FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 10 August 2017

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

BREAK TIME

Camden Archbold, age 5, takes a break next to his father from the day’s festivities during the Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Family Day at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 29, 2016. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Monroy

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.

SUNSET OPERATIONS

The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis conducts helicopter operations at sunset during Rim of the Pacific 2016, a maritime exercise, in the Pacific Ocean, July 31, 2016. Twenty-six nations and 25,000 personnel participated in the exercise, which provided training to help ensure security on the world's oceans. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jason Noble

PARATROOPER TRAINING

Soldiers conduct airborne training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 27, 2016. The soldiers are paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal Ardrey

ROPE WRAP

Sailors wrap line on the USS Mobile Bay after mooring alongside the USS Princeton during Rim of the Pacific 2016 near Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Aug. 2, 2016. The maritime exercise helps participants sustain cooperative relationships critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan J. Batchelder

VIRTUAL TARGETS

Army Pfc. Shawn Bailey fires at virtual targets during the annual 2016 European Best Warrior Competition at Camp Aachen in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Aug. 7, 2016. Bailey is assigned to the 2nd Calvary Regiment. Candidates will compete for top honors during the weeklong competition. Army photo by Pfc. Emily Houdershieldt

HORNET SIGHTING

Marine Corps Cpl. Chris Lawler observes an F/A-18C Hornet approach the refueling hose during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 9, 2016. The Australian air force hosted the multinational, large-force training exercise. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg

SHADOW SOLDIER

Army Sgts. Justin Welch, right, and Justin Scott scan a concrete wall inside a bunker using devices to detect hazardous materials and radiation during Vigilant Guard 2016, an exercise at Camp Johnson, VT, July 27, 2016. Welch and Scott are assigned to the Maine Army National Guard’s 11th Civil Support Team. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Tatro

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

[luvie]

heehee!

[luvie]

Bah! Humbug! LOL!

I refuse to get “old”!! :)

Like I have a choice!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...it’s raining! Not hard, but the street is all wet and the drops were falling on me when I took out the trash. d:o)

And we are supposed to have more overnight. WOOHOO!

Any rain going to make it your way?

I was up at 2:15 and 6:15 and Mom had a really bad time just standing and turning. I think the days of her being able to stand and turn, and then reversing are numbered.

Today was interesting....the second refrigeration repair guy came and Suzye said he knew his stuff; better than the first guy. He ordered a new part on the spot and it should arrive in 2 weeks. Then Suzye’s boss came to give her a 300 question test for a new certification. I didn’t want to mess up her test, but I hoped that Mom would push the button in the middle so the boss could see how she works. She pushed it multiple times in the first half hour. Yikes! Suzye always left the monitor at the table and the boss could hear everything that went on. Her boss was impressed. So am I...this is NOT a job I could do.

And she passed!!! Now she will get a raise. The boss read the notes from the first day and was surprised at the deterioration since the beginning of May. And she understands more why I say any substitute MUST talk to Suzye before coming.

[radu]

I did say “older”. :-)

I have a death grip on Peter Pan and refuse to grow up. But that doesn’t work so well in some regards. LOL

[radu]

YAAAAY! Finally raining! ‘Bout time, huh? Hope you get a nice amount overnight.

We got .3 an inch this afternoon and had a very brief shower a little while ago. Rain chances go up tomorrow and up a little more Fri. Looks like we might get a little something in the next hour since there’s a batch in AL headed this way.

Dang, don’t like hearing your mom’s having that much trouble standing and turning already. She is not going to take too well to being bed-ridden and having to wear diapers that need to be changed by Suzye or you. Or bed baths.

What was the refrigeration guy working on? Is your refrigerator on the blink? Shoo, you just had boiler repairs to deal with recently and really need another bill. Not!

Congrats to Suzye on getting new certification! And good that your mom let the boss see Suzye in action and see just what she’s dealing with. It’s one thing to hear about it and another to see it in real time. Now she has a much better understanding.

[luvie]

Poor ol’ guy really gets a workout with all of us never wanting to grow up. LOL!

[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, Kathy. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

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

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[radu]

Yeah he does! LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thankfully I have a warranty on the fridge...I hate having to pay for them, but this is the second time it has needed repairs at no cost to me. d:o)

Evaporator? Something that starts with an “E” has a pinhole leak. He put a patch on it and it started to frost, which it wasn’t doing before.

I’ve fallen asleep twice. I’m crawling off to bed, hoping she will sleep all night.

Sleep well when you get there.

[radu]

I didn’t realize you had problems with it. Cool you don’t have to pay for the repair. You’re lucky. It seems like most thing don’t mess up until right after the warranty runs out.

Hope your mom sleeps through the night too. That’s ALWAYS a plus! :-)

[beachn4fun]

WELCOME TO THE

Good morning, Everyone.

Good morning to our

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen
for today's activities.
Dropping by to salute
our brave men, women, and allies.

Thank you for all you do.

Popping in to say hello.

It's been a busy week at the homestead.
We've gotten rain and, since then,
the days have been a bit cooler, which means
not going to the pool much.

So, I've started back at the gym, 3 days a week; plus,
I still walk the girls when the mornings are nice.
Next week, two of our grandchildren are coming for a week, so
I'll continue to be scarce.

Today, we have workers coming
to begin running gas lines for a new gas fireplace.
Which means, that by the time some of you
wake up, I'll be gone again.

I'm hoping once this is done, I can take a break
from home projects until next year.
I really need to get back to my writing.

Luvy, I managed to take the quiz this morning:
You Are the Upper Left Quadrant

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.

[E.G.C.]

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

[SandRat]

Good morning

Did that web tie surprise you?

[left that other site]

My B-I-L, who is our amazing lead guitar player, is suffering from early-onset Alzheimers. It’s one day at a time...and Glen Campbell was an inspiration to us.

[luvie]

Howdy, EGC! (((hugs)))

All is well here. Just warm. I think I’m tired of warm. I want cool. LOL!

Did Bo find a gopher or turtle yesterday? He looked so cute with his new collar and tags. :) He seemed very proud of them. Have a good day today!

[luvie]

Oh, yeah...the roofers fixing all the hail damaged roofs here.
They get to work waaaay too early!
It'll be going on for a long time!
Lotsa roofs damaged in that storm!
Glad you got some rain, Beachy!
Send us your leftovers? :)
Anyhooooo.....🦉.....y'all all have a GREAT day!
((((hugs))))

[E.G.C.]

No gophers or turtles but we did find some people soaking the sun out at Wichita Ridge yesterday.

[luvie]

Prayers for your family as you all struggle to deal with this horrible nightmare of a disease.

It’s my daily fear that I’ll one day suffer from it.