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

[HiJinx]

Go D'Backs!!!

Going for World Series #2!!!

[Mr_Magoo]

Did someone mention the beach?

Mag

[SassyMom]

Mr Magoo..... You are lookin good there!

[Beep]

Wow -- wish I could help! I've never even made a ping list!! (I'm useless there, huh?!) Sorry about that, dude!!

But I can sing for ya; I know it won't help with that, but I'll feel better!! *VBG*

(This one's requested a lot!) (Hey Jen!) (*VBG*)

Just MASH on me!!

Singin'Beep! ;-}

[SassyMom]

I like the D-backs too (except when they play the Rockies). They have GREAT pitching.

[HiJinx]

My best friend here is a die-hard Rockies fan. He grew up in Denver. We just love to get together and watch them play...it's amazing the friendship has survived all these years!!

[lodwick]

Doing fine Beep. Hold the fort and I'll catch up tomorrow. ;-)

[WVNan]

I'm mostly out today. I've got to go out this evening, so I may not have much time to spend at the Canteen. Hope everyone has a good time. I wanted to welcome Mojo to the Canteen. If I don't see her tell her I said welcome. Love all ya'll. (that's southern talk)

[Beep]

AAaaccckkkkkk!! Did you moon me, Sneezles?? You better watch out!! (~You better not cry, you better not pout, I'm tellin' ya why -- Beepy Claus is comin' to town!~)

;-}

Luv ya anyways!

Beepy Claus (the CUTE one on the far left, posing!)

;-}

[JustAmy]

Did you stop by the Fresno Rally Thread? We had a great FReep then went to dinner at Outback Steakhouse. Good Freep, Good Friends and Good Food. Who could ask for anything more?

[SassyMom]

I was a season ticket holder when I lived there. I went to about 60 games every season. I know I needed a life. I really had fun though. Tell your friend that I'm on HIS side. LOL I love baseball, I sure hope the players don't strike.

We went to two games when we were there in July. We had so much fun. They were playing the Giants and we sat right behind Barry Bonds. Well, we gave him some ribbing. (sorry to any Barry fans out there).

Coors Field is a great place. kneezles likes it because they have a micro brewery in the stadium. I would like to go to the BOB sometime. It looks like a fun park to go see a game at.

My big dream for when I'm rich and famous is to visit EVERY baseball park in the US and Canada. I think that would be a hoot!

[Beep]

Hey Cuz Clara! You doin' okay today??

Luv ya!

YankeeDoodleBeep!

[HiJinx]

Tell ya' what, we'll rent the swimmin' pool out beyond center field for any FReepers that want to come see the D'Backs in the Series this year!

[SassyMom]

I will miss you. But, I do understand. If I see Mojo I will welcome her. I'm not sure how much I will be here tonight either. And tomorrow is a busy day for us. It will afternoon before we will be around much. Have a great evening, Nan. (((HUG)))

[SassyMom]

Oh WOW! Wouldn't that be fun! WOO HOO!!!!

[HiJinx]

This little guy is part of an intensively managed population of Sonoran Pronghorn Antelope. Their numbers are limited, and they're only found down in my neck of the high desert...between I-10 and the Mexican border. Cute, isn't he?
Photo from Az. Game & Fish Web Gallery

[Beep]

All of them are my friends! He wouldn't hurt me. Animals have a good sense of whether or not they're in danger, and they all can tell that they're not in danger from me. (This is what he told me -- Gerry, not the buck! *G* -- who am I to argue??)

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How are you doin' today??

Luv ya!

Beep Walks-Among-Deer

[COB1]

GOOD AFTERNOON TO MY ARIZONA FRIENDS!

There's been some mighty purty pictures posted today.
Let me add this one: