FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ 22 October 10

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ It's Finally Friday!! ~

3/5 MARINES INDIA COMPANY SECURITY

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jose Maldonado (left) and Cpl. Rocco Urso (right), both with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, provide over watch security during an operation in Sangin Valley, Afghanistan, on Oct. 7, 2010. The Marines conducted a two-day operation to clear insurgents from the Wishtan area. DoD photo by Cpl. David Hernandez, U.S. Marine Corps. (Released)

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.

PARACHUTE PACKERS

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Roger Walters (right) and Senior Airman James Perry pack parachutes at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, on Oct. 12, 2010. Walters and Perry are both aircrew flight equipment journeymen with the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron and support pararescuemen by maintaining and issuing flight equipment, night-vision goggles, oxygen systems and parachutes. The squadron is deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. DoD photo by Senior Airman Christine Clark, U.S. Air Force. (Released)

THE WINNER

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jamie Turner, a reservist and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft pilot, waves an Air Force flag as she crosses the finish line during the Ford Iron Man World Championship in Kona-Kailua, Hawaii, on Oct. 9, 2010. The championship triathlon consisted of a consecutive 2.4 mile swim, 112-mile bike race and 26-mile marathon. Turner finished first in the military female division with a time of 10:48:31. DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Cohen A. Young, U.S. Air Force. (Released)

SNIPER STUDIES

A U.S. Army soldier reads over the shooting scenario for the night target competition during the International Sniper Competition on Selby Hill, Fort Benning, Ga., Oct. 13, 2010. Forces from around the world participated in the competition. U.S. Army photo by John D. Helms

101 Strings ~ Blue Coast

Alex Chilton ~ Can’t Seem To Make You Mine

Blackhawk ~ Every Once In A While

Jan & Arnie ~ Bonnie Lou

Country Ham ~ The Baptism of Jesse Taylor

BAGPIPE BLAST

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Joel Daniel gives Paul Stamas, 8, a lesson on his bagpipes before a 1st Marine Division Band concert in San Francisco, Oct. 9, 2010. The public concert was part of San Francisco Fleet Week, a celebration of the naval services hosted by the city of San Francisco. Daniel is the band's enlisted conductor. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Scott Dunn

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Canadian Lt. Jen Martin gives school supplies to one of the girls in Kabul, Afghanistan, Oct. 9, 2010. The Afghan National Civil Order Police delivered $3,000 worth of school supplies to the village. U.S. Army photo by G. A. Volb

3/5 MARINES INDIA COMPANY SECURITY II

U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2 provide security during a compound search in Sangin Valley, Afghanistan, on Oct. 7, 2010. The battalion conducted counterinsurgency operations with International Security Assistance Forces in Afghanistan. DoD photo by Cpl. David Hernandez, U.S. Marine Corps. (Released)

Bobby Bare ~ Don’t It Make You Want To Go Home

Herb Ellis ~ Pickley Wickley

Jim Reevs ~ Distant Drums

Terry Jacks ~ Seasons In The Sun

Ray Stevens ~ The Streak

FIRE TRUCK PULL

U.S. Air Force Col. Chad Franks, left, and Col. Neal Robinson lead their team in a P-19 fire truck pull during Fire Prevention Week on Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Oct. 4, 2010. The team completed the pull with a time of 7:38, edging out the 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron's fuels management flight team. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal D. Sutter

WELCOMING VETERANS

Veterans who were displaced five years ago by Hurricane Katrina arrive to a hero's welcome at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport en route to the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, Miss., Oct. 4, 2010. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III

THREAT WATCH

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kevin Murphy looks for potential threats as Afghan forces board a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter in Jahazi, Afghanistan, Oct. 17, 2010. Murphy, a crew chief, is assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Deanne Hurla

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and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[oldteen]

Evenin' Connie! *hugs

Things OK in AZland?

[HiJinx]

I did - breakfast leftovers!
Biscuits, egg and ham scramble, and sausage gravy.
Not very healthy, I admit, but wonderfully tasty!

[oldteen]

Howdy LUVVY! *hugs*

FRiday off, eh? How 'bout Saturday?

[oldteen]

OK...now I'll deal with you!

Li'l brothers always make faces at big sisters so go right ahead. They bother me none...

And, a push up contest? Hmmmm...lemme think about it for a sec....I'll get back to ya on that!

(BTW...hiya FRiend! *hugs*)

[luvie]

Shoot, no! I gotta do some diggin’ out around this house. LOL!

[oldteen]

We didn't make it out of the 60s today so it was kinda cool. Mornings are down in the 40s a 100% humidity so they too are a bit chilly.

I love breakfast for diner! And, it's supposed to be filling...not healthy! ;) (Biscuits and gravy are my favorite!)

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Teenster!

All's well for the time being...but election day is coming up...so we'll just see how things go.

Got to get outside for a bit, while it's not raining. Back shortly.

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

Learning From The Redwoods
October 22, 2010

North America’s Pacific Coast Redwoods are some of the biggest trees in the world. The tallest on record, Hyperion, soars 379 feet into the air.

During a visit to California’s Muir Woods National Park, I was surprised and overwhelmed by the enormity of those redwoods. Trees as tall as a 30- story building seemed to press me into the forest floor while drawing my thoughts upward.

The memory of what I felt at the base of some of the tallest and oldest trees in the world has left me with lingering thoughts about their origin. Those redwoods, like the family tree of our own humanity, are rooted in a Creator who is infinitely and eternally greater than His creation.

The prophet Isaiah caught a glimpse of this God. In a vision that mingled the wonders of a Messianic kingdom with the promise of a new heaven and earth, he describes One who makes the skies His throne and the earth His footstool (Isa. 66:1).

Yet Isaiah saw something even more overwhelming. He saw a great God who wants His people to “be glad and rejoice forever in what I create” (65:18). In response, let’s bow before Him in humble adoration (66:2).

How glorious to think ahead
Of blessings yet to be,
Of help from God while life shall last—
Then joys eternally! —Branon

God’s work of creating is done;
our work of praising has only begun.

Read: Isaiah 65:17–66:2

As the days of a tree, so shall be the days of My people. —Isaiah 65:22

Bible in a year:
Isaiah 65-66; 1 Timothy 2

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha again Night Owl!

My umbrella is always safe and dry in my Jeep. I keep it handy where ever I go.......but most times it's still in the Jeep while shopping and I exit the stores to passing showers.

The best laid plans....

[luvie]

Howdy! Nope...my favorite schedule-maker is on vacation! LOL!

At least I am off on Sunday and Monday....that’s not too bad!

Hope you have a good weekend!

[PROCON]

Hiya Teenie!

I'm just starting to hear the rain fall for the first time in awhile, so here we go with wet Oregon!

Had a good day, TGIF, though!

How about you, big Sis?!..:=)

[oldteen]

Good thing you told him no...cuz he don’t have a back 40 for you to help him with! ;0) (Actually, it’s only 20 but he likes to exaggerate!)

[PROCON]

Evening Kathy and thanks for tonight' thread and for all you do in the Canteen!

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP

Sgt Ian M Tawney, USMC
3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...((HUGS))...field ready for the game?

[luvie]

LOL! Glad ya let me know how he exaggerates! Gotta watch him
ALL the time!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, teen...*HUGS*...I’m pouting right now. I’ve been able to see most of the fotki graphics for a couple weeks now. I haven’t said a word. My main graphic “closet” is fotki.

Alas....tonight they are blocked again. Thank goodness I copied a lot of them to my website and can post them from there or I would be graphicless...posting blind again. *sigh*

I’m going home so I can see. Back shortly.

[luvie]

God rest the souls of the fallen heroes!

[oldteen]

It’s gettin’ chilly here. They say rain tomorrow...that’s cuz I was gonna go watch the grandsons game! But, if the rain appears....ain’t gonna happen!

[oldteen]

Safe journey, Kathy!