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USO Canteen FReeper Style.......11-7-01
Graphic Artist Billie and Written by Snow Bunny
| November 7, 2001
| Graphic Artist Billie and Written by Snow Bunny
Posted on 11/06/2001 11:11:53 PM PST by Snow Bunny
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USO Canteen Freeper Style
 War has come to our shores. It was committed on American soil. We have been able to live in Freedom only because of those who have fought in the past wars giving life, limb and all the sacrifices for us to live in Freedom and go about our day without fear.
On September 11, 2001, that comfort, that feeling of living in a land that would not be attacked ended.
William T. Sherman said it succinctly, "War is hell."
The day has come for this Nation and its people to understand that there is a risk in losing its freedom, and in reality there always has been. We have ONLY stayed free because of the sacrifices of our military, our warriors.
This is about saving the future of America. Aristotle said, "We make war that we may live in peace."
We are seeing the American Flag flying at homes now more than ever in my lifetime. We are seeing the American Flag flying on vehicles and people wearing Flag pins and small Flags on their clothes. America is united in the cause for Freedom and for our country to WIN against the evil that came upon our land to kill and hurt us. To change our way of life and to destroy America which is US, you and me. To take away our precious Freedom.
 This is the Freeper version of the USO Canteen. Where soldiers could come and feel a small part of being at home. It is a place where you that have family in the military can post a thought to a loved one that might be able to read it far away from home. A place where we that support our military can help support them, post to them, fun graphics showing the price in America and our troops. Poems, quotes, cartoons, or articles of how America is behind our troops.
Those in our military are our Nation's warriors. Let us join hands, fly our Flag and let the world know how important our warriors are to us....And that our MILITARY, our Warriors, are America's TRUE HEROS!
"No Marine was ever honored for what they received. Honor was the reward for what they gave." (Anonymous) CHIEF gave his all in many ways. He touched our lives and his friendship meant so much to all of us. He will live in our hearts forever, and his friendship will always be a bright and shining memory in our hearts and souls.
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To: Snow Bunny
Just stopped by to have a cup of coffee with all you good people!...Tonk hasn't pinged me in a couple of days, I guess he's busy with The Coast Guard. Hope he does'nt have to be away too much, I'd miss him!
To: Aquamarine
Hi there. So glad you came by. I am having my late afternoon cappuccino pick me up, hhaahahha and some cookies. It was a beautiful fall day here.I hope the nights get cooler and stay that way, I could have a fire in the fireplace every night year round. Guess I should move to Alaska to have it like that. giggle
To: Billie
Heh.
This is such a nice endeavor you're doing for others, for nothing in return.
God bless you.
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posted on
11/07/2001 3:08:40 PM PST
by
AAABEST
To: Billie
Heh.
This is such a nice endeavor you're doing for others, for nothing in return.
God bless you.
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posted on
11/07/2001 3:09:38 PM PST
by
AAABEST
To: Billie
It feels like slow motion. I went over to the Free Republic Yahoo site and they said it was back up but it feels like something is still not right yet.
FallGuy and I are going to go over to the Ceasars Mural tomorrow to see it. That area is 10 miles from our home so we tend to not go around there too much ,just for special things.
Where we live ,away from the strip,is like a small town feeling NW of the strip area. I can't wait till it snows and the mountains out of our windows will have tons of snow on them, it is my favorite time of year.
I am so glad you liked it Billie,it is so neat how Vegas is supporting President Bush and our military.The media could take a lesson from them.
To: Snow Bunny
Can anyone share the coffee? I like mine creamy, sweet and hot and I'll be happy to put on another pot. Hope FR hasn't been down much in the past 24 hours. Forget NPR, the nation needs FR.
It's a beautiful, but chilly, 65 degrees here in sunny SW Florida this evening. We're such babies when the weather starts turning cool, LOL!
Sending hugs and bread pudding fresh from the oven with whipped cream on top.(^:
To: Snow Bunny
We've been having beautiful sunny warm days here in the Southern Highlands, but the temperature drops at night and we are having cozy fires in the fireplace almost every night now. I have a feeling the weather is going to change in the next week and it's going to start to feel like winter. brrrr!
To: AAABEST
What do you mean "for nothing in return"? Didn't you get my bill, or did you give me the wrong address on purpose? :^)
It's just .... it's my way to say I appreciate all of you and thank you for being ready and willing to fight for the rest of us, for me, for our country.
I'll give you another ping Sunday.
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posted on
11/07/2001 3:24:10 PM PST
by
Billie
To: Snow Bunny
More like swimming through molasses. Hey, you and the FG, have a great outing in the am!
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posted on
11/07/2001 3:25:12 PM PST
by
lodwick
To: The Thin Man; Billie
Thank you.
We went to one of the Sunday brunches a few weeks ago at one of the Casino's and everyone in the Casino working there had little flag pins, or flags in their change push carts, small flags pinned to their shirts. It was so neat.
The Firday after the attack ,when they had it announced to sing God Bless America where ever we were at a certain time that day.....we were at one of the coffee shops in a Casino and all of a sudden all the servers and bus boys stood at the doorway and held flags and sang God Bless America.It was goosebump time and all the patrons, we sang along and we all had tears in our eyes or streaming down our cheeks.
Just had to share this, I might have before but it is so special and to have it happen here meant a lot .
Luv ya both
To: Snow Bunny
More like swimming through molasses. Hey, you and the FG, have a great outing in the am!
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posted on
11/07/2001 3:29:02 PM PST
by
lodwick
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
You are so kind to me Tonkin.... my post to you was loaded with typos LOL......and you never said a word. heh heh....Thank you so much...
You oight get a kiss on the cheeck and a hug too if we can see a picture. tah dah !!!!!"
I look forward to the picture.And I promise a kiss on the cheek and a hug. Sorry about the typos earlier.
To: Snow Bunny
I too am so impressed with Vegas and their patriotism. It is both from the grass roots and the big corporate casinos. Bellagio has a huge marquee on the I15 side of the strip and it has the message "United We Stand" on it. As you know, this is usually promoting the Bellagio's Art Gallery or very expensive show so for them to use that space for patriotism is quite astounding to me.
I was also impressed with the unorganized patriotism. It was very touching to go into a casino restroom and see a flag from the newspaper scotch taped to the door of where the housekeeping staff keeps it supplies or to see a scantily clad cocktail waitress walking around with a little flat glued to her tip jar.
And Snow Bunny, how you must love Vegas for the view of the mountains. You can see them so clearly there and the air is so fresh and brisk and mountainey. I enjoyed the nights as they were very mild. Usually when we go to Vegas it is very hot or very cold at night. So your fireplace days will return.
For our troops: After the Gulf War, many of the airlines offered free or discounted trips home or anywhere in the USA for the returning troops. If you don't know where to go, consider Las Vegas. I guarantee you will get a good reception from the locals there as well as the visitors from all parts of the country. And if gambling is not your thing, there are so many things to see and do and restaurants to try. The new hotels are just lovely and the ladies will enjoy the shopping at the Foram mall and other malls around town. And lots of golf courses too. And swimming pools, etc. You can have fun in Vegas without sinning. Ha Ha
To: daisyscarlett
Duh..cocktail waitresses have flags glued to their tip jars, not flats...
To: BigBlueJon
That was such a neat post you made.#91. Thank you soooo much.Good to see you here BigBlueJon.
To: Snow Bunny
"my post to you was loaded with typos LOL......and you never said a word"
hehehe Mr. can't spell Yacht right would never point out a typo to anyone.
To: Snow Bunny
Thanks for the post about what the casinos are doing in Vegas. It's always good to hear what is going on in other areas of the country.
I know what you mean about getting tears when they sang "God Bless America". It seems that I get teary at the drop of a hat these days. There are so many emotions ie: love of country, love of our president, sadness for what happened on 9/11, fear for our men and women in the armed forces, pride for our men and women in the armed forces, etc....
I am so thankful for FR and the way we/I can voice those feelings to others that can be supportive. Please let us know what the mural is like at Ceasars. (that's my favorite place in Vegas. :) ) Hugs and smiles :)
To: Slingshot
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Nice, good job on the Spelling Club - well done - when I first saw your nick, I thought, "This can't be right." But what in the world does it is matter? Props to you, and all that you do for our FR! If we can't figger out our FRiend's spelling, then maybe they're not really our friends. Or vice versa? Your FRiend, JL
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posted on
11/07/2001 3:55:38 PM PST
by
lodwick
To: B4Ranch; mystomachisturning; Native American Female Vet
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