FReeper Canteen~Weekend In Washington, DC~August 25, 2005

August 24, 2005 | bentfeather Canteen Crew

[Soaring Feather]

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!

Good morning TROOPS!
A certain bird person went missing for a few days.
Here are some clues to her where abouts.

1) I hold the seat of power in my land.
2) The President of the United States has residence here.
3) It's not a State, but a District.
4) I saw the Viet Nam Wall and other monuments.
5) Poets gather there for Conventions!
6) Where was the Convention held??

Because our Military is strong, we are assured, that in America we can do our dreams.
Anyone may write, be free to travel, free to be what our heart desires.

bentfeather, read her poem in front of judges and sixty poets.
My poem did not win, but I won a door prize to return next year to compete again.

So what did we do the rest of the time??
There was live entertainment, dancing, dining, open mike reading, chatting and making new friends.
I now have friends from New Zealand.

~Tony Orlando & Dawn~Knock Three Times On the Ceiling~
Tony Orlando was our entertainment for Saturday night.
He is fabulous!
Tony Orlando is also, a big supporter of our TROOPS.

~Tony Orlando & Dawn~Sweet Gypse Rose~

~Percy Sledge~If You Don't Know Me By Now~

Click here to read the poem...

Click to see how Tony Orlando helps Veterans.

Okay, enough about me.
Now on with entertaining our TROOPS!
Thank You all for your service.
Without your volunteering to service our country, a trip as this might not be possible.

[luvie]

Thanks, just something a friend got for me! Sassy, huh!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Me too, my...
The sad part is..
Mr.Bs district included alot of the Base housing..
He used to fight like hell for them..
(and still does)
When they "re-drew" the disricts..
The Military lost Mike and he, them..
It hurts him to this day..
Ms.B

[EsmeraldaA]

The text should be on th inside with the smilies....

[Smartass]

LOL, I'll never tell how many I blew...Don't quit, keep going!

[luvie]

BWAAHAAAHAAAAAA! They could be the Fred and Ginger of the Middle East!

[TASMANIANRED]

You really live your name.

That is more truth than photoshop.

[luvie]

Oooohhhhhh! Well, it looked good just like it was. Did ya preview it to see where to put it? Sometimes I have to do that several times before stuff shows up where it belongs! LOL!

[EsmeraldaA]

A good one!! LOL!

[mylife]

Im sorry to hear that MS B
Give My regards to Mike.
Ive got to scoot to bed.

[writer33]

Look, Ms. B. I know it's hard for you to understand, living in that blue state, but out here in the wild west, it's a fact of everyday life.

:)

[NYTexan]

Yep, stayin' cool my way.

But gotta hit the sack now!

G'night Ya'll!

[luvie]

Well, Big Bro--what did ya do, drink and run? How rude....see if I ever be nice to you again! Sheesh!

[StarCMC]

This will drive you NUTS! NUTS I tell you!!
I got it on email and I can't quit playing! LOL

Noah's Ark

[EsmeraldaA]

Yes, It was a mystery....:-))

[Smartass]

  No importante!

[luvie]

LOL! There's lots of those when I do stuff!

How're you feeling tonight?

[luvie]

LOL! There's lots of those when I do stuff!

How're you feeling tonight?

[txradioguy]

Hi Tonk.

Thank you for continuing to show us younger soldiers what "right" looks like.

[EsmeraldaA]

I'm a little better. I have to remain on treatment for several weeks....

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Hope, for today's Pledge, and Lady Liberty. Thank you, AfghanMan, for your service to America. Prayers sent for your safety and success of mission. Hello, Penguin Girl.