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

[COB1]

Goodnight, souris!
I enjoyed the trip to AZ, also.
Reminded me of Texas.

MoJo, I got your e-mail, but I probably don't understand it.
Surely you didn't say, "Go butt a stump!!?"

Rack time for this cowboy.
Goodnight, all!

[Snow Bunny]

Hi, thank you for the picture of the great Flag. That is so neat!!!!!!

[WVNan]

Would you believe that my hair used to be that black AND that long? It's true.

[WVNan]

The main problem with that site though is there are a limited number of pictures. Great site, but I will use it up I'm afaid.

[SAMWolf]

Would you believe that my hair used to be that black AND that long?

Yes I would.

Lots of grey in what hair I have left. It's hell getting old, ain't it.

[Mr_Magoo]

No problem Bunny. I really enjoy posting GOOD NEWS for a change.

It is so neat to see God's Hands all over this rescue.

[SAMWolf]

If you know the artist, search on the name. It may come up with more sites.

[WVNan]

Hi Kathy.

[WVNan]

Night COB1. God bless.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hi Marie, I just got to your post where you said you were trying to catch up. LOL! I'm at Post 450 something and the thread is already over 750. YIKES! I hate being so far behind. I too am learning about the 'ketchup" problem. It's 8:45p at my house, so I'm sure you are sound asleep. Hope you sleep well, had a good day, and God Bless you well.

Friends,

Kathy

[WVNan]

I don't mind the grey hair (I color it), but the stiff knees are the pits. I need to walk more and freep less. Ha.

[Light Speed]

Hello Kathy...see any good light shows this past winter?

Years ago..worked up north for a geophysical firm from California on a seismic crew.
At times the curtain of the Northern lights was directly above...it went up for miles.
The folds of the curtain would wave..and surges of translucent blue/green light would travel across the folds of the curtain.
Even though it was minus a million degree's ..it was worth it!

[SAMWolf]

I need to walk more and freep less.

You and me both, but you saw my attempt to go into the woods for a week. I still managed a quick peek at the Canteen, I'm addicted.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Wow, Sam! The USS Arizona presentation is really good. Thank you so much for the reminder of history. We must never forget. Oh, BTW, great to have you back to complete the Bad Boyz.

[WVNan]

I found a few more of the artists pictures. This is an Apache Warrior Woman. See the wolf?

[MistyCA]

Wow, I guess me and my pixels have good taste, huh? :))) Talk about trying to catch up......here I am AGAIN! WAY back here! :)

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

I had a great time here tonight
Thank You All
See you in the early AM and tommorrow night.
It's my Tuesday tommorrow and I need to go to sleep.
God Bless and Protect our military.
God Bless All who enter the USO Canteen.

[WVNan]

Well, there's no doubt that we are all addicted. BTW, I bookmarked a thread I wanted you to read. It's on my profile page and titled 1 week without Free Republic Cold Turkey. I laughed so hard and I wanted to share it with you because of what you were going through this week. I'be got to turn in. Early rise in the morning. Good night.

[MistyCA]

Hi Clara! I am back!

[WVNan]

Night Tonkin. God bless.