FReeper Canteen ~ It's Almost Halloween! ~ 30 October 09

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Trick or Treat!! ~

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.

Click here to carve your own pumpkin

Monster Mash

Rock & Roll Graveyard

Halloween Is

Trick or Treat

Enchanted Forest

Click here to bowl

The Purple People Eater (For you, Mr Tonkin)

Sorcerer's Apprentice

Werewolves of London

Ghostbusters

Witch Doctor

Click here to color a Halloween picture

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and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[The Mayor]

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October 30, 2009

Be A Stander

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READ: 2 Timothy 4:9-18

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. —Proverbs 17:17

Western novelist Stephen Bly says that in the days of America’s Old West there were two types of friends (and horses): runners and standers. At the first sign of trouble, the runner would bolt—abandoning you to whatever peril you were facing. But a stander would stick with you no matter the circumstances. Unfortunately, you wouldn’t know which kind of friend you had until trouble came. And then it was too late—unless your friend was a stander.

Rather than being concerned with what kind of friends we have, however, we ought to consider what kind of friends we are. In the final days of Paul’s ministry, as he awaited death, some who had ministered with him turned into runners and abandoned him to face execution alone. In his last letter, he listed some (like Demas) who had run off, then simply stated, “Only Luke is with me” (2 Tim. 4:11). Luke was a stander. While undoubtedly disappointed by those who had deserted him, Paul must have been deeply comforted to know he was not alone.

Proverbs tells us that “a friend loves at all times” (17:17). During times of adversity, we need friends we can rely on. When the people we know face trouble, what kind of friend will we be—a runner or a stander?

Dear Lord, help us to be the kind of friend who doesn’t run when our friends are in need. Give us the courage to stand by them, the wisdom to know what to say, and the ability to serve them. Amen.

A true friend stands with us in times of trial.

Bible in One Year: Jeremiah 20-21; 2 Timothy 4

[2111USMC]

IN

[rdl6989]

Bttt

[LuvFreeRepublic]

Hello Canteen fans.

[LuvFreeRepublic]

Hello Canteen fans.

[LuvFreeRepublic]

Hello Canteen fans.

[LuvFreeRepublic]

What a hiccup!!! Let’s see how many times this will post.

[2111USMC]

Performing brain surgery on a pumpkin.

Be back in a bit.

[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~

[AZamericonnie]

Boo!:)

Thank you Ma for this evenings cute thread! *hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sunday at 2am...

It’s Almost Halloween!!

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[dalebert]

anyone watching hannity? its scary...nj voters on....prefer marxism

[dalebert]

anyone watching hannity? its scary...nj voters on....prefer marxism

[dalebert]

anyone watching hannity? its scary...nj voters on....prefer marxism

[Kathy in Alaska]

My computer has gone on strike...it lost the ping twice and now is as slow as molasses. GRRRRR!!!

[amom]

In (early for me and on the current thread to boot!)

Happy Halloween everyone! Whooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[LuvFreeRepublic]

Too much fun! I played the bowling game and got a 72. Very cute!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Maybe in isn’t my work computer....looks like others are having posting issues. PERSEVERENCE!!!

[AZamericonnie]

we may have a movie worth going to see. Here is the preliminary scoop from a friend: "***MOVIE DEAL*** Vietnam POW, friend, & fellow River Rat, Bud Day, has signed a contract with a Hollywood producer to do a movie of his life. Gary Sinise is likely to play Bud. He hasn't committed yet but has met with Bud and Bud approves. John Voight has signed but not sure for what part. A $85 to 90-million budget is in place! Estimated completion in a year to year & 1/2. SHADOW Colonel Day is a very decorated Vietnam Vet. He went down in a twin seater F-100F. He was excorting a stikeforce of F-105s. My dad was a strike pilot flying the F-105 (not Bud's squadron). Lots of info out there about this incredible hero. Connie please ping anyone you think would be interested in my scoop. Thank you. Go Thud Go!

This IS exciting LuvFR!

I'm certain StarCMC has done a Hall Of Heroes post on Colonel Day.

Please keep us updated.

How cool.....Gary Sinise!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter of U S Army EOD)
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
AbnSarge USA
Allegra
aviator USAF
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
ConorMacNessa USN USMC
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
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)
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 Alan USA (brother-in-law Stonewall Jackson)
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit)
Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
SGT Ev USA (Mozie)
SGT Gray USA (colorcountry’s son)
SGT Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SPC William Akin USA (Step-son of BlueLancer)
SSG Brian USA (repubmom)
SSG Dustin USA (SIL of U S Army EOD)
SSG Dusty USA (MountainDad)
SSG Mitchel USA (tina07)
SSG Spencer USA (grame)
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
USAFSecurityForces (son of visualops & TheStickman)
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening amom!!!! *hugs*

I seem to keep missing you!:)

All is well with you?

Critters & crops doing well?

[AZamericonnie]

Performing brain surgery on a pumpkin.

Steady hand Marine!:) *hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

Happy Almost Halloween!!

[amom]

It might not be your computer...seems as if there are a few folks having a time of it trying to post tonight.

[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.

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God Bless Our Republic

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.

Prayers going up

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in first grabbing the gold....The Mayor!!

[LuvFreeRepublic]

Thanks for moving the info to this thread Connie. It has all that is need for a great movie. I will keep everyone updated.

[amom]

Hi there connie! Nice to ‘see’ you again. All is well indeed. Crop is doing very well and all the critters are fat and sassy. (HUGS) bac’at’cha. And you?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening to you, amom...((HUGS))...I closed everything I could close, but man is it slow!! d:o)

Did ya have a good day?

[AZamericonnie]

Dear Lord, help us to be the kind of friend who doesn’t run when our friends are in need. Give us the courage to stand by them, the wisdom to know what to say, and the ability to serve them. Amen.

Amen Mayor....*hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

And my Marine is in 2nd....snagging the silver!!

[LUV W]

HAPPY ALMOST HALLOWEEN, EVERYONE!
BOO!

[AZamericonnie]

You are so right about that!

I’d even pay & go to a theater to see that movie!:)

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top 3....rdl6989 bags the bronze!!

[amom]

Slow indeed! We’ll get by however won’t we?

Had a great day...bushed out but it’s a good kinda bushed.

And yourself?

[AZamericonnie]

Thanks for asking amon....I’m fat and sassy myself! LOL

Truly all is well here just too many project at once.

It has finally cooled off, todays temps were only in the 60’s.

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor...((HUGS))...we had some white flakes yesterday, but no sticking....today, cold enough weather, but dry.

Thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

[yorkie]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN,
EVERYONE!

[amom]

Great! Glad things are all well there. Too many projects can make life ‘interesting’ now can’t it? 8D

60s is not too bad at all...glad it’s cooled off for you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Marine...((HUGS))...hope your pumpkin surgery was successful. I like that one.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, rdl...are you ready for the little people tomorrow evening?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[rdl6989]

Ready!

[freedumb2003]

My computer has gone on strike...it lost the ping twice and now is as slow as molasses. GRRRRR!!!

:)

[2111USMC]

Uh oh....

Your post to RDL just reminded me that we don’t have the candy yet.

[amom]

I noticed you have Purple People Eater in your tune selection. I can hear Tonk laughing now.

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Kathy, Hugs.

I’m off the weekend starting in a few hours.. Yip,yip, yahoo.

[mylife]

A woman obsessed with swallowing spoons and forks was forced to have an operation after she ate an entire canteen of cutlery.

Quick Ma! Ya best check the flatware in the galley!