FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 14 July 2016

Serving The Bestest Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

DANGLING FROM 350 FEET

Marines are being lifted to a height of over 350 feet in the air to avoid any possible obstacles before flying around the area during insertion and extraction rigging training on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 19, 2015. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl

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.

WELDING SHOP

Navy Seaman Quinton Mems welds a handrail in the machinery shop aboard aircraft carrier USS George Washington in Atlantic City, Nov. 30, 2015. Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing 2, are deployed to support Southern Seas 2015. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Clemente A. Lynch

MISSION READINESS

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Taylor Giffard role-plays as an opposition force member during a mission readiness exercise for the 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 24, 2015. Giffard is a ground signals operator with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Owen Kimbrel

PROFICIENCY JUMPS

Paratroopers conduct parachute landing falls as part a proficiency jump program over the Sicily drop zone on Fort Bragg, Nov. 21, 2015. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Darius D. Davis

MARTIAL MOVE

A Marine Corps recruit executes a rear hand punch during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 25, 2015. The recruit is assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler Viglione

EXIT EFFORT

Marine Corps Capt. Ericka Johnson conducts egress training on the Quantico Reserve Support Unit Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Nov. 20, 2015. The training replicates the effort required to exit an overturned vehicle. Johnson is a Legal Service Support Section defense attorney. U.S. Marine Corps photo

PROVIDING SECURITY

As seen through a night-vision device, a U.S. soldier provides security after participating in an airborne operation onto Juliet drop zone in Pordenone, Italy, Dec. 1, 2015. The soldier is a paratrooper assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade. U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo

Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...I am so behind. I keep falling asleep.

Homework wasn’t too bad last night, but I had another Mom problem. She decided to walk into the bathroom, but her body and knees gave out. She called and I had to get her down onto the office chair we keep in there. Then help her scooch back in the seat so she didn’t slide off and onto the floor.

After a rest she could not stand up to move to the wheelchair, so I had to pull the chair (on wheels) onto the carpet and back to her bed. That was a back breaker and a knee killer and left me trapped at the head of the bed. I can’t crawl at all as the knees refuse, so I had to maneuver as best I could over the bed, help her stand, turn, and sit on the bed.

Quite the ordeal. Within an hour I could barely walk. *sigh* Went to bed trying to find a comfortable position. About 4a she called....I got in there. She’s asleep. Back to bed but for sure there’s a floater behind the knee cap or in the joint. Walking is h*ll.

Made her get up and use the commode before I left for work so I would know she could manage. Then she said it might be a good idea if she just stayed in bed and rested. DUH! d:o)

Made it to the chiropractor this afternoon and living with my ice pack now.

Tonight she is doing better and I’ve let down and relaxed...and keep falling asleep. LOL!

Did you get some rain? I’m right now watering the last patch of back lawn...mid 70s again today and maybe 80 next week. YIKES!

[radu]

Losing independence is the hardest thing about getting old. It lies ahead for all of us.

It sounds like she understands that and it helps her keep a good attitude. No point in letting it turn one sour on life.

They haven’t been doing PT in all this time??? I would have thought they’d have done it ASAP after her bones healed enough.

[radu]

Good googly moogly! That was NOT a good night at all!
You need one of those alarm pads they use in nursing homes so you’ll know when she sneaks out of bed on her own. You aren’t in any shape to pick her up when she pushes herself to far and collapses like that. We don’t want you crippling yourself completely. Your knees already give you enough trouble. :-(

No wonder you’re exhausted tonight.

No rain here the past few days so I had to water the potted flowers a while ago. I’ll check the others to see if they need it too. The ground might have held enough moisture to hold off another day. MIGHT get some rain later today.

[luvie]

They did until she had some blood clots form in her leg. Then they were afraid to. She’s still on the blood thinners and I think it’s been too long. But I’m not the doctor.

I hope they’ll release her before too long so she can resume the PT.

Gotta get some sleep. See ya tomorrow? Nite! :)

[radu]

Aaaaaah, I forgot about the clots. That’s been a while back and my memory stinks.
Still on blood thinners, huh? I guess they have their reasons but it does seem like a long time.

Good night and sleep well. I gather you have the day off since you were up so late so enjoy the freedom. :-)

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Thursday 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, LUV W. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Lawn is done except for one small section.

Another nap taken, shower taken, and now I'm going to bed before I spend the night sleeping at the computer.

BUT....when I took my Mom her pills and telling her another day of rest for her body and knees would be good AND when I get home tomorrow night I'd help her get into her wheelchair, she said...."you know, this arrangement is really good and works really well". *sigh*

THIS IS THE SAME ARRANGEMENT THAT CAUSED ME TO THROW UP MY HANDS AND TELL HER TO DO WHATEVER SHE WANTED. I WOULDN"T OPPOSE ANYTHING!! I almost bit my tongue off, but said nary a word. d:o)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...had any rain lately?

You and Bo have a great Thursday.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers for Arrowhead's recovery, and in his absence....

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[ConorMacNessa]

Good Morning To Our Valiant Troops, To Our Vets, To Our Families, Our FRiends, Our Allies And To All Canteen Denizens!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe, especially those in combat!


An American Soldier Patrolling At Sunrise, Dabay Province, Afghanistan

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GOOD MORNING!
Some People Wake Up, Stretch and Enjoy Freedom -
Some People Wake Up, Stretch and Defend It!

May The Lord Protect And Uphold Our Troops In Their Vital Mission!

May He Keep Safe Their Families During Their Time Of Separation!

May He Preserve And Uphold Our Beloved Nation In This Time Of Adversity!

[E.G.C.]

Thursday Morning Coffee Bump.

We may get some rain tonight.

[MEG33]

*Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country*

Good Morning To The Canteen
*Wishing You A Great Day*

[mountainlion]

Man I really screwed up my post. My brother was 503rd infantry 173 Airborne in Viet Nam. I was 503rd Engineers in Germany.

[left that other site]

Mostly solo, but sometimes my B-I-L sits in on lead guitar and my sis on Cojon (don’t ASK me what the plural of “Cajon” is LOL!)

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_2_5?url=search-alias%3Dmi&field-keywords=cajon&sprefix=undefined%2Caps%2C386&rh=n%3A11091801%2Ck%3Acajon

There are many cojones on this page...OK, it’s a type of drum! LOL!)

Much of the sing-a-longs occur during Pink Floyd Songs. I have no nidea why, but it happens at PF concerts too.

[TMSuchman]

bang

[TMSuchman]

BOOM