Freeper Canteen ~ Fabulous FRiday Favorites ~ 5 July 2013

July 4, 2013 | Canteen Crew

[beachn4fun]

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Fabulous FRiday
FAVORITES

Tell us about your favorite
4TH OF JULY tradition.

Grilling out?

Hanging with Family/Friends?

Enjoying a nice cold one?

Eating Watermelon?

Watching Fireworks?

Come on in and join the conversation.
Share your favorite July 4th tradition.

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.

[beachn4fun]

Sorry gang, lost track of time.

[beachn4fun]

PING~A~LING

Hope you all enjoyed the holiday.

My apologies for being late.

See you in the morning.

[ConorMacNessa]

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides," remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!





Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
(Click for Bosun’s Whistle)



USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

"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)

[The Mayor]

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Battling Ego
July 5, 2013

When a general returned from a victorious battle, ancient Rome would stage a parade to welcome the conqueror home. The parade would include the general’s troops, as well as trophy captives who had been brought along as evidence of the victory. As the parade made its way through the city, the crowds would cheer their hero’s success.

To prevent the general’s ego from becoming unduly swollen, a slave rode along with him in his chariot. Why? So that as the Roman throngs heaped praise on the general, the slave could continually whisper in his ear, “You too are mortal.”

When successful, we too may lose sight of our own frailty and allow our hearts to fill with destructive pride. James pointed us away from the danger of pride by pointing us to humility and to God. He wrote, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble” (James 4:6). The key to that statement is grace. Nothing is more wonderful! The Lord alone deserves thanks and praise—especially for the grace He has lavished on us.

Our achievements, success, or greatness are not rooted in ourselves. They are the product of God’s matchless grace, upon which we are eternally dependent.

New mercies every morning,
Grace for every day,
New hope for every trial,
And courage all the way. —Mc Veigh

God’s grace is infinite love expressing itself through infinite goodness.

Read: James 4:6-17

God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. —James 4:6

Bible in a Year:
Job 30-31; Acts 13:26-52

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, beachy, for today's Fabulous FRiday Favorites: 4th of July Traditions!!

[ConorMacNessa]

Welcome To All Who Enter This Canteen, To Our Serving Military, To Our Veterans, To All Military Families, To Our FRiends and To Our Allies!



Missing Man Setting

Robert Schumann - Traumerei
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Never Forget The Brave Men And Women Who Gave Their Lives To Secure Our Freedom!!

"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)

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Fabulous FRiday Favorites: 4th of July Traditions ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[SandRat]

[luvie]

Not to worry! Hope you and yours had a GREAT holiday!

We don’t really have any special 4th traditions. Just being
home from work was a treat! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...that is the cutest cartoon. LOL!

And a happy Friday to you, too.

Did you have a good Independence Day?

It rained here, almost up to parade time at 11am....we badly need the rain, but it could have picked a better time.

[pax_et_bonum]

Happy and Blessed 4th of July to all!

Heartfelt gratitude to all who have served our country.

[ConorMacNessa]

INDEPENDENCE DAY TRADITIONS



Old Glory Proudly Flying At Castle MacNessa
Since Memorial Day 1989



Another Tradition
Handed Down To Me By My Father
Handing It Down To My Son



Our Greatest Tradition
Service to our Beloved Nation!

"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)

[ConorMacNessa]

My apologies, FRiends - my previous was meant for all!



America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

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)

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

***HUGS***



Coming aboard as we speak. Rendering Hand Salutes to our National Colors and to the Officer of the Deck!

"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)

[SandRat]

Good evening, Kathy...((HUGS))

Had you have a good Independence Day.

It was great celebration with Fire Works happening now.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Family home now?

[The Mayor]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Fireworks will be heard in a couple hours if the city is having them this year. There has been a complete burn ban for a couple weeks....BBQs only. There was a partial lifting of the ban Tuesday and I’m betting the closed fireworks stands, none in the city (illegal), opened to a rush. I’m already hearing scattered pops and booms.

It rained over night, not a lot, but maybe enough to allow the city display. Tradition is a baseball double header and fireworks after, close to midnight. No sun all day, so the usual second game could be kinda dark.