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FReeper Canteen ~ Fabulous FRiday
March 29, 2012 | Canteen Crew

Posted on 03/29/2012 6:05:28 PM PDT by beachn4fun

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

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

Remember the Good Old Days?
Sock Hops?
Drive-in Movies?
Buddy Holly?
Or other things that made it Fabulous?
You know, before cellphones?
Come on in and share your memories.
Or take a trip back in time.

Tonight we’ll check out 1954.

President: Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican)
Vice President: Richard Nixon (Republican)
Chief Justice: Earl Warren
Speaker of the House of Representatives: Joseph William Martin, Jr. (R-Massachusetts)
Senate Majority Leader: William F. Knowland (R-California)

Popular TV shows: "Father Knows Best"
The Vampira Show
Movies: Rear Window,
Them,
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,
Dial M for Murder,
Godzilla
Marlin Brando starred in two of the most popular movies
" On The Waterfront" and "The Wild One"
Elvis Presley cut his first commercial record.

Average Cost of new house $10.250.00
Cost of a gallon of Gas 22 cents
Average Cost of a new car $1,700.00
Average Monthly Rent $85.00
Movie Ticket 70 cents
Life Magazine 20 cents

A new trend also started called DIY Do It Yourself projects

Following the discovery of a vaccine against Polio, the first mass vaccination of children against begins.

Number One Hit
Rock Around The Clock ~ Bill Haley & His Comets ~


(click graphic)

Beachy was born

Remember, the Canteen is a family friendly place.
We welcome the military, our allies, and their families.
Continued prayers for the success and completion of your mission.
Prayers for your safe return home.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Free Republic
KEYWORDS: 033012; 1954; canteen; entertainment; humor; military; troopsupport
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To: All
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?

Sandwich?


61 posted on 03/30/2012 1:48:04 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska
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?

62 posted on 03/30/2012 2:36:24 AM PDT by E.G.C. (Edward's Soft Rock Playlist: On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?p=A7A56731DE671E6A)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

BTTT


63 posted on 03/30/2012 2:36:57 AM PDT by E.G.C. (Edward's Soft Rock Playlist: On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?p=A7A56731DE671E6A)
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To: LUV W
Music bump.

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

64 posted on 03/30/2012 2:37:54 AM PDT by E.G.C. (Edward's Soft Rock Playlist: On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?p=A7A56731DE671E6A)
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To: LUV W

BTTT


65 posted on 03/30/2012 2:38:45 AM PDT by E.G.C. (Edward's Soft Rock Playlist: On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?p=A7A56731DE671E6A)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

BTTT


66 posted on 03/30/2012 2:39:07 AM PDT by E.G.C. (Edward's Soft Rock Playlist: On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?p=A7A56731DE671E6A)
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To: All; Kathy in Alaska

http://www.lzxray.com/Guyer_collection.htm


67 posted on 03/30/2012 3:42:29 AM PDT by ALOHA RONNIE ("ALOHA RONNIE" Guyer/Veteran-"WE WERE SOLDIERS" Battle of IA DRANG-1965 http://www.lzxray.com)
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To: The Mayor

Good morning, Mayor ((HUGS))
Thank you for the Daily Bread
Good, nourishing breakfast.

68 posted on 03/30/2012 3:53:54 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Lock and Load)
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To: HopeandGlory

Good morning, Hope ((HUGS))
(saluting flag)

69 posted on 03/30/2012 3:56:10 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Lock and Load)
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To: HopeandGlory
the poster, who is apparently posting in her sleep, would like to cancel the previous post and replace it with this one.UGH!



70 posted on 03/30/2012 3:59:04 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Lock and Load)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; SevenofNine; StarCMC; tongue-tied; MeekMom; MEG33; HiJinx; acad1228; ...
 

 

 
 

 Good morning,

EVERYBODY!

GOOD

MORNING

TROOPS!

 

 

 What Do You Call Cheese

That Isn't Yours?
 

Nacho Cheese.
 
 

 



71 posted on 03/30/2012 4:01:08 AM PDT by tomkow6 (...................TOMKOW6 ! The ONLY voice of reason & sanity in a chaotic Canteen!...............)
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To: ConorMacNessa

Good morning, CMN ((HUGS))
And welcome aboard (sorry I'm late).

72 posted on 03/30/2012 4:17:07 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Lock and Load)
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To: All; Kathy in Alaska

http://rickrescorla.com/the-statue/


73 posted on 03/30/2012 4:20:22 AM PDT by ALOHA RONNIE ("ALOHA RONNIE" Guyer/Veteran-"WE WERE SOLDIERS" Battle of IA DRANG-1965 http://www.lzxray.com)
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To: BIGLOOK

Good morning, BIGLOOK ((HUGS))
T G I F

74 posted on 03/30/2012 4:22:20 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Lock and Load)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Good morning and good night, Ma ((HUGS))
Thanks for keeping the Canteen going while I slept.

75 posted on 03/30/2012 4:26:00 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Lock and Load)
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To: LUV W

Good morning, night owl ((HUGS))
that is one cute commercial

76 posted on 03/30/2012 4:30:21 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Lock and Load)
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To: TASMANIANRED

Good morning, Taz ((HUGS))
bad hair cut? You have my sympathies
hate that!

77 posted on 03/30/2012 4:32:19 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Lock and Load)
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To: left that other site

Good morning, LTOS ((HUGS))

78 posted on 03/30/2012 4:34:28 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Lock and Load)
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To: tomkow6

Good morning, Tomkow6. How’s it going?


79 posted on 03/30/2012 4:38:08 AM PDT by E.G.C. (Edward's Soft Rock Playlist: On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?p=A7A56731DE671E6A)
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To: E.G.C.
Morning!

HAPPY FRIDAY!

80 posted on 03/30/2012 4:39:31 AM PDT by tomkow6 (...................TOMKOW6 ! The ONLY voice of reason & sanity in a chaotic Canteen!...............)
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