FReeper Canteen ~ Just Hangin' Cafe ~ 16 January 2026

January 15, 2026 | FR Canteen Military Support Group

[beachn4fun]

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.

FReeper Canteen
Just Hangin' Cafe

Come on in, we're open
Need a place just to hang out?
This is it.

We serve coffee, tea, conversation
and music.

Gather around the Canteen cooler
and strike up a conversation.

Our AWESOME military,
our AWESOME allies,
and their families are welcomed
and honored here.

No worries in the FReeper Canteen
Just Hangin' Cafe.
Grab a chair, put your feet up,
grab a drink,
and start a conversation.

You never know who you might meet in the Cafe.
Glad you could join us.
Enjoy your stay.

REMEMBER

The Canteen is a family friendly place.
We welcome the military, our allies, and their families.
Continued prayers for the success and completion of your mission.
Prayers for your safe return home.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Free Republic; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: canteen; military; music; news

[beachn4fun]

PING~A~LING Y’ALL
Come on and hang out at the Canteen.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[luvie]

~ Just Hangin’ Cafe ~

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

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

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Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.

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The FR Canteen is Free Republic's longest running daily thread
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The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.

We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

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[beachn4fun]

F I R S T In
Good evening du ((HUGS))
Keeping warm?

[beachn4fun]

S E C O N D In
Good evening night owl ((HUGS))
Is your area under the freeze zone?

[PROCON]

Hiya Beachie, it's wintery and cold here, not much snow though.

How are things your way?

[radu]

Howdy, beachy.

Do you and your hubby have someplace indoors where you can get in your morning walks? Around here, they hit the mall.
Gonna be mighty frosty for outdoors walking.

[beachn4fun]

T H I R D In
Good evening pro ((HUGS))
It's cold and windy here. No snow either.
Hate this type of cold. Come on spring!

[beachn4fun]

Hey du.

Well, there is Walmart but not the same. We’d still have to brave the cold to get there. We’ll see how we feel in the morning. Maybe no walk if it’s windy, which makes it worse.

You got your thermals on?

[luvie]

Howdy, Early Bird! 🐦‍⬛

Yes, it will be freezing at night all weekend. Above freezing during the days, which helps a little. The kitties won't be happy, for sure!

On the other hand, it got up to 67° today. LOL!

[Beowulf9]

Well it’s 63 here in Phoenix and drops to about 58 but that is nothing to you guys back east.

Us. We’re not used to it. It’s cold.

Friend of mine in Indiana says it’s 20. Yike. 20.

But off Lake Michigan they are getting a real blizzard or did last night.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[SkyDancer]

~ Evening All! ~

~

~ Welcome To My World ~

I’m Down There Somewhere

[luvie]

At least if you walk at Walmart, you can do it in your jammies, and no one would notice! 🤣

[radu]

Trying to stay warm! Mighty nippy here. I keep the thermostat set low but am thinking about bumping it up a degree.

You staying warm?

[beachn4fun]

Good evening Beowulf9 ((HUGS))
WOW! 63 is nice.
But I know what you mean about if feeling cold when it dips down.
People in Florida say the same.
We're currently at 23º. Brrrrr...

[luvie]

Hey there, Janey! How are things with you? Lots of sky-ubering going on this week? Has it been warm enough for any skydiving?

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

Gotta say I’m a bit envious of your 60s. Wish you could share. LOL NOT a fun day here.

[beachn4fun]

67º how nice. Can’t wait.

We’re in for a long stretch of cold. Hate this crazy cold.