USO Canteen Freeper Style 11-16-01

11-16-01 | Snow Bunny (graphics by Billie)

[Billie]

I read your replies from the end of yesterday's thread - just bringing you over here. They've been serving Margaritas since lunch. Happy hour may be sleepy hour if it keeps up. :^) (Still no calories - throw away that beer, Mud)

[Mudboy Slim]

"...throw away that beer, Mud"

OK, Mom...gulp-gulp-gulp...it's gone...MUD

[Diver Dave]

Blame it on DD

Sure, Blame it on me. I can't help it if I'm going deaf and dumb in both eyes.

I think you're onto something though since they opened the bar earlier than usual.

[archy]

Hey, the band's on stage in the canteen! [Anybody know who that vocalist is?]

[archy]

[ *music *here* for those with soundcards/players]

[Carolina]

Definitely, definitely, itsh the mar...garmaritas.

Salud!

[Taxman]

Thank you, 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub. I was there too: '66 & '67, '68, USS Kearsarge (CV3-33) and '70-'71,'72, USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63).

Thank you for your service.

“I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.”
[Thomas Jefferson, letter to Benjamin Rush, 1800.]

[Teacup]

I posted this on another thread.

With the Capitol in the background, repair work continues at the Pentagon.

Let us not forget our Pentagon. I wanted to share this with all of you. The other day I had an appointment with my suregon. He works a hop and skip from the Pentagon. We drove by the Pentagon and the cleaning is coming right along. Across the street, there is a make shift memorial filled with flowers and letters and pictures of the missing. It's all so moving. I hope to take my camera next time I'm up there and take pictures to share with ya all if you'd like.

I told Mr Teacup to send you a picture, and he asked "WHY???" I told him why and he started looking thur all his photo albums trying to find just the right picture, LOL,LOL. He's so cute. I'll ask him again this week end. He's been gone all week on a business trip. Should be here any minuet now.

[SAMWolf]

My daughter and everyone else involved are fine. It's just gonna be the hassle involved in repairs and claims.
Thanks for asking.

[Billie]

[Billie]

What a great picture! Ahem! I think your next post sort of gave it away. The cat's out of the bag, Spatzie! Well, that plus I know it's not me and it's not Snow Bunny, and you didn't address it to anyone else but the three of us!

[Billie]

That must be one of my margaritas - the salt's all gone from around the glass. :^)

[Billie]

Thanks for posting the Pentagon picture, Teacup, and thank YOU, Mr. Teacup, in advance, for your military photo!:^)

[archy]

Can't fool you, Billie. But you might try to rearrange her into an appropriate period uniform, if you can find something suitable- though what she has fits in pretty well.

*They also serve, who stand and yodel....*

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[Norb2569]

Thanks for the scenic view of 'tres hombres'.

Let's Roll!!
Norb

[Snow Bunny]

What a fun neat picture. Perfect for the Canteen . I hope Billie and I can have front row seats so you can hear us applaud the loudest.

[glocker]

Good evening my FRiends;

I've been away for awhile, and have missed FR very much. I have a little story for you all.

When I started back to school after 22 years, I was a little apprehensive; after all, I heard daily about the anti-U.S. propaganda teachers and administrators were filling kids with, and I knew I wouldn't sit silent if I heard one word of it (I did hear some, and I did speak out rather loudly, but that's another story). But on Nov. 9th, our school held a Veteran's Day assembly in the main auditorium. It seems that one of the teachers suggested it and the students ran with it.

First, the Pledge of Allegiance, recited by all present. An Army Color Guard presented the Flag in a room absolutely silent save for the sound of their footsteps. A young lady with the voice of an angel sang the National Anthem. A state trooper sang "God Bless the U.S.A". A teacher/veteran spoke about patriotism, about the honor of serving his country as his ancestors had done for over 150 years. Every student and teacher who was a veteran was recognized, and presented with a Flag pin and a button honoring their military service. Lastly, a recording by John Wayne telling the story of the song "Taps" was played, while a video screen showed the Flag waving at Arlington National Cemetary. It was one of the most moving experiences of my life, and there were very few dry eyes when it was over.

I only wish every veteran in this country could be recognized the way our vets were that day. They deserve so much more, but at least we can say "Thank you for your service, and your sacrifices. We breathe free because you went in harm's way, and those who fell will never be forgotten."

Thank you, Billie and Snow Bunny, for making this place where we can sound off.

[Snow Bunny]

This is great I just clicked on the link and heard the music too. Thank you so much.BOTH of you wonderful people.

[archy]

What a fun neat picture. Perfect for the Canteen.

And here's another. Who says they don't still put neat *nose art* on the planes anymore? I REALLY like this one:

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[Billie]

I like it just the way it is! Why mess up a good thing? :^)