FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 09 November 2017

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

FIREFIGHTING TRAINING

Sailors aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard fight a simulated fire during a training scenario in the South China Sea, Sept. 28, 2016. The amphibious assault ship is supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class David Holmes

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.

ICELANDIC SWEEP

Air Force Staff Sgt. Cole Carroll sweeps an area with a mine detector during Northern Challenge 16 at Icelandic Coast Guard Keflavik Facility, Iceland, Sept. 19, 2016. The exercise focused on disabling improvised explosive devices to support counterterrorism tactics to prepare NATO and Nordic nations for international deployments. Carroll is assigned to the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder

CHOCKS AND CHAINS

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Demetrice Cox secures an MH-60s Seahawk helicopter with chocks and chains on the flight deck of the guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville during Valiant Shield 2016 in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 22, 2016. The biennial exercise focuses on integrating joint training among U.S. forces. The Seahawk is assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Schneider

READY TO REACT

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Daniel Wagenblast stands ready for a casualty evacuation exercise during the advanced infantry course at Kahuku Training Area, Hawaii, Sept. 20, 2016. Wagenblast is a rifleman assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron S. Patterson

VALIANT NIGHT

Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell observe a replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl during Valiant Shield 2016 in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 16, 2016. The biennial exercise focuses on integrating joint training among U.S. forces. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Christian Senyk

GALAXY GROUP

Airmen prepare to offload cargo from a C-5 Galaxy aircraft during Exercise Cerberus Strike 16-02 at the Fort Carson Air Terminal, CO, Sept. 9, 2016. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joseph Swafford

FRIENDSHIP FIREWORKS

Fireworks explode over KC-135 Stratotanker at the 2016 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2016. Tens of thousands of people attend the annual festival to learn more about the U.S. military and American culture. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott

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

[radu]

You’re welcome.

I could do a whole thread of kitteh pix since we currently have 42. LOL! We’ve had MANY more in our lives over the past 18 years since people seem inclined to dump their unwanted cats at our farm. Once they’re here, they’re here for life.

[radu]

Hey, I almost didn’t notice.
And when I did, I scrambled just KNOWING you were gonna beat me to it. LOL

[luvie]

I still think Arabella is a sweetheart! And Lessa has the yellowest eyes I’ve ever seen!

[radu]

Arabelle IS a sweetheart. And she has the most adorable little voice. I go out of my way to get her to meow just to hear her. LOL

Lessa’s eyes match her orange coloring, don’t they? The kiddos must have gotten daddy’s eyes because they’re gold with a slight green tint. Very pretty.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Ba ha ha ha!
Silly kittehs!

[Kalamata]

Oh my goodness, 42? How do you remember them all? Do you feed them or do they hunt for their own food? Bless you for welcoming them to your home and farm.

[luvie]

You were there and I was off watching Murdoch’s Mysteries! LOL!

You got it fair and square!

Arabella just looks like she’d have a soft voice. She’s just a little softy in every way! I’ll bet she’s a cuddle bug too!

[radu]

Well hey there, MS.B!
How’s it going?

Yep, silly kittehs providing a little entertainment tonight. LOL!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Howdy, radu!
*HUG*
It’s going okay thanks!
It’s going to be brutally cold here on Friday.
*shiver*

[radu]

How do I remember them all? Hubby asks the same question sometimes. LOL! I guess it’s a “momma thing”. They’re my babies.

We feed them, though those who are allowed to go outside do hunt a bit and leave “presents” on the back porch. ergh!

[radu]

Arabelle’s voice is a little squeaky but in a sing-song way. Just cute as can be. A little girl with a little voice but she can get loud when she wants to.

She really isn’t much of a cuddler. She loves to be petted but doesn’t like being held.

[radu]

Glad things are good, well except for the bitter cold that lies ahead. It isn’t bitter cold here but plenty cold enough. I’m already ready for Spring! LOL

How’s that pretty boy doing? Did you get him to the vet for his snipping? Has he forgiven you yet?

[luvie]

Neither of mine like being held either. Peaches cuddles up just nearly in my lap but neither of them want picking up.

Oh...i didn’t go to the lab for blood tests today. I had a phone alert that there had just been a bad accident with a rollover on my route that had traffic backed up and/or stopped, so I decided to wait till Friday. I’m sure glad I checked before getting dressed and going without breakfast! LOL!

Can’t tomorrow, because I’m taking hubby to the hospital for an angiogram. He thinks it unnecessary, but his doctor scheduled it so he’s getting it done. I hope they find out that he’s perfectly fine!

[radu]

Some cats don’t like being held and others can’t get enough of it. Pixie doesn’t like it but all her lil girlies love it. Dexter wishes I’d hold him but at 18 pounds, he’s a bit much to pick up for my bum back to handle. He’s huge and my lap is barely large enough for him. He took after his daddy who was a hoss.

I’d plum forgotten about your appointment this morning. My brain is eaten up with CRS. LOL1
Indeed it’s a good thing you checked and didn’t go without breakfast for nothing. But it does mean getting up early another day. Bummer.

Never hurts to get things checked out. I hope with you that your hubby’s check-up tomorrow turns out good results.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

He has not been snipped yet, LOL.
Will set up his appt tomorrow,
He’s just so beautiful-he is out of the “aww, isn’t he cute “ stage to the *CRASH!* “What have you done NOW, you little Bas****!”

Just kidding, he gets more handsome everyday!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Blood tests?
Angiograms?

Are you two falling from together?
No seriously, all is well?
*HUG*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sounds like a good plan...bundle up; maybe heated gloves?

[radu]

Ah, I thought you’d already made the appointment for his snipping. At least it’s easier on the boys (and the wallet) than girls are. I dread the bills when Pixie’s girlies go in. Ouch!

We live with “*CRASH!* What have you done NOW, you little Bas****!” every day - times 42. LOL! Can’t have anything nice set around the house and forget Christmas decorations except for garlands over doorways. Gotta keep everything out of kitty paw reach. But we love ‘em any way.

Still waiting for a new pic of Tigermaus so we can swoon over him some more. He’s a FINE feller, that’s for sure.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Brother comes next Thursday....I think. I better check.

Tomorrow the comforter is supposed to arrive, and Saturday the mattress topper and sheets. Then the new bed will be complete.

I’m going to put Christmas lights, inside only, on Saturday. The string in my room is up 365 days a year.

My bed is starting to call me, but I still have things to do.

[radu]

Oh, I thought it was this weekend he’d be there. You’re right. It’s next week. Don’t panic! LOL! Still plenty of time to have the new guest room ready for his visit.

Do you have lights for outside that you’ll have him string up while he’s there? Or are you just going to have them inside?

I’ll put up our few Christmas decorations Thanksgiving night. Hubby isn’t into holidays so it’s my way of making Thanksgiving a little more special.

I hope you’re able to get the things that need doing finished quickly so you can hit the sack soon. You’ve had a rough three days and must be beat.