FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 31 May 2018

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

ICY CLIMB

Army National Guard Soldiers climb an ice-covered cliff at Smugglers' Notch in Jeffersonville, VT, Jan. 28, 2017. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Sarah Mattison

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 WORK

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gregory Kirchner welds a metal plate in the metals fabrication shop at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 27, 2017. Kirchner is assigned to the 3rd Maintenance Squadron. The aircraft metals technology airmen measure broken or worn parts, draw working sketches, make templates, perform precision grinding and remove deposits from parts. They also write programs for machines using manual and computer-aided manufacturing. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher

ARRIVAL SURPRISE

A Marine embraces his family as he returns to Camp Lejeune, NC, Jan 23, 2017. The Marine is assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response Africa. The unit supports operations, contingencies and security cooperation in the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell

FLAG REFLECTIONS

An airman assigned to the 50th Space Wing holds a flag as he participates in a monthly wing retreat ceremony at Schriever Air Force Base near Colorado Springs, CO, Jan. 30, 2017. Air Force photo by Dennis Rogers

ACTIVE SHOOTER EXERCISE

Airman 1st Class Valeri Chia reports her status during an active-shooter exercise at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Jan. 30, 2017. The exercise was part of routine training to help provide a safe and secure environment on the base. Chia is a patrolman assigned to the 88th Security Forces Squadron. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez

ORION LIGHTS

A P-3C Orion assigned to Patrol Squadron 46 sits on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor, WA, Jan. 30, 2017. The squadron is conducting training exercises to maintain proficiency for its upcoming deployment. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Alex J. Cole

DRILL PRACTICE

Members of the John Jay High School drill team perform during Air Education and Training Command's 75th Anniversary Extravaganza at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Jan. 23, 2017. The event celebrated the command's history of transforming civilians into airmen and its contribution to the future success of the Air Force. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer

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

[mylife]

I’ll keep your friends in my prayers.

[luvie]

Always Remember Them!
They NEVER forget about us!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Important information about what anyone can do...make calls.

I sure hope they can get the VA issues under control soon. Very important.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

THANK YOU
for your service!

[Kathy in Alaska]

I’m off for home........

[mylife]

I thought TX City was bad LOL...

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

It’s Hump Day. The weekend is just over the horizon. :-)

How’s the new gal working out? A quick study?

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

How are things up your way? Still fairly comfy or has it gotten hot again?

Been fairly decent here but the thermostat is getting ready to crank up.

[The Mayor]

I hope so, 3 weeks straight, 10 to 12 hours a day. Newest mixer is on my face book page.

I’m exhausted, customer comes tomorrow AM early. Heading to bed.
Good Night and Thank you Kathy!

[Wneighbor]

Thanks y’all. Appreciate the help :)

[radu]

Howdy, LUV.

We never forget them!

Hope your day was a good one.

[PROCON]

HIya radu!

We've cooled down significantly, into the '70's, feels good!

But next week has more summer weather in store for us if we believe the forecast.

Son's over tonight and I'm getting ready to send him home as I get up early tomorrow.

How's the little Suvi kitteh doing? Fitting in?

[luvie]

Hey, there, radu!

Indeed we don’t....because they never forget us! They do what they do FOR us!

It was a good day, though it got up to 106. 4% humidity. Like being in a furnace. I went to lunch with friends over in Midland and it was fun catching up with what is going on with them. Nearly got branded by my seat belt when getting back in the car.

Hope your day was good, too. How’s Miss Suvi doing? Does she seem to be getting some meat on those little bones? Is she still making a pin cushion out of your legs? :)

I feel so bad for Ghost and Little Black Kitty out in the heat. They find the best place to at least stay out of the sun, and I make sure they have plenty of water.

Oh!!!!! Two times now, I have let my finger touch Ghost’s ear while pouring his food and he didn’t attack me. There is hope!

[radu]

Ooooooo, your temps sound divine! We haven’t been quite that cool but have enjoyed low 80s due to that storm system that moved through from the Gulf.

High 80s and low 90s ahead for the next week with rain and storm chances almost every day.
Had a NICE thunderstorm a little while ago with awesome lightning zipping overhead.

Suvi’s doing great. And she’s been kind enough to give my lap a break tonight. LOL! She’s on top of the desk keeping a close eye on me, though, in between naps.

[radu]

Oh MAN, that’s just too hot! Just thinking about it is enough to make one break out in a sweat. LOL!

Sounds like you ad a fun afternoon, though, in spite of the heat. Always nice to get together with friends and yuk it up.

I reckon it was a good enough day. Got the grocery shopping done without getting rained on, then had a bodacious storm hit at suppertime with lightning right overhead. It was raining at the time so I had to stand on the porch but I got a couple of decent lightning shots.

Suvi’s doing fine. At the moment she’s asleep on top of the desk but every now and then when I look up, she’s peeking over the edge at me. The best thing is my lap is empty tonight. LOL

Poor Ghost and Little Black Kitty. At least they have plenty of water to stay hydrated and that’s key to their well-being.

Need to wiggle your finger on Ghost’s ear to scratch it a little. He’ll quickly figure out it feels good and want more. :-)

[luvie]

I’m working up to the wiggling my finger part. I was thrilled he let me touch his ear without him reacting. He’s seen me pet Black Kitty so I guess he thinks maybe I MIGHT be ok. :)

The other day when hubby watered, there was a bare spot in the yard...imagine that in this heat. LOL....and those kitties thought it was great, since it was damp from the water. Not muddy...it soaks in too fast for that.

[radu]

Seeing Black Kitty enjoy being petted helps a lot. He sees that she WANTS you to touch her and trusts you. Progress should speed up a little now. Before you know it, you’ll be able to sit in the chair with him on your lap. :-)

Bet they enjoyed lying on that damp spot in the yard. A way to cool off in that horrid heat.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Congratulations on the completion of the new mixer!!

Rest well.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Suvi?
Do you have a new babeh kitteh?

[radu]

Yes, we do have a new babeh kitteh. She showed up two days ago. Poor little thing hadn't eaten for a while - - very boney under her fur, but she's putting weight on already. I'm guessing she's around 7 weeks old - - far too young to have been tossed out.
I posted a pic of her the other night but it's probably lost a ways back in your pings. Here it is again ....