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FReeper Canteen ~ What Makes You Adorable? ~ 08 May 2013
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 05/07/2013 5:59:59 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska

~ Freeper Canteen ~

Canteen Mission Statement
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.

Today We Want To Know.....

What Makes You Adorable?

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To: Kathy in Alaska

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Golden Eagle

May 8, 2013

My son Mark and I were leaving the Clyde Peterson Ranch in Wyoming to head back to Michigan. In the distance we spotted a huge bird sitting in a solitary tree overlooking a steep canyon. As we approached, the golden eagle leaped from the tree and soared out over the canyon, the golden streaks in its feathers shimmering in the morning sun. Its immense size and beauty filled us with wonder. We felt privileged to witness this magnificent demonstration of God’s awesome creativity.

Creation displays God’s “wondrous works” (Ps. 145:5). And when we stop to meditate on those works, we can’t help but be awed as our minds and spirits are moved to reflect on the character of the God who created them.

That golden eagle told my son and me a story of the creative genius of our mighty God. So does the flitting songbird, the doe with her playful fawn, the pounding surf, and delicate little flowers such as bachelor’s-button and spring beauty. In the most unexpected moments and out-of-the-way places the Lord shines His glory in this world in order to reveal Himself to us. Those serendipitous moments are opportunities to “meditate . . . on [His] wondrous works” (v.5).

This is my Father’s world,
I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas—
His hand the wonders wrought. —Babcock
Always be on the lookout for wonder. —E. B. White

Read: Psalm 145:1-7

I will meditate . . . on Your wondrous works. —Psalm 145:5
Bible in a Year:
2 Kings 4-6; Luke 24:36-53


61 posted on 05/07/2013 8:42:27 PM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: The Mayor

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.


62 posted on 05/07/2013 8:46:43 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: potlatch
One of my favorite passages in the Canon of English Literature - my major in undergrad. I too first heard it in my Senior year of HS and have never forgotten it.



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

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)

63 posted on 05/07/2013 8:48:28 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: potlatch

64 posted on 05/07/2013 8:48:32 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: ConorMacNessa

I am off for home, homework in hand.


65 posted on 05/07/2013 8:49:35 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Safe passage, Kathy! I am bound for Mondo Dodo!



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

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)

66 posted on 05/07/2013 8:52:59 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: ConorMacNessa

[ I too first heard it in my Senior year of HS and have never forgotten it. ]

Interesting how that stuck with us, isn’t it. Good stuff lasts!


67 posted on 05/07/2013 8:54:09 PM PDT by potlatch (~be content with small victories and simple pleasures~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...




GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!


TATTOO
(Click)


Must retire – the 0445 Reveille approaches relentlessly.

The Bugler, his grim visage replete with an evil sneer, already mounts the parapet.

Fleet Admiral William F. Halsey, USN (Navy Cross)
Stands The Watch Tonight!



"Do poor Tom some charity, whom the foul fiend vexes!"
(King Lear, Act III, Scene iv)




All Gave Some – Some Gave All!!!
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Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!









Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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)

68 posted on 05/07/2013 8:54:58 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Oh no, I’ll be dreaming about all those penquins - dancing in my head....

But wait - it’s the ‘Happy Dance’ so that’s good.


69 posted on 05/07/2013 8:56:08 PM PDT by potlatch (~be content with small victories and simple pleasures~)
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To: potlatch
Still beautiful, still relevant - seven centuries later! Timeless, in fact!

As that great poet "Anonymous" once said "Truth is a fixèd star!"



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

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)

70 posted on 05/07/2013 9:02:27 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: ConorMacNessa

[Still beautiful, still relevant - seven centuries later! Timeless, in fact!]

Yes it is, especially when you think of several of us recalling it just here on this thread tonight!

I’ll bet the young people today never even study things like this and never know their loss.


71 posted on 05/07/2013 9:10:49 PM PDT by potlatch (~be content with small victories and simple pleasures~)
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To: potlatch
You're dead right, Potlatch! They are being dumbed down and indoctrinated! We were imparted the wisdom of past ages and freed from the chains of ignorance!



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

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)

72 posted on 05/07/2013 9:15:46 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: ConorMacNessa

[We were imparted the wisdom of past ages and freed from the chains of ignorance! ]

I agree with you. Sadly those who don’t know what they missed, don’t miss it!

I’m heading off to bed, enjoyed chatting with you FRiend.


73 posted on 05/07/2013 9:26:31 PM PDT by potlatch (~be content with small victories and simple pleasures~)
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To: ConorMacNessa
We thank you, Fleet Admiral William F. Halsey, USN (Navy Cross), for your service to our country.


74 posted on 05/07/2013 9:51:46 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: ConorMacNessa
God Bless you good, Mac. Good night and rest well. Thanks for helping honor our troops, past and present.
Thank you for your service to our country.


75 posted on 05/07/2013 9:53:25 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: ConorMacNessa
Thanks, Mac, for the Missing Man Setting as we remember those who have given their all that we may gather safe and secure.
76 posted on 05/07/2013 9:56:09 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: ConorMacNessa; ExTexasRedhead

OK....that is one powerful video! Lots of tears. *sniff* Thanks, ExTexasRedhead and Mac for sharing.


77 posted on 05/07/2013 10:24:08 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Lady Jag
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, L.J. How's it going?

78 posted on 05/08/2013 1:38:46 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: LUV W

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


79 posted on 05/08/2013 1:39:14 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: Kathy in Alaska

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


80 posted on 05/08/2013 1:39:39 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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