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FReeper Canteen ~ Fabulous FRiday ~
March 15, 2012 | Canteen Crew

Posted on 03/15/2012 6:06:35 PM PDT by 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.

Remember the Good Old Days?
Sock Hops?
Drive-in Movies?
Buddy Holly?
Or other things that made it Fabulous?
You know, before cellphones?
Come on in and share your memories.
Or take a trip back in time.

Tonight we’ll check out 1952.

Despite the war in Korea Americans considered themselves to be prospering
with average worker earning $3,400 per year,
a college teacher could expect to earn $5,100 per year.

Three out of 5 families owned a car,
2 out of 3 families now had a telephone,
1 in 3 homes had a television.

Average Cost of new house $9.050.00
Average wages per year $3,850.00
Average Cost of a new car $1,700.00

Fast Food restaurants were growing in popularity,

Many more cars in America were now fitted with automatic gearboxes
and gas cost 25 cents per gallon.

the scourge of Polio hit many thousands of families ( 50,000 estimated )

Number One Hit
March 9 – May 10 1952 ~ Kay Starr - Wheel of Fortune ~


(click graphic)

Arrowhead was born

Remember, the Canteen is a family friendly place.
We welcome the military, our allies, and their families.
Continued prayers for the success and completion of your mission.
Prayers for your safe return home.


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To: left that other site
Did I do THAT??? LOL!

Geez, you forgot the "batting eyelashes" bit. hehe

141 posted on 03/16/2012 6:46:00 AM PDT by beachn4fun (You are either an American - or not!)
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To: LUV W

((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. How’s it going?


142 posted on 03/16/2012 6:52:23 AM PDT by E.G.C. (Edward's Soft Rock Playlist: On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?p=A7A56731DE671E6A)
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To: beachn4fun

hee hee.


143 posted on 03/16/2012 6:55:44 AM PDT by left that other site
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To: All; beachn4fun; Kathy in Alaska; Arrowhead1952; LUV W; ConorMacNessa; Old Sarge
Happy Friday To The Canteen


Thanks for the thread, beachy.I was a junior in college in 1952..
and married.
We did have a TV but I wasn't terribly impressed with the grainy picture.
My children were born in 54 and 56 while my husband was in the Navy
They are both glad they grew up in more innocent, conservative times

*Thank you to all who serve our country*

144 posted on 03/16/2012 7:06:06 AM PDT by MEG33 (O Lord, Guide Our Nation)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Go Texans!

145 posted on 03/16/2012 7:10:24 AM PDT by beachn4fun (You are either an American - or not!)
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To: LUV W

Prayers going up for your dear MIL.
(((HUGS)))


146 posted on 03/16/2012 7:13:17 AM PDT by MEG33 (O Lord, Guide Our Nation)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Love it!
(((HUGS)))


147 posted on 03/16/2012 7:17:17 AM PDT by MEG33 (O Lord, Guide Our Nation)
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To: PROCON

I’m here (waving my arms in the air)

Good morning, Pro ((HUGS))

Geez, missed you again today.

Seems we’ll have a busy weekend according to my husband. Got shopping to do. And we may try to get out on Sunday for a quick breakfast.

We must have a lot of moisture in the air because my curly hair - which has been almost as straight as a board this winter - has suddenly decided to frizz up after my morning walk. LOL

Hope you have a wonderful time with daughter-girl.

BTW, where you born in the 50s? Didn’t see where you took a trip down memory lane. hint

Have a sunnylicious weekend.


148 posted on 03/16/2012 7:19:42 AM PDT by beachn4fun (You are either an American - or not!)
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To: MEG33

Good morning Meg and (((HUGS))) to you.


149 posted on 03/16/2012 7:20:49 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Dear God, thanks for the rain, but please let it rain more in Texas. Amen.)
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150 posted on 03/16/2012 7:21:13 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Dear God, thanks for the rain, but please let it rain more in Texas. Amen.)
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To: MEG33
Good morning, Meg ((HUGS))
Your children are my age and my younger sister's age.

(hope you take the following with with the humor it is meant)

My children were born in 54 and 56 while my husband was in the Navy

Did your husband know what you were up to while is was gone? (wink)

151 posted on 03/16/2012 7:23:58 AM PDT by beachn4fun (You are either an American - or not!)
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To: Arrowhead1952
What? what? argggggg...

(pant...pant...calming down...breathe in...breathe out)
hehe


152 posted on 03/16/2012 7:26:38 AM PDT by beachn4fun (You are either an American - or not!)
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(((HUGS)))
Sending comforting prayers ..


153 posted on 03/16/2012 7:27:19 AM PDT by MEG33 (O Lord, Guide Our Nation)
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To: beachn4fun

LOL! I was always pregnant when he was at sea it seems.
;o)
(((HUGS)))


154 posted on 03/16/2012 7:32:09 AM PDT by MEG33 (O Lord, Guide Our Nation)
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To: MEG33; ConorMacNessa; LUV W; AZamericonnie; Brad's Gramma; JustAmy; jackv; jaycee; yorkie; ...

Happy Friday!








Whatever Your Species,
Wear RED For The Troops Today!



ML/LTOS
(El Kabong)

155 posted on 03/16/2012 7:37:14 AM PDT by left that other site
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So cute..I remember poodle skirts!


156 posted on 03/16/2012 7:40:30 AM PDT by MEG33 (O Lord, Guide Our Nation)
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LOL at that cute pic!


157 posted on 03/16/2012 7:45:01 AM PDT by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
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158 posted on 03/16/2012 8:05:00 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: MEG33

me too!


159 posted on 03/16/2012 8:10:31 AM PDT by left that other site
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To: Arrowhead1952

LOL! The cabbie has a point. Makes perfect sense to me. Go Texas!!


160 posted on 03/16/2012 8:11:04 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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