USO Canteen FReeper Style Liberty R&R to Rhode Island November 2,2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen Freeper Style and Snow Bunny

[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.

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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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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. *****

Rhode Island

The compact state of Rhode Island
is most recognizable for its 400
miles of shoreline, which has
resulted in the nickname

"The Ocean State"

The States moto is Hope

Historic Wickford Village,
North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Historic Wickford is the
original town center of
North Kingstown, Rhode Island,
and it is a place where time
seems to have stopped in the 1820s

Wickford's most famous native
is the renowned novelist, John
Updike, a descendant of one of
the village's founders, and it is
generally agreed that Wickford
provides the setting for his popular
novel, "The Witches of Eastwick".
(The movie that was based on the
book, however, was not made in Wickford.)

The gardens at Applejack Farm, Wickford,
at the zenith of the spring bulb season.

This unique island community
instantly blends the old and
the new - colonial homes stand
feet away from modern
condominiums and offices.

The bustling harbor glistens as
elegant yachts, luxury liners and
lobster boats compete for space.
All of these combined are the
charm that is Newport.

Founded in 1639, Newport's
first residents were settlers
seeking religious freedom.
The area was soon recognized
for its ideal trade location and
quickly developed into one of
the major seaports on the east
coast. Beautiful schooners and
trade ships billowed into the
harbor, crowding the wooden
docks and bringing exotic treasures.

The State flower is the Violet

The most famous harbor in
New England.…… Newport, Rhode Island.

Sail to Cape Cod and incredible
islands such as Nantucket,
Martha's Vineyard, Cuttyhunk,
Fishers & Block Island. Greenport
& Stonington Harbor located on
Long Island Sound

The beautiful yacht Courageous

Tall Ship Parade Of Review On Narragansett Bay

Rose Island Lighthouse

A mile offshore, beyond the reach
of Newport’s utility lines and
services, the Rose Island Lighthouse
stands as an independent,
energy-efficient building that
was home to keepers and their
families for over a hundred years.

Castle Hill Lighthouse

This is America's big one: Since 1954, Newport has
drawn the hottest stars in jazz,
rhythm and blues, country, and
rock together for a multi-day jam
session. Performers play in a huge
park that boasts two stages, while
the audience listens from reserved
seating or on the lawn.

Autumn in the Emile Ruecker
Nature Preserve in Tiverton Rhode Island.

Welcome Aboard!

Step back in time
when dining aboard
a luxury train was
a statement of elegance
and privilege. Enjoy
the experience of
Rhode Island's only
moving dinner train
on a 22-mile, 2½ hour
sentimental journey along
scenic Narragansett Bay.

Dine amid vintage rail cars
meticulously restored to quietly
bear the ambiance and aura of the
golden age of railroading. Plush
velvet draperies…fine china, silver
and crystal set on crisp white linens
in the soft glow of candlelight. Enjoy
black tie wait service and excellent
cuisine suitable to present to
Mr. Pullman himself.

Award Winning Baby Back Ribs
Barbecued full rack of tender ribs,
hickory smoked to perfection
And brushed with our own tangy
barbecue sauce.
Baked Stuffed Filet of Sole
Stuffed filet of Sole (tender
sole crowns with a seafood
stuffing of scallops, crabmeat
and herbs) topped with a
champagne dill buerre blanc sauce.
Chicken Vanderbilt
Boneless breast of chicken,
layered with prosciutto,
sun-dried tomatoes, spinach,
provolone cheese and finished
with a tomato basil cream sauce.
ALL ENTREES SERVED WITH
FRESH GARDEN SALAD,
ROLLS AND BUTTER, STARCH
AND FRESH VEGETABLE.
CHEF'S DESSERT, COFFEE OR TEA.

*Vegetarian Entrée available
upon advanced request.

Then we finish off our day listening to Jazz at the........

[Snow Bunny]

. . . Tribute To HEROES . While the dogtag is used to provide information on an individual serviceman, I also believe that the chain which holds them represents a connection to all servicemen, no matter where you served, how you served or when you served. . The Minuteman in 1776 has a connection to the soldier fighting in Afghanistan today. That connection is every individual who has ever served in the United States Military. Each of us represents a link in the chain that connects that Minuteman of over 200 years ago to the soldier in Afghanistan today. SAMWolf . . Tribute to Vietnam Veterans Please click on picture. . The great intangible of America's wars beyond logistics, beyond strategy, beyond wonder weapons and Generals, is the spiritual force of its fighting men and women - and that is the force that the USO so serves. . Free Republic....Click for Donations . Partners . .To Jim Robinson, Founder of FRee Republic and Navy Veteran Thank you, from all those who frequent the FReeper Canteen .

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I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all

[knighthawk]

Hello, seems I am early today!

[Snow Bunny]

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.

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Bunny. I got the big one out.

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Click on Beamer to go to thread for details of the USO Canteen FReeper Style
Business Card and How To's

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Poor is the nation that has no heroes.
Shameful is the one that, having heroes - Forgets them!
from a monument on the Davis Bridge Battlefield, Bolivar,Tn.

We support our Canadian troops, our friends fighting the enemy with us.
Operation APOLLO is Canada's military contribution to the international campaign against terrorism.

Sergeant Kory Fisher of the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (3 PPCLI) Battle Group

[Snow Bunny]

Hi Knighthawk, I am so glad to see you. You are never too early. giggle
(( hug ))

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CLICK HERE to find the latest A Day in the Life of President Bush (photos)

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Operation APOLLO is Canada's military contribution to the international campaign against terrorism

Private Thomas Protost (left) and Pte Dustin Fairly practice unarmed combat in the tent lines. Both soldiers belong to the 750-strong 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry

[Snow Bunny]

OH wow that is great! Thank you so much Aeronaut. I am soooo glad you take us on our Liberty's. giggle.I feel very safe knowing it is you.
Have a fabulous Saturday.

Sometime I would love to see pictures of your plane you fly alot.It is fascinating what you do.
(( hug))

[Aeronaut]

Sometime I would love to see pictures of your plane you fly alot

Here's a shot of the "office."

[aomagrat]

Today's classic warship, USS Rhode Island (BB-17)

Virginia class battleship
Displacement. 14,948
Lenght. 441' 8"
Beam. 76' 3"
Draft. 23' 9"
Speed. 19 k.
Complement. 812
Armament. 4 12", 8 8", 12 6", 12 3", 12 3-pdr., 4 21" tt.

The USS Rhode Island was launched 17 May 1904 by Fore River Shipbuilding Co., Quincy, Mass.; sponsored by Mrs. F. C. Dumaine; and commissioned 19 February 1906, Capt. Perry Garst in command.

Rhode Island underwent extensive shakedown and acceptance trials on the U.S. east coast between Hampton Roads and Boston before being assigned to Division 2, Squadron 1, Atlantic. Fleet 1 January 1907. The battleship departed Hampton Roads 9 March 1907 for Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to participate in gunnery practice and squadron operations evolutions. She then returned north to cruise between Hampton Roads and Cape Cod Bay.

Arriving in Hampton Roads 8 December 1907, Rhode Island joined 15 other battleships, a torpedo boat squadron, and transports, for the great fleet review which began the cruise of the Atlantic Fleet to the west coast and around the world. President Theodore Roosevelt reviewed the "Great White Fleet " 16 December and sent it on the first leg of the long voyage. Rhode Island called at Trinidad, British West Indies, Rio de Janeiro, Punta Arenas, Callao, and Magdalena Bay before arriving at San Diego, Calif., 14 April 1908.

The fleet remained on the west coast into July, Rhode Island steaming north to visit the Puget Sound area during June. The entire fleet departed San Francisco 7 July 1908 for Honolulu, Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, and Manila, arriving in the Philippines 2 October. From Manila Rhode Island made for Yokohama, Japan, returning to Olongapo, Philippine Islands, at the end of October. Departing Cavite 1 December, Rhode Island visited Colombo, Suez, Marseilles, and Gibraltar before returning to Hampton Roads 22 February 1909.

Subsequently entering New York Navy Yard for overhaul, Rhode Island was assigned 8 March 1909 to Division 3, Squadron 1. She continued to serve with the Atlantic Fleet into 1910, participating in exercises including deployment southward to the Caribbean during February 1910. Assigned 20 October 1910 to Division 4, Squadron 1, Rhode Island and other fleet units were reviewed 2 November at Boston by President Taft prior to their departure for European waters. In an elaborate battle and scouting problem, the fleet continued its training, Rhode Island subsequently visiting Gravesend, England, before returning to Guantanamo Bay 13 January 1911.

Rhode Island continued her duties attached to the Atlantic Fleet up to the outbreak of war in Europe in 1914. She cruised southward to Key West, Havana, and Guantanamo Bay during June and July 1912 but otherwise remained on the east coast operating between Hampton Roads and Rockland, Maine. Reassigned to Division 3, Squadron 1, Atlantic Fleet, Rhode Island became division flagship 17 July 1912. She transferred the division flag to New Jersey 1 August in the periodic rotation of additional flag duties among units of her division. The Commander, Division 3, Squadron 1, transferred his flag from Virginia to Rhode Island 28 June 1913 and remained on board until 18 January 1914. At the end of 1913, Rhode Island cruised off the Mexican coast to protect citizens and property threatened by deteriorating political developments ashore. Arriving off Vera Cruz 4 November 1913, Rhode Island operated off Tampico and Tuxpan into February 1914. After 2 weeks at Guantanamo Bay the battleship returned northward to Virginia waters.

Rhode Island kept up her continuous schedule of annual docking and overhaul gunnery practice, and squadron maneuvers well into 1916. She remained off the U.S. eastern seaboard but occasionally steamed into more southerly waters; she called at Caribbean ports during October 1914 to March 1915 and January to February 1916. Rhode Island undertook additional duty as flagship, Division 4, Squadron 1, from 19 December 1914 until 20 January 1915.

Placed in reduced commission in reserve 15 May 1916 at Boston Navy Yard, Rhode Island was detached from the Atlantic Fleet the following day. The battleship flew the flag of the Commander-in-Chief, Reserve Force, Atlantic Fleet, from 24 June 1916 t o 28 September.

Returned to full commission 27 March 1917 at Hampton Roads, Rhode Island broke the flag of the Commander, Battleship Division 3, Atlantic Fleet, 3 May 1917 shortly after the United States entered World War I. Undertaking vigorous gunnery practice and emergency drills to reach combat readiness, Rhode Island was assigned antisubmarine patrol duty off Tangier Island, Md. Based at Hampton Roads into 1918, Rhode Island was transferred to Battleship Division 2 during April. Remaining ready for overseas deployment, Rhode Island undertook special torpedo proving trials during June 1918.

Upon the war's end in November 1918, Rhode Island was ordered to assist returning U.S. troops from France. Fitted with hundreds of extra bunks, the battleship made five round-trip voyages across the Atlantic between 18 December 1918 and 4 July 1919 . In all she transported over 5,000 men from Brest, France, to Hampton Roads and Boston.

Designated flagship of Battleship Squadron 1, Pacific Fleet, 17 July 1919 at Boston, Rhode Island departed Boston Navy Yard 24 July for Balboa, C.Z., and Mare Island Navy Yard to undertake her new assignment. After remaining at Mare Island into 1920, Rhode Island decommissioned 30 June and was placed in reserve.

Rendered incapable of any further warlike service 4 October 1923 in accordance with the Washington Treaty limiting naval armaments, Rhode Island was sold 1 November 1923 for scrapping.

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you for your wonderful support of the USO Canteen Freeper Style, the troops and their families.
Thank you Veterans.
Welcome me in field of flowers and a butterfly Welcome to the
USO Canteen Freeper Style

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Click on photo to go to thread regarding Ted Maher

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BIG smile......oh wow I love it. That is so neat Aeronaut, sure glad you know what all those things do in there. hahaha...wow.
Thank you soooo much.