FReeper Canteen~Thank You Troops~Sept.08.05~

Sept. .07.05 | 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!!

Thank You TROOPS!
Dedicated to our TROOPS, and their rescue efforts in the face of disaster.

A Navy sailor takes down information from a woman evacuee brought aboard the USS Tortuga (LSD 46) moored in New Orleans, La., on Sept. 5, 2005. The evacuees will be given hot meals, showers, and beds to sleep in aboard the dock landing ship. Department of Defense units are mobilized as part of Joint Task Force Katrina to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster-relief efforts in the Gulf Coast areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina. DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael B. Watkins, U.S. Navy. (Released)

Navy Search and Rescue Swimmer Petty Officer 1st Class Scott Chun hangs on to an evacuee pulled from a rooftop in New Orleans, La., as his SH-60B Seahawk helicopter heads for the landing zone on Sept. 5, 2005. Department of Defense units are mobilized as part of Joint Task Force Katrina to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster-relief efforts in the Gulf Coast areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina. DoD photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jay C. Pugh, U.S. Navy. (Released)

Forklift operators move pallets of bottled water and Meals, Ready-To-Eat onto an aircraft elevator aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) on Sept. 6, 2005. The relief supplies will be moved to helicopters on the flight deck for airlift to those in need in the areas along the Gulf Coast affected by Hurricane Katrina. Department of Defense units are mobilized as part of Joint Task Force Katrina to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster relief efforts in the Gulf Coast areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina. DoD photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kristopher Wilson, U.S. Navy. (Released)

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Let's give our Troops a huge Thank You for serving our nation both at home and on foreign soil.
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[StarCMC]

Here's my guess!

http://www.calmzoo.org/stories/storyReader$186

Western Spotted Skunk

COMMON NAME: Western Spotted Skunk

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Spilogale gracilis

DESCRIPTION:

Differing from its striped relative, the western spotted skunk will perform a hand stand and spray when provoked. Also smaller than the striped skunk, they are only 13-25” in length including their tail. They weigh 1-2.5 lbs. The spotted skunk’s spot coloration make vary, but all have a white spot on their forehead, spot by each ear and a white tip to their tale. The western variety will have more white surface area than the eastern spotted skunk.

[AZamericonnie]

I'm afraid it may be a baby skunk. It's really small & cute but I don't want it as a neighbor! lol

[luvie]

Oh!....and I love that speech. It still gives me chills and brings back the horror of that day! *shudder* Thanks for the reminder of why I want to thank YOU and your brothers and sisters in uniform for keeping our beautiful country safe from these despicable acts! THANK YOU~

[Kathy in Alaska]

Check your FReepmail, Es! You are doing great!

[txradioguy]

As long as he bahaves himself until I get past this promotion board tomorrow I'll be a happy camper.

I'm hanging in there.

[luvie]

They are adorable--but they are also a huge carrier of rabies. Try to get it out of your place! Listen to me...I wouldn't have a clue if it were in my house!

You could probably call the animal shelter or the sheriff's department, but they'd probably want to kill it to test it for rabies.

[txradioguy]

Honestly LUV...no thanks are needed...I'm just doing my job.

I think about the words in that speech evey day I put this uniform on.

[StarCMC]

Well ladies, enough of skunk talk for me - I gotta get some sleep! *HUGS!*

[luvie]

You have your promotion board TOMORROW!!! Well, best of luck! My fingers are crossed for you--and I'll say a little prayer, too! Let us know the results.

Just keep hanging--it'll be over soon. I know it's not soon enough to suit you--but just think--it's been nearly a month since you went back! God bless your family!

[AZamericonnie]

LOL...sweet dreams Star! *Hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, ms feather, for today's Thank You, Troops, thread.

[BIGLOOK]

Madam Poet Laureate Bentfeather, Thank you!

It's a keeper!

[luvie]

That's what you guys always say, and I just can't love you enough for being the front line of defense for our country!

You have an awesome responsibility and we here all appreciate it more than I can even express! You are so fortunate to have for your Commander-in-chief this man who has such an obvious love for every one of you! It must make you very proud of that uniform!

[luvie]

'Nite, Star! See ya manana!

[SevenofNine]

Well report from AP wire Tomkow hear this that Muslum woman who sue FLA DMV can't wear her burka or hairdress if she want get driver license in FLA

HA HA SORRY TOMKOW you just lost customer

Also reprort off Kydto news wire reporting China is plan back on giving oil money to another oil company tell them stand on their two feet

[luvie]

Are you around here someplace? I've missed ya tonight!

[EsmeraldaA]

Not her work, she just got new things for me.....sigh

[luvie]

Well, DUH! There you are! Sorry you are so tired! Go on to bed and we'll see ya tomorrow! Sounds like you were swamped!

(((hugs)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

wh!!

ms feather.....#50 and #100!!
Zacs Mom.....#150!!
Star.....#200!!

[txradioguy]

We are all fortuneate to have President Bush in the times that we are experienceing.

Not to mention that it's nice that he's one of us too!