FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: United States Naval Academy, Maryland ~ 08 NOV 2016

Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World!! | The Canteen Crew

[laurenmarlowe]

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: United States Naval Academy, Maryland

The United States Naval Academy is a four-year coeducational federal service academy in Annapolis, Maryland, United States. Established on October 10, 1845, under Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft, it is the second oldest of the United States' five service academies, and educates officers for commissioning primarily into the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps.

Candidates for admission generally must both apply directly to the academy and receive a nomination, usually from a Member of Congress. Students are officers-in-training and are referred to as midshipmen. Tuition for midshipmen is fully funded by the Navy in exchange for an active duty service obligation upon graduation.

Approximately 1,200 "plebes" enter the Academy each summer for the rigorous Plebe Summer, but only about 1,000 midshipmen graduate. Graduates are usually commissioned as ensigns in the Navy or second lieutenants in the Marine Corps, but a small number can also be cross-commissioned as officers in other U.S. services, and the services of allied nations.

The academic program grants a bachelor of science degree with a curriculum that grades midshipmen's performance upon a broad academic program, military leadership performance, and mandatory participation in competitive athletics. Midshipmen are required to adhere to the academy's Honor Concept.

In its 2016 edition, U.S. News & World Report ranked the U.S. Naval Academy as the No. 1 public liberal arts college and tied for the 9th best overall liberal arts college in the U.S. In the category of High School Counselor Rankings of National Liberal Arts Colleges, the Naval Academy is also tied for No. 1 with the U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Air Force Academy, and is tied for the No. 5 spot for Best Undergraduate Engineering program at schools where doctorates not offered.

Learn More About the United States Naval Academt HERE!!

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Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

[E.G.C.]

BTW, Bo had a good day yesterday. He found another turtle.

He found his second gopher of the season Saturday.

[E.G.C.]

Tuesday Morning Coffee Bump.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Yes....

[Kathy in Alaska]

WTG, Bo!!! Turtles and gophers...good boy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a cupcake?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[beachn4fun]

Good morning ML ((HUGS))

I have been absent, so please fill me in on Penny.

[beachn4fun]

TO THE

FR CANTEEN

Good morning, Everyone.

Good morning to our

AWESOME

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Lauren, for preparing the Canteen
for today's activities.

Well, today is the day.
Tomorrow, we will know if we will be
forced to endure more of the same...or not.
All we can do now is pray.

Our temps have been very nice
during the day and chilly at night.
Saturday daytime temps will not
even reach 50. Brrrrr.
Guess I'll pull out sweats and thick socks
(I'm staying inside as much as possible).

Okay, so I'm so far behind on pings and posts,
I doubt if I'll ever catch up.
I hope if you did post something, and I did not respond,
you will FReepmail me a link so I can catch up.

Remember, the Canteen is ALWAYS

So, come on in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea;
pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM

DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, Beach. How’s it going?

[left that other site]

My constant companion and best buddy, Lynn-Dah, had aged almost exponentially in the last year, and was suffering from deafness, cataracts, hip displaisure and arthritis. She struggled bravely to her feet to take a walk, but I know it was very hard for her, and she was on strong NSAID medication which helped a bit, but I could tell that she was still hurting.

I called the vet, and they said I could come in at any time 24/7, but it was so hard for me to make the trip. The vet said that Lynn-Dah would let me know when it was “time”. Patty and Don said they would come with me, and I appreciated that so much.

I had been through this before with Torey, and I did it alone, but there was something about Lynn-Dah that I can’t explain. Perhaps it is the fact that she sat patiently by my side through my widowhood, Four moves in five years, epic auto journeys, (FL to MA) and her first New England Winter.

We had just taken a trip together to ME, where she got to play puppy games with Ziva (A Lab Mix), and sleep in front of a real wood fire.

On November 2, Lynn-Dah went to the “Rainbow Bridge” and I missed her so much that I knew I had to “rescue” another dog.

After wandering around as many as four shelters in the southern Massachusetts area, I ended up in my old stomping grounds at the ASPCA in Jamaica Plain (part of Boston). It was “Free Cat Day” and the place was very crowded, as some generous donor had taken care of all the adoption fees for adult cats.

I wanted a dog, however, and preferably a Lab Mix. of course, nobody could ever replace Lynn-Dah, but that is not the point. Each pet is a new entity in our lives, have a personality all their own, and are their own unique creature.

I went through the shelter, and there was a plethora of Pits and Pit Mixes, and there was Penny, the most gentle creature in the most intimidating package, a Beautiful, Brindle, Lab/Staffordshire terrier Mix, 6 years old, surrendered because her human had gone off to college.

We went for a walk together, and the pact was sealed. We both needed rescuing.

She’s home with me now, has met Patty and Don, and some of the neighbors, and she fits right in.

She’s a big girl, 65 lbs, Her temperament is one of the most docile and gentle I have ever seen in a large dog. She has had all her shots, is spayed, negative for heartworm, and very healthy.

I will probably lose weight walking her as she is very energetic.

I know it seems soon, but when it happens, it happens.

Love ML

[beachn4fun]

Thank you for the wonderful update. I knew about Lynn-Dah passing over the rainbow bridge but hadn’t heard that you had gone looking at adopting.

I knew you would eventually seek out another rescue (there are so many out there needing the love, It becomes somewhat of a habit, right?). So, no, I don’t think it’s too soon. Lynn-Dah can’t be replaced, but Penny and those like her can help fill the hole in the heart.

I’m so happy she found you.

HUGS

[beachn4fun]

Thank you for the wonderful update. I knew about Lynn-Dah passing over the rainbow bridge but hadn’t heard that you had gone looking at adopting.

I knew you would eventually seek out another rescue (there are so many out there needing the love, It becomes somewhat of a habit, right?). So, no, I don’t think it’s too soon. Lynn-Dah can’t be replaced, but Penny and those like her can help fill the hole in the heart.

I’m so happy she found you.

HUGS

[beachn4fun]

oh boy, double posting. FR must be really swamped to cause this slow down.

sorry all

[beachn4fun]

Good morning EG ((HUGS))

It’s going okay. Seems my morning is slipping away on me. I need to get off the computer soon.

Howz it out your way? Did you feel the earthquake?

[left that other site]

This morning, Penny and I walked 2 MILES!

She pulls a bit on the leash, but other than that, is very well-trained.

[E.G.C.]

We did feel the earthquake Sunday night. The bed was shaking a little but not much.

I did vote for Trump at the polling place this morning. Quite a few people out there this morning. Never have seen line like this.

[HiJinx]

...can we overcome the cheating??

Hopefully, we will. Turnout is very heavy down here.

[beachn4fun]

Yes indeed. I think you’re in for some good exercising with that one. LOL

Pictures when you can?

[left that other site]

Here ya go!