FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ 09 July 10

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It's Finally Friday!! ~

HOMECOMING

More than 60 U.S. Army soldiers returned from a 9-month deployment to Basrah, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom at the armory in Cottage Grove, Minn., July 1, 2010. The soldiers are assigned to the 204th Area Support Medical Company. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Dajon N. Schafer

Canteen Mission Statement

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies' military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

HOMECOMING HUGS

U.S. Army Spc. Nathaniel Wassink, left, hugs his family after a nine-month deployment to Basrah, Iraq, at the armory in Cottage Grove, Minn., July 1, 2010. Wassink is assigned to the 204th Area Support Medical Company. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Dajon N. Schafer

REMOTE CONTROL

A U.S. Air Force airman assigned to an explosive ordinance disposal unit controls a robot from a remote vehicle near a road bomb found south of Babus village in Pul-e Alam district, Logar province, Afghanistan, June 29, 2010. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Theodore Schmidt

AMPHIBIOUS ACTION

U.S. Marines return to the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans after repairing the transmission of an amphibious assault vehicle on a beach in Ancon, Peru, July 4, 2010. The Marines are assigned to the 1st Marine Division's Charlie Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion aboard the New Orleans to support Partnership of the Americas/Southern Exchange, an exercise with maritime forces from Argentina, Mexico, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay and Colombia. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian J. Slaght

Andre Rieu ~ Toselli Serenade

Tex Ritter ~ Arizona Days

Foster & Allen ~ The Gambler

Jan and Arnie ~ Gotta Getta Date

John Prine ~ Big Fat Love

HOLIDAY DISPLAY

Soldiers assigned to Company C 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, throw chemical lights into the air to take the place of fireworks during an Independence Day celebration in Iraq, July 4, 2010. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kimberly Hackbarth

KNEE WATCH

U.S. Army Sgts. Anthony Limon, front, and Aaron Hestand keep watch during a patrol near Combat Outpost Sangar in Zabul province, Afghanistan, July 3, 2010. Limon and Hestand are assigned to Company D, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. William Tremblay

TEACHING MOMENT

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jesse Watson, left, an assaultman assigned to Headquarters and Support Company, 1st Tank Battalion, trains with a Bulgarian soldier in using nonlethal ammunition in a Mossberg shotgun at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 2, 2010. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. R. Logan Kyle

Charlie Rich ~ Break Up

Creedence Clearwater Revival ~ Cotton Fields

Dion & The Belmonts ~ Lonely World

Eddy Raven & Jo-El Sonnier ~ Zydeco Lady

Herb Ellis ~ Lemon Twist

SAFETY MISSION

U.S. soldiers and airmen in a mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle move through an Afghan village to ensure roads are safe for travel in the Pul-e Alam district in Logar province, Afghanistan, June 29, 2010. The troops are assigned to teams to detect and dispose of improvised explosive devices and ordnance. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Theodore Schmidt

RAINBOW’S RIM

A rainbow over the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan falls onto the USS Arizona Memorial at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 2, 2010. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class N. Brett Morton

WATER DROP

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. James Nine and Lance Cpl. Mark Kobus push a case of water rigged with a disposable parachute out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during an experiment to find new ways of delivering emergency supplies to troops on the ground over Drop Zone Jake, Afghanistan, July 1, 2010. Nine and Kobus are assigned to the 1st Reconaissance Battalion. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Rholes

Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[Kathy in Alaska]

One step at a time, one day at a time. And you are Dad, with Dad responsibilities, not their friend. I’ve seen more than a few kids be brats and end up losers because their Dad wanted to be friends, rather than Dad the teacher, the guide, the rule maker and enforcer, the one to be respected for his knowledge and leadership.

Sounds like you are doing a fine job. Kids tend to hang at the cool Dad’s house. d:o)

[oldteen]

Sorry I missed your departure, HJ. G’night! Rest well and have a great tomorrow! *hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and rest well, HJ. Thank you for your service to our country and for helping honor our troops.

[oldteen]

brats and end up losers because their Dad wanted to be friends

I hope you realize just how true those words are. I remember when hubby told our daughter and son they weren't old enough to be his friend but when they were he would let them know. At the time, they didn't understand why but later on they thanked him for it!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Just saw the music request.....be right back. I’ll see if I have it.

[oldteen]

I see they’re tearing up Oakland tonight!

[Kathy in Alaska]

I have Dire Straits...still looking.

[oldteen]

I still have a few thing to finish up before I can lay this poor old head down so I’m gonna scoot outta here! Have a great tomorrow and hope to see ya on the flip side!! G’night! *HUGS* around!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Stupid people...messing up their own town because they are mad...dumb, dumb, dumb!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and safe journey, Taz...((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sending prayers of peace for both you and your daughter, and for grammy, too. You will do well working together.

[Travis T. OJustice]

Oh, i found that one a long time ago.

I’m now truing to figure out how to play this one for my GF at our wedding about 5 years out. I’ll need at least 2 of my daughters as con-conspiratr.s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5OKfgXES-Y

[Kathy in Alaska]

I found Sultans of Swing by Mark Knopfler....working on it. Might be tomorrow night.

Co-conspirators with Dad, huh? They will love it.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I took a nap....good night, teen, and rest well. *HUGS* Have a good Friday.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, goat granny....our thanks to your grandson for his service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, ColdOne...((HUGS))...almost made it to 70 yesterday, with mid to high 60s and rain over the weekend.

Thanks for helping honor our troops.

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP

Sgt. Tyler A. Juden, USA
4th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division

Amazing Grace