FReeper Canteen ~ Camp Run-A-Muck ~ WooHoo! ~ Friday, APRIL 23, 2004

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Welcome to
Camp RUN-A-MUK!

Today's Camp is a SPECIAL edition!
It seems that the Canteen Animal Shelter is bursting at its seams!

We have a very assorted & ,umm, different pets available for
ADOPTION!

If you promise to love & care for these warm, wonderful pets (plus a nominal fee),
YOU can take one or two of out UNIQUE pets home with you!
(please see MoJo about the fees, paperwork, pledge, & the no-return policy)

And now, our Adopt-A-Pet Parade!

Mr. Minx-
Nice kitty. Would make a nice watch-cat. Don’t be alarmed at him showing his tongue. He just ate the last cat-burglar.

Whinney-
Both parents have papers. However, due to some legal mumbo-jumbo, Whinney was only given a half-point. So he breed is known as Half Pointer. Needs TLC.

Zack the Zebra-
Friendly. Eats hay. Loves to ride in the car. (Does have bad breath)

Linda–
Lovable gorilla. Likes other animals. Good guard gorilla. No one will bother your home or family with Linda on watch. She likes to sleep upside-down so interested party must have large room with tall ceilings. Big party animal!

Hondo–
Housebroken dog. Loves people. Trains easily. Bad habit. He’s in your face all the time.

Ma the Moose-
Nice, friendly animal. Very clean. Loves taking a dip. Potential owner must have very large pool or live near the water.

Harriet the Hippo-
Fun loving. Calm. Likes to sun bath. (No matter how many times she asks you, DO NOT tell her she is fat!)

Wanda-
Warthog breed. Authentic “Tits on a Warthog” breed. Has papers.

Rhinny-
Rhino breed. Potential owner must have no fear!

Gander, Goosy, Gimpy-
Must take all three. Good for eating bugs in your garden. Don’t know what sex they are so you might get little ones as an added bonus.

Armyguy-
Very handsome! Neutered. Outdoors cat. (Warning: must keep him away from liquor and smokes)

Boris the Bat-
All black. Good night hunter. Sleeps during the day. P.S.: If you are interested in adopting Boris, please check with Radu first as he could be a relative of hers.

Larry, Moe, Curly, and Shimp-
Anyone willing to adopt all four need apply. They are a really funny quad. Nuk…Nuk…Nuk!!

Big Red-
Mother to Larry, Moe, Curly and Shimp. But she has thrown them out of the nest so she can be adopted alone.

Mandy and baby-
Breed: Manatee. Cannot be separated, must take both. Potential owner must have a large pool or lake nearby.

Hawse-
Horse-hawk breed from the Isle of Hawksh. Makes a great pet. Easy to maintain. Keep him on a pedestal and feed him a little hay.

Hooty-
Cat-bird breed from the Isle of Catzilvania. A real deal. A very wise cat. And, he is a hoot.

Ari-
Used to be a model. Laid off due to advancing wrinkles. Please do no confuse her with Ari of the Planet of the Apes. No relation.

Eyegor-
Seegull breed from the Isle of Eyez. New owner will be amazed at how observant he is.

Deerbirt-
Deer-bird breed. Don’t ask. We have no clue how this happened.

Blackie-
Another cat-bird mix from Catzilvania. For those of you who may have been disappointed at not getting Hooty.

Crowder-
Deer-bird breed. Don’t ask. See explanation under Deebirt.

Ghorsilla-
Very rare Horse-gorilla breed. No papers exists for this breed. Owner will have to seek to obtain papers for this unique breed. Must take both mother and baby. Baby nurses from mother until it is five years old. It is now approximately 9 mos.

Cagle-
Another cat-bird mix from Catzilvania. For those of you who may have been disappointed at not getting Hooty or Blackie.

Homer-
A good bird dog. Lab-gull mix. Again, don’t ask. We have no idea how this happened. Loves water. New owner can’t go wrong with a gull that can point.

Squirrely-
A cat-squirrel breed from God-knows-where. From Catzilvania, maybe? Dropped off without papers. But will do anything for peanuts.

Bethy the Bear-
Another unknown breed. No papers. Eats cheaply. Just fish.

Dougy the Two-faced Duck-
Dog-duck breed. From the Isle of Dog. New owner would be very fortunate since two beaks are better than one.

Chip-
Chipmunk-tiger breed. Has papers. Don’t’ be alarmed by his appearance. His roar is worst than his bite. Vegetarian.

Bubba-
Another good bird dog, best suited for water fowl. Unknown duck breed. Cute though. Takes like a duck to water.

MoJo-
Unknown Lion-bird breed. Meat-eater. Potential owner should have whip and chair.

SouthernHawk-
Gopher-Hawk breed. Found mainly on farmland. Has very keen eyesight. Potential owner should not have a garden.

La Diva Lady-
Squirrel-fox breed. Very common. Loves nuts. But can have a tendency to act in a very sly manner.

Ellie-
An elephant bird. Found in Africa. Flew in one day and won’t leave. New owner may have trouble keeping it in one place.

Radmix-
Unknown gorilla breed. No papers. Elderly, but affectionate. Must keep horns filed down if allowed to hug/squeeze you. Likes waffles!

(fees collected will be donated to the School for Wayward Burka-Boys)

Piper! Hey Sweetie. Well I just got off the phone with my son and he was kind enough to get me the phone number to the hospital. I will be calling tomorrow night. Thanks for asking. Now, I didn't disturb anyone's concentration, did I? BTW, Piper did you see any interesting pets today that you might want to ask your Grandpa to get for you?

481 posted on 04/23/2004 4:01:34 PM PDT by beachn4fun (Did you adopt a pet today? If not, take another look at those special pets.)

To: NotJustAnotherPrettyFace; HiJinx; All

I want to thank you both for your contributions for this drive.

When I agreed to help the hubby with this, I wasn't really sure how this would work out. I know how generous FReepers are, but there's still a part of me that worries about everything.

I guess I can update everyone in the Canteen about what's going on. I will add this to the other thread as well.

The local Salvation Army has agreed to help us get more contributions. They have asked local churches, schools, and radio stations to help with this drive. So? We'll see how the Hampton Roads area responds.

They are going to place an Ad in the local papers to make people aware that our Troops need help.

So? Thank you to the Canteen and Free Republic for providing for our Troops.

This is just another reason why we are EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE! We can take care of our own better than anyone else.

Some people in this country need to be reminded of this fact.

482 posted on 04/23/2004 4:02:18 PM PDT by MoJo2001 (Thank you to our Veterans and Active Duty For Our Freedom!)

Hi Sis!

Aren't you supposed to be at home enjoying the weekend??

483 posted on 04/23/2004 4:02:42 PM PDT by MoJo2001 (Thank you to our Veterans and Active Duty For Our Freedom!)

Hi Piper!! How are you sweetie??

Are you eating your thumb cause Grampa refuses to feed you?

Hmmmm...I think that is also a Canteen Violation. Hmmmmmm............

*HUGS*

484 posted on 04/23/2004 4:03:57 PM PDT by MoJo2001 (Thank you to our Veterans and Active Duty For Our Freedom!)

Ok soldier, you are BUSTED!!!! Why was I NOT in the ping list?? HUH???? He he he!! What a doll - I love the "Pebbles-Do." It's a favorite with my young uns too!! :o)

485 posted on 04/23/2004 4:04:19 PM PDT by StarCMC (Please pray for the 2/7 Marines and Josh...)

I guess that the media pukes are just too fired up with the thought of showing flag-draped coffins, so as to change our policy as they did during Vietnam.

Talk about a profession that is loaded to the gills with maggots and reprobates.

486 posted on 04/23/2004 4:05:01 PM PDT by Howie66 ("America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our people.")

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; tomkow6; MoJo2001; Bethbg79; HiJinx; LaDivaLoca; beachn4fun; ...

The flag of the 4th Infantry Division was uncased today in ceremonies at Fort Hood, Texas, marking the official return of Task Force Ironhorse to the nation’s largest military base. U.S. Army photo by Tam Cummings

Fort Hood Hosts Texas-Size Homecoming Celebration

By Tam Cummings / Fort Hood Public Affairs

FORT HOOD, Texas, April 22, 2004 – The flag of the 4th Infantry Division was uncased today in ceremonies marking the official return of Task Force Ironhorse to the nation's largest military base.

Division Commander Maj. Gen. Ray Odierno and Les Brownlee, acting secretary of the Army, oversaw the event held before an estimated crowd of 60,000 soldiers, family members and national, state and community leaders.

The uncasing ceremony was held on Cameron Parade Field, next to the division headquarters. Some 700 soldiers took part in the uncasing, representing the various units that served under the task force in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The division colors had been cased one month ago at Operation Forward Danger in Iraq as the 4 th Infantry Division prepared to redeploy. They were replaced by soldiers from Fort Hood's 1 st Cavalry Division

“Thirteen months ago, in March 2003, Task Force Ironhorse was deployed to destroy a corrupt and dangerous regime,” Brownlee said welcoming the soldiers. Iraqis found the “veil of oppression lifted” because of the success of the soldiers' mission, he said. “They overcame all difficulties and succeeded in typical Ironhorse fashion. They established their headquarters in Tikrit, Saddam Hussein's hometown.”

Odierno praised the soldiers saying their “capture of Saddam symbolized an end to the psychological, political and military terror” the dictator represented to the people of Iraq. “Task Force Ironhorse soldiers and other members of the team never let up,” he said.

The rest of the story

487 posted on 04/23/2004 4:06:46 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Military Who Protects Her)

Well. make sure that you have a SAFE and FUN trip! You'll be missed! (((HUGS))) :-)

488 posted on 04/23/2004 4:06:50 PM PDT by Howie66 ("America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our people.")

I LIKE that term -- MEDIA PUKES. It really fits -- gotta remember that!!

489 posted on 04/23/2004 4:07:12 PM PDT by StarCMC (Please pray for the 2/7 Marines and Josh...)

Oh Howie.....you've broken my heart.

;-(

490 posted on 04/23/2004 4:08:14 PM PDT by beachn4fun (Did you adopt a pet today? If not, take another look at those special pets.)

Don't miss me TOO much! I will be taking the computer with the Wireless Card along -- I plan to FReep on vacation, too!! Yes, I am totally and completely addicted to this place!!!!

491 posted on 04/23/2004 4:08:38 PM PDT by StarCMC (Please pray for the 2/7 Marines and Josh...)

Thank you all for your efforts!

I'm going to do my part here.

Dang!! You guys are so AWESOME!!

492 posted on 04/23/2004 4:09:50 PM PDT by Howie66 ("America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our people.")

((((HUGS))))

I'm sorry.... :-(

493 posted on 04/23/2004 4:11:05 PM PDT by Howie66 ("America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our people.")

Ahhhhh....yeah...."addicted" certainly works. ;-)

494 posted on 04/23/2004 4:11:56 PM PDT by Howie66 ("America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our people.")

RADU/KATHY: By the time you girls read this, it'll be night again, but I hope to see you on the thread at least sometime today...

So....are we that transparent? LOL!! It's only 3:15p and the sun is high.

495 posted on 04/23/2004 4:12:03 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Military Who Protects Her)

I was gonna say media-weinies....

496 posted on 04/23/2004 4:12:31 PM PDT by Howie66 ("America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our people.")

To: Kathy in Alaska

497 posted on 04/23/2004 4:13:15 PM PDT by Howie66 ("America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our people.")

To: Kathy in Alaska

Thank You for posting this, Kathy!

498 posted on 04/23/2004 4:13:50 PM PDT by Howie66 ("America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our people.")

To: tomkow6; bentfeather; E.G.C.; All

A tornado plows through the Illinois Valley outside of Granville, Ill., where it damaged about 60 homes and a bank. Another twister smashed into the town of Utica, flattening a tavern and killing eight people.

499 posted on 04/23/2004 4:14:06 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Military Who Protects Her)

500 posted on 04/23/2004 4:14:09 PM PDT by Howie66 ("America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our people.")

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