FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 31 December 10

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

[PERKY2004]

A late hello to all. Thinking a bubble bath is calling my name ... but I’ll be around tomorrow night. :)

[oldteen]

Most of us will most likely be here as well, PERKY!

Enjoy your bubbles! :)

[oldteen]

Time for me to scoot outta here!

Have a wonderful FRiday!

G'night! *hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

It is pretty cool....one of the things I’m trying to get my Dad interested in is an insert that directs the heat out into the room instead of up the chimney.

Alternate heat source and alternate cooking source are on my main list of important stuff to get done, just in case.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I am off on Friday, and hope to close up earlier than lately. d:o)

Good night and sleep tight, teen...*HUGS*...

A bubble bath sounds wonderful!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, ML...((HUGS)), and Gut Shabbes to Mr ML. I hope you both are off work on Saturday...New Years Day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good job, ML, for talking to the Post Office about their flag.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Luv.....#50!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Mooch...((HUGS))...do you have to do any shoveling? Be careful out there!! Gut Shabbes in a few hours.

[Quix]

Another patriotic opportunity to stick it in the REGRESSIVES’ eyes.

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If you have a “ping list” could you send it out for this little request on behalf of all our armed forces and veterans? I was ambling around town here in Miami FL these last few days and I have noticed quite a few flags flying over businesses (one a credit union) that are old, faded and tattered. I have sort of resolved to simply remind these businesses that the flag they fly is supposed to HONOR the country and her armed forces and flying old beat up flags does the EXACT polar opposite. I went inside the business and later e-mailed the corporate chain of command. Here is the reply I received:
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We unreservedly apologize to you and your fellow servicemen for the unpleasant condition of the American Flag. It should be noted that the Branch Manager did report the issue to our Facilities Management Team, the very same day you spoke to her, for urgent attention.

Please be assured that senior management is currently taking all necessary steps to have the offensive flag replaced within the shortest time possible. We anticipate (given the holiday season) that replacement will take place within the first few days of weekending January 7, 2011.

We will keep you abreast and advised you once the flag is replaced.

Then I got a followup e-mail this evening that the flag had indeed been replaced and again asking forgiveness.

So as a sort of New Year’s Resolution, (if you know of folks with ping lists, here) ask folks to take the time to really LOOK at the flags that fly over homes and businesses, especially businesses that represent the nation like Federal Credit Unions or banks or well whatever and if you see a flag that is in disgraceful shape, ask them NICELY to replace it and also not to just trash the old one but give it to the Boy Scouts or a veterans group for Honorable disposal (ritual burn).

Thanks, ExSoldier

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[beachn4fun]

WELCOME TO THE FR CANTEEN

Good morning, Everyone.

Good morning to our
AWESOME
Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.

Our local DC Metroland weather report

~ Today...Sun and clouds mixed. High around 50F. Winds light and variable.

~ Tonight... Partly cloudy skies. Low 37F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.

We didn't make it into the 50s yesterday - around 47 - but today and tomorrow will get into the 50s as the storm system moves toward us.

Geez, FR seems to be plenty slow this morning. Wonder if it's the weather or the traffic (loggers).

My winter vacation is coming to an end. I'll have to prime myself over the weekend to go back to the office. Don't know how I'm going to get my sleep pattern back in sync. LOL

Mr. Beachy and I will be staying home and watching movies.
If you go out partying please be safe. And, remember - designated driver!

Time for me to make my rounds. But, you stay right where you are. Keep your eyes on your monitor. Cause...............I'll be bock

Now remember, the Canteen is ALWAYS

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 allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

[MEG33]

*Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country*

*Have a Safe and Joyful New Year's Eve*

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Meg ((HUGS))

How has your holiday been?

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, Beach. How’s it going?

[MEG33]

Wonderful, Beachy! Good family time!

(((HUGS)))

[beachn4fun]

Good morning and ((HUGS)) EG. All is well over my way. Watching an REO Speed Wagon concert on TV while I surf. Ordered a couple of movies from DirecTV for tonight.

Howz it out your way?

[beachn4fun]

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[beachn4fun]

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