FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 20 July 2017

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

RAPTOR REFUELING

Four F-22 Raptors await refueling from a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft during Rim of the Pacific 2016 over the Pacific Ocean, July 26, 2016. The Raptor pilots are assigned to the 199th and 19th Fighter squadrons. The Stratotanker crew is assigned to the 465th Air Refueling Squadron. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Gregory A. Harden II

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our military and our allies' military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

SEAHAWK DEPARTURE

An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter departs from the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell during visit, board, search and seizure training in the South China Sea, July 22, 2016. The McCampbell is patrolling with Carrier Strike Group Five in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The helicopter is assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Elesia K. Patten

LIGHTWEIGHT GUN SMOKE

The crew of the USS Stethem fire an MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun at a surface target during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Singapore 2016, or Carat, in the South China Sea, July 24, 2016. The annual maritime exercises occur between the Navy and Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations, including Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class John Pearl

WILD RIDE

A Marine student fast-ropes out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during operations at Camp Lejeune, NC, July 13, 2016. The course is a new, shortened version of the helicopter rope-suspension training course and focuses on qualifying Marines as subject matter experts within their subordinate command. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Preston McDonald

TANK TASK

An M1A1 Abrams tank drives down a dirt road during a training event on Camp Lejeune, NC, July 21, 2016. The event brought together active and reserve Marines to train for possible future deployment. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan

GREEN SCREEN

Soldiers advance through a smoke screen during live-fire training at the Joint Readiness Training Center in Fort Polk, LA, July 25, 2016. The soldiers are assigned to the New York Army National Guard's Company C, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Harley Jelis

OFFLOADING A HELICOPTER

U.S. and NATO troops participate in Advanced Casualty Sustainment Care Medical Training, a course the International Special Training Centre hosted in Pfullendorf, Germany, July 20, 2016. The multinational students received the training to enhance their medical skills to support NATO troops. Army photo by Jason Johnston

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[radu]

I’ve used Neosporin on our cats - vet said it was ok - and it never bothered them. I don’t use much.
But I like Tresaderm because it can be used in their ears too. It’s good stuff and only takes a drop to do the trick.

[luvie]

I’m SO glad to know that! When I see him in the morning, I’ll try to get some on this wound. I’m sure it’s painful, but he kept it hidden really well till i noticed some loose fur where there shouldn’t have been any. :(

[radu]

It doesn’t take much. I also use the cream rather than ointment because it absorbs well.

They all seem to hide their booboos well, the lil stinkers.

Gotta head out and try to sleep. There’s a Republican Women’s Group meeting in the morning. Sure would be nice if they’d have them in the evening once in a while.
Just waiting for Hubby to bring the new dishwasher in so I can guard to make sure no cats slip out the door. Most are locked away in the back part of the house and the few who are still in this part aren’t much for escape attempts. Still need to be on guard though.

Have another good, EASY day tomorrow. LOL! See ya tomorrow evening.

[luvie]

I think those women need to re-think that morning thang and have some of their meetings at a decent time!

See ya tomorrow! It’s weird that you’re going before I do. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Not a good day...very grumpy and snappy, but slept most of the day. No food, no drink, no pills. And we had to put up a rail on the off side of the bed.

Every morning I tell Suzye how the night went. In just a couple minutes she was sitting up with feet on the floor on the wrong side of the bed and going somewhere. And she moved the table to get there. Suzye tried to tell her she needed to lie down and get turned around to the wall side with the handrails. Mom snapped at her. Then I tried with the same results. Every time she was up she was very argumentative.

And the same when I got home. Finally got her to sleep. Then she actually pushed the button...and had done a 180. Got her toast and chocolate milk AND pills. When I took her tray she said, “You’re being awfully nice. How come?” *sigh*

This dementia sucks...and my sister thinks she meets all the criteria for Alzheimer’s. Tomorrow I’m going to the Alzheimer’s Resource Center to see what they offer.

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Thursday morning to everyone along the Edward Calame Social Networks. Thanks so much for your service to our country.

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

[E.G.C.]

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

[luvie]

Oh, Kathy. You’ll be in my thoughts and prayers that the right solution is found for your sweet mom.

I know you fear that she will hurt herself. Sounds like she’s coming closer all the time. Dementia does suck...big time!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Luv...we are praying that The Lord will take her home soon to be with my Dad. She’s been up twice since going down after dinner...neither time pushing the button. Thank goodness I have the bed pad. The last time she had moved to the end of the bed, past the commode that is supposed to hem her in. She says she can’t when I ask her to scoot closer to the head of the bed. She didn’t seem to have much trouble getting to the foot.

I need to get a hospital bed within a week if I can.

Laundry is done and she is down again....hopefully for the night. I’m off to bed as well.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...dementia is getting worse. I know you understand.

Hope you and Bo have a good hunting day.

Mom’s asleep finally, so I’m going too.

Have a great Thursday.

[MEG33]

*Always Remembering Our Troops*

Thank you, Kathy, for a great thread.
I Wish Everyone A Good Thursday
(((HUGS)))
Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS)) Good morning, MEG33. How’s it going?

[MEG33]

Goof Morning!

[MEG33]

I just noticed my typo! LOL!!
I goofed indeed!
Good Morning!

[luvie]

Is this what it's about??
Well...I'm glad I'M not an Early Bird! :)
But hey! Today is Friday Eve!
It's all good, right?
Y'all have a Thankful Thursday!
Happy the weekend is gonna be here soon!
((((hugs))))

[E.G.C.]

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

[luvie]

Howdy, EGC! (((hugs)))

All is well here! Another boring pretty day. LOL!

Did you and Bo have a good time at the lake yesterday? Lots of people out there on boats and maybe fishing? Any turtles to be found?

[E.G.C.]

No turtles. It’s hot out there today. We may do a ride in the country or just stop by the lake to let Bo have some water time. We’ll see.

[luvie]

A nice AC’d ride in the country sounds like a plan! :) I imagine the turtles are in the mud trying to stay cool!