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

[Victoria Delsoul]

Thanks Sam! Glad to see you, too. Did you finish unpacking?

[Victoria Delsoul]

;-)

[LadyX]

"They are already dropping hints to me that I'm supervisor matrial. LOL"

Hugs to you, Tonk.

If it would help, we can flood him with attestations of your OUTSTANDING character and charm and...and...just say the word!

[Aquamarine]

I'm going to bed this time. Good night SB!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"If it would help, we can flood him with attestations of your OUTSTANDING character and charm and...and...just say the word!"

Thanks for the offer.
But Tonk stands by his work.
They have already seen my potential.
Truth be told I'd like my business to pick back up and work this job part time.
Then I could spend more time at the Coast Guard Station.
Now that's my true love!

[Snow Bunny]

OK Canteen Girlz........this is Cobby......

[SAMWolf]

Finally. All ther gear is cleaned and put away.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Sweet Dreams
God Bless You

[Snow Bunny]

ROTFLMHO

[getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL]

Dh is a USMC reservist.

In PBC, I think our monthly mortgage payment equals about what a third of homeowners pay in water bills. Those fountains, pools and lush grounds are important, you know :)

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Your sense of humor cracks me up!
*HUG*

[COB1]

"Maybe COB1 will fwd my last 2 emails to you and Tonk."

Sure, Sandy!
Glad to do it!
Your mother has had her problems, and so has Trish.
I pray that everyone sees that silver lining quickly.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"I pray that everyone sees that silver lining quickly."

AMEN

[getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL]

Good idea! I'm outta here, too! Thanks for the wonderful visit to AZ!!!

[Victoria Delsoul]

LOL, that's so cute.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Sweet Dreams
God Bless You

[Victoria Delsoul]

Wow!!!!! Oh my! Cob, is that you?

[COB1]

Okay, Canteen gurlz, this is Cobby before the first cup of coffee: