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FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ February 6 2005
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| CAPT Benny Hornsby, CHC, USN (Ret)
Posted on 02/05/2005 7:56:05 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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JUST FOR TODAY
As I go through some "troubles" in my own life, I've worked out this "formula" to help me be a useful and happy person. See if it doesn't work for you!
JUST FOR TODAY: I will try to live through this day only, and not tackle my whole life problem at once.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will be happy. I will assume to be true what Abraham Lincoln said: "Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be."
JUST FOR TODAY: I will try to strengthen my mind. I will study. I will learn something useful. I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will adjust myself to what is, and not try to adjust everything to my own desires.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will exercise my soul in three ways: I will do somebody a good turn, and not get found out. I will do at least two things I don't want to do just for exercise. I will not show anyone that my feelings are hurt; they may be hurt, but today I will not show it.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will be agreeable. I will look as well as I can, dress becomingly, talk low, act courteously, criticize not one bit, not find fault with anything, and not try to improve or regulate anybody but myself.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will have a program. I may not follow it exactly, but I will have lt. I will save myself from two pests: hurry and indecision.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will have a quiet half hour all by myself. During this half hour, I will try and get a better perspective of my life.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will be unafraid. Especially I will not be afraid to enjoy what is beautiful, and to believe that as I give to the world, so the world will give back to me.
CAPT Benny Hornsby, CHC, USN (Ret)
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To: uncleshag

Hey Henry....looks like they left for the Superbowl... I heard it's in Florida... Since we are in Texas, I hope the Master filled our bowls....
Shall I remind you...?
Great Danes eat first.....!!!
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posted on
02/06/2005 8:17:44 AM PST
by
cbkaty
To: SirLurkedalot
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posted on
02/06/2005 8:18:35 AM PST
by
uncleshag
(Help Support The Troops!)
To: uncleshag
Good Morning, MeekOne! A big 100 wOOhOO to you!
Mornin'! And thank you, sir! I was surprised I got that post.

Strange pic I made yesterday. hehe!
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posted on
02/06/2005 8:20:41 AM PST
by
MeekOneGOP
(There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
To: Proud Conservative2
Hi, Proud Conservative2! Welcome to the Canteen! 
  
Wanna buy a burka? 
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posted on
02/06/2005 8:22:05 AM PST
by
tomkow6
(..looking for a good time????.........call 1-800-BAD-MOJO..looking for a good time????.........call)
To: tomkow6; StarCMC; Radix
Oh! Glad you reminded me, angel boy---
Cards Spring Training in 10 days ! ! !
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posted on
02/06/2005 8:22:43 AM PST
by
pelikan
To: uncleshag
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posted on
02/06/2005 8:23:18 AM PST
by
pelikan
To: pelikan
Hes in the crate for the moment. I gotta go to the store BIAB
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posted on
02/06/2005 8:23:26 AM PST
by
mylife
(The roar of the masses could be farts)
To: cedarswingman
Yes, cedar, I am very aware and never miss the chance to see T. when he is in the area.
His whole message is vital.
One can't miss singing the truth.
Good Morning!
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posted on
02/06/2005 8:23:45 AM PST
by
uncleshag
(Help Support The Troops!)
To: uncleshag
Uncle, Good morning to you.
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posted on
02/06/2005 8:24:56 AM PST
by
cedarswingman
(Evil prospers when good men do nothing.)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Guest Military Chaplain ~ hot drinks and a feast with Tonk!
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posted on
02/06/2005 8:25:16 AM PST
by
blackie
To: All
Dear Service Person
I don't know your name BUT I do know who you are.
YOU are a true Patriot and a Defender of our Freedom at home.
You choose to enlist when you did not have to.
You choose to put your life in harms way for us.
Know that at home there are millions upon millions
of people supporting YOU and your Brother and Sisters.
We will be waiting for YOU when you return.
May God watch over you and your Brothers and Sisters
in the military, no matter where they are stationed
or their job description.
Thank You for your service to our country.
Thank You for Standing the Watch.
A Viet Nam Vet
To: pelikan
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posted on
02/06/2005 8:25:57 AM PST
by
uncleshag
(Help Support The Troops!)
To: tomkow6; All

Working people frequently ask retired people what they do to make their days interesting. Thought you'd might like to see what happened to me last week.
I went to the store the other day. I was only in there for about 5 minutes. When I came out there was a city cop writing out a parking ticket.
I went up to him and said, "Come on, buddy, how about giving a gal a break?"
He ignored me and continued writing the ticket. I called him a Nazi. He glared at me and started writing another ticket for having worn tires. So I called him a piece of crap.
He finished the second ticket and put it on the windshield with the first.
Then he started writing a third ticket. This went on for about 20 minutes.....the more I abused him, the more tickets he wrote.
What do I care? My car was parked around the corner.
I try to have a little fun each day. It's important at my age.
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posted on
02/06/2005 8:26:17 AM PST
by
Lady Jag
(All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and unlimited power)
To: uncleshag
It's really ashame that song never got the Radio Play it deserved, But that happens a lot,
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posted on
02/06/2005 8:26:45 AM PST
by
cedarswingman
(Evil prospers when good men do nothing.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hot strong black coffee with Kathy ~ thanks doll and good morning!
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posted on
02/06/2005 8:26:55 AM PST
by
blackie
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Good Post. Add my name to the Thank You list.
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posted on
02/06/2005 8:28:22 AM PST
by
cedarswingman
(Evil prospers when good men do nothing.)
To: tomkow6
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posted on
02/06/2005 8:28:40 AM PST
by
uncleshag
(Help Support The Troops!)
To: pelikan
I'm too a-scared to look! Oh, poor sweetheart! Is there someone who can look for you?
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posted on
02/06/2005 8:29:23 AM PST
by
Lady Jag
(All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and unlimited power)
To: uncleshag
I thought I was p'Khan or something like that...quit changing my name around like that unc. You know how easily I get confused!
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posted on
02/06/2005 8:30:28 AM PST
by
pelikan
To: cbkaty
Great Danes eat first.....!!! Oh yeah, remind him! LOL!
A big South Carolina "Good morning", CB!
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posted on
02/06/2005 8:31:17 AM PST
by
uncleshag
(Help Support The Troops!)
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