USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ More Canteen Thanksgiving Messages to the Military ~ November 28 2002

68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub and FRiends of the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

On the eve of Thanksging we paused to remember those who are overseas.
Many of our service men and women will be spending their 1st Thanksgiving
away from home, family and friends.
Today military stationed in the continental United States will be celebrating Thanksgiving.
It is because of their devotion to duty, honor and country
that we will be able to celebrate Thanksgiving.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Please Thank someone in the military for ensuring our Freedom to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Take a moment and Thank a Service Man or Woman.
Just Click on the graphic to SEND an e-mail.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Please stop in and say thanks to our military lurkers.
Post your Thanksgiving graphics, jokes, prayers, stories, music, links etc.

Will you take some time to put a smile on a military lurkers face today?

Tonk's Thanksgiving message to All of You.

I am thankful for YOUR support of the military, their family members and veterans.
Today I will spending my day at the Coast Guard Base working in the Operations Office
then having Thanksgiving Dinner with my Brothers and Sisters at the base.
Know that I'll be letting them know about YOUR support for the military.
God Bless You and Yours.
Happy Thanksgiving!

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Tonk and all. May your Thanksgiving be blessed and happy. Especially proud this AM of the Sailors, Soldiers, Marines and Airmen wherever you are.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Happy Thanksgiving Brother!

[Teacup]

Have a great Day.

[Dubya]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING USCG

MAY THE WIND ALWAYS BE AT YOUR BACK
AND
GOD ON YOUR SIDE.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

From the men in the military and in the Canteen.

[Soaring Feather]

[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

Many blessings and thanks to the dungaree navy who live by the words, "You have to got out but you don't have to come back."

[Soaring Feather]

Good Morning Tonkin, all!

Troops Canteen Men

Thank you for the lovely flowers this Thanksgiving morning!

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Happy Thanksgiving....... May God Bless you all

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Thanksgiving transportation for you and the Girlz.

[Dubya]

"Be Thankful For The Soldier"

Lord, I thank You for the soldier, that fights for my Freedom's rights, The soldier that saw a way in his heart, to fight my Freedom's fight.

When I bow my head, on this year's Thanksgiving Day, A special prayer I will send, to keep them from harm's way.

Instead of hanging Fall foliage, it's Old Glory I will fly, And be Thankful for the chance, to stand before her and cry.

Each tear that I shed, will be for their family's fears. Lord bring them home safely, for next year's Thanksgiving cheers.

Make them see we miss them, and that we really care, And that we'll stand behind them, in this fight they bear.

For those that have fallen, Please hold that Mother's hand, Ease the pain in her heart, she grieves for her brave young man.

Thanksgiving in America, should be shedding a whole new light, The radiance of the Red, White and Blue, the colors for which we fight.

Be Thankful for that Soldier, and their Families as well, When you bow your head and listen, you'll hear the Freedom Bell.

[Dubya]

When life's problems seem overwhelming, it helps to look around and see
what other people are coping with. You may consider yourself far more
fortunate than you imagined.


*******Have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving Day.

[Dubya]

Happy Birthday

A man asked his wife, "What would you most like for your birthday?"


She said, "I'd love to be ten again."

On the morning of her birthday, he got her up bright and early and off
they went to a theme park.

He put her on every ride in the park - the Death Slide, the Screaming
Loop, the Wall of Fear. Everything there was, she had a go.

She staggered out of the theme park five hours later, her head reeling
and her stomach upside down.

Into McDonald's they went, where she was given a Double Big Mac with
extra fries and a strawberry shake.

Then off to a theater to see Star Wars along with more burgers, popcorn,
cola and sweets.

At last she staggered home with her husband and collapsed into bed.

Her husband leaned over and asked, "Well, dear, what was it like being
ten again?"

One eye opened and she groaned, "Actually I meant dress size."

[Soaring Feather]

[dansangel]

Happy Thanksgiving to All in the Military, past and present

Tonkin, may God continue to Bless you abundantly for all that you do for our miltary.

May He also Bless and keep safe those men and women of the military who have given of themselves to keep us free.

May the Lord, our God, hold our fallen heroes close to His heart in His loving arms for they have given all to ensure our freedom.

May He give comfort to the families of those fallen heroes and give wisdom to all Americans to honor and respect those that continue to keep us free.

Warmest thanks to all of our wonderful Service Personnel.

[Dubya]

"A Thanksgiving Prayer"

For all the blessings throughout my life, That I have received with grace, I thank you Lord, for all you've done, For guiding me through life's chase. I've called Your name so many times, In the darkness of the night, And many times I would have stumbled, If it weren't for Your loving light. I thank You Lord, for the angels you sent, To watch over me when I was lost. They cleared my mind of cluttered thoughts, And saved me from life's cost. You gave me family and You gave me friends, Gifts I'm not sure I deserve. But You knew more than I ever would, I'd need them through the curves.
But most of all Dear Lord I pray, I thank You for Your love, Your kindness, Your grace, Your blessed hand, And my eternal home above. I look so forward to the day I'll stand, Beside Your heavenly throne, Give thanks to You, my God almighty, For never letting me walk alone.

[grantswank]

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a blessed thanks-filled day to you all.

the lord is good!! regardless of pained days and difficulties mounting on occasion. faith keeps the journey safe. prayers from friends are with each of you daily, for sure.

my wife and i presently are celebrating usa thanksgiving time-out here in kennetcook, nova scotia, visiting with friends and family. will return to maine on saturday, just in time for the uso canteen chapel to open sunday morning bright and early. see you there, hopefully.

in the meantime, much thanks to tonk for maintaining this site and seeing that the chapel door is open weekly.

thanks too to ms. coteblanche for overseeing the logistics of setting up the uso canteen chapel graphics weekly--faithful, conscientious laborer for the lord that she surely is. wonderful to work alongside these two companions on site.

blessings to you all,

chap grant

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romans 8:28

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody !

Have a cup while you FReep !

For those who prefer hot chocolate.....

[MeekOneGOP]

Happy Thanksgiving !!

[Dubya]

Thanks to all who help get this door open.
And the ones who help keep it open.
FLOWERS FOR ALL OF YOU.

[knighthawk]

Happy Thanksgiving!

[Dubya]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR FRIENDS IN CANADA

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Happy Thanksgiving, Chap Grant. May God bless you and your family, today and all days.

[southerngrit]

Good morning. I'm on my way out the door to begin my trek to Grandma's house to celebrate yet another wonderful Thanksgiving with my family. I couldn't leave without extending best wishes to you all for this day.

We are blessed, indeed to live in such a great country. I give thanks on this day, as well as every day for the freedoms I enjoy.

Military lurkers, veterans, families:

You will all be in my thoughts today. Thank you for protecting my loved ones and for all the sacrifices each of you have made that enable me to make this trip in safety. I hope that you all have a wonderful day.

May God bless you all and keep you safe.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.

[missycocopuffs]

I have not popped in here in a while, but I thought I'd drop by to extend my most sincere thanks to our military brothers and sisters who sacrifice daily to protect these United States.

I get misty when I think of those who, serving to protect me and mine, are spending their Thanksgiving away from their friends and families. May God's blessings come back to you a hundred fold.

Canteeners, have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Sincerely,
Maureen (who has much to be thankful for)

P.S. Tonk, thanks for keeping the Canteen open! Fabu job!

[firewalk]

Good morning & Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

[Soaring Feather]

Happy Thanksgiving back!

[Soaring Feather]

Good Morning to you!

[Dubya]

Eleven people were hanging on a rope under a helicopter, ten men
and
one woman. The rope was not strong enough to carry them all, so
they
decided that one has to drop off. Otherwise they are all going
to fall.

They were not able to choose that person, but then the woman
made a
very touching speech. She said that she would voluntarily let go
of the
rope, because as a woman she was used to giving up everything
for
her husband and kids, and for men in general, without ever
getting
anything in return.

As soon as she finished her speech, all the men started clapping
their hands...

[tomkow6]

Just a reminder:

Military Lurkers:

Quoting Tonk:

Feel free to e-mail me at  seaside611@hotmail.com with your ideas about what you would like to see in the Canteen.

 

As several others have said,

This CANTEEN is FOR our Veterans; moreover, THIS CANTEEN IS FOR OUR TROOPS!

  A reminder to Canteen Crew NOT to post any responses they get UNLESS the person asked them to.

[tomkow6]

Good morning, Tonk! Good morning, EVERYBODY!

Good Morning, TROOPS!

Happy Thanksgiving TROOPS!

[Soaring Feather]

Good Morning tomkow

Troops!! Hello!

[Dubya]

Good morning tomkow. Thanks for the fine greeting.

[Dubya]

Illustration.

A freshman at Eagle Rock Junior High won first prize at the Greater Idaho
Falls Science Fair, April 26. In his project he urged people to sign a
petition demanding strict control or total elimination of the chemical
"dihydrogen monoxide." And for plenty of good reasons, since:

1. It can cause excessive sweating and vomiting.

2. It is a major component in acid rain.

3. It can cause severe burns in its gaseous state.

4. Accidental inhalation can kill you.

5. It contributes to erosion.

6. It decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes.

7. It has been found in tumors of terminal cancer patients.

He asked 50 people if they supported a ban of the chemical.

Forty-three (43) said yes, six (6) were undecided, and the last one?
Well, only one (1) knew that the chemical, dihydrogen monoxide, was water
(H2O).

The title of his prize winning project: "How Gullible Are We?"

[zip]

Good Morning Tonk and USO CANTEEN HOSTS AND HOSTESSES.

I had to stop by and say HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND THANK YOU TO OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL, PAST AND PRESENT, AND THEIR FAMILIES. ALSO WISH TO THANK OUR CANADIAN AND ISRAELI ALLIES AND THEIR LOVED ONES. THANK YOU ALL.

God bless everyone and may you have a great day.

[tomkow6]

Today's FEEBLE attempt at humor:

Thanksgiving Cookbook

by Mrs. Geraghty's Kindergarten Class

NOTE: Mrs. Geraghty will not be responsible for medical bills
resulting from use of her cookbook.

Ivette -- Banana Pie: You buy some bananas and crust. Then you
mash them up and put them in the pie. Then you eat it.

Russell -- Turkey: You cut the turkey up and put it in the oven
for ten minutes and 300 degrees. You put gravy on it and eat it.

Geremy -- Turkey: You buy the turkey and take the paper off. Then
you put it in the refrigerator and take it back out and cut it
with a knife and make sure all the wires are out and take out the
neck and heart. Then you put it in a big pan and cook it for half
an hour at 80 degrees. Then you invite people over and eat.

Andrew -- Pizza: Buy some dough, some cheese and pepperoni. Then
you cook it for 10 hours at 5 degrees. Then you eat it.

Shelby -- Applesauce: Go to the store and buy some apples, and
then you squish them up. Then you put them in a jar that says,
"Applesauce." Then you eat it.

Meghan H. -- Turkey: You cut it into 16 pieces and then you leave
it in the oven for 15 minutes and 4 degrees. You take it out and
let it cool and then after 5 minutes, then you eat it.

Danny -- Turkey: You put some salt on it to make it taste good.
Then you put it in the oven. Then you cook it for an hour at 5
degrees. Then you eat it.

Brandon -- Turkey: First you buy it at Fred Meyer. Then you cut
it up and cook it for 15 hours at 200 degrees. Then you take it
out and eat it.

Megan K -- Chicken: You put it in the oven for 25 minutes and 25
degrees and put gravy on it and eat it.

Christa -- Cookies: Buy some dough and smash it and cut them out.
Then put them in the oven for 2 hours at 100 degrees. Then take
them out and dry them off. Then it's time to eat them.

Irene -- Turkey: Put it on a plate and put it in the oven with
gravy. You cook it for 1 minute and for 100 degrees. Then it's
all cooked. Your mom or dad cuts it and then eat.

Moriah -- Turkey: First you cut the bones out. Then you put it in
the oven for 10 hours at 600 degrees. Then you put it on the
table and eat it.

Vincent -- Turkey: You cut and put sauce on it. Then you cook it
for 18 minutes at 19 degrees. Then you eat it with stuffing.

Jordyn -- Turkey: First you have to cut it up and put it on a
plate in the oven for 9 minutes and 18 degrees. Then you dig it
out of the oven and eat it.

Grace -- Turkey: First you add some salt. Then you put it in a
bowl. Then you put brown sugar on it. Then you mix it all
together with a spoon and then you add some milk and mix it
again. And then you put it in a pan. Then you put it in the oven
for 15 minutes and 16 degrees. Then you take it out of the oven
and then you eat it.

Alan -- Turkey: First you shoot it and then you cut it. And then
you put it in the oven and cook it for 10 minutes and 20 degrees.
You put it on plates and then you eat it.

Jordan Salvatore -- Turkey: First you put it in the oven for 15
minutes at 100 degrees. Then you cut it up and then you eat it.

Jordan Simons -- Chocolate Pudding: Buy some chocolate pudding
mix. Then you add the milk. Then you add the pudding mix. Then
you stir it. Then you put it in the refrigerator and wait for it
to get hard. Then you eat it.

Whitney -- Turkey: Cut it and put it in the oven for 50 minutes
at 60 degrees and then you eat it.

Jason -- Chicken Pie: Put the chicken in the pot and put the
salad and cheese and mustard and then you mix it all together.
Then put chicken sauce and stir it all around again. Then you
cook it for 5 minutes at 9 degrees. Then you eat it.

Christopher -- Pumpkin Pie: First you buy a pumpkin and smash it.
Then it is all done. And you cook it in the oven for 12 minutes
and 4 degrees. Then you eat it.

Christine -- Turkey: First you buy the turkey. Then you cook it
for 5 hours and 5 degrees. Then you cut it up and you eat it.

Ashley -- Chicken: Put it in the oven. Then cut it up. Then I eat
it.

Jennie -- Corn: My mom buys it. Then you throw it. Then you cook
it. Then you eat it.

Jordan -- Cranberry Pie: Put cranberry juice in it. Then you put
berries in it. Then you put dough in it. Then you bake it. Then
you eat it.

Adam -- Pumpkin Pie: First you put pumpkin seeds in it. Put it in
a pan and bake it at 5 degrees for 6 minutes. Then take it out
and eat it. Jarryd -- Deer Jerky: Put it in the oven overnight at
20 degrees. Then you go hunting and bring it with you. Then you
eat it.

Christina -- Turkey: Get the turkey. Put it in the oven. Cook it
for 43 minutes at 35 degrees. Put it on a plate, cut it up, then
eat it.

Joplyn -- Apple Pie: Take some apples, mash them up. Take some
bread and make a pie with it. Get some dough and squish it. Shape
the dough into a pie shape. Put the apples in it. Then bake it at
9 degrees for 15 minutes.

Isabelle -- Spaghetti: Put those red things in it. Then put the
spaghetti in it. Then cook it in the oven for 2 minutes at 8
degrees.

Bailey -- Chicken: Put pepper and spices on it. Cook for one hour
at 60 degrees. Then eat it.

Nicholas -- White and Brown Pudding: First you read the wrapper.
Get a piece of water. Stir. Then you eat it.

Sean -- Turkey: Put it in the oven for 5 minutes at 55 degrees.
Take it out and eat it.

Lauren -- Turkey: First you find a turkey and kill it. Cut it
open. Put it in a pan. Pour milk in the pan. Put a little chicken
with it. Put salsa on it. Take out of pan. Put it on the board.
Cut into little pieces. Put on a rack. Put in the oven for 7
minutes at 10 degrees. Take out of the oven and put eensy weensy
bit of sugar on it. Put a little more salsa on it. Then you eat
it.

Olivia -- Corn: Get hot water and put on stove. Wait for 8
minutes. Put corn in. Then put it on a plate. Then eat.

Siera -- Pumpkin Pie: Get some pumpkin and dough for the crust.
Get pumpkin pie cinnamon. Cook it for 20 minutes at 10 degrees.

Kayla -- Turkey: Buy it. Take it home. Then you cook it. Put it
in the oven for 1 hour. Take it out of the oven. Put it on a
plate. Then you eat it.

Tommy -- Pumpkin: Cook the pumpkin. Then get ready to eat the
pumpkin.

Wai -- Pumpkin Pie: Get a pumpkin. Cook it. Eat it.

[Radix]

(The Turkey Song)

[Radix]

OOOPS!


http://www.madblast.com/view.cfm?type=FunFlash&display=1778

[Soaring Feather]

Catch you on the flip side tomkow, all, I'm off.

[shezza]

Wish you were here!

Click here for a FLASH Thanksgiving card for all our troops and FRiends.

[Radix]

Have a great Thanksgiving all!

I will be back tonight!

[snippy_about_it]

http://wilstar.com/holidays/wash_thanks.html

George Washington's 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation

[hedgetrimmer]

Happy Thanksgiving from Flotilla 64, Station Monterey!

Thank you 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub for pitching in on this great American holiday. You are a force muliplier for sure!

Thanks too, to the Coast Guard Men and Women you are supporting. I hope you all have a great meal!

[Bahbah]

Good morning, Tonk, and happy Thanksgiving Day to all of our military. We are especially greatful for you and will remember you in our prayers of thanks this wonderful day.

[freedumb2003]

God bless all of you in the armed forces who are so far away from home and your loved ones on this Thanksgiving Day.

Know that you are in our prayers and we are thankful for your couragous service to our country.

Bless you one and all!

Tom and Lily.

[MtHLancerFan]

Thank you and your families for all your sacrifices to keep us all safe.

[headsonpikes]

BUMP the links in #2!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.