FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ 13 November 09

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It's Finally Friday!! ~

VIETNAM VETS

Visitors to the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Wall stand beside a plaque commemorating Prisoners of War and Missing in Action on Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2009. Showing in the background are some of the more than 58,000 names of fallen troops etched into the granite partitions of the monument in Washington, D.C. DoD photo by John Kruzel

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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.

FORT HOOD MEMORIAL SERVICE

The American flag on Fort Hood, Texas, rests at half-staff on Nov. 10, 2009, during a memorial ceremony honoring the victims of the Nov. 5, shooting (terrorist) rampage that left 13 dead and 38 wounded. DoD photo by Cherie Cullen

A 1st Cavalry Division bugler plays 'Taps' at the conclusion of a memorial ceremony honoring 13 Fort Hood shooting (terrorist) victims Nov. 10 outside of the III Corps headquarters building. More than 15,000 attended the memorial. U.S. Army photo by Andrew Evans

Artie Shaw & His Orchestra ~ Indian Love Call

Elvis ~ Santa Claus Is Back In Town

Ray Charles ~ Funny, But You Still Love Me

Frank Sinatra ~ Moon River

Johnny Horton ~ Snoopy & The Red Baron

FRIENDSHIP FIREWORKS

Santa, Mrs. Claus, the team of elves from the Alaska National Guard and residents of Koyuk smile for a quick photo before loading the sleigh, an Alaska Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft. (Photo by Pfc. Michelle Nash, Alaska National Guard

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USS NEW YORK

091107-N-8138M-003 NEW YORK (Nov. 7, 2009) The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) is commissioned in New York. The ship has 7.5 tons of steel salvaged from the World Trade Center towers forged into her bow, and will be used to support humanitarian, amphibious assault, special operations and expeditionary warfare missions around the world. New York is the sixth U.S. Navy ship named for the state and will be homeported in Norfolk, Va. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Dan Meaney/Released)

Maynard Ferguson ~ Cherokee

Tennessee Ernie Ford ~ 16 Tons

Asleep At The Wheel ~ Fat Boy Rag

Earl Hines & His Orchestra ~ Piano Man

Brooks & Dunn ~ Cowgirls Don’t Cry

SPECIAL DELIVERY

091111-N-5148B-032 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 11, 2009) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 delivers cargo aboard the flight deck of the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) during a vertical replenishment with the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG). The Bonhomme Richard ARG is supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah E. Bitter/Released)

Marines with Regimental Combat Team 7 celebrate the 234th Marine Corps birthday at Forward Operating Base Dwyer, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2009.

MARINES INHABIT TALIBAN FORTRESS

U.S. Marines return to Patrol Base Sullivan after a patrol in Nawa District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan on Sept. 21, 2009. U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, are conducting security patrols in order to speak with the local populace to identify their issues and concerns. 1/5 is the combat element of Regimental Combat Team 3, whose mission is to conduct counter insurgency operations in partnership with the Afghan national security forces in southern Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John M. McCall/Released)

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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.

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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

[rabscuttle385]

I’m in!

[The Mayor]

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November 13, 2009

No Deal!

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READ: Luke 4:1-13

It is written, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.” —Luke 4:4

We’ve all seen and heard advertisements that entice us to take shortcuts to happiness. Buy our product and make no payments for one year! Instant gratification!

When the devil tempted Jesus (Luke 4:1-13), he offered a shortcut to “satisfaction.” He tried to tempt Jesus to take matters into His own hands rather than trust His Father.

When Jesus was hungry from 40 days of fasting (v.2), Satan suggested that He use His power to turn stones into bread. Had the Lord done so, He would have been using His powers for His own benefit, but He refused.

Why didn’t Jesus accept the devil’s offer of ruling all the kingdoms of the world right away? (vv.5-7). He could have avoided the cross. But that would have gone against God’s plan for Him—to give His life on the cross, to be resurrected, and to sit at the Father’s right hand in His kingdom. Satan’s offer of a shortcut was no deal at all.

Beware of enticements that seem to cost little for the present. Satan hopes to get you to do things his way. And he doesn’t give up easily. Even after Jesus overcame a third temptation, Satan left only “until an opportune time” (v.13).

Whenever you are offered a shortcut to happiness, watch out to see who’s behind the cashier’s counter!

Lord, help me see the devil’s offers for what they are—enticements to sin. Help me to keep my eyes focused on You and Your Word, and my ears attentive to You in prayer. Amen.

The best way to escape temptation is to run to God.

Bible in One Year: Lamentations 1-2; Hebrews 10:1-18

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

It’s Finally Friday!

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and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

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[AZamericonnie]

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~Tribute to Our Troops~

[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)

 

[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. 

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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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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[SevenofNine]

HEY KATHY guess who is in Japan and Godzilla is not too thriled President OBama

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Nana Hope....you are 1st and have grabbed the gold!!

[SevenofNine]

Here the story from Twitter news

RodrigoBNO ~ @SimonOstler Japan Standard Time: 4:15PM THE PRESIDENT arrives in Tokyo, Japan. Haneda Airport. Open Press

[Kathy in Alaska]

You are in, rab, and only a single second behind....snagging the silver!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And a good evening to The Mayor....you round out the top 3, bagging the bronze!!

[Publius]

Did you happen to read Sarah Palin's little history lesson to the president?

I haven't seen the knife inserted like that since I watched my late uncle butcher a woodchuck 50 years ago.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Aloha, Hawaii...close on the leaders heels!

[SevenofNine]

I don’t know what Dmieti Medevev smoking over in Russia he want change Russia time zone excuse me is Russia kinda big for that

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/russia/6557425/Russia-has-too-many-time-zones-Dmitry-Medvedev-says.html

[luvie]

Ahhhh..Friday! When “normal” people start looking forward to
the weekend. LOL!

In retail, that rule doesn’t work. Phooey! :D