USO Canteen FReeper Style....FReeper FRiday ....GATOR NAVY ......August 23,2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny

[Snow Bunny]

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If you know a Veteran, someone in your family,
friend of the family, neighbor, who served their
country, take a brief moment of your day to thank them.
Thank them for the sacrifice they made
for the better good of their country.

We at Free Republic, and the USO Canteen FReeper Style,
are thankful for every service member
in our military, who has served our great nation.

So, to the men and women who answered the call,
in both times of war and peace, thank you.

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Message from Snow Bunny to all those who visit the Canteen.

This is how I think of the USO Canteen Freeper Style.
It is like a cottage down a road,
a place where a weary veteran can spend the night.

Since it opened, it is magical how so many
Freepers who post here, feel it too.
It has been so dear how the Freepers
kept making it a cottage - a home-type of place
that had a huge living room
for them to visit in and a dance floor, a library, etc.

Many Veterans have written to me,
saying that the Canteen is like home
to them for the first time since they served.

This is your Canteen -
a respite from our busy
and sometimes troubling world.
Make yourself at home.

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The USO Canteen Honors FReepers
who have served, or are now serving their country.

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You may have a loved one who has served in the past.
We at the FReeper USO Canteen would like to honor each and every one.

Thank You GATOR NAVY for Serving our Country

Because 5 of 6 ships I have been on have been amphibious ships,
or "gators".

Also, my job is navigation, or a 'gator.

I am a Chief Petty Officer and just went
over 20 years service this March.

My ships have been :
USS CROMMELIN (FFG-37) plankowner
USS BRISTOL COUNTY (LST-1198)
USS ST LOUIS (LKA-116)
USS SAN BERNARDINO (LST-1189) decomm crew
USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8)
USS JUNEAU (LPD-10)

I have been stationed in Japan since 1990.
I am currently on shore duty near Tokyo,Japan/

Prior to this tour all my Japan time was in Sasebo, on Kyushu.

I have been happily married for over 9 years to my lovely wife Atsuko.

We have two sons, Takezo, age 7, and Shuzo, age 5.

Here is my son Takezo

Here is my son Shuzo

Although I read FR daily, I don't usually log on unless I want to
reply to a thread. But I will always get back to you (ask Snow Bunny)
sooner or later if you send something my way.

[kneezles]

One thing about being a schizophrenic, is that you are not alone!

[Victoria Delsoul]

Have fun tonight, GG. See you later.

[HiJinx]

Good grief, first it's Canteen Cuties, now it's Electric Wenches...

What are the ladies going to think!?

[tomkow6]

A boss was determined not to hire an Irishman,
so he decided to set a test for Murphy, hoping
he wouldn't be able to answer the questions,
and he'd be able to refuse him the job without
getting into an argument.

"The first question is, without using any
numbers, represent the number 9".

So Murphy says, "Dat's dead easy" and proceeds
to draw three tree's.

The boss says, "What the hells that?"

Murphy says "Tree 'n tree n' tree makes nine".

Fair enough, says the boss. "Second question,
same rules as before, but represent the number
99".

Murphy stares into space for a while, then
makes a smudge on each tree. "Der ya go sir"
he says.

The boss scratches his head and says, "How on
earth do you get that to represent 99?"

Murphy says "Each tree's dirty now! so it's
dirty tree, n' dirty tree n' dirty tree, dats
99".

The boss is getting worried he's going to
have to hire him, so he says "All right,
question three. Same rules again but represent
the number 100".

Murphy stares into space again, then he shouts
"Got it!" He makes a little mark at the base
of each tree, and says "There ya go sir 100".

The boss looks at Murphy's attempt and thinks,
Ha! got him this time. "Go on Murphy, you must
be mad if you think that represents a hundred".

Murphy leans forward and points to the marks
at the tree bases, and says, "A little doggy
comes along and craps by each tree, so now
you've got, dirty tree an' a turd, dirty tree
an' a turd, an' dirty tree an' a turd, which
makes one hundred, when do I start me job?"

[Soaring Feather]

Kathy In Alaska

Do you walk with
polar bears?
Or do bare polar bears
stay our of sight,
During short days
and long nights?
Do said bears
give you a fright
or do you live
far away from bears
who roam over barren
ice fields, swim
in ice berg water
and watch spectactular
Northern Lights during
frigid Arctic nights?
Is your day--night
or your night --day
Do you have summers
when Polar Bears play?
Your state is beautiful
from travel log movies
I've seen
I'm just teasin'
bout long winter's
season
bare Polar Bears!

:O)

[Victoria Delsoul]

How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?

Good question. Sam should know the answer to that, LOL. Right Sam?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Are you free now? Did you do good? Glad to see you.

[tomkow6]

One thing about being a schizophrenic, is that you are not alone!

NEVER!! Got that right! If fact, I worry when the "voices" are quiet.

[bluesagewoman]

You forgot these! I was thinking sort of like that urban cowboy.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Thanks so much, Sam!

[SAMWolf]

Not me, I get my campfires going with one match and a cheese charge.

[HiJinx]

I was thinking lightning bolts...

Time to head for home...they're getting ready to lock up the building.

See you and everyone else later tonight!

[Victoria Delsoul]

Did you do good?

I think so.

Are you free now? Glad to see you.

Glad to see you too. Yep, I'm free as a bird.

For 48 hours, LOL!!! Be back later.

[Victoria Delsoul]

What's a cheese charge?

Be back later. :-)

[SAMWolf]

It's the propellant for a mortar round. Depending on the range you remove or add them to the round. They look like a slice of cheese with a hole in the center, that's why we call them cheese charges.

They burn very bright and hot if you light them.

[radu]

Good evening everyone!

Hello to our troops, veterans, and allies! Thank you for your service to our fine country.

I wish I could stay and play but my company came a day early and I'll be tied up all weekend. :-( I snuck in for a quick 'Hello' while everyone's showering before we go out for supper. I wanted to let y'all know I'm thinking about you and my toe will be tapping all weekend, knowing I'll be missing all the fun here. I'll try to sneak in if I can.

20 mph speed limit tonight? Ooooooh nooooooo! That's not fair! I'll never catch up. Gonna have to be real sneaky if I get to come back. (giggle)

God bless America and watch over the troops!

[SAMWolf]

SOoounds like you could use the "Samwolf's Handy Dandy Stealth Car"

[Kathy in Alaska]

Have a good weekend Johnny!

[MoJo2001]

Woohoo!! It's FRIDAY!!

God Bless our troops!!

Victoria, I'm sure you did perfect on your exams!

Kathy: Love the Mickey Mouse!!

WVNan: Where are you?? I never seem to catch ya!

SassyMom..hope you are doing great!!

I sure could use a Liberty Call!! LOL!

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