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FReeper Canteen ~ FReeper Canteen Kids Wednesday ~ Proud To Be A Military Brat! ~ 15FEB06
Serving The Best Troops In The World | The Canteen Kids

Posted on 02/14/2006 5:31:20 PM PST by MoJo2001


 

Hi! I'm The Sailor and MoJo's youngest son. My nickname at home is *Tibby*. You've probably seen my older brother, hotstreak, before. I'm 6 years old and currently in First Grade.

See the big guy pictured above? Do you know him who he is? If you like the NBA, you'll know it's Shaquille O'Neal.

He, hotstreak, and myself are part of a special community. We're proudly known as *military brats*. His father was in the Army while our Dad is in the Navy.

Military brat is an informal term for a child who has one or more parents who serves or served full-time in the military. It implies that such an upbringing is different in important ways from that experienced by those in the community at large, and can be an insult or a compliment, depending on the context. Although brat is usually taken to mean a spoiled child, military brats are usually considered more disciplined than their stateside peers.

Click here for a neat story about him and one of our heroes.

 

Other famous *Military Brats*

Johnny Damon
Kathy Lee Gifford
Mia Hamm
Crystal Kay
Kris Kristofferson
Martin Lawrence
Shawn Michaels
Jim Morrison
Nelly
Priscilla Presley
Jeri Ryan
Blair Underwood
Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr.
Lionel Richie
Victoria Principal
Mary-Louise Parker
Mitch Pleggi
 Hunter "Patch" Adams
Christina Aguilara
Jessica Alba
Leslie M. Alexander
Michael J. Alexander
Ray Allen
America
Michael Anderson
Rick Atkinson B Barbara Babcock
Alonzo Babers
Kendall Baker
Bob Barr
Sarah Bird
John Blaha
Susan Blakely
Neal Boortz
Deborah Bryant
LeVar Burton C Julia Campbell
James Carroll
John Casper
Eddie Cheever
James Clapper
Glenn Close
Henri Cole
Pat Conroy
Donald G. Cook
Deedee Corrandini
Vivian Crea
Robert Davenport
Diane Mott Davidson
Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.
John Denver
Faye Dunaway
Ann Dunwoody
Robert Duval 
Michael J. Fox
*Some of these folks were schooled overseas with military brats or themselves military brats.

*More info here.

Are you a military brat?
Where have you lived?
Did you go to school overseas?
Do you still keep in touch with those friends?

 

Thank you to all of our Troops, Veterans, and family members.
Thank you to our fellow military brats! We're everywhere!!
 




 


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Free Republic
KEYWORDS: canteenkids; military; patriotic; troopssupport; troopsupport
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To: tomkow6

My perch is quite comfy, thank you.

281 posted on 02/15/2006 4:55:13 AM PST by Soaring Feather (~www.proudpatriots.org~Supporting Our TROOPS~)
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To: bentfeather; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Ms.Poohbear; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; Severa; ...

RanDUMB STUFF My "Voices" have learned.....

 

Albert Einstein was cremated and his ashes were spread over a river located in New Jersey.

The Saguaro Cactus, found in South-western United States does not grow branches until it is 75 years old.

Chef Boyardee is actually a real person. His real name is Hector Boiardi and he was born in northern Italy in 1898.

The United States Mint once considered producing donut-shaped coins.

Thomas Edison, the inventor of the light bulb was afraid of the dark. 

The longest recorded duration of a total solar eclipse was 7.5 minutes.

Elvis Presley used to be a truck driver before he started singing.

A Canadian Tour company offers a two-day course in igloo building. 

Singer Michael Jackson owns the rights to the South Carolina State anthem.

In 1983, a Japanese artist, Tadahiko Ogawa, made a copy of the Mona Lisa completely out of ordinary toast.

282 posted on 02/15/2006 4:58:46 AM PST by tomkow6 (Canteen CooCoo Consultant, and CookingWithLARD.com person Lard greases the way for tomorrow)
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To: tomkow6

Thank You so much Burkaman. This is more info than I needed today.


283 posted on 02/15/2006 5:02:16 AM PST by Soaring Feather (~www.proudpatriots.org~Supporting Our TROOPS~)
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To: beachn4fun

Beachy, when are you gonna show up?? Hum?
284 posted on 02/15/2006 5:10:57 AM PST by Soaring Feather (~www.proudpatriots.org~Supporting Our TROOPS~)
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To: MoJo2001; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Kathy in Alaska; bentfeather; tomkow6; E.G.C.; StarCMC; ...

Good morning, Everyone. Good morning to our

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Tibby, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities. Kudos to the Military Brats of this world. Without your sacrifices and perseverance, your parents would suffer the challenges of a military career much more. You help them be all that they can be by rolling with the "punches."

You know, Tibby, I'm known as a brat, just not a Military Brat! I think I got that reputation cause I've been known to throw a temper tantrum a time or two.

But, anyway, I was wondering if I could hang out with you Military Brats since I've been called a Brat? Huh? Huh?

Ok, y'all. Ready for another incredibly exciting installment of Fun and Interesting Facts? Ok, stop squirming in your seats, here it is:

ARIZONA DUMB AND STUPID LAWS.

~ Any misdemeanor committed while wearing a red mask is considered a felony. This goes back in the days of the Wild West.

~ There is a possible 25 years in prison for cutting down a cactus.

~ When being attacked by a criminal or burglar, you may only protect yourself with the same weapon that the other person posseses.

~ Hunting camels is prohibited.

~ Donkeys cannot sleep in bathtubs.

~ It is unlawful to refuse a person a glass of water.

Glendale ~ Cars may not be driven in reverse.

Globe ~ Cards may not be played in the street with a Native American.

Hayden ~ If you bother the cottontails or bullfrogs, you will be fined.

Maricopa County ~ No more than six girls may live in any house.

Mesa ~ It is illegal to smoke cigarettes within 15 feet of a public place unless you have a Class 12 liqueur license.

Mohave County ~ A decree declares that anyone caught stealing soap must wash himself with it until it is all used up.

Nogales ~ An ordinance prohibits the wearing of suspenders.

Prescott ~ No one is permitted to ride their horse up the stairs of the county court house.

Tucson ~ Women may not wear pants.

Tombstone ~ It is illegal for men and women over the age of 18 to have less than one missing tooth visible when smiling.

Dedicated to our FReeper FRiends in Arizona. SMOOCH

To all newbies and lurkers

I'm late posting again. Got to make my rounds and do some work. So, I'll be in and out this morning.

But, you stay right where you are. Don't touch that dial. Don't change that channel. Put down that remote. Don't leave the room. Keep your eyes on your monitor. Cause...............I'll be bock!

Now remember, the Canteen is

So, come on in and sit for a while. There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness, and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM

DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

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.


285 posted on 02/15/2006 5:12:00 AM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))
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To: bentfeather
Good morning, Ms. feather. I'm here now


286 posted on 02/15/2006 5:14:03 AM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))
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To: bentfeather
Oh, dear....then wait til you see my post.....garsh!
287 posted on 02/15/2006 5:14:59 AM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))
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To: bentfeather

Boy, you ARE crabby today!


288 posted on 02/15/2006 5:15:59 AM PST by tomkow6 (Canteen CooCoo Consultant, and CookingWithLARD.com person Lard greases the way for tomorrow)
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To: beachn4fun

Morning, Beachy!


289 posted on 02/15/2006 5:16:48 AM PST by tomkow6 (Canteen CooCoo Consultant, and CookingWithLARD.com person Lard greases the way for tomorrow)
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To: minor49er
LOL. Good morning, minor
290 posted on 02/15/2006 5:17:02 AM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))
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To: tomkow6
Good morning, Tom
291 posted on 02/15/2006 5:17:45 AM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))
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To: beachn4fun

~ Hunting camels is prohibited. ?? Well, how about riding them??
292 posted on 02/15/2006 5:18:00 AM PST by Soaring Feather (~www.proudpatriots.org~Supporting Our TROOPS~)
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To: txradioguy
Hey YOU! I've been missing ya. Good morning. Are you all settled in and enjoying your new job? How's the family adjusting to the cold?
293 posted on 02/15/2006 5:19:24 AM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))
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To: bentfeather
Only if you can make money doing it! LOL
294 posted on 02/15/2006 5:19:55 AM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))
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To: tomkow6
Hey, Tom.....do you think I should make a run for it?
295 posted on 02/15/2006 5:20:35 AM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))
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To: tomkow6
Hey, Tom.....do you think I should make a run for it?
296 posted on 02/15/2006 5:20:38 AM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))
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To: tomkow6

Hey, Tom.....do you think I should make a run for it?


297 posted on 02/15/2006 5:21:23 AM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))
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To: tomkow6

Hey, Tom.....do you think I should make a run for it?


298 posted on 02/15/2006 5:21:24 AM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))
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To: beachn4fun

I think I will


299 posted on 02/15/2006 5:21:38 AM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))
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To: beachn4fun

I think I will


300 posted on 02/15/2006 5:21:39 AM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))
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