FReeper Canteen ~ What Island Fruit Are You? ~ 22 May 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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Honoring those who have served before.

Today We Want To Know.....

What Island Fruit Are You?

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Have fun!

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[ConorMacNessa]

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides," remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!





Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
(Click for Bosun’s Whistle)



USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[DoughtyOne]

Since December 30th, I’ve been a coo coo cocoanut!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ What Island Fruit Are You? ~

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[MIchaelTArchangel]

I am not a fruit. I am straight!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[SkyDancer]

Hi All! Just getting settled after my Outback sojourn. Coming back it seems I'm a banana.

Like a banana, you are tender hearted and sensitive. And the more someone gets to know you, the softer and sweeter you are. You are loving, gentle, and compassionate. You touch others with your warmth, empathy, and understanding.

You are mild-mannered and find it easy to get along with almost anyone. You help harsher personalities mellow out. You are vulnerable and sensitive, but you avoid letting others hurt you with your somewhat hardened exterior. You are tough when you need to be.

You value harmony and togetherness. You like to be in a relationship and usually adore your partner. You don't make waves. If someone annoys or insults you, you rather walk away than cause a scene.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

And Welcome Home After 46 Years!



Lt. Dennis W. Peterson, USN
Squadron HS-2, USS Hornet – CV12
KIA Vietnam 19Jul1967

Lt. Peterson was laid to rest in the Hallowed Grounds of Arlington National Cemetery 2May2013



I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

"Arm yourselves, and be ye men of valour, and be in readiness for the conflict;
For it is better for us to perish in battle than to look upon the outrage of our nation and our altar.
As the Will of God is in Heaven, even so let it be."
(1 Maccabees 3:58–60)

Eternal Father, Strong to Save
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Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, amid these who heeded the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



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Thanks very much to Repeal The 17th for finding this story and to Ms. Behavin for the Ping!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

***HUGS***



Coming aboard as we speak. Rendering Hand Salutes to our National Colors and to the Officer of the Deck!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[henkster]

Dragonfruit. Of all your fun personality quizzes, this one was probably the least “me”.

But it’s all good fun.

[HiTech RedNeck]

You Are Dragonfruit Like this 'strawberry pear', you are a sweet and sensitive person. You don't have a mean bone in your body. You have the best intentions, and people know that. Unfortunately, you are sometimes a little too scatterbrained to follow through. You are hyperactive and easily bored. You like to be entertained and stimulated as much as possible. You don't focus well, and you rarely do just one thing at once. You can only get things done if you multitask. You love a good discussion or debate. You find verbal volleying to be a great way to develop new ideas. You are impatient. You don't do well with waiting. If you don't know how something is going to turn out, you often lose interest.

Well kinda sorta. Anyhow, I had to munge the "HTML" to get it to even look this good.

[ClearCase_guy]

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!



SFC Trenton L. Rhea, USA,
530th Military Police Battalion, 300th Military Police Brigade, 200th Military Police Command
Died Afghanistan, 15May2013



I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

"Arm yourselves, and be ye men of valour, and be in readiness for the conflict;
For it is better for us to perish in battle than to look upon the outrage of our nation and our altar.
As the Will of God is in Heaven, even so let it be."
(1 Maccabees 3:58–60)

God Of Our Fathers
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Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, among these who answered the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



Taps
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"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!" `

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*hugs*...yard work complete? Sunshine?

I haven’t had time to look outside yet. LOL! But the sun is out. Sunset tonight at 10:56pm

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, D1....LOL! Thanks for playing.

Hope you had a good day.

[HiTech RedNeck]

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

I think it needs a comma after "principem" at least if Google Translate has the Latin right, otherwise the meaning gets inverted. (He kneels not to princes, but to the Prince of Peace)

[tanuki]

My connection is acting weird today. Oh well, I am a pineapple.

[penelopesire]

That was fun! I am a pineapple.

God Bless Our Troops!!

[ConorMacNessa]

I didn't venture out today - too hot and muggy. Did some cleanup in the house and went through a ton of papers - filed what is still needed and shredded or recycled the rest.

10:56? Wow!



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)