USO Canteen FReeper Style

Snow Bunny and Billie | October 7, 2001 | Billie and Snow Bunny

[Snow Bunny]

USO Canteen Freeper Style

War has come to our shores. It was committed on American soil.  We have been able to live in Freedom only because of those who have fought in the past wars giving life, limb and all the sacrifices for us to live in Freedom and go about our day without fear.

On September 11, 2001, that comfort, that feeling of living in a land that would not be attacked ended.

William T. Sherman said it succinctly, "War is hell."

The day has come for this Nation and its people to understand that there is a risk in losing its freedom, and in reality there always has been. We have ONLY stayed free because of the sacrifices of our military, our warriors.

This is about saving the future of America. Aristotle said, "We make war that we may live in peace."

We are seeing the American Flag flying at homes now more than ever in my lifetime. We are seeing the American Flag flying on vehicles and people wearing Flag pins and small Flags on their clothes. America is united in the cause for Freedom and for our country to WIN against the evil that came upon our land to kill and hurt us. To change our way of life and to destroy America which is US, you and me. To take away our precious Freedom.

This is the Freeper version of the USO Canteen. Where soldiers could come and feel a small part of being at home. It is a place where you that have family in the military can post a thought to a loved one that might be able to read it far away from home. A place where we that support our military can help support them, post to them, fun graphics showing the price in America and our troops. Poems, quotes, cartoons, or articles of how America is behind our troops.

Those in our military are our Nation's warriors. Let us join hands, fly our Flag and let the world know how important our warriors are to us....And that our MILITARY, our Warriors, are America's TRUE HEROS!

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"No Marine was ever honored for what they received. Honor was the reward for what they gave." (Anonymous) CHIEF gave his all in many ways. He touched our lives and his friendship meant so much to all of us. He will live in our hearts forever, and his friendship will always be a bright and shining memory in our hearts and souls.

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[Dan from Michigan]

Excellent work. (Especially since I have no artistic skills whatsoever)

[Snow Bunny]

I know what you mean. Thank you for coming to the Canteen. Please stop by anytime. Yummies will be served day and night and it is so great to support our troops and their families.

[Billie]

Thanks, Dan - glad you enjoyed it! Want some cookies? Coffee?

[Snow Bunny]

Billie did such a perfect work of art on the graphics. It made such a difference and gave a real feel for the Canteen. Thank yuo for being in it and stop by anytime.

Tha Canteen is open day and night and will be a running thread.

[MadIvan]

I myself want one of these:



Best Regards, Ivan

[beowolf]

Hi ladies!-) Beautiful job!!!!

Billie, you have gotten way too much mileage from that photo of me, the goat, and the chicken!-)

[A Navy Vet]

I'll be on duty next weekend - south West Coast, Division 2, Flotilla 9. Thanks again for the tip.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Wonderful job, Snow Bunny and Billie. Thank you so much for including me. Bookmarked!

[Billie]

So send me another one! (I tried to make one of them from the Dallas thing work, but it was just WAYYYY too small and not sharp enough to work with. I'm surprised I still could find them. :^) There was A1st, Daus, BettyBoop, Gracey.......more!) :^)

[Billie]

Sure thing, Victoria - hope your liked your "updo" - since your photo in the album has your hair cropped off! The photos were fun to work with.

[Victoria Delsoul]

I love it! You're great, Billie.

[Neil E. Wright]

There is no shortage of patriotism on FR, that's for sure. If I may, here is the Veteran's Honor Guard forming up at the Martch for Justice.

Toward FREEDOM

[Dan from Michigan]

This is what I'd really like. :)

[LadyX]

Be still my heart!
Lucky me, with four handsome guys!

This stirs a lot of memories, not just having been a child during WWII, but having been in
the U.S. Marine Corps at Parris Island during the Korean Conflict.
Spent a lot of time at the U.S.O., conversing and dancing with young men who soon were sent to fight in Korea.
I also performed in U.S.O.s in Charleston and Savannah, heading a Silent Drill Team of eight women...so many memories...!!

My heartfelt thanks for the inclusion, my two dear friends.

[Sandy]

Excellent work. Thanks much!

[Neil E. Wright]

and another one, JimRob getting ready to lead the parade ..:)

Toward FREEDOM

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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if you see or hear anything that threatens our national security.

[ladyinred]

Thanks for the heads up to this wonderful thread! The tribute to the Chief brought tears to my eyes! What a great idea. I wondered how I could help in the cause, and because of you and SB I am! LOL!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"Want some cookies? Coffee?"

I do! and a dance with you!

[Billie]

Aha! Check back tomorrow. You might find it! :^)

[Billie]

Wouldn't have dreamed of doing it without you, Maggie! Did you see wattsMAN in one of the other groups? :^)

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you. Please stop in anytime. The Canteen will be a running thread and I love your posts, they will be an added addition. Thank you.

[1John]

I just love this thread, even though I wasn't included. So, at the risk of nasty rebuke, I'll just include myself, and thank you very much. That said, here is.............



Me.

(Tell me the year this was taken and I'll donate $25 to help Mrs. ChiefNegotiator during this difficult time)

[Billie]

Sandy, it's nice to see you. Thanks for coming!

Ladyinred, now see - you're an Angel of Mercy!

[Billie]

I do! and a dance with you!

Whoo Hoo! We'll get Sax to play "I'll Be Seeing You" or one of those other WWII tunes.

[ladyinred]

I hope it is okay to ask here for prayers for my lifelong friend's son, Josh. He is serving as a medic in Operation Enduring Freedom. His father served in Desert Storm as a medic and he is following in his footsteps. He is only 18 years old and we are so proud of him!
May God watch over all of our men and women in uniform who are giving so much for our freedom to endure!

[Snow Bunny]

Thank YOU so much. That is what thebCanteen is about . Posting wonderful things like that. Thank you so much for your contribution. Please come by anytime day or night, and help yourself to some refreshments too, Thank you again sooooo much.

[Billie]

Love the pictures, Neil - thank you for posting them! This is the kind of stuff that Bunny had in mind when she thought of the thread.

[Lazamataz]

LOL!

You nut!

(Only I'm not a sailor. I'm an MP (soldier).)

(Oh comon. You didn't expect me NOT to complain about SOMEthing, dijya???) ;^)

[Wm Bach]

Billie, I can't thank you enough for pasting my mug on an airman. My father was a fighter jock in WWII thru the Century Series TAC fighters (' gainst communism). Bad kidneys kept me from getting beyond the AFROTC uniform.

I've seen your work on your homepages. You are a fantastic artist!

[lysie]

Whoo Hoo!!! Great job.

[Lazamataz]

Pretty please? TC, I will take silence as assent. :o)

[Mama_Bear]

Billie and I present this to each of you for our wonderful troops and to support them.

Thank you both so much. What a great idea! Coming from a military family, I have been a cheerleader for our men and women in uniform since I can remember. :-)

As always Billie, your graphics are just superb. I especially like the old sepia tone look. Thanks for including me. I am honored to be in the company of such patriotic and beautiful women. :-)

God bless our military, God bless our allies, God bless America! And, may God give comfort to our military families who know not where their loved ones sleep tonight.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"I hope it is okay to ask here for prayers for my lifelong friend's son, Josh.
He is serving as a medic in Operation Enduring Freedom."

Prayers sent for Josh.

[Snow Bunny]

This is GREAT. Thank you sooo much for the link to write. That is what the Canteen is about. Thank you .

[Billie]

NOBODY would rebuke you for posting your picture in uniform. I'm not about to guess the year it was taken though! Thanks for participating - this thread is for EVERYONE.

[LadyX]

"Did you see wattsMAN in one of the other groups? :^)"

Most certainly, Billie!
How could I not recognize my own son who was a twin to my older one, born two months later; misplaced somehow at birth - and rediscovered at the first CAROLINAS FREEPER MEETING in 1998?!!
I 'dopted him back and he me...:)))
(Expect to see him in November!)

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you Norb. I hope you stop by a lot and have some refreshments and do a post. Th`e Canteen is open day and night and will be a running thread of supportive things for our troops and their families.

Thank you again Warrior, God Bless you.

Semper Fi

[Billie]

Thanks, Wm - I'm glad you were pleased. (you make a right handsome airman, too)

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you so much. God bless you both.

[B4Ranch]

These Colors Don't Run!

Girls, You have made Americas service men and women PROUD OF AMERICA and its citizens. Thank you!

[1John]

Looks like time for a new thread. My offer stands and I'll restate it on the new thread.

[Billie]

Thanks so much, Mama Bear - Louie had a hard time keeping this from you, I think. Now where IS that boy!

[Scuttlebutt]

Great job, as always.

[gonzo]

God Bless You, Dear Ladies! I've never been in better company.

And that looks like a Lancaster Bomber, too! How nice of you! Smootches, babes....FRegards

[Snow Bunny]

Giggle...ok Phil, I have submitted your requests. Of course they will be made top priority.

God bless our troops. Thank you so much PhilV. ..V. for victory.

[Wm Bach]

*blush*

[Fiddlstix]

Great Work!
(As Always :)

[Snow Bunny]

I LOVE that picture. Thank you sooo much for posting it. It is perfect for here. Thank you again so much. God Bless Jim Robinson and our troops .

[daisyscarlett]

Nice idea ladies. And lovely words and graphics. I have already had some coffee and cookies and look forward to dancing with some of these good looking dudes.