FReeper Canteen ~ National Maritime Day & Memorial Day Weekend ~ 22 May 09

Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World. | The Canteen Crew

[luvie]

An uplifting feeling, perhaps? That’s what I felt! :D

[MS.BEHAVIN]

RIP Sgt. Carlie M. Lee, III, USA - KIA 15may2009.
May God welcome you home.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I’m home safe and sound....much traffic, and a stretch at a standstill.....nothing to indicate an accident or anything.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Sand....

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Hmmm..
Mebbe somebody broke down or sumtin’.
Glad you are home safe, Ma.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac, and thanks.....

[Kathy in Alaska]

Aloha, Hawaii, and thanks......

[DieHard the Hunter]

Gidday Kathy! We’re sliding into winter here: it’s chilly (but not by Alaskan standards!) but not wet. Sorta dry-cold. I’m getting ready for Patrol, but first I have to escort my 90 yr old Father-in-Law into town.

He’s still quite active — got a full driver’s license with no restrictions — and his mind is as sharp as a tack. Physically in great shape: better shape than me. But he’s 90 and thus “elderly” and a target for robbery/assault/mugging &tc. (That happens too often here in New Zealand).

So whenever I’m around I go out with him as a “deterrent”. He calls me his “minder” and is amused by it all.

[Kathy in Alaska]

090520-N-8907D-269 NEW YORK (May 20, 2009) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) transits the Hudson River during the Parade of Ships as part of Fleet Week New York City 2009. Approximately 3,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsman will participate in the 22nd commemoration of Fleet Week New York. This event will provide the citizens of New York City and surrounding tri-state area an opportunity to meet service members and also see the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Nana Hope, for today's Pledge. Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good on ya, DieHard....your FIL is a lucky man to have you as his minder. I’ll bet you have a good time when you venture to town.

[DieHard the Hunter]

(grin!) I enjoy time with my Father-in-Law. Normally we finish up whatever business has taken him to town with a cuppa tea in a cafe somewhere.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thanks for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy. (& Gut Shabbes!)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Gut Shabbes, Mooch...how are you this fine evening? Will you be seeing any of Fleet Week?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Mayor.....

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening/morning, TS...school must be awfully close to being done for the year. Have you started getting the pool ready?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, AZ, and thanks for the red, white, and blue tribute. Hope your day went well, and it’s not too, too hot.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, jessdunto....very nice Memorial Day card.

[MoochPooch]

Saw some of Fleet Week tonight, while dining alfresco with a friend of mine. A whole bunch of sailors walked by. It was awesome.