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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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.

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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[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Kathy, Hugs.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Norm...((HUGS))

Prayers for our troops the world over are so important, especially these days.

For sure, God Bless and watch over them.

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Sandy, Hugs

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Connie, Hugs.

[Kathy in Alaska]

philly...((HUGS))...are you involved in the heat wave?

Any trips this summer?

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Luvvy, Hugs.

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Dancer, Hugs.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Taz...((HUGS))...things going any better today?

A theme for the day?

[luvie]

Howdy, Taz! (((hugs)))

We have a chance of raint with Tropical Storm Don...so if
you have a rain dance available..... :)

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening ElKabong, hugs.

[TASMANIANRED]

Easier week...Thud.

Glad it was better.

[left that other site]

No flowers yet...

Summers are pretty grim around here. Kids go away to camp and my income dwindles to about 10% of what it was.

I eat a lot of rice and beans.

[left that other site]

(((HUGS)))

[TASMANIANRED]

Poison ivy.

[AZamericonnie]

It’s hot & hotter here!

It’s Arizona monsoon season which doesn’t always mean rain but does mean humidity.

Ya know that pic is red (earth) & stark but very beautiful as well.

So winter in Oz now?

[AZamericonnie]

A very good evening to you Taz! *hugs*

Hope the shift is going well, fresh strong coffee & sustenance!

[TASMANIANRED]

Just made a fresh pot of java..I’m set for the remainder of my shift.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Pretty shocking, huh? I’m changing the way I work my units.

Our work weeks go from Monday thru Sunday, and there are 2 weeks in each pay period. But we have 2 pay periods. So any week is both the first week for one group, Hourly 1, AND the second week for the other group, Hourly 2. Then payday is Friday after the second week.

For the last 2 weeks I have been printing out week 1 for “this pay week” and working them over the weekend. That means I can do any corrections on Monday, and then print week 2 late Monday and concentrate on fixing those issues on Tuesday....at least that is the theory. (One must factor in the phone.)

I’ve already printed out week 1 before I left work tonight and since I brought stuff home the last 2 night, this week’s work is done early so I can concentrate on them tomorrow and not bring them home.

The real problem, and no one seems to care, is that our payroll system needs 6 days, but we only have 5....do the math. And “they”, upstairs, have always told us how we need to do our jobs. “They”, of course, don’t have to deal with the fallout of angry people. Because, no matter what happens, or why, payroll is responsible for any problems. I would say at least 95% of issues are the info fed to us.

[SandRat]

Nope, just failed promises.

[SandRat]

Hugs Taz