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USO Canteen FReeper Style....USO Dance....April 13,2002
Graphics and Layout by Billie and Written by Snow Bunny ,Music by Mr_Magoo,Aquamarine,SAMWolf

Posted on 04/13/2002 2:40:35 AM PDT by 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!


"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: Mr_Magoo;SAMwolf
My Dear Mr_Magoo, I would LOVE to dance with you!
We shall indeed soar above the dance floor rather than upon it!
I expect you heard that when I visited Parris Island a week ago I purchased one marching and two running cadence tapes, hm?
(we could slip them to SAM to play for us at the end of the Marine Corps Hymn to liven things up further!)
521 posted on 04/13/2002 6:59:51 PM PDT by LadyX
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To: SpookBrat
Bless you and your family - Taps should "get" each & everyone of us, every time we hear it played, it surely does get me. JL
522 posted on 04/13/2002 7:00:22 PM PDT by lodwick
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To: Snow Bunny; Kneezles; SassyMom
Cuttin' in Bunny. :) My turn to dance with Kneezles. The punch bowl is right over there.--------->


523 posted on 04/13/2002 7:00:31 PM PDT by SpookBrat
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To: whoever
Recognize this? Belong to you?

It does now.

Also, who, I need to commend you. I've never seen anyone that dances so light on their feet as you.

524 posted on 04/13/2002 7:02:14 PM PDT by The Thin Man
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To: ST.LOUIE1
Are you here tonight? Are you feeling any better? You know Louie, when you told me you couldn't cook, I didn't believe you. Here is a hint...cook the fish BEFORE you eat it, dear. That should help. :) Get to feeling better.
525 posted on 04/13/2002 7:02:17 PM PDT by SpookBrat
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To: GatorGirl
Great family story - thank you for sharing this with us. God bless you all.
526 posted on 04/13/2002 7:03:10 PM PDT by lodwick
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To: Snow Bunny
The troops are so dear, the ones that can send email right away are really wanting us all to know how they love it,

I'm glad they're enjoying this.

"WAR Story Alert"
I remember sitting at the USO Special Services building at the 90th Repl Depot in Bien Hoa and listening on a tape to some of the songs we're playing today.
The feeling of utter loneliness and the ache in my heart for the people I missed was pushed away for a while by the memories those songs brought.
Many of us at the Canteen have been there, and believe me, we know what's it like.
We also know what it's like to be ignored and un-appreciated.
That's not going happen again.

527 posted on 04/13/2002 7:03:36 PM PDT by SAMWolf
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To: SassyMom
Hey, the band is playing Kokomo, would you like to dance?

DOH, I'm late as usual...it would be my pleasure to dance with you, I think I hear Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy in the Barn, let's GO!!!

528 posted on 04/13/2002 7:04:37 PM PDT by 4TheFlag
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To: SKS Snajperi
Hi SKS, I am so glad to meet you. Thank you for your service to our country.You helped keep me free !

Welcome to the USO Canteen FReeper Style. A lot of great music today, I am glad you are here to enjoy it with us.



529 posted on 04/13/2002 7:04:38 PM PDT by Snow Bunny
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To: SAMWolf
That's not going happen again.

Amen!

530 posted on 04/13/2002 7:05:30 PM PDT by Mr_Magoo
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To: Billie;SpookBrat; 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; Snow Bunny;Daisyscarlett; SAMWolf; SassyMom; whoever...
Hey, hey, hey!!! Look who I found!

Finally got her away from the guys that were hangin' around her.

I knew she couldn't resist LouieWolf!

And isn't she beautiful!?

I'm one lucky Wolf!

And she's one lucky lady. LOL


531 posted on 04/13/2002 7:05:44 PM PDT by ST.LOUIE1
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To: The Thin Man
I would be very happy to dance with you. :)


532 posted on 04/13/2002 7:06:57 PM PDT by SassyMom
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To: SAMWolf
We also know what it's like to be ignored and un-appreciated.

That's not going happen again.

AMEN Brother, NEVER AGAIN........

533 posted on 04/13/2002 7:08:27 PM PDT by 4TheFlag
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To: SpookBrat
Are you here tonight? Are you feeling any better?
You know Louie, when you told me you couldn't cook, I didn't believe you.
Here is a hint...cook the fish BEFORE you eat it, dear.
That should help. :) Get to feeling better.

LOL!!! Hi, Spooky!

Yes, I'm feeling better, thanks.

Did you save a dance for me?

534 posted on 04/13/2002 7:08:43 PM PDT by ST.LOUIE1
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Well, well!
That SMOOCH certainly got my attention, Tonk!
What say we sit one out on the patio and cool off before we have another dance?
You can teach me about the constellations or some other plausible swabbie ploy..:)))

I changed into this outfit just for you:


535 posted on 04/13/2002 7:08:45 PM PDT by LadyX
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To: Mr_Magoo
(Bowing head and sending prayers their way.)

I beg to differ, Mr. Magoo--I think that they are here with us tonite. In fact, I feel my grandfathers arms around me right now.

536 posted on 04/13/2002 7:09:14 PM PDT by GatorGirl
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To: GatorGirl
HI GG, thank you sooooo much for sharing about your grandparents.What a special era the 40's were and America during WW11.

Thank you GG, what wonderful Grandparents !

537 posted on 04/13/2002 7:09:20 PM PDT by Snow Bunny
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To: lodwick
Thanks lodwick. You're a real sweet heart. "Taps" is a melody with spiritual arms and hands, I think. The hands reach inside your heart and wring it till it can't take any more. While the arms comfort you, whispering in your ear, the tears are not wasted. The tears are pride and honor, knowing the person you loved with all your heart, took a bullet for your freedom. There is joy and sorrow in that song.

OK, stop it. I'm here to have fun. LOL No tears! Stop it!

538 posted on 04/13/2002 7:09:41 PM PDT by SpookBrat
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To: HiJinx
Hey, It worked after I sent the email!!!!!!!! How bizarre..... SK1 T
539 posted on 04/13/2002 7:10:20 PM PDT by SK1 Thurman
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To: SpookBrat
Special Request for SpookBrat

<== Mash This

540 posted on 04/13/2002 7:11:33 PM PDT by SAMWolf
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