USO Canteen FReeper Style FReeper FRiday Salutes Zbigniew~SAMWolfs Dad ....October 11,2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ Snow Bunny and SAMWolf ~

[Snow Bunny]

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The USO Canteen FReeper Style
Delivering a Touch of Home

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A Touch of Home

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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.

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.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields. 

John McCrae 

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The USO Canteen Honors FReepers
who have served, or are now serving their country.

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You may have a loved one who has served in the past.
We at the FReeper USO Canteen would like to honor each and every one.

Thank you for serving Zbigniew !

[kneezles]

Yep, still at it. We came in for a little break. Then we'll head back out and stay until about 6 then come back out. Today I'll sleep until about 2 then wake up and watch OU beat Texas!!!!

[kneezles]

I had lunch early since I knew we were heading out to the plant soon. We're making some progress tonight.

[SAMWolf]

Get a break and freep for a while.

[Kathy in Alaska]

What are we fixing tonight? Last night was valves, I think. How many of you are there?

[kneezles]

Still working on valves. when we shut down to refuel the reactor, they rework selected valves, and we have to test them to make sure they work properly. We have another 2 weeks of this.

[kneezles]

we have two teams of two and one extra on nights, day shift has three teams of two and a couple of extras. WE have 56 tests total. Dang it I have to go. See ya all later! Over and out.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Stay safe. ((HUG))

[SAMWolf]

Hey Kathy. You do a great job as Welcome Committee.

[ArneFufkin]

It's hard to believe now, but the 50s really happened just in black and white. Most people think it was the televisons of that era. Nope. It was not until JFK's coronation that God blessed our Camelot with color.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks. I haven't learned any scrounger skills yet, although Google and I am getting to be pretty good friends. I'm so glad you gave the troops and us the history of the Warsaw Uprising. You and Linda and Mr_Magoo and aomagrat and Valin and all the other history buffs are sure making history interesting. And so many of our troops are so young and they are enjoying the history too. Thanks for all the scrounging. And thank you for sharing your Dad's life today. Be sure to thank him for me.

[SAMWolf]

I sure will.

I love History and can't understand people who love math. I'm impressed with Linda's knowledge of history, most women I know, their eyes glaze over when you mention history.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I enjoy it when the teaching is interesting.

[SAMWolf]

Oh I've had boring History classes. I prefer to do my own reading and research. I loved to get into arguements with the teachers.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I have been known to do that a time or two. When you are right, you are right! LOL! Good for you. I hated swallowing information that I knew was wrong.

[SAMWolf]

My daughter and son did the same. At the parent/teacher conferences we were always told how impressed the teacher was because they were always able to back up their arguement.

[SAMWolf]

Well, I'm gonna hit the sack. See you at Octoberfest.

[Kathy in Alaska]

That back up is so important. Arguing for arguing sake bugs the heck out of me. Some people thrive on it. I dislike it intensely. But when you have the facts, tell it like it is. I'm glad your kids had teachers who allowed the facts from students.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sleep well and God bless you good Sam. Thanks for sharing your Dad and Mom today. Thank you to your Dad for his service and to you for your service. See ya at Oktoberfest.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Time for bed. God Bless all our troops, their families, our veterans and our Canadian and Israeli allies. We pray for your safe and soon return. Thank you for doing the jobs you do to keep this UNITED STATES OF AMERICA safe. We love all of you.

Thank you Lurker, Toby, Tom Cat, Kyle, Joe, Jake, the Z-Tar, Sneakers, Scully and the Pirates, Brook, Leatherneck Rangler Jody, Cory, Jimmy, Winky, Chez, Martin, John, and David C for being part of our family. Thank you to all who enter the Canteen. Salute!

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you

The love of God enfold you

The power of God protect you

The presence of God watch over you

Wherever you are, God is,

And all is well.

Amen.

And thanks to Scully and the Pirates, TSgt Munnell, Peter and Greg for your support.

Wherever you are, God is, and all is well! Amen.

SEE YOU ALL AT OKTOBERFEST!!

[radu]

Wooooohooooo! I kept tossing and turning so got up to take one more look around for Cotton. When I walked into the kitchen, there he was on the window sill! Hungry, badly rattled, but ok. He had a bad experience obviously but survived it. NOW Ican sleep. Good night again.