USO Canteen FReeper Style....... Saturday 01-26-02

Graphics and Layout by Billie and Written by Snow Bunny

[Snow Bunny]

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!

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"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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[whoever]

Oh, that is soooooo adorable.

She does capture the "real" poster. Terrific work, Billie.

[LBGA]

What a great idea! Because it is so difficult getting small type to show up well, I shortened it and tried to make it look like a framed needlepoint.

This IS the last thing I am going to add. It's up to Tonk which version he wants to use. The composite pic thing is Billie's forte, but I wanted to contribute something as a tribute to Billie, Snow Bunny and Tonkin.

From now on I won't post Tonkin's fireplace any more because those are his special gift to the Canteen. Tonkin, if you want to use the ones I messed with, you may. Billie, if you want to add something that someone requests, you may. I just had my creative weekend off and enjoyed fooling around with this. Now back to the regularly scheduled program and the masters. :-)

[LBGA]

Can I jump in here? I am the one who does the FReeper Photo Album. I would love to have any pics from Canteen participants.

Billie does the wonderful composite pics. I keep up a database that Nick Danger set up for me. Join in everyone! :-)

[Snow Bunny]

Beamer wants to have FOOTBALL Miller time party tomorrow I think. During the playoffs.... I wonder what team Beamer is for... tee hee.....

Of course Beamer will have water . tee hee.

Let's see.....hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, big salad,. chocolate cake, baked beans, what else???????

[LBGA]

You post the greatest poems and bits of information! Now I will have to make the Canteen a daily read because I think I have been missing a lot of good stuff when I was in lurker mode. ;-)

[4TheFlag]

WOW, What a LOGO, SB!!! Just AWESOME, Billie, you are a GENIUS lady!

[Snow Bunny]

It does look like needlepoint, that is neat LBGA.I have saved all the versions you have made of this. giggle....Love it.

[4TheFlag]

It just snowed here for about 10 minutes, then stopped

I'll trade ya Bro with what we are about to get hit with tomorrow night......

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Can you take my pic out but leave the needlepoint sign in?
Billie and Snow Bunny are the Hostesses and should be in along with Beamer.
I just don't feel right being in the picture when none of the other USO Canteen regulars are in it.

[whoever]

..Now where did I put that bowl of M&M's..

[Snow Bunny]

LBGA ,I love your FReeper Photo Album. That is where I got pictures from to put in little frames of my freeper friends.

FallGuy built me a couple of shelves for the little frames I have ( of Freeper friends ) , then the USO Canteen FReeper Style pictures Billie did are in bigger frames and some of the FR's Finest she did in frames too.

Then in front is the little USO Canteen Freeper cottage. It is such fun I turn the little light on it every day and off every night. I just love it, my whole little FRee Repubic Freeper friends and USO FReeper Canteen area.

To the sides I have one of your son LBGA, Dansangel son in law, Trish, Sandy and that will keep growing of those serving now..... my little FR family. giggle

[LBGA]

But the fireplace scenes are YOUR offerings, and you are the one who provides all the links for military support. This is kind of like your living room!

I can take your pic out, but I believe it deserves to be there. Can we take a vote? ;-)

[4TheFlag]

I wonder what team Beamer will be for...

UHHHH, SB, he will have Black and Gold on!!!!!!

As far as the menu, uhhhh, hey, I'll make a BIG bowl of double recipe Chex Mix!!!

[firewalk]

Hi Snow Bunny, thanks for the ping. I love your graphic in post # 11 !

[habs4ever]

Hi Chrissie...hear you haven't been feeling well recently.I knew it would happen if you hang around Billie long enough, she's a rotten dance partner after, all, and it's made me ill!! Hope you're getting better, and back to being a regular Attilla ;-)

Hi Ginger...;-)LOL!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"Now where did I put that bowl of M&M's.."

whoever, FYI: CheneyChick IS the M&M addict of Free Republic. LOL
CheneyChick please see post 171

[firewalk]

If you fatten up everyone else around you, then you look thinner.

Okay, Everybody eat up!! lol!

[whoever]

..hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, big salad,. chocolate cake, baked beans, what else?..

How about hot pastrami sandwiches with kosher dill pickles?

I will make the rye bread, if you would like.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

I appreciate the kind words, but I am just one of MANY who contribute to the USO Canteen daily.
I'd say if anyone's picture should be in that frame it should be Jim Robinson's.
He, after all is the "landlord" who makes this all possible.