USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ A Tribute to the US Navy Seals ~ June 3, 2003

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[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Yes Sir, only 59F. It was supposed to bring much needed rain, but alas, only enough sprinkles to show the outlines of parked cars. But.........we have more that 18 hours of daylight!

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E.G.C. Thanks for bumping by. Hope today is treating you well.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Tuesday morning, Tom! Good Tuesday morning, Patriotic Pattie!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Bless This House sung along with this morning,
twice because I love this song for our troops USO Canteen,
and A Prayer of Protection
said for all who enter the USO Canteen Freeper Style,
including our troops, our veterans,
their families and our allies.

Welcome to all who come to honor our troops and veterans, for whom this USO Canteen was created.

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

Wherever you are, God is, and all is well!

Wherever you are, Godand all is well!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Meekie, for providing my cup of hot chocolate each day. It's much appreciated, and I get marshmallows too. Hurrah!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Off to work. Back in a bit.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!

[SevenofNine]

Good morning Canteen members

Tomkow what in the world your wacky cat doing to that frisbee is it frisbee that very weird

Your cat is NOT NORMAL


Well report off Hareetz wire Israel has release some Palensterin prisoners as gesture of good faith and Dubya back in Egypt took all world leaders ride around one of Egypt Prez crib in GOLF CART

They were nervous about Dubya driving


Also Interfax just report that Russia now confirm they going chill out selling nuke techs to Iranians speaking of wacky dudes

Report off AFP wire Islamic newspaper is claiming that they capture 4 US Soldiers in Village where iranians been hiding out for years from Saddam

BUSTED IT

[Soaring Feather]

These home coming stories are so great to read.
So much happiness for them.

[HiJinx]

But.........we have more that 18 hours of daylight!

That's what I love about you...ever the optimist!!!

[Aeronaut]

The drops gathered together to cover the ground, but that was all for any moisture. *sigh* We need real rain. Hope you get yours latter this week.

Ours is falling apart, too, it seems.

[HiJinx]

Ok, let's see if this writer can find the words to say what your comment evoked in me....

Focusing on the heart and not the physical attributes of a person captures the essence of life for countless thousands of couples in the military. When you look at the photos of couples reunited after a deployment, you tend to see physically pretty people...but that doesn't begin to tell the real story.

Military families come in all shapes and sizes, from petite to queen size. Yet the love and devotion between military members and their spouses transcends that reality. I can't put down in words with authority everything that binds them together, but it begins in the heart.

Perhaps it's the move away from the traditional support network of family and the necessity of relying on each other for survival (as was our case). Maybe it's the acknowledgement of the sacrifice, the 'noble calling' if you will, of military service. And maybe it's just plain old-fashioned love.

Whatever the motivation, it really is true that we love each other for who we are more than the size of our bottoms!!!

[Fawnn]

I was trying to crack a joke about those of us extending good wishes *to* military families. (My veteran spouse is dead.)

No offense was intended. I apologize.

[HiJinx]

Oh, no....I had no intention of coming across as offended, please don't feel like you need to apologize!
And I knew you were cracking a funny...
This is just one of those things that I felt ought to be highlighted...people loving each other for who they are.

And if I offended you, a thousand apologies...

[Fawnn]

Oh, no....I had no intention of coming across as offended, please don't feel like you need to apologize!

Whew! (wiping brow)

And if I offended you, a thousand apologies...

No. I was afraid I'd been misunderstood. That you thought I was mocking somebody, when that is the last thing I'd ever do (well, unless I'm talking about a Clintoon or Hitlery, of course). In fact, I agree with your sentiments: (This is just one of those things that I felt ought to be highlighted...people loving each other for who they are. ... Whatever the motivation, it really is true that we love each other for who we are more than the size of our bottoms!!!) !!!

[tomkow6]

Randumb Thoughts from My "Voices"


Do you think you can't have enough of a good thing? How about carrots? They're a great source of vitamin A. During World War II the U. S. government had pilots gorge themselves on carrots to sharpen their eyesight.

But if you eat too many carrots, your skin will turn orange. You will look like a carrot -- and perhaps begin to grown with your head in the ground.

[Kathy in Alaska]

HOME AT LAST — USS Constellation returns to its homeport in San Diego, Calif., June 2, following a seven-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Andrew J. Betting

Tom, see anybody we know? LOL!

USS CONSTELLATION RETURNS HOME — Sailors and marines onboard USS Constellation man the rails and show their appreciation as friends and family show their support and greet the Constellation and crew as they return to their homeport at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, Calif., June 2. Constellation returned following a seven-month deployment to the Arabian Gulf in support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Constellation Carrier Strike Group flew more than 1,500 sorties. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Ted Banks

[Kathy in Alaska]

PSYOPS — Soldiers of 346th Psychological Operations Battalion, Cinncinatti, Ohio, hand out flyers during a foot patrol in a local marketplace in downtown Fallujah, Iraq. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Albert Eaddy

FALLUJAH — Soldiers of 346th Psychological Operations Battalion, Cinncinatti, Ohio, conduct a foot patrol in a local marketplace in downtown Fallujah, Iraq. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Albert Eaddy