[Snow Bunny]

As you can see above, we here at the Canteen have Veterans, those serving now and those that have come to the Canteen to support our troops and thank our veterans. Please Join us in our USO Dance. Have a wonderful time.

Bing Crosby

The world is at war...Jitterbug, Rosie the Riveter, the Andrews Sisters, Dance Marathons, Ration Coupons, Betty Grable, Frank Swoonatra"...the list goes on and on. These images instantly take you back to a more innocent time, when Big Band music ruled the airwaves...and hearts.

So let us take you back--or introduce you--to these songs filled with bittersweet and melancholy lyrics and swing tunes that set your toes tapping and your spirits soaring.

 

 

We interrupt our regularly scheduled USO Canteen thread for this
Special Event USO Canteen FReeper Style Thread.

 

 

 

USO Canteen Freeper Style Spring Dance April 13, 2002        The Men and Women of our Armed Forces are currently rotating in and out of harm's way on a daily basis. The USO has been providing a touch of home for these brave Men and Women for close to 60 years where ever they were. We here at FreeRepublic.com are trying to do the same in Cyberspace through our Canteen.      One of the ways the USO strove to provide that "touch of home" was by hosting Dances for those in the Armed Forces. A Soldier, Sailor, Airman, or Marine could stop in and dance with a Lady, and in his mind be back home with his arms around his girl. For those precious few minutes there was no war to face, no homesickness, no sadness, no pain of friends lost or killed. Only soft music, sweet perfume, and thoughts of home.      At the Dances the women would have a Dance Card to keep as a momento. A simple list of the songs played, with the names of men she just met scribbled next to the song they danced to. Memories of a lifetime captured on a little card.      Today, The USO Canteen FReeper Style is hosting our own Dance in Cyberspace. So, check your hat and coat by the door, jump right in to any of our 4 Dance Halls, and stop by the Dining Room for a bite to eat. Each room has it's own Dance Card and Theme. Good food, great conversation, and good times are waiting for you.
Main Ballroom Tonight's Dance Numbers: 1- I'm Getting Sentimental Over You 2- Misty 3- Satin Doll 4- String Of Pearls 5- More 6- It Don't Mean 7- Sophisticated Lady 8- Midnight Sun 9- Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy 10- In the Mood	Tonight in the Main Ballroom we are featuring Big Band music. Miller, Ellington, Dorsey, and more. A New Year's Eve formal dance at the Benedict Club, a USO in Philadelphia
Mosey into the Barn for some high steppin' heel clickin' FUN! Here at The Canteen Country is still king. Reba McEntire gives a special treat to a serviceman in Italy.	The Barn Tonight's Dance Numbers: 1- Kiss an Angel Goodmorning 2- Summertime Blues 3- Don't it Make my Brown Eyes Blue 4- I Fall to Pieces 5- Have You ever been Lonely 6- Before the next Teardrop falls 7- Boot Scootin' Boogie 8- Devil Went Down To Georgia 9- Always On My Mind 10- I Love A Rainy Night
Sock Hop Tonight's Dance Numbers: 1- At the Hop 2- That Will Be The Day 3- Johnny be Good 4- Blue Berry Hill 5- Under the Boardwalk 6- Unchained Melody 7- Age of Aquarius 8- Roll Over Beethoven 9- Lost Loving Feeling 10- Breaking Up Is Hard To Do	Bobby Socks, Pony tails, and Brillcream are the order of the day for this room. U.S.O. Club full for the Halloween Dance Anchorage, Alaska 1943
Over the last 60 years the USO has kept pace with the times and provided first run entertainment for our Forces. They continue to send groups to entertain our troops near the front lines today. Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders Hill 1326 near Tuzla, Bosnia July 2000	Disco Lounge Tonight's Dance Numbers: 1- I Will Survive 2- Uptown Girl 3- DiscoInferno 4- Dancing Queen 5- YMCA 6- Brown Eyed Girl 7- Macho Man 8- Staying Alive 9- The Hustle 10- In the Navy
A message for all members of The Armed Forces, both present and past: When you first look at this thread, it may seen like we are celebrating. Well, we are. We are celebrating YOU. We are celebrating how proud we are of you and how you stand for our values all over the world. We are celebrating the gratitude we feel every day that you protect our Freedom. Freedom that was bought and paid for in the blood of those who went before you. We celebrate your bravery in battle. We celebrate your compassion towards innocents. We celebrate your dedication to a job that demands your being far from family and friends. Come on in! You are our Guest of Honor. We are celebrating . . . YOU.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Personal Note:
I would like to thank Billie and Snow Bunny, the Canteen Tag-Team Hostesses, for allowing me to invade their turf and write the thread today. The dedication and effort they put into the Canteen threads every day is incredible. I know what I went through to come up with just one thread.

Ladies, what can I say, other than . . .

May I have this dance?

Mr_Magoo

 

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you Mr_Magoo, Aquamarine and Sam with all my heart for your hard work, creative talents and inspiration.......and tremendous help bringing the USO Dance to the wonderful USO Canteen FReeper Style.

These Pink Roses are for each of you dear friends
with a grateful appreciation from my heart.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Please stop in for the USO Canteen Saturday Night Dance.
It's a chance for ALL of us to unwind and relax.
So come on in! Leave your troubles behind. Ladies first!
Enjoy the company of some of the best people on earth.
It's going to be a USO Dance that will go down in FReeper history!

CLICK ON THE DANCE PICTURE TO ENTER!



There is no charge for admission, food or drinks.
Please take a moment and Thank a Service Man or Woman.
Just Click on the logo to send an e-mail.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Great thread opener, Mr.M.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

For your music selection just click on the pic
The music selection from post 1 will appear in a new window.
You will stay right where you are on the thread.

[LadyX]

Couldn't sleep last night in anticipation of The Dance!
All of you who worked so hard on this have surely exceeded our expectations!!
This is so very special a presentation!

Four Dance Rooms? WOW!

Since I was 7 1/2 when Pearl Harbor happened, and had two older sisters, I was into every detail of the time - kept scrapbooks of pictures of the stars and singers, etc....my mother played all the songs on the piano and we would sing them.

Snow Bunny - I even went with my sister downtown in Miami to see Jerry Colonna -
Bob Hope's sidekick - perform at the Olympia Theater!

When I was in the Marine Corps, I went to USO's and never lacked for a dance partner..:)))
I also led an eight-woman Silent Drill Team, and we performed at the USO's in Charleston and Savannah....such wonderful memories, since it was at the height of the Korean Conflict.

Thank you, one and all, for your hard work and the end product - it is magnificent!

[RaceBannon]

You girls are the best. We need to strike a medal for you all!

[Bogie]

Good morning Snow, what a great idea, music!

It really sets the mood like nothing else.

[JustAmy]

What a wonderful thread this morning. The music and the dancing is so relaxing. It was an exhausting night at the Fresno Rally and the Canteen is a wonderful place to gather with freedom loving patriots.
God Bless our Military, our Veterans and God Bless America. Our military, past and present have given so much so we can continue enjoying our freedoms.
God Bless America!

[Mr_Magoo]

[stumbling around, looking for coffee]

Snow Bunny, your half of the thread looks better than mine! :-)

[SAMWolf]

A "U.S.Army Well Done" on the excellent opening graphic Mr_Magoo.

[Mr_Magoo]

Thanks for the help in putting this together.

[Billie]

Forgive me for using a major ping list, but there are many I wanted to address, and this is so much quicker. :)

Now, first I wanted to know if we are going to be "presented* when we arrive, or do we just come right in? I'm sorry I wasn't ready when you called, Wolfie, but it took more time getting into this dress than I thought. It's sort of what I call my "knock-kneed" dress, because I can't move except from the knees down. :)

Where's T Man? I'm sure I saw his Edsel parked out front, so I know he's here.

Louie, since you left without me, I found a few friends to bring along......

[Billie]

Oh, you guys and girls, this is just fabulous! You put a lot of time and work and talent in this, and does it ever show! I don't want to take the time to post - just want to read it all! Thank you, all of you, for doing such a special and fun thread for today. Can't wait to see all the "gowns" the ladies will wear!

Kudos! Kudos! Kudos!

[MaeWest]

Good morning! What a fun time at the Canteen. Don't you just love the fashions from that time - so elegant.

[HiJinx]

Oh, Magoo.....You've done it again!

Good Morning, all...I hardly recognize this place! You've really outdone yourselves!

[American Preservative]

Hi Everyone, tomorrow if you're still in the mood for dancing and want to hear some "special" music, perhaps you would like to tune into WQXR

Please see posts #208 and #209 here for further info.

In case you don't know, Monaco has been holding an American Special Forces veteran and family man hostage for 861 days.

Tomorrow, Sunday April 14 at 11 AM Eastern time, according to www.monaco-tourism.com ,WQXR will be broadcasting a live radio show from Monaco and giving away free trips to Monaco. Wouldn't it be great if a FReeper could win a trip and then tell the Media about the "royal treatment" Monaco has given/is giving American Green Beret veteran, husband, father of 3 young children, son and brother Ted Maher?!

MONACO: FREEING AMERICAN TED MAHER NOW ---NOW THAT WOULD BE MUSIC TO OUR EARS!

Thank you FReepers and FRiends.

(If you'd like to ping your FRiends to this post, that'd be wonderful. Many thanks. : ))

[vikingchick]

Hugs back!! :)

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

For your music selection just click on the pic
The music selection from post 1 will appear in a new window.
You will stay right where you are on the thread.



Please save a dance for me.

[deadhead]

IN HONOR OF SNOW BUNNY AND FALLGUY, FR CANTEEN'S COUPLE OF THE YEAR. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO OUR GREAT COUNTRY. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND VETERAN'S. GOD BLESS AMERICA.

deadhead... Been practicing the Lindy and Jitterbug all week! Brought one of my favorite people to the dance!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

I just wanted to personally Thank the 3 of you
for helping making the USO Canteen such a success.
SALUTE