FReeper Canteen ~ Finally Friday ~ 09 May 08

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[Kathy in Alaska]

LASTING MEMORIAL

James Lee, who has engraved many names onto the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, uses a sandblaster to stencil Raymond C. Mason's name onto the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall during a ceremony, May 7, 2008, Washington, D.C.Defense Dept. photo by Sebastian J. Sciotti, Jr.

Canteen Mission Statement

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

May 6 airpower summary: B-1B destroys enemy compound

A B-1B Lancer stands by for its mission at a Southwest Asia air base. One of the B-1B's missions is to provide close-air support for coalition forces throughout the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Dixon)

Count Basie ~ Circus In Rhythm

Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band ~ Buckle Down Winsocki

Frank Sinatra ~ I'll Be Around

Perry Como ~ That Moon's In My Heart

Three Suns ~ Steppin' Out With My Baby

Air Force Predators take out insurgents and weapons

The primary mission of the MQ-1 Predator is interdiction and conducting armed reconnaissance against critical, perishable targets. When the MQ-1 is not actively pursuing its primary mission, it provides reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition in support of the Joint Forces commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson)

Bill Anderson & Friends ~ Tips Of My Fingers

Champs ~ Tequila

Hank ~ There's A Tear In My Beer

Bob Wills ~ Little Bit Of Boogie

Four Seasons ~ Big Girls Don't Cry

New Combat Outpost Helps Counterinsurgency Fight in Afghanistan

Soldiers of Company B, 864th Engineer Battalion, build guard towers at the Margah Combat Outpost in eastern Paktika, Afghanistan. The new outpost allows ground forces to interact with the local people and separates the enemy from the people in historical infiltration areas on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. U.S. Army photo

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[The Mayor]

May 9, 2008

Horsepower

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READ: Jeremiah 6:16-21

Ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; then you will find rest for your souls. —Jeremiah 6:16

On a cold winter day in Michigan, a woman in labor was being rushed to the hospital when the unthinkable happened. The ambulance slid off an icy road into a ditch. A passing four-wheel drive truck stopped and tried to haul the emergency vehicle out but couldn’t get a grip.

That’s when help arrived. An Amish man driving a two-horse team stopped to offer help. He told the ambulance service that the horses’ shoes had been sharpened so they would bite into the ice. Once he hooked up the horses to the ambulance, they walked it right out of the ditch.

By today’s standards, this young mother received help from a source of strength that was old-fashioned and outmoded. But on that day, old ways helped to ensure the safe arrival of new life into the world.

Most of us wouldn’t want to return to the old-fashioned ways. But more than 2,500 years ago, Jeremiah reminded us that there is nothing more relevant than the truth of the past. Even though he was regarded as a relic of his time, he urged his neighbors to walk in the old paths of truth so that they would find peace and rest for their souls (Jer. 6:16). Today, we can still find rest and peace in Jesus, our eternal source of truth (Matt. 11:28).

Upon Thy Word I rest, so strong, so sure;
So full of comfort blest, so sweet, so pure,
Thy Word that changest not, that faileth never!
My King, I rest upon Thy Word forever. —Havergal

The old truth of God’s Word is ever new.

Bible in One Year: 2 Samuel 7–9; Proverbs 14:12-24

[SandRat]

1?

[PROCON]

Woo-Hoo!

[Izzy Dunne]

In.

[SandRat]

OK,.. 2?

[Tanniker Smith]

WOO HOO !!!! FRIDAY !!!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

It's Finally Friday!

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[Izzy Dunne]

For anybody who didn't already know (a small percentage, I'm sure), here is proof that John F'n Kerry is a clueless dweeb and an unparalleled vacuous twit:

Regarding Operation Chaos, some two months after it was launched with the express purpose NOT of nominating Hillary, but causing confusion and bloodying up both Dem candidates, Monsieur Querrie unleashed this bit of analysis:

the GOP has clearly declared that it wants Hillary Clinton as the candidate," Sen. John F. Kerry (Mass.) told reporters on a conference call.

[SandRat]

Happy Day

Iraqi children watch the grand opening ceremonies of the Jameat Market in Basra, Iraq, May 6, 2008. The children were released from school early to attend the community building event. Royal Navy photo by Leading Airman Jannine B. Hartmann.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

AbnSarge USA
Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
Capt Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Clarinet_King USAF (NerdDad/CDBear)
Col Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Ev USA (Mozie)
Fred (DocRock)
Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
GulfWar1Vet USA
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
KB4W USAF (arbee4bush)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCpl Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Lt David (Coldwater Creek)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
Sgt Dusty USA (MountainDad)
Sgt Sean Reed (preed)
Sgt Spencer USA (grame)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

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.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

(Click on graphics for music)

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.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

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[Izzy Dunne]

Chaiten volcano erupts during lightning storm. (Click pic for story).

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem

[SandRat]

FUTURE COMBAT CAMERAMAN - Daniel Thow, 9, photographs the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds at AirFest 2008 at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., May 2, 2008. Daniel has been a photographer since he was 6, but has been going to air shows with his father John since he was 4. U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Erica J. Knight

[ladyjane]

Iraqi children watch the grand opening ceremonies

Correction: Iraqi boys. Girls don't get to go out in public in that culture.

[PROCON]

Hi Sandy, you going to get a chance to meet up with the FRolicking AZ FReepers?!

[SandRat]

Doesn’t look that way.

[MeekMom]

re; 15
Great pic/story!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Fantastic picture and story, Izzy!! Excellent!!

That picture is not to be believed......

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Families, for your service to our country.

Thanks, Sonora, for the perfect woohoo.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[PROCON]

Happy Day

Cute kids!

Smiling kid's faces are the same the world around!

They weren't smiling under Saddam!

[mylife]

Amazing isnt it?

[Kathy in Alaska]

WTG, Mayor....you grabbed the gold!

Thanks, Sonora, for the WooHoo!

[SandRat]

When I get back from Roundtable I’ve a Scout story to put up here that will make you smile and laugh.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And then comes Sand....snagging the silver!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top 3....is Late!

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

It’s almost the weekend...hope you have some relaxing to do.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Safe journey to and fro, Sand.

[PROCON]

Great volcano pictures!!

I was stationed at FT. Lewis, Wa. when Mount St. Helens blew in on May 18, 1980. Unbelievable ashfall around the whole Puget Sound area and especially Eastern Washington!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...how’d your day go? Sunny? Rain? 50F but overcast here today. We are hoping to get rain.

[PROCON]

Hiya Ma!

Spring day, warmer, 60 degrees and dry.

How come you want rain with all the snow you get?!

[Tamar1973]

Annyonghaseyo!

[Kathy in Alaska]

WooHoo!! Thank goodness, TS....Friday finally made it. How was school today?

[Izzy Dunne]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Because all the snow has melted. Everyone is raking their yards, the street sweepers are out, and dust if everywhere! We need the city to be cleansed by a good, steady rain.

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOL!! I love it!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And a good evening to you, Tamar. How is the weather in your part of California?

[PROCON]

Hey pal, just be glad it wasn't this one!!

Sorry for the politics, Ma!

[MeekMom]

((Hugs)) Everyone!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

I see the picture of the kids is by a female Royal Navy photog....splains the kissy look on one of the kid’s face.

[Tamar1973]

Beautifully allergy-provoking.

[Tamar1973]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Yuck!! Now I’m gonna have nightmares!! d:o)

[Tamar1973]

[Tamar1973]

[Tamar1973]