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FReeper Canteen ~ Fabulous FRiday ~
March 15, 2012
| Canteen Crew
Posted on 03/15/2012 6:06:35 PM PDT by beachn4fun
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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.
Remember the Good Old Days? Sock Hops? Drive-in Movies? Buddy Holly? Or other things that made it Fabulous? You know, before cellphones? Come on in and share your memories. Or take a trip back in time.
Tonight well check out 1952. Despite the war in Korea Americans considered themselves to be prospering with average worker earning $3,400 per year, a college teacher could expect to earn $5,100 per year.
Three out of 5 families owned a car, 2 out of 3 families now had a telephone, 1 in 3 homes had a television. Average Cost of new house $9.050.00 Average wages per year $3,850.00 Average Cost of a new car $1,700.00 Fast Food restaurants were growing in popularity, Many more cars in America were now fitted with automatic gearboxes and gas cost 25 cents per gallon. the scourge of Polio hit many thousands of families ( 50,000 estimated )
Number One Hit March 9 May 10 1952 ~ Kay Starr - Wheel of Fortune ~ (click graphic) Arrowhead was born
Remember, the Canteen is a family friendly place. We welcome the military, our allies, and their families. Continued prayers for the success and completion of your mission. Prayers for your safe return home.
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Free Republic
KEYWORDS: canteen; entertainment; humor; support; troops; troopsupport
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To: HopeandGlory
Good evening Hope & thank you for our daily pledge! *Hugs*
Hand over heart & prayers up.
To: BIGLOOK; beachn4fun
Bigs! Did you run Beachie off? *snicker*
Hope all is well in paradise! *hugs*
To: beachn4fun
Well, you posted and ran and I ran and then posted! :)
We’re on a bit of a road trip and just got back from dinner with MIL (who is having surgery in the morning).
Have a great Friday if I don’t make it to talk to you in the morning, Early Bird! :)
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posted on
03/15/2012 6:58:59 PM PDT
by
luvie
(This space reserved for heroes............my AF son....our troops....the vets from all wars...)
To: ConorMacNessa; beachn4fun; Kathy in Alaska
Permission granted & presence requested Conor! *Hugs*
To: LUV W
{{{Luvie}}}
Your in OKC?
I do hope MIL’s condition is not serious & prayers up for her! *Hugs*
To: oldteen
Hiya Teenie & hope all is well with you! *Hugs*
We are having the most lovely spring like weather!
To: oldteen
Aloha Teenster ((HUGS))
Where have you been?
Well.....things seem to be 'Simply Unpredictable' to steal a line from an old Robert Palmer song. And there'll be more of the same tomorrow.
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posted on
03/15/2012 7:07:40 PM PDT
by
BIGLOOK
(Keelhaul Congress!)
To: SkyDancer
Good evening Janie! *Hugs*
My goodness they are recruiting them early these day!:)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Wow, didn’t think I was in the running tonight... Tanks!
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posted on
03/15/2012 7:10:11 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
("If you can't make them see the light, let them feel the heat" — Ronald Reagan)
To: AZamericonnie
I am! She has a very sore shoulder from a fall she took. She’s to have surgery in the morning, but not sure how extensive it will be or how long she’ll be needing help.
We’ll find out more tomorrow!
((((hugs))))
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posted on
03/15/2012 7:11:31 PM PDT
by
luvie
(This space reserved for heroes............my AF son....our troops....the vets from all wars...)
To: The Mayor
Good evening Mayor & thank you for our Daily bread. May it nourish our souls! *Hugs*
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good evening, Kathy! *hugs*
So nice to see you!
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posted on
03/15/2012 7:12:24 PM PDT
by
oldteen
To: LUV W
Will you get to see Piper Jane?
Oh poor MIL! Falls are nasty business!
I do hope the news tomorrow will be positive Luvie.
To: AZamericonnie
Evenin' Connie! *hugs*
Howz thingz in AZland??
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posted on
03/15/2012 7:14:55 PM PDT
by
oldteen
To: beachn4fun
Evening Beach, Kathy.
I was born in the late 50s — gosh, I miss the innocence.
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posted on
03/15/2012 7:15:10 PM PDT
by
MoochPooch
(I'm a compassionate cynic.)
To: AZamericonnie
Aloha Connie!
Of course not! Actually I thought you were going to be the one posting the thread tonight....since it was 'fashionably late'.
Watching my clock, I thought "Yep....it's Connie tonight.
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posted on
03/15/2012 7:15:54 PM PDT
by
BIGLOOK
(Keelhaul Congress!)
To: SkyDancer
G'day, SD! *hugs*
That little guy is adorable!
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posted on
03/15/2012 7:16:23 PM PDT
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oldteen
To: ConorMacNessa
Good evening, Sir Conor! *hugs*
Is everything going well these days? (Or, as well as can be expected?)
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posted on
03/15/2012 7:19:05 PM PDT
by
oldteen
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good Evening Everybody.
(((HUGS)))
A sad day for me today...the one year anniversary of the loss of my husband.I am burning a special candle for him, as is the Jewish Custom. All my customers today remembered! I am very touched.
Also thank you to the FReepers who expressed their remembrances today.
To: AZamericonnie
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posted on
03/15/2012 7:24:53 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
("If you can't make them see the light, let them feel the heat" — Ronald Reagan)
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