USO Canteen FReeper Style....Liberty R&R to Arizona.... July 27,2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny

[Snow Bunny]

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If you know a Veteran, someone in your family,
friend of the family, neighbor, who served their
country, take a brief moment of your day to thank them.
Thank them for the sacrifice they made
for the better good of their country.

We at Free Republic, and the USO Canteen FReeper Style,
are thankful for every service member
in our military, who has served our great nation.

So, to the men and women who answered the call,
in both times of war and peace, thank you.

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Message from Snow Bunny to all those who visit the Canteen.

This is how I think of the USO Canteen Freeper Style.
It is like a cottage down a road,
a place where a weary veteran can spend the night.

Since it opened, it is magical how so many
Freepers who post here, feel it too.
It has been so dear how the Freepers
kept making it a cottage - a home-type of place
that had a huge living room
for them to visit in and a dance floor, a library, etc.

Many Veterans have written to me,
saying that the Canteen is like home
to them for the first time since they served.

This is your Canteen -
a respite from our busy
and sometimes troubling world.
Make yourself at home.

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CASUAL SATURDAY AT THE CANTEEN

Liberty commences at the beginning of today's
FReeper USO Canteen thread
and, depending on your division assignment,
expires when the new thread for Sunday is posted.

***** A special invitation to our troops and Veterans
to join us in today's cyber trip. *****

Arizona

Arizona from the splendor of the Grand Canyon to the multitude of wildflowers.

Our trip takes us to the Grand Canyon.......Anyone care to take an added trip down into this marvelous place?

Our next adventure happens when we get to......The Havasupai Indian Reservation is located in Havasu Canyon deep in the heart of Grand Canyon. Havasu Canyon is one of the over 600 side canyons together forming the 280-mile long Grand Canyon.

Home to towering waterfalls, beautiful cascades, and tropical blue-green pools this lush oasis is considered the "gem" of the Grand Canyon.

Beautiful Arizona landmark, Camelback Mountain

In a place called Sedona, there is something very mystical about this spot in Northeastern Arizona.

Sedona is unique in several respects. First is that it is relatively lush and seems rather out of place in a state better known for it's desert-like landscape. Secondly, Sedona has beautiful rich red rock formations that jet out of the sandy canyon floor, they look something like enormous sculptures against the azure sky.

Traveling over to Tucson where there are many things to see: ...Sabino Canyon, De Grazia Art Gallery, Seguaro National Monuments. But one of the stops we will take , is the Mission San Xavier.

Mission San Xavier del Blac

[Aquamarine]

Hi Spookie! You're doing some awesome midi posts!

[SpookBrat]

"THAT'S GOD...there is no such thing as "coincidence."

Awesome post! I totally agree with everything in it, and it warms my heart to think about such sweet things.

You know, there was a man in my church years ago who had MS. His wife finally left him because it was too much trouble I guess, and he raised their 3 children alone. I hadn't thought of him in years and years, and the other day, I remembered him and said a little prayer for him and his children. He just died last week. Strange, huh? The poor guy...he was so brave.

[LadyX]

How wonderful of you to interject this!
Yes - countless times on all counts, and you prompt me to savor many things all over again.

Thanks, TM, and may your days be blessed......

[SpookBrat]

Sorry.....I'll slow down. LOL I have dishes to do, so I'll get up for awhile.

I guess I'll get up and put my house cleaning clothes on.

[SpookBrat]

I love that little graphic. That is the funniest thing. LOL

[SassyMom]

Thank you for That's God. I think it's interesting that you posted this. Our preacher is doing a series on the Kingdom of God and being in the Kingdom of God. Last week he spoke about hearing God and listening to God. This was exactly what he was talking about. Now, THAT'S GOD..... :)

[SassyMom]

Thanks, souris made it for me. *giggle* I like it too.

[Aquamarine]

Thank you. Since COB's not up yet I'll go ahead and tell you that was Diamond Rio. I have seen this group preform several times in the past and would highly reccommend going to see them if they ever come to your area. They are one talented group of Musician's! First quality!

[blackie]

Good morning Snow Bunny, you little rascal, you... :o)

How about a hot air, Canteen balloon ride this morning, over the Arizona desert ??

Hohoho, who said we don't know how to have fun !!

Freedom Is Worth Fighting For !!

Molon Labe !!

[SpookBrat]

Thanks Aqua. You were my inspiration. When I grew up, I wanted to be just like you and post music for our troops. LOL Music is my passion. I would never miss the TV, but I would be miserable without my music.

<--------click on the AQUA girl

[Aquamarine]

Click on the pic

[LadyX]

"I guess I'll get up and put my house cleaning clothes on."

I can just see you cleaning the bathtub with that dress on!! LOL

[Aquamarine]

Music is my passion. I would never miss the TV, but I would be miserable without my music.

It looks like we have something in common. LOL!
Spook,with your big heart you are doing great being just like you...you know I love you girl! :)

[LadyX]

(shhh, Aqua...since he's been posting from his well site in South Texas to Spookie, I suspect he was up before dawn.
This is a test!! He'll see it eventually!)

[SpookBrat]

Hey, I do clean in that, since Sassy got me a handy dandy strawberry apron for my birthday last year. :)

[SpookBrat]

Turn around! Turn around! ROFL!! Sorry, couldn't resist! LOL! I crack myself up!

[LadyX]

I love that one, Spookie!
You and Aquamarine are rounding out my music appreciation!