FReeper Canteen ~ The Song That Best Describes Me Or My Life Is...? ~ 16 Sep 04

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!

~ Weekend Warm-Up ~
The song that best describes me or my life is...?

Hello! Ready for Friday? We've been ready since 7AM Monday morning!! Today we want to know what song would best describe you or your life. Share the lyrics or the song! Or ask one of the Canteen Deejays!! As always, you can share with us via FReepmail or email (canteenusa@canteenusa.com).

Thank you for serving America!

For sns5151 (say hello to Robert)

For BykrBayb (Say hello to Billy)

For cateizgr8 (Say hello to Britton)

For sns5151 (Say hello to Luke)

For a military family member (Say hello to Sgt)

What does this have to do with the thread?

If you are reading it in comfort and having fun, thank the heroes above!

~ NOW IT'S YOUR TURN TO SHARE ~

Hi, FlJoePa!

Welcome to the Canteen!

Wanna buy a burka?

421 posted on 09/16/2004 10:42:26 AM PDT by tomkow6 (It's not TomKow's fault... it's the MoJo's fault)

Well, here's MY song. Even though I only have a 2003 Explorer, I sometimes like to treat it like a truck:

BTW, this song is so obscure, I couldn't even find the lyrics online. I had to play it a few times and type fast! If any pickup lovers out there (especially Chevy pickup owners) want the mp3, just let me know and I'll find a way to get it to you!

I Love My Truck - Glen Campbell 1981

Well, it'll just get you down
If you let life get to you
cause everybody's saying somethin'
None of it's true

Well, i just don't care
When them times get hard
Cause i got ev-ery thing I need
Right out in my yard

I love my truck
She's right outside
I ain't got much love
But i sure got a ride

It don't matter who lived
It don't matter who lied
I've got my truck right by my side

You got Sally, you got Sue
I got a Chevrolet
It takes me home after work
Don't ever miss a day

She don't care what I am
She don't care what I ain't
She ain't no cheap pickup, hoss
She just needs a couple coats of paint

I love my truck
She's right outside
Ain't got much love
But i sure got a ride

It don't matter who lived
It don't matter who lied
I've got my truck right by my side

She don't care if I don't work a lick
She'll start every time if the choke don't stick
I know that she will never, ever doubt me
Cause she never leaves home without me

I love my truck
She's right outside
Ain't got much love
But i sure got a ride

It don't matter who lived
It don't matter who lied
Ive got my truck right by my side
I've got my truck right by my side

422 posted on 09/16/2004 10:58:34 AM PDT by FlJoePa (Success without honor is an unseasoned dish; it will satisfy your hunger, but it won't taste good.)

Hey Ms. Feather - wasn't Roberta Flak's "First Time..." used in the Clint Eastwood movie "Play Misty For Me" ?

423 posted on 09/16/2004 11:02:09 AM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

To: FlJoePa; All

424 posted on 09/16/2004 11:05:26 AM PDT by tomkow6 (It's not TomKow's fault... it's the MoJo's fault)

Good afternoon, OH PREGNANT ONE!

425 posted on 09/16/2004 11:06:21 AM PDT by tomkow6 (It's not TomKow's fault... it's the MoJo's fault)

Gee,I do think so, yes!

426 posted on 09/16/2004 11:06:41 AM PDT by Soaring Feather (Poetry is my forte. ~Keep your eye on this tag line -more clues forthcoming.~)

MERRITT, RAYMOND JAMES

Name: Raymond James
Rank/Branch: O4/United States Air Force, pilot
Unit: 67th TFS
Date of Birth: 07 October 1929
Home City of Record: Portlan OR
Date of Loss: 16 September 1965
Country of Loss: North Vietnam
Loss Coordinates: 195900N 1055500E
Status (in 1973): Returnee
Category:
Aircraft/Vehicle/Ground: F105
Missions: 40 (NOTE: Ray Merritt flew the F-84 with 100 missions during the
Korean War)
Other Personnel in Incident: none

Source: Compiled by P.O.W. NETWORK March 1997 from one or more of the following: raw data from U.S. Government agency sources, correspondence with POW/MIA families, published sources, personal interviews.

REMARKS: 021273 RELEASED BY DRV

SOURCE: WE CAME HOME copyright 1977 Captain and Mrs. Frederic A Wyatt (USNR Ret), Barbara Powers Wyatt, Editor P.O.W. Publications, 10250 Moorpark St., Toluca Lake, CA 91602
Text is reproduced as found in the original publication (including date and spelling errors).

RAYMOND J. MERRITT
Colonel - United States Air Force
Shot Down: September 16, 1965
Released: February 12, 1973

What was it that kept us going under such adverse conditions? I would say that it was a deep sense of responsibility to America and all that it stands for. Perhaps it could be summed up in that phrase that I have seen on a bumper sticker depicting the American Flag with these words: "These colors don't run." This may sound trite but I believe if we all would take a few moments and consider the benefits and privileges we have as Americans, then we can also ask ourselves, "What can I do to deserve and keep these blessings?" The answer, if you will, is perhaps a return to more patriotism and honor amongst ourselves. I don't feel the image of America has fallen as so many have been heard to say, but we can certainly move forward and, hopefully, our example will be the impetus to start that movement.

I am a career officer, having obtained my commission through the Aviation Cadet route. I flew combat in Korea during that conflict and flying still remains my first love. I have had a number of "nonflying" assignments but readily volunteered to get back into the cockpit and still want to do it again.

I was born in Portland, Oregon on 7 October 1929 but grew up in the area of Los Angeles and San Gabriel, California. Upon completion of two years of College at Pasadena City College, I entered the Air Force.

At the time I was shot down and captured I was on temporary duty at Korat Air Base in Thailand, flying the F-l 05. I was downed early on the morning of 16 September 1965 and captured almost immediately by armed peasants. I was imprisoned nearly seven and a half years. I never had any doubt that someday I would return home again. With a philosophy of living for today and let tomorrow take care of itself, plus the kind and encouraging words of other POWs, long days were turned into short weeks and short years. My faith in God never wavered and His will was that I return home again.

My future plans are to remain within the Air Force and do my best to be worthy of the honor you have given me.

December 1996
Raymond Merritt retired from the United States Air Force as a Colonel. He and his wife Dottie reside in California.

427 posted on 09/16/2004 11:19:51 AM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

OK, I went and just hosted I Love My Truck

Give it a listen! Just right click and save.

Good one with Six Days on the Road tom! Nice one for my collection.

428 posted on 09/16/2004 11:20:35 AM PDT by FlJoePa (Success without honor is an unseasoned dish; it will satisfy your hunger, but it won't taste good.)

My husband and I had a neurotic little cocker spaniel the first 11 years. She was constantly sick. She was allergic to everything and she was on prednisone all the time.

I suspect that the prednisone made her a little more nuts than she was to start with.

We went with a Black Lab after that. She was a one in a life time dog. She has been gone almost a year but I still miss her.

When she got sick that last time. The Vet put in an iv and sent us home with the med to put her down . He thought she might have about 2 good weeks left but she didn't last that long.

When it became obvious that all we were doing was stretching out her death we did the deed. It was awful. I wish we had let the vet do it, but we just wanted to keep her as long as we could.

We now have 2 Lab mixes. We rescued rather than going to a breeder. Both of my gals needed a home and I still had plenty of room to love.

429 posted on 09/16/2004 11:27:49 AM PDT by TASMANIANRED (What did Kerry know and when did he know it?)

Hey Radix! I have to say that today my favorite pictures are those you didn't have to re-caption. I love seeing the homecomings!

430 posted on 09/16/2004 11:28:29 AM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

Lisa - that's beautiful. I sort of reminds me of "Danny Boy."

431 posted on 09/16/2004 11:29:48 AM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

Good afternoon, OH SILLY ONE!

Someone told me today that I'm really "blooming." I hope that's a good thing! LOL!!!

432 posted on 09/16/2004 11:32:57 AM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

That's one of those 70's movies that got stuck in my head! LOL!!

433 posted on 09/16/2004 11:33:59 AM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

To: TASMANIANRED

Labs make good pets. Good for you.

I think they all believe they are human and must be exactly wherever the humans are! All of our dogs have been rescued.

434 posted on 09/16/2004 11:34:18 AM PDT by beachn4fun ("Being American means being free. That's why they're proud." Tony Blair 7/17/03)

435 posted on 09/16/2004 11:34:46 AM PDT by Soaring Feather (Poetry is my forte. ~Keep your eye on this tag line -more clues forthcoming.~)

Paul Simon "American Tune"

436 posted on 09/16/2004 11:35:20 AM PDT by Artemis Webb

Jinxie.........I'm gonna miss you! But, have fun anyway.

437 posted on 09/16/2004 11:37:35 AM PDT by beachn4fun ("Being American means being free. That's why they're proud." Tony Blair 7/17/03)

Another one I'll never forget (although right now I'm blanking on the name) is the one that has Joe Don Baker as the sherriff and his wife gets killed by the bad guys and he hunts them down. If anyone can stop me from making myself crazy by telling me the title, I would REALLY appreciate it! I think it's been remade, but the original is my fave.

438 posted on 09/16/2004 11:39:08 AM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

439 posted on 09/16/2004 11:42:16 AM PDT by tomkow6 (It's not TomKow's fault... it's the MoJo's fault)

Walking Tall

I knew I'd remember as soon as I posted!

440 posted on 09/16/2004 11:44:32 AM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794