FReeper Canteen ~ Canteen Sports Corner ~ June 3 2004

MoJo2001 and FRiends of the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday...
Thank the Veterans who served in
The United States Armed Forces.

Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom?
Support The United States Armed Forces Today!

 

~ SPORTS DAY IN THE CANTEEN ~     The Canteen Doors Are Open! Yep! Another fun filled Sports Day for all of our Troops, Veterans, and their families. (Oh yeah! For Canteeners and lurkers as well.) Anyhoo, the Canteen Sports CEO (That would be Mr.Tonkin for those that would like to file a complaint!) would like for us to keep things simple for Sports this week. So? Being that we have no power over such things, we are going to take him at his word. After all, he's the CEO and he always knows everything. Right?  The right hand side provides all the sports information you will need! So? Have at it kids! Have fun!! (In all honesty, we don't want to bog down the thread opening anymore. We'll keep it short and simple. Anything else we'd like to add will be posted on the thread itself!)   CANTEEN SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS 1. The Cincinnati Reds, not the Chicago Cubs, are currently in First Place in the National League - Central Division. Please make note of that. Be sure to pester Cubbie lover, tomkow6, about it. He'll appreciate it. 2. No! This isn't Da Bears season yet. So? The CSC CEO won't care what we write about in the Canteen. (Don't tell him Da Bears will be bad again this year. Hehe!) 3. The French Open is currently going on. Anyone care? We didn't think so. Besides, all the American men are gone. Wimbledon is next for us. WooHoo! 4. Anyone see the Indy 500?? Isn't it nice that we all know how to say Buddy Rice? It sure is. Nice to see an American win it again. 5. *YAWN* The Yankees are in first place again. Different year, same story. Poor BoSox fans. 6. If you want to end your football career with controversy, sign up to be the head coach at Colorado. McCartney, Neuheisel, and Barnett. What a grand school. (Although, Barnett wasn't fired.) 7. Just an observation: The British papers and people love two things more than anything else. They love soccer and sex. Kind of convenient since they both start with "s". They are obsessed with David Beckham and who he's with or isn't. Looks like his wife Victoria is becoming the Hillary Clinton of Great Britian. Sucks to be either one of them. 8. We know what you're thinking: WHY ISN'T IT FRIDAY ALREADY? We hear ya there!	SPORTS LINKS mouse over to see the link!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

POETRY CONTEST WINNER

Congratulations to The Sailor, beachn4fun, and HopeandGlory!!!

A Sailor's Tale
by A Sailor

I started my journey as a boy,
my mother never imagined my silly ploy,
off to be a sailor for fun and joy.

Imagined my greatness before I saw,
foolish people always gnaw,
on a dream that bears a flaw.

Saw the world that I thought to see,
never imagined I'd ever be,
a crying fool dying to be free.

On a fateful day in September my heart stood still,
as anger, pain, and helplessness mill,
my determination began to fill.

Those son of a bitches tried to bleed,
my country and soul to its knee.

Resurrected inside of me,
I am willing to die to be free,
I proudly serve because I see,
that terrorist must never be free.

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"Canteen, Oh My Canteen"
by beachn4fun

I come to the Canteen almost everyday,
to read the posts, catch up on the news, and maybe have a say.

Sometimes I get lost in reading all the posts,
and it's the funny ones that I love the most.

You get to meet some of the finest people there,
and where they live I know not where.

Besides all this, there is one thing I love more,
to be able to entertain our troops on some distant shore.

To thank them, and help them anyway I can,
while they are off in some foreign land.

So, with the Canteen, oh my Canteen,
I can help make a difference, even though I'm not seen.

Now, to all those who are in this loop,
I want to say....GOD Bless and protect our troops.

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Babies chirp
Nest hidden in bush
Worms arrive

HopeandGlory
 

The winner "The Sailor" has chosen to send Queenie's Poetry Book to a Sailor on the USS George Washington who absolutely loves Poetry.

(Click the Purple Pansies at the top to visit Queenie's Poetry!)

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Click on the pic and I'll guide you
to the start of today's thread



FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.
CLICK HERE TO FIND LATEST THREAD.

[SevenofNine]

Yeah thanks 68
What happen to Tomkow Cubbies

TOMKOW What happen Cubs got punk by ROGER CLEMENS 40 year old LOL!

I just got online so here developing item off Drudge site Bill Gertz of Wash Times going reported that Iraqi turncoat Chabari may been blackmail by Iran or enemy to give secrets US to Iran

YEAH RIGHT

[SevenofNine]

Breaking news off Hareetz wire Ariel Sharon just announced don't make go there I disolve the govt if you don't approve my plan

Israeli Army Radio according to Jerserlum Post claim they had Arafat HQ surrounded at this hour

OH OH

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

	~ MILITARY REQUESTS ~
	Helping our military!! If you are interested in helping our military, please FReepmail MoJo2001, Brad's Gramma, or Kathy In Alaska for more information. Below is a brief overview of the help that is needed. Thank you! Operation Semper Fi - Field Hospital in Iraq needs basic necessities and anything else you can think of. Operation Iraqi Children - An Active Duty FReeper, smaagee, has requested help for children ages 3-11 in Mosul. If you are interested in helping, please contact us. Make sure to put "Operation Iraqi Children" in the subject line. Operation Military Families - Many military family members have been affected by the deployments. As with many places in the United States, it has taken quite a toll on the population in general. In Indiana, "close" to 100,000 Active Duty and Reservists have left the State. Many of those family members left behind are having a hard time, if you are interested in helping then contact us. Donations For Our Troops - If you'd like to help send care packages without having to shop, we've found a reliable FRiend to help you. Please contact patriciaruth in FReepmail. She has been doing this for a long time and would be happy to have the help. Operation Convoys - Our military folks that are members of those Transportation companies need help with the basic necessities and items to hold them over until they return back to base. We've all heard about roadside bombings. Please help make their life a little easier. Operation Emails, FReepmail, and SNAIL MAIL - So? You don't have the time or money to send anything, how about an email or snail mail? You can even send a FReepmail. We would be happy to send it forward. WALTER REED & BETHESDA HOSPITALS - FReeper TruthNtegrity visits our Troops in the hospital as often as possible. She needs some help getting them pre-paid phone cards and something to pass the time by. (Such as games, magazines, etc..). If you are interested in helping, please FReepmail her. Thank you! Operation Care Packages - If you'd like to bring a smile to any of our brave heroes, send them a little something from home. It will go a long way to lifting their morale. It's a long road to killing all the terrorists. Don't let our brave heroes forget that we care about them. FReepmail us if you'd like to help.   Are you not sure what to send or do? CLICK TO VISIT THE CANTEEN POST OFFICE!! Thank you!

[Soaring Feather]

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[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

From the men in the Military and the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Thanks for removing my duplicate post.

[Admin Moderator]

N/p :)

[StarCMC]

Woo-hoo! GREAT JOB YOU ALL!!!

[StarCMC]

Evening Tonk! Had to stop by before heading off for bed!

You ready for your favorite day of the week tomorrow??

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"You ready for your favorite day of the week tomorrow??"

ALWAYS!

Sweet Dreams
God Bless you and your family

[StarCMC]

Goodnight! You have fun tomorrow - I'll be looking for that soup report! HUGS!!

[Soaring Feather]

Thank You

Thank You to all who entered the Canteen Poetry Contest.
We had fine poetry submitted.
Thank You, to our Judges, Old Sage and Colonel Flagg, for your time and thoughtful consideration given to the selection of the winning poems.

Huge *HUGS* go to MoJo, for the lovely presentations and promos throughout the contest.

[Libertina]

BTTT Thank you, Tonk! Great ideas. Patricia Ruth - incoming FReepmail :)

[Soaring Feather]

Off we go into the wild blue yonder climbing high......

[HiJinx]

Congratulations to all three of you. Here's a little something to celebrate your win:

Roses are Red,
Violets are Blue,
That's all I can rhyme...
See why I didn't enter with you?

[Soaring Feather]

Jinx, you are the best Tour Guide Arizona has. :)