FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops ~29 July 2011

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

HOMECOMING HUG

U.S. Navy Lt. Lief Walroth greets his son during a homecoming celebration for members of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 11 during a port visit by the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise to Mayport, Fla., July 13, 2011. The Enterprise and Carrier Air Wing 1 are returning to homeport at Naval Station Norfolk after completing a six-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Gary Granger Jr.

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RIVER CROSSING

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Robert Russell crosses the Tarnek River in Qalat City, Afghanistan, July 9, 2011. Russell, a platoon sergeant, is a member of Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul's security force. Team members work with Afghan officials to improve governance, stability and development throughout the province. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Grovert Fuentes-Contreras

PARACHUTE PLUNGE

Army Chief Warrant Officer Five Tom Travis exits from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter over St. Mere Eglise at Fort Bragg, N.C., July 13, 2011. Travis jumped with U.S. Army Civil Affairs Operations Command, Airborne troops, who hosted the U.K.'s 4th Parachute Regiment in a joint training mission. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix R. Fimbres

INTRO TO WEAPONS

Navy midshipmen teach freshmen from the class of 2015 how to operate weapons on a gun range during Plebe Summer at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., July 6, 2011. The six-week training period serves as a transition from civilian to military life for the students. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexia Riveracorre

LEAP FROGGING

Navy Chief Petty Officer Larry Summerfield, assigned to the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, jumps from a C-130 cargo aircraft during a training jump above Turner Field at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado in San Diego, July 2, 2011. The Leap Frogs perform aerial parachute demonstrations across the United States to support Naval Special Warfare and Navy Recruiting. Summerfield is a special warfare operator (SEAL). U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Michelle TurnerJ. Bego

NEW BASE VISIT

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edward Duran uses a hand signal to direct his security force while Army officials visit Bala Hesar, a fortress in Gardez, Afghanistan, that serves as a base for a new Afghan quick reaction force for the area, June 27, 2011. Duran is assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's Operations Company, Headquarters Battalion. The visit was part of an effort by officials to determine what facilities and training the Afghan security members needed. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Adam L. Mathis

IDENTICAL ACHIEVEMENT

U.S. Army Capts. Nathan Dyer, left, and Jonathan Dyer, identical twins, take the oath of office at Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan, July 2, 2011. Nathan, an AH-64D Apache pilot and platoon leader assigned the 10th Mountain Division's 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, and Jonathan, the logistics and supply officer for the 40th Engineer Battalion, 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, were both promoted to captain before taking the oath. U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Bart Lomont

CONVOY CONTACT

Afghan children approach a U.S Forces convoy to ask for spent brass, pens and water in the Alingar district of Laghman province, Afghanistan, July 13, 2011. The convoy includes members of the Laghman Provincial Reconstruction team, en route to check on a school construction site and talk with Alingar leaders. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane

GREYHOUND LAUNCH

U.S. Navy Lt. Jerrod Washburn signals the launch of a C-2A Greyhound from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan in the Arabian Sea, June 30, 2011. Washburn is a flight deck shooter. The Greyhound is assigned to Fleet Logistics Combat Support Squadron 30. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Michael Feddersen< P>

MORTAR MUSCLE

U.S. Marine Cpl. Samuel G. Potenti drops a mortar round into an M252 81mm mortar system during Talisman Sabre 2011 on Townshend Island, Australia, July 14, 2011. The exercise demonstrates U.S. and Australian commitment to their military alliance, and enhances stability and security throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Polenti is a squad leader with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Battalion Landing Team, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brennan O'Lowney

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[luvie]

See ya ‘round! Don’t let ‘em work you too hard! (((hugs)))

[PROCON]

Morning Beachie!!

I'm taking today off but still thought I'd pop in and say HI!

I have a bunch of errands to run so a good day for a day off!

Pretty hot your way, we're going to be around 85, too hot for me..:=)

Have a cooldocious weekend!

[Arrowhead1952]

So, howz that storm in the Gulf?

Looks like we may get a little rain, but not what we were expecting.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning LUV W and (((HUGS))) to you. Looks like we may not get much rain here.

[E.G.C.]

Yep, we had replace a swimming pool for Bo because the last one was getting dirty.

Bo and I had a great time out there at the lake yesterday.

My sister is coming from the city for a brief visit and to do some housecleaning.

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

[beachn4fun]

Don’t let ‘em work you too hard!

too late ;)

[HiJinx]

Woo-Hoo, Beachie!

Good morning, howz it on the East Coast?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Pro ((HUGS))

thank you for shouting HI on your day off.

woo hoo 85! I wish.

Hope you manage to enjoy your day off even in the heat wave you’re having (snicker).

Wishing you a coolicious weekend.

[beachn4fun]

((HUGS)) Jinxie.
East coast is HOT & DRY.
Like TX & AZ? LOL
Keeping cool?

[HiJinx]

Living in the A/C!!!

Actually, the mornings and evenings are not too bad. We’re getting down into the low-to-mid 80s overnight, so it’s okay. And we’re still getting the monsoon flow, so I’ve not had to water the lawn for the last few weeks. Great for the water bill, eh?

We went out yesterday after lunch to shop for a new car, and it was just too bloody hot. So we went back around 6 PM; it was much better but we were took our test drive in the rain! We found a car, but it was a bit too much for our pocketbook. Now we need to back off a couple of years or add a few thousand miles to find something we’ll be able to afford.

[HiJinx]

On a side note - our son and granddaughter have been with us since last Thursday. They finally went home yesterday. He said it was 18 degrees hotter when he got home - I’m fairly certain Phoenix hit a hundred yesterday.

I miss Piper already!

[beachn4fun]

Just got back from picking up lunch and car dash says 98 already. Thankfully, there’s a breeze.

Looks like all the rain is going either north or south of us these days. So, yeah, you’re lucky no to have to water.

Shopping for a new vehicle is no fun, even in the cool weather. I feel for you. Are you doing CarMax? Do you have them out your way?

[beachn4fun]

Awww got a nice visit from Piper (and son of course...hehe)

How is the little princess?

Kylie (she’s 6 now) came over on Wed to visit for a bit. She has discovered my iPad. Started off, she liked the little note pad thingy where she could doodle. Well, Wed she asked if she could draw on it so I let her play with it. Next thing I know she’s giggling up a storm. I go see what she’s doing - she tried to hide it at first - and found her making videos of herself. LOL All kinds of crazy, silly stuff - making faces, singing, etc. Must have been about 15 short videos. She thought they were so funny she had to show her dad and us and laughed the whole time. Then, she’d go off and do more. Told my son that he had to watch it cause the next thing he’d know is her posting on YouTube. LOL

[blackie]

Thanks Kathy!

{{HUGS}}

[luvie]

Unfortunately, we might not, either. :( we can still hope, though!

[HiJinx]

CarMax, Autotrader, and a dealer. We’re taking advantage of a lot of resources. We may have to go to Phoenix to get a deal, but if that’s the case, so be it!

[HiJinx]

Isn’t it amazing what the kids can do with computer stuff nowadays?

Piper is 7 for another couple of months...she wants to be a fashion designer when she grows up, so I’m going to start looking for a program she can play with that lets her do that.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good afternoon, Kathy! *HUGS* On the 5:51 Express home - WOOHOO!!! Hope you're having a great day! 
 
Lamh Foistenach Abu!

Posting from my BlackBerry mobile HQ.

[luvie]

We got a 20-minute (only 2/10ths but, hey!) rain here!!
Even the grass is celebrating! :)

[PROCON]

Woo-Hoo!!

Rain in W. Texas, whowouldathunk??..:=)