FReeper Canteen - Scuttlebutt - 1 Sept 2011

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[AZamericonnie]

 

 

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A husband had just finished reading a new book entitled, "You Can Be The Man of Your House."

He stormed to his wife in the kitchen and announced, "From now on, you need to know that I am the man of this house and my word is Law. You will prepare me a gourmet meal tonight, and when I'm done eating my meal, you will serve me a scrumptious dessert.

Afterwards, you are going to draw me a bath so I can relax. You will wash my back and towel me dry and bring me my robe. Then, you will massage my feet and hands. Then tomorrow, guess who's going to dress me and comb my hair?"

The wife replied, "The dang funeral director would be my first guess, unless I have you cremated".

 

Marine Sniper Improvises

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Sergeant Jason Pacheco, 23, scout sniper instructor, Division Schools, 1st Marine Division, from Las Vegas, N.M., uses his prosthetic leg as support for an M40 Sniper Rifle on a firing range at Camp Pendleton Aug. 30, 2011. Pacheco suffered a severed leg after an improvised explosive device detonated beneath him during a patrol in Afghanistan August 2010. His leg had to be amputated below his knee. Pacheco uses his prosthetic leg to support the weight of his rifle to show an example of how students can use anything to steady a rifle. He has been an instructor for the Pre-Scout Sniper School since March and recently completed a physical fitness test with his prosthetic leg. He has re-enlisted and said he hopes to continue training in preparation to return to full duty.

 

Which state is called the Treasure State?

What is the postal abbreviation for Texas?

Which Joe was nicknamed the Yankee Clipper?

William Henry Gates III amassed his fortune from which source?

In Peter Pan, what sort of animal was Nana?

In basketball, where do the Supersonics come from?

Which state is called the Pine Tree State?

What is the postal abbreviation for Pennsylvania?

What is California's state capital?

What is Ohio's largest city?

Which state lies due east of Alabama?

What is the largest of the Southern states?

Which river starts at Lake Itasca Minnesota and flows into the Gulf of Mexico?

What type of creature was the star of the film Jaws?

What was the name of the mansion where Elvis Presley died?

In which country was a 2000 year old, life size terracotta army discovered?

Which was the 50th state to become part of the United States of America?

Which state is called the Great Lake State?

What was the first name of the first man in space?

Where in America was the world's biggest rock festival staged?

What was the world's biggest passenger ship when it was launched in 1912?

What is the capital of the state of Alaska?

In football, where do the Redskins come from?

What does the B stand for in SCUBA diving?

What color is an Oscar?

Which state is called the Bear State?

Who was the 41st President of the USA?

Which Texan Governor was traveling with the Kennedys when JFK was shot?

Who was the first American to walk in space?

Who was the first man to set foot on the moon?

Which brothers made the first powered plane flight?

Which state is called the Panhandle State?

What was Michael Jackson's album follow-up to Thriller?

What is the capital of the state of Virginia?

In Forrest Gump, his mom says, "Life is like a box of " what?

Why was Mick Dundee nicknamed Crocodile?

Who became the first US President to resign in office?

Where was the second Atom bomb dropped?

Who lost part of his ear to the teeth of Mike Tyson in 1997?

Where was a wall built to divide a city?

Which lake provides Chicago with 20 miles of lake shore?

What is Minneapolis's 'twin city'?

Which part of Florida is famous for its alligators?

Which is the other northern Pacific state along with Washington?

What's the name of the bird that cartoon cat Sylvester chases in vain?

 

 

 

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

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God Bless Our Republic

Prayers going up

[The Mayor]

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Find The Book
September 1, 2011

One Sunday at the church where I pastor, I invited three children to find several scrolls with Bible verses written on them that I had hidden in our worship center. I told them that once they found them and read the words aloud, I would give them a prize. You should have seen those kids! They ran, moved chairs, and looked under plants and in purses (with permission). Their search for the scrolls was intense, but exciting. Their diligent search and subsequent discovery of the scrolls led to joy in the children, affirmation from our congregation, and a renewed sense of the importance of God’s Word.

In 2 Kings 22–23, we read how King Josiah and the people of Judah rediscovered the joy and importance of God’s Word. During the repairing of the temple, Hilkiah the high priest found the Book of the Law. It must have been lost or hidden during the reign of Manasseh. Then when the scroll was read to King Josiah, he listened and responded to it (vv.10-11). He sought further understanding of it (vv.12-20), and he led the people to renew their commitment to its importance in their lives (23:1-4).

Many today have unprecedented access to God’s Word. Let’s renew our commitment to “find” it every day and by our lives show its prominence.

O Book divine, supreme, sublime
Entire, eternal, holy, true;
Sufficient for all men and time—
We pledge our faith to thee anew. —Anon.

To know Christ, the Living Word,
is to love the Bible, the written Word.

Read: 2 Kings 22:8–23:3

  I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the Lord. —2 Kings 22:8  

Bible in a year:
Psalms 135-136; 1 Corinthians 12

[AZamericonnie]

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[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Connie!

[Diver Dave]

Checkin’ in to the Canteen

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening Hope & thank you for pledge...hand over heart & prayers up! *hugs*

[tongue-tied]

Poop. In late I see. Hiya Connie!

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening Mayor & thank you for our Daily Bread! *hugs*

[AZamericonnie]

You two tied!:)

a 1

[AZamericonnie]

Aloha Bigs! How's your week thus far? *hugs*

a 2

[SandRat]

It's Thursday.

[ConorMacNessa]

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Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[fatima]

Hiya Sandrat,Back to normal yet?((((Hugs))))

[AZamericonnie]

Checkin’ in to the Canteen

And so darn glad you did!!:)

How you doing Dave...feeling good this week? Big *Hugs*

a 3

[AZamericonnie]

Permission granted Conor & presence requested! *hugs*

Good news on the knee yet? Pain under control?

[fatima]

Hi tongue-tied,long time no see,retired yet?(((((Hugs)))))

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

Sgt. Edward J. Frank, II, USA, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, KIA Afghanistan 11Aug2011



I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

God Of Our Fathers



Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, among these who answered the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



Taps

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[fatima]

Thank you for todays thread Connie,still hot there?