FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 27 December 2012

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

RETURNING HOME

Caroline Scott embraces her husband, Army Sgt. Jerry Scott, during a homecoming ceremony at Pope Army Airfield on Fort Bragg, N.C., Aug. 20, 2012. Scott, a paratrooper, is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

Canteen Mission Statement

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

GOLD STAR STRENGTH

The Gold Star family of Army Staff. Sgt. Nicholas Fredsti, who was killed in action while serving with the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team in Afghanistan, greets the paratroopers of his unit as they return home to Fort Bragg, N.C. Aug. 20, 2012. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

FINAL FLIGHT

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle M. Taylor scans for enemy activity while manning a .50-caliber machine gun during the final flight of a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter over Afghanistan's Helmand province, Aug. 16, 2012. Tyler, a crew chief, is assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Mercure

LOGAR PATROL

U.S. soldiers conduct a patrol during a combat operation in Kotub Khel, near Combat Outpost McClain in eastern Afghanistan's Logar province, Nov. 26, 2012. The soldiers are assigned to the 1st Squadron, 91st Calvary Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alexandra Campo

GUNNER'S TURRET

U.S. Army Spc. Aaron Hanson mans the gunner's turret of an armored vehicle during combat operations in Kotub Khel near Combat Outpost McClain in Afghanistan's Logar province, Nov. 26, 2012. Hanson is assigned to the 1st Squadron, 91st Calvary Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Alexandra Campo

SANTA'S HELPERS

Air Force Airman’s Attic volunteers help parents find toys during the 9th annual toy distribution on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Nov. 29, 2012. More than 6,000 toys, collected by donations made throughout the year, were distributed to active-military families in need of assistance during the holidays. U.S. Air Force photo by Randy Gon

BREAK AWAY

Navy Capt. Samuel Paparo, outgoing commander of Carrier Air Wing 7, breaks away from a formation while performing aerial demonstrations above the aircraft carrier the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 2, 2012. The Dwight D. Eisenhower is returning to her homeport of Norfolk, after operating in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Justin R. Wesley

PLAYFUL MOMENTS

Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Mann enjoys a playful moment with his daughter upon his return from a deployment to Robins Air Force Base Ga., Dec 3, 2012. Mann is assigned to the 116th Maintenance Squadron, Georgia Air National Guard. About 50 Team JSTARS operations, maintenance and support personnel returned home from a three-month deployment from the Middle East. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Roger Parsons

PACE DRILLS

Members of the Naval Medical Center San Diego wheelchair basketball team, Wolfpack, do pace drills during a team practice in San Diego, Dec. 1, 2012. Made up of 13 military and civilian members, Wolfpack is one of 10 teams in the West Coast Conference of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association with a record of 8-2. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Philip Wagner

CAKE DECORATOR

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Job David Santiago frosts a cake aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham on Thanksgiving in the Arabian Sea, Nov. 22, 2012. The Jason Dunham is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Deven B. King

Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[luvie]

Thank you for not posting pictures that would just make us gag! :)

There are plenty of good ones!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And my students let me play them.

Did teacher show them how they could be playing one day?

Nice day for teacher!

[Kathy in Alaska]

FOUR HORSEMEN

Members of the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard walk their horses down 7th street in the Victorville Christmas parade in Barstow, Calif., Dec. 1, 2012. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Norman Eckles

[left that other site]

I let a Blues lick come screaming forth.

I practice on a very inferior electric guitar that is hard to play.

Then I pick up the Les and My fingers fly.

It is like being set free from bondage, like a bird being let out of a cage.

[Kathy in Alaska]

3 different kinds of guitars?

Do you have a preference for yourself?

Did you make any recommendations?

[Kathy in Alaska]

It is like being set free from bondage, like a bird being let out of a cage.

Sweet!

[luvie]

LOVE it! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

They really look SHARP!! d:o)

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Snacks?

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

Thursday Morning Coffee Bump.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good Morning To Our Valiant Troops, To Our Vets, To Our Families, Our FRiends, Our Allies And To All Canteen Denizens!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe, especially those in combat!

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May The Lord Protect And Uphold Our Troops In Their Vital Mission!

May He Keep Safe Their Families During Their Time Of Separation!

May He Preserve And Uphold The American Nation In This Time Of Adversity!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[left that other site]

For an Acoustic Guitar, I recommend Taylor (High End), as it has very nice wood, easy action and a beautiful sound. Less Expensive is the Epiphone, which is produced under the auspices of Gibson, and gives very good value for the money.

Among Rock Musicians, there is much controversy as to which is the better instrument...Gibson or Fender. Both Companies have American Roots, but they both also have a cheaper line made in you-know-where. Gibson’s line of Cheep Guitars is called “Maestro” and Fender’s line is called “Squire”. Maestro and Squire are sold by the trainload at Christmas time and they are OK for a kid who wants to get started, but you will NEVER see one “onstage”.

The King of the Fender line is the Stratocaster. These range from about $800 up to 5 FIGURES for a vintage , good condition, signed guitar with provenance. (Jimi’s old strat sold recently for SIX FIGURES). Fender also makes the Telecaster which has similar qualities, but sometimes the semi-hollow body causes feedback.

Gibson also makes two Classic Styles, the Les Paul and The SG. I have a Les Paul, but I recommend the SG for my students because it has a smaller, thinner body, and very cool-looking cutaways that resemble “devil horns”. I had a vintage SG many years ago and sold it to pay a MORTGAGE. It would be worth even more now! LOL!

My Les Paul is my Treasure. It has some dings in the paint, but it plays like an absolute dream. The “inferior” guitar that toughens up my fingers is a Carlo Robelli(Sam Ash House Brand) of course made in you-know-where. But I did not enrich the People’s Republic, as I bought it at a yard sale for $15.00 and fixed it up myself! I do NOT recommend it . LOL

My Les Paul list priced for $3999.99. I paid about $1200 for it, splitting it between two VISA’s a Mastercard, and my Sam Ash Credit Card. That was for my 2009 Birthday, and in the three years that I have owned it, it has made me a better musician. How can you put a price tag on THAT?

[3catsanadog]

I just love a service man who can ride a horse.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. 30º here at the house this morning with frost everywhere.

[luvie]

Goooood Thursday morning, Early Birds!
It's my day off...thank GOODness...
....and it's nice and quiet around here!
...except for 2 kittens running amok!
Maybe I'll have time to read a good book!
It's too cool to do any outdoor stuff (35)!
I know that's "warm" to some of you,
but remember...I'm a desert owl! :)
All of you have a GREAT day!
(((((hugs)))))

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning LUV and (((HUGS))). Looks like you are warmer than we are, since it is still 32 here. Daughter is coming in later today, so we should have a blast.

[luvie]

Super that your daughter is coming in! Are you cooking any special dish for her?

It’s supposed to get up to 58 today, but it’s still darn chilly!

[E.G.C.]

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