride but also a melancholia. But there is also some other feeling that I can't identify or explain. That doesn't mean to stop posting them.

[El Gran Salseron]

I would like your input on post 593.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A part of your life is tied up forever in those boats, a part that you can’t go back to.....pride in your service is a good thing. I won’t stop....too important.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Too cute....looks like she has a hat on.....

[Kathy in Alaska]

Very cool jukebox, sit.

[mylife]

Its called brotherhood. its joy and sorrow.

[beachn4fun]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! Thank you, hon. (((MUCHO HUGGUMS)))

Oh, boy, she looks real alert! I bet she’s going to be nosy. LOL. You know, peeking into everything. Wondering how it works and all.

Is Daddy thrilled with his little girl? Appears so.

[mylife]

Oh, and “post” cold war? there is no post cold war