USO Canteen FReeper Style - "Thank You Troops and Veterans" - Oct. 2, 2002

Snow Bunny and friends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style

[MoJo2001]

UGH!UGH!UGH!UGH!UGH!UGH!UGH!UGH!UGH! Oh..my head is hurting! UGH! Phooey! Sorry, Diva!! I'm going to check on it tomorrow!! UGH!

[SAMWolf]

Anyone heard from Victoria? It's not like her to not post at all.

[Snow Bunny]

LOL.....I just could not help myself. I am done with the clay pots now. I need the rest of them for flowers. hahahahaa

[Snow Bunny]

OHo my gosh..........

ROTFLMHO

I just saw the hammer and the stack of clay pots.

ROTFLMHO

[Kathy in Alaska]

Yippee, tomorrow is Coast Guard Day!! Are you ready? Uniform ironed? Shoes shined? Beard trimmed? Chores done?

[The Shrew]

For several years during the course of my relatively extensive business travels I have been making a habit of noticing service members in or out of uniform as they travel.

1. I thank them for their service.

2. I make the discussion about them and their service - not me - when asked I will say I was in the Marines a hundred years ago. These kids do not necessarily want to hear an old man's war stories.

3. When the situation warrants it I have been known to invite them into the Red Carpet Club or bar and buy a round to make the point that they are important and appreciated.

4. I have been known to get my frequent flyer upgrade to first class and "pass it on" to a servicemember. I have had gate agents react warmly to such a request.

5. I've left them alone when, like the Army Staff Sergeant, on last night's flight they seemed to be able to fall asleep standing up. Then, I say a prayer thanking God for these men and women and what they are doing for us.

6. I tell them about FreeRepublic and the Canteen and that they should check it out.

Thank you Snow and AntiJen for the great work that you and the canteeners are doing here.

Great Idea TomKow!

Regards,

TS

[Snow Bunny]

This is beautiful thank you. How pretty and I love what it says.

[SAMWolf]

Dear Veterans,
These thoughts and sentiments were written exactly as the first grade children spoke them.

We hope as you read them, you feel honored and appreciated for being the heroes and heroines that you are. It is people like you who make our country great.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Ms. Jacki Hagemeyer and the Suite 16 Kids of Pike Lake Elementary

Dear Veterans. . .
. . .Thank you for saving our country. I love you and your friends. When I say the pledge, I think of you. Peace, Mike

. . .Thank you for saving our world. Did you leave your family, it is not fair to your family. How old are you now? Peace, Katherine

. . .This is a tank and they are all excited because they won. thank you for giving us freedom. Freedom is when you get to do this if your parents say it's okay. Graham

Thank you for saving the world. You were brave to fight for our country. I am glad that we have freedom because it's something everybody should have. Sincerely, Joshua

. . .Thank you that you saved us. Believe in God and you will be saved. Peace, Sam

Thank you for sving us. I am glad that you won the war. We have freedom because of you. Peace, Chris

. . .I am glad that you are alive. Some veterans are not and that makes me sad. Did you make lots of friends in the war? Gratefully, Tori

. . . Thank you for protecting Minnesota. I'm glad you care about the United States. Do you like fighting in wars? Gratefully, Jacob

. . .Thank you for letting us have freedom. Freedom is going to grocery stores to get whatever food we want. We can say things and not get into trouble. I am glad you stood up for us. Linden

Thank you , Veterans for giving us freedom. We can go anywhere, eat anything, and we don't go to jail if we disagree. I'm proud to be an American. Peace, Joey

. . .Thank you for doing all the work. I am happy you are alive. I am glad that the war is over. Sincerely, Shanna

Thank you for sacrificing for us. I am glad that you fought for our country's freedom. Is it scary inside the war? I'll bet it is. I just wanted to know. Thanks again. Gratefully, Nick

. . .thank you for making us free. I am glad that you saved my family. I learned veterans can be both men and women. Sincerely, Anders

. . .thank you for saving our country. I am glad you let wars in freedom. Did you see campfires, camp and roast hot dogs? Did you get to drive a jeep? Peace, Melissa

[LaDivaLoca]

In real-life courtrooms, witnesses can say the darnedest things, and the high drama often turns into low comedy:

Q. You say this woman shot her husband with his pistol at close range.
A. Yes, sir, that's right.
Q. Any powder marks on his body?
A. Yes sir, that's why she shot him.

Q. What is your date of birth?
A. October 1910.
Q. Do you remember the day?
A. No, but I've been told about it

Q. Do you know whether your husband was born in welock?
A. No, he was born in Owen Sound.

Judge. do you know what that oath you have just taken means?
Defendant. Yeah. It means if I swear to lie, I gotta stick to in

[MoJo2001]

Lady Victoria, where are you?? We miss you!! I hope you are safe!! God Bless you, Diva!

[Snow Bunny]

oh WoW.......The Shrew! Hi !

I missed you soooo much. You have got to check out the thread from yesterday. It was Feed Your Face and we did Junk food all day for the troops!!!!!!!!!!

Gosh I missed you sooo much.
Welcome Back TS and hope all went well.

[Kathy in Alaska]

radu, I love your shock therapy, but I sometimes wonder if he is deaf in his burka. LOL! I have a curfew again tonight. I hope the computer cable is long enough now and you will be online soon.

[Snow Bunny]

I agree MOJO, I miss you too Victoria .

Where are you. We will have to send out the troops all of them.

Miss you.

[Dakmar]

Thanks SnowBunny. Most of my friends are former Army guys, I just had to put in a good word for them.

NAVY KICKS BUTT TOO:

Take care, God Bless America, and please God Bless All you canteeners!

[The Shrew]

It was Feed Your Face and we did Junk food all day for the troops!!!!!!!!!!

It is so comforting to know that when my name comes up it's about Junk food! I always knew I stirred something in the feminine Gender! I think it's the taste buds!

Well, that's the price of being a foodie!

I did see yesterday's thread and was waiting for an In n Out Burger Graphic!

Regards,

TS

[Snow Bunny]

Victoriaaaaaaaa

We all miss you. heh heh you better be having tons of fun someplace....hmmmmm

[Snow Bunny]

hahahhaa....those are good.

[LaDivaLoca]

Hello! I don't travel as much as I would like to but I will remember your pointers the next time I get a chance to do so. I'm not the type to approach strangers and strike a conversation - I'm a bit shy and it's a cultural thing too but I will definitely make an exception the next time I see a serviceman or servicewoman. It's time we let them know that they are very much appreciated and that they do have our support and most of all our prayers.

[Snow Bunny]

giggle........Go Navy ! heh heh....Thanks soooo much Dakmar. those are great pictures too. Thanks so much.