FReeper Canteen ~ Finally Friday ~ 03 October 08

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It's Finally Friday!! ~

STORM-STALLED REAPER

An MQ-9 Reaper sits in a hangar during a sandstorm at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, Sept. 15, 2008. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Epley

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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.

Pearl Harbor Port Call

080930-N-5476H-032 PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Sept. 30, 2008) Visitors to the USS Arizona Memorial gather along the shore to watch as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) moors pierside for a brief port visit to Pearl Harbor Naval Station. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility operating in the western Pacific and Indian oceans. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Hight/Released)

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Renders Honors

080930-N-5476H-008 PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Sept. 30, 2008) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) renders honors to the USS Arizona Memorial as the ship enters Pearl Harbor Naval Station for a brief port visit. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility operating in the western Pacific and Indian oceans. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Hight/Released)

Buster Bailey ~ Jazzbo Brown From Memphis

Fletcher Henderson ~ Shuffling Sadie

Jabbo Smith's Rhythm Aces ~ Lina Blues

Johnny Dodds ~ Flat Foot

King Oliver ~ Snag It

Deployment

080928-N-1120L-130 GULFPORT, Miss. (Sept. 28, 2008) Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 7 board their aircraft to deploy to locations throughout the Middle East. NMCB-7 is deployed to provide construction support to U.S. Forces Central Command supporting Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael B. Lavender/Released)

Home Again

080927-N-5758H-229 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 27, 2008) Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Clint Latimer, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4), greets his 19 month old daughter upon his return from a week of supporting local, state and federal authorities in recovery effort for Galveston, Texas, in the wake of Hurricane Ike. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 3rd Class Specialist Kenneth R. Hendrix/Released)

Louis Armstrong ~ Skid-Dat-De-Dat

Mezz Mezzrow ~ I'se A'Muggin

Muggsy Spanier ~ Riverboat Shuffle

Red Nichols ~ Original Dixieland One Step

Scott Joplin ~ The Entertainer

CANOPY VIEW

The refueling boom from a KC-135 Stratotanker arches over an F-15 Eagle as it refuels the aircraft over eastern Florida, Sept. 20, 2008. An F-22 Raptor and another F-15 Eagle from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., are participating in the training mission with the Mississippi Air National Guard. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Scott Reed

GABBI'S HUNT

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Stacey Harrington, not shown, waits as his Military Working Dog "Gabbi" searches the Neighborhood Activities Center prior to a Business Development Seminar in the Gazaliyah district, Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 21, 2008. Harrington and Gabbi are assigned to the 435th Security Forces Squadron attached to 4th Infantry Division. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Charles W. Gill

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[MeekMom]

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[MeekMom]

Evening Ma!
Another good thread!
Thanks!
((Hugs))

[Kathy in Alaska]

It's Finally Friday!

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[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.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

God be with you and guide you Sarah . . . we ask in Jesus name. Amen

Prayers going up.

[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 Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
Capt Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
Col Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Ev USA (Mozie)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
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
Major joma89 USAF
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Michael USAR (RightOnline)
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 Brian USA (repubmom)
Sgt Dusty USA (MountainDad)
Sgt Sean Reed (preed)
Sgt Spencer USA (grame)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Matt USA (repubmom)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSG Mitchel USA (tina07)
SSGT Don May Jr USMC (debm29palms)
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)

 

[laurenmarlowe]

United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem

[Drumbo]

Hi Ma,
Thanks for the thread. I’m watching the debate and FR is slow. :-)

[laurenmarlowe]

United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem

[laurenmarlowe]

Well just DANG!

You get our Anthem twice, LOL!

Remove if ya want MA!

*HUGS*

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[MeekMom]

Evening Lauren. Hope all is well with you dear. :)

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

Watching the debate ......

[MeekMom]

Evening hon.

I’m a little nervous tonight about how Sarah’s gonna do against the big meanie!

[laurenmarlowe]

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Oct. 1, 2008) Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Andreas Arredondo, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59), kisses his wife during a first kiss ceremony pier side onboard Naval Station (NAVSTA) Pearl Harbor. Russell returned to its homeport of NAVSTA Pearl Harbor after a six-month deployment to the western Pacific supporting the Global War on Terrorism as part of the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael A. Lantron/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2008) Senior Chief Quartermaster Joseph Lennon raises the Enlisted Surface Warfare Pennant during an award ceremony on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is currently deployed in the Navy's 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sarah E. Bitter/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2008) Crew members watch the fuel probe move to the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) during a refueling at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu and Halsey are part of the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dustin Kelling/Released)

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOL! Just leave it...you almost got it 3 times.

Working your fingers to the bone? The weekend is almost here. Do you get some rest? *HUGS*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[Kathy in Alaska]

And now you get 2 Kate Smith’s. LOL! FR is so slow!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[laurenmarlowe]

Howdy MeekMom! *HUGS*

All is well here thanks, and I hope the same for you!

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Families, for your service to our country.

Thanks, unique, for the perfect woohoo.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[Drumbo]

FRs running much slower than the other debate night and I can’t even find a serious debate topic, just the drinking game which I have no interest in on a Thursday night. Double posts are breaking out all over as well - I’m wondering if a Denial of Service attack is in progress? I wouldn’t put it past the opposition - tonight’s debate is a crucial one. The media have hyped it beyond anything I’ve ever seen for a VP contest.

So far, no fireworks, no mention of Ifill’s book deal. Palin is controlling the answers saying she may not give the answers the moderator or her opponent want. Biden has agreed with Gov. Palen once already in the mold of Obamma last week and Joe’s claiming his clean-coal comments were “taken out of context”. He’s sticking to his script of attacking McCain at every opportunity, but Sarahcuda hasn’t taken the bait. She’s doing well so far imho, that means the media will declare Biden the winner.

[SandRat]

Hi!

[Tanniker Smith]

Good evening, all!

Watching the debate, but I came over to the PC because it's putting me to sleep as they both ignore the questions and just spout rehearsed speeches.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in 1st....MM grabs the gold!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And snagging the gold....Nana Hope!!

[Drumbo]

The whole site ground to a halt for me and I had a rash of Proxy Errors. Something’s up for sure, the debate topic has just over 30 posts and we were up to three hubdred by this time in the first Presidential debate. I’ve switched over to the beta link to post this and that server is moving much faster. Let me know if ya need it and I’ll Freemail from beta land.

[Drumbo]

I found the debate thread - started at 6:30 PM for a 9:00 debate. Good grief. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2096085/posts?page=1322

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top 3....lauren bags the bronze!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks for the updates....I'm at least listening on radio. I loved the part where she gave a "shout out" to the school where her brother teaches (6th grade), right here in Anchorage.

[MeekMom]

I loved the school-shout out too! What a lady!
God bless her always!

[AZamericonnie]

Battle Hymn Of The Republic

[Drumbo]

Imho, she did great. No gaffes, and several times she took the openings Joe left her. Joe didn’t mess up either, but no one was watching Joe unless he melted down, lol. The 90 second format was awful, but she did fine. What struck me most was Joe trying to relate to the ordinary people he knows and runs into at Home Depot ... not Sarah, she portrayed herself and her family as ordinary people. A huge difference there, subtle, but a real clincher imho.

Talking heads and focus groups are almost unanimous that Sarah won. It’s unmans that she was “better than expected”.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Ok....did you watch the debate. I listened on the radio and GO SARAH!!!!

[Randy Larsen]

Thank You folfs in Alaska!

All I have to say...

[MeekMom]

[Randy Larsen]

Thank You folks in Alaska!

All I have to say...

[LUV W]

Finally here. Had to watch Sarah mop up the floor with Plugs! :D

She hit a homerun and even the Luntz group said so! LOL!

[MeekMom]

Please accept my apology, as a fellow Alaskan, for ever having been worried over Sarah doing well tonight.
What an excellent performance!
Way to go Governor!!!
Yahooo!!! :))

[LUV W]

She kicked his....welllll......

[MeekMom]

Hiya Luvy!
Didn’t Sarah just make you proud to be an American Republican?
!!!! WTG Sarah!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks for your take....I was so nervous. I thought she did good. The msm and the dems up here have been beating her down since the moment she was named. I am so sick of it!!!

[LUV W]

Absolutely!

[Drumbo]

Fred Thompson on Foxnews saying he was “Blown away” by Sarah. Says. “She’s changed the terms of the whole discussion”.

[MeekMom]

Fred Thompson praised her on Fox news just now. He’s a nice man.

[Kathy in Alaska]

On my way home. Back in a bit.

[LUV W]

And he was totally correct!

He also called Biden on a LOT of lies and mis-statements!

[LUV W]

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