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FReeper Canteen ~ Fabulous FRiday
April 13, 2012
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Posted on 04/12/2012 6:04:54 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 1920. (fooled ya) It was a time of conservatism, it was a time of great social change. In music, the three sounds were jazz, jazz, and jazz. The Jazz Age came about with artist like Bessie Smith and Duke Ellington.
106,521,537 people in the United States 2,132,000 unemployed, Unemployment 5.2% Life expectancy: Male 53.6, Female 54.6 Average annual earnings $1236; Teacher's salary $970 Dow Jones High 100 Low 67 Illiteracy rate reached a new low of 6% of the population. Gangland crime included murder, swindles, racketeering It took 13 days to reach California from New York
Thanks to Henry Ford and mass production, one could buy a ford for $290. The Nineteenth Amendment had passed the previous year allowing women the right to vote in national elections.
Slang: Ab-so-lute-ly affirmative All Wet - describes an erroneous idea or individual, as in, "he's all wet." And How - I strongly agree! Applesauce- an expletive same as horsefeathers, As in "Ah applesauce!" Bee's Knees - An extraordinary person, thing, idea; the ultimate Bank's Closed - no kissing or making out - i.e. - "Sorry, Mac, the bank's closed." Cat's Meow - Something splendid or stylish; similar to bee's knees; The best or greatest, wonderful. Don't know from nothing - don't have any information Don't take any wooden nickels - Don't do anything stupid Flapper - A stylish, brash, hedonistic young woman with short skirts & shorter hair Fly boy - a glamorous term for an aviator Giggle Water - An intoxicating beverage; alcohol
Chicago was hot! Harlem was hot with Jazz and the so-called "devil's music'! (The Cotton Club was open to both whites and blacks and packed nightly.) The Silent Screen stars included the chic Rudolph Valentino, sexy Clara Bow. Rudy Vallee sang through his megaphone. The first talking picture, Don Juan, starring John Barrymore premiered on Broadway in 1926. This made movies big business.
Hope you enjoyed this trip back in time.
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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KEYWORDS: canteen; entertainment; military; troops
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To: beachn4fun
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posted on
04/12/2012 6:06:08 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: beachn4fun
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posted on
04/12/2012 6:06:08 PM PDT
by
BIGLOOK
To: beachn4fun
Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list
When The Journey Gets Tough
April 13, 2012
In August 2009, Blair and Ronna Martin lost their energetic 9-year-old son Matti when he was dragged to his death by a family cow. I had a chance to meet this Kenai, Alaska, family and share in their grief. And I know how tough this tragedy has been for them.
I also know that they are seeking Gods care and comfort for their pain. An observation made by Mattis mom is valuable for anyone walking through one of lifes valleys. During one of her down times, Ronna was reading 2 Corinthians 1:9, which says that we should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead. She felt as if Jesus were telling her, Ronna, I know the journey has been too much for you, and you are bone-weary. Do not be ashamed of your exhaustion. Instead, see it as an opportunity for Me to take charge of your life.
When the journey gets too tough to navigate, 2 Corinthians 1:9 is a reminder to us that we dont travel alone. We have the help of the One who showed us His power in the resurrection, and who will demonstrate His power again when He raises believing loved ones of all generations to eternal life. My strength and my hope have to be in Christ alone, Ronna said. Thats a truth we all need as we travel the journey God has for us.
When lifes journey gets so difficult
That it feels too much to bear,
Just remember, we dont walk alone
Our almighty God is there. Sper
The storms of life remind us to take shelter
in the loving arms of our Savior.
Read: 2 Corinthians 1:6-11
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posted on
04/12/2012 6:06:25 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
("If you can't make them see the light, let them feel the heat" — Ronald Reagan)
To: beachn4fun
Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.* * * * * * * * * * * *
Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God
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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.
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God Bless Our Republic
I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
Prayers going up
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posted on
04/12/2012 6:06:57 PM PDT
by
HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
To: All
FR is still slow.
See you in the morning.
Enjoy.
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posted on
04/12/2012 6:07:19 PM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(Lock and Load)
To: ConorMacNessa
Permission granted. Welcome aboard.
Evening CMN ((HUGS))
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posted on
04/12/2012 6:09:13 PM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(Lock and Load)
To: beachn4fun; MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; ...
~ It's Fabulous Friday! ~
FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.
CLICK HERE TO FIND LATEST THREADS
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New York, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Anchorage
To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.
To our military readers, we remain steadfast
in keeping the Canteen doors open. The FR Canteen is Free Republic's longest running daily thread
specifically designed to provide entertainment and moral support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.
We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.
NOTE: CANTEEN MUSIC
Posted daily and on the Music Thread
for the enjoyment of our troops and visitors.
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posted on
04/12/2012 6:10:53 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: BIGLOOK
Aloha, BIGLOOK Evening CMN ((HUGS))
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posted on
04/12/2012 6:11:03 PM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(Lock and Load)
To: The Mayor; BIGLOOK
Welcome, my Brothers-in-Arms! Another clean sweep for the Vets!
May Almighty God continue to shed His Blessings on the United States of America!
Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)
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posted on
04/12/2012 6:11:09 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: BIGLOOK
sorry about that post. I wish they had a recall button.
Not paying attention tonight.
Still got second place ribbon tho
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posted on
04/12/2012 6:12:54 PM PDT
by
beachn4fun
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To: beachn4fun
Slow Hell! . . It's positively comatose . . . Smile!
Hi Beachy . . . Good to see ya.
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posted on
04/12/2012 6:13:46 PM PDT
by
HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
To: The Mayor
Good evening Mayor. Thanks for the WORD.
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posted on
04/12/2012 6:14:52 PM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(Lock and Load)
To: beachn4fun
Rest easy, Beachy!
*HUGS*
Thanks very much for tonight's Fabulous FRiday thread!
Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)
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posted on
04/12/2012 6:15:35 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: beachn4fun
FR is still slow.Then it's not just me.
Thanks, beachy, for today's Fabulous Friday!
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posted on
04/12/2012 6:16:07 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: HopeandGlory
Good evening, Hope
Thanks for the Pledge
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posted on
04/12/2012 6:17:24 PM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(Lock and Load)
To: ConorMacNessa; BIGLOOK; The Mayor; All
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posted on
04/12/2012 6:19:40 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: HopeandGlory
LOL
Good to see you too.
comatose is a great description
at this rate I won’t get to greet everyone before I have to go to bed
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posted on
04/12/2012 6:19:50 PM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(Lock and Load)
To: SoldierDad; arbee4bush; vigilante2; Jemian; Old_Professor; mystery-ak; freema; kalee; ...
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posted on
04/12/2012 6:22:46 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Evening, Ma ((HUGS))
Still feeling under the weather too? Hope you're feeling better soon.
I taking tomorrow off to rest. So I should be here earlier than normal.
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posted on
04/12/2012 6:23:37 PM PDT
by
beachn4fun
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