FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 04 November 2021

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

Replenishment Time! Coffee and Ice Cream Supplies Are Full Again!

211014-M-LE234-1097 RED SEA (Oct. 14, 2021) Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO-189), left, transits alongside the amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27) during a replenishment-at-sea, Oct. 14. Portland and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis Flores/Released)

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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.

Eat My Dust!

JAZIRAT AL GHURAB ISLAND, Saudi Arabia (Oct. 21, 2021) Landing craft, air cushion attached to Assault Craft Unit 5 lands ashore during an amphibious assault exercise with Royal Saudi Naval Forces during exercise Indigo Defender 21 at Jazirat al Ghurab Island, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 21. Indigo Defender 21 is a capstone bilateral maritime exercise between Royal Saudi Naval Forces and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command to enhance interoperability and strengthen our capacity to maintain regional maritime security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert)

Trick Or Treat! Smell Our Feet! Give Us Something Good To Eat!

Camp Humphreys community members line Marne Avenue during the installation's annual Trunk or Treat extravaganza Oct. 30, 2021. Volunteers decorated their trunks with different themes and dressed in matching costumes to hand out candy to families. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Brooke Davis)

Ghoul-ish Good Time! Okay, We’re Bad At Halloween Captions!

Keesler families participate in a hay ride during Ghouls in the Park at the marina park on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Oct. 29, 2021. The Halloween event also featured a haunted house, trunk-or-treat and various games for children of all ages. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Bleu Is On The Job!

Bleu, a dog in the man-trailing division of the North Dakota State Highway Patrol stands with his officer, Trooper Steve Mayer of the man-trailing division of North Dakota State Highway Patrol, as the trooper gives a presentation at Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND, Oct. 21, 2021. The North Dakota State Highway Patrol’s Bloodhounds are some of the only man-trailing dogs in the state and were able to provide a unique training opportunity for the other dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Roxanne Belovarac)

I Want A Dinosaur! More Trick or Treating Around Our Bases

Trick-or-treaters visit several decorated vehicles for Halloween candy during “The Trunk of Treats” event at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Oct. 29, 2021. Trunk-or-Treat is an event that offers trick-or-treating down a row of decorated vehicles for families to walk through. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)

We Have No Idea What He’s Doing! He Looks Happy Doing It!

United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform at the “CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show” in Dayton, Ohio, July 10, 2021. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demonstration squadron, entrusted with the vital mission to recruit, retain and inspire past, present and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo/SSgt Laurel Richards)

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Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[The Mayor]

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Thursday,
November 4, 2021

Rainy Days

Read: Proverbs 11:23–26

A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25

When small businesses in Tennessee were abruptly shuttered in an attempt to stop the spread of COVID-19, shop owners worried about how to care for their employees, how to pay their rent, and how to simply survive the crisis. In response to their concerns, the pastor of a church near Nashville started an initiative to supply cash to struggling business owners.

“We don’t feel like we can sit on a rainy-day fund when somebody else is going through a rainy day,” the pastor explained, as he encouraged other churches in the area to join the effort.

A rainy-day fund is money that’s put aside in case normal income is decreased for a time while regular operations need to continue. While it’s natural for us to look out for ourselves first, Scripture encourages us to always look beyond our own needs, to find ways to serve others, and to practice generosity. Proverbs 11 reminds us, “One person gives freely, yet gains even more,” “a generous person will prosper,” and “whoever refreshes others will be refreshed” (vv. 24–25).

Is the sun shining extra bright in your life today? Look around to see if there’s torrential rain in someone else’s world. The blessings God has graciously given you are multiplied when you freely share them with others. Being generous and open-handed is a wonderful way to give hope to others and to remind hurting people that God loves them. — Cindy Hess Kasper

When has someone been open-handed with their time or resources with you? How could you do the same for someone in need today?

Gracious God, help me to be tenderhearted toward the needs of others and show me how I can share Your love and generosity with them.

Bible in a year: Jeremiah 32–33; Hebrews 1

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...did your rain stop? A few more days for you and Blue?

Off and on sprinkles all day today...again.

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I got to ride today! :-)

Bundled up, of course, but it was lovely.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Hump Day! I imagine you’re huffin’ and puffin’ at this point.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Hurrah for us...we made it through hump day!

How are the mixers doing? Done? Do they go out of state?

[Kathy in Alaska]

WOOHOO!!! And you have a nice warm coat!

[PROCON]

WOO-HOO, thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops, Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...is it still dry? Harvesting happening?

Sprinkles most of the day. A spot of sun here and there.

[SkyDancer]

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[radu]

Hey there, Kathy.

We got a dab of rain this morning but it didn't stop the guys from showing back up to harvest today. They started in the back field last night and were out there when I woke up.
Believe it or not, the cotton in the foreground has been harvested. Wasteful crop!

I saw that it was pretty dreary up there today. There was occasional fog at the airport. There was a lot of fog there yesterday.
And it's warmed up just enough to melt the ice that was forming on Lake Hood.

[luvie]

God bless our troops!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Long day, but successful! Coming down and ready for a nap. LOL! I’m the hold up each check day...garnishments are the last stop before they can continue.

I run prelim reports the night before and try to anticipate what issues might come up. Got several issues corrected last night and nothing that happened today changed them. WOOHOO!

[Kathy in Alaska]

ML!!

1st!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Mayor!!

2nd!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

radu!!

3rd!!