[Kathy in Alaska]

[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)

[Jet Jaguar]

Merry Christmas Ma!

[BykrBayb]

Merry Christmas Kathy.

[SandRat]

Jot tothe World.

[luvie]

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[luvie]

Beautiful thread, Kathy! :)

[MeekMom]

Merry Merry Merry Christmas Ma!

Howdy do!?!

Smooch!

xoxoxo
Meeky

[radu]

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MERRY CHRISTMAS
to all at the Canteen and to our military men and women, past and present.
And to those who are serving abroad, our heart-felt thanks for doing what must be done though it keeps you far from home and away from family and friends. Your sacrifices are appreciated more than you may ever know.

[The Mayor]

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Christingle
December 25, 2013

Read: 1 John 1:1-7

That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world. —John 1:9

Bible in a Year:
Zephaniah 1-3; Revelation 16

In the Czech Republic and other places, the Christmas celebration includes “Christingles.” A Christingle is an orange, representing the world, with a candle placed in the top of it to symbolize Christ the light of the world. A red ribbon encircles the orange, symbolizing the blood of Jesus. Four toothpicks with dried fruits are placed through the ribbon into the sides of the orange, representing the fruits of the earth.

This simple visual aid vividly represents the purpose behind Christ’s coming—to bring light into the darkness and to redeem a broken world by shedding His blood.

In John’s account of Christ’s life, the disciple describes Jesus as the Light of the world. He wrote of Christ: “That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world” (John 1:9). Not only did Christ the Light come to penetrate our world’s darkness, but He is also “The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” (v.29).

Think of it! The baby of Bethlehem became the living, risen Christ who has rescued us from our sin. And so John instructs us to “walk in the light as He is in the light” (1 John 1:7). May all who have experienced His rescue find in Jesus the peace of walking in His light.

Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting Light;
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in Thee tonight. —Brooks

The newborn Christ-child became the Light of the world and the Lamb of God.

[ConservativeStatement]

Merry Christmas Kathy and to all.

[moose07]

Merry Christmas to all the denizens of the Canteen.
It is 06:15 on Christmas morning and I've not slept a wink.
Zombie shift at the weekend ensured that.
Season Greetings to you all!

[MEG33]

Peace On Earth

[Old Sarge]

MERRY CHRISTMAS CANTEENERS, TROOPS,
AND ALL THE SHIPS AT SEA!!

Reporting Live from The Bunker in the Sunshine State, it's Sarge and The Tribe!

Well, here's a long-ago memory from right here at the Canteen, the hearth of Sarge's Fireplace in Iraq, on a Christmas Eve eight years ago:

Fast-forward to Christmas 2013. The Bunker is ablaze with light and song, visitors have come and gone, the aromas of food and wine and pipe smoke fill the halls. The best Christmas Sarge has known in a long time.

I have The Bride to thank for so much.

Sarge will be in and out, so Let's Have Fun!

[Diver Dave]

May you all have a Blessed Christmas Day! Our Family thanks all of you for your service to Our Country!

Blessings to all who are serving our Country!

DD and family.

[Joe Boucher]

Merry Christmas to all,
May GOD be with each of you

[beachn4fun]

WELCOME TO THE

Good morning, Everyone. Good morning to our

AWESOME

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Ma, for preparing
the Canteen for today’s activities.

Jumping in real quick to say
Happy Holidays
to FReeper Friends
and our Military and our Allies.

Please stay safe and enjoy time with family and Friends.

See you all in the morning.

Now remember, the Canteen is ALWAYS

So, come on in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM

DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

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.

[trebb]

Merry Christmas!

I couldn't help picturing Linus, from the Charlie Brown Christmas, when looking at/reading the post...

[aomagrat]

Merry Christmas to all. Thanks to all who make FR Canteen possible.

[alarm rider]

Happy Christmas all!