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........

[Radix]

Ha Ha ha!

very funny.


How do you spell Gnu?

Gnu New Unsafe.

LoL!


TY

[MoJo2001]

Good morning, Radix!! Great to see you!! I missed you yesterday. Where'd you go??

[MoJo2001]

Lighting A Candle In Support Of Ted Maher, his family, friends, and supporters!! We Demand The Release Of An American Hero!

[Radix]

I was here very early and then very late.

Thanks for the rant. I really appreciated the one yesterday(?) about the Obrien Romney debate.

[MoJo2001]

Good morning, knighthawk! (Or perhaps, it's good evening??) Hope all is well where you are today!!

[MoJo2001]

Wow!! That is big! Good morning!!

[MoJo2001]

God Bless our allies!! Woohoo!! They kick butt too!!

[MoJo2001]

Did you like it because it was very "unbecoming"?? LOL! Well, it shows the desperation that her campaign must be experiencing. Pathetic!

[MoJo2001]

Wonderful thread today!! Rhode Island is very beautiful. Thank you for your hardwork!!

[Aeronaut]

Wow!! That is big!

Good morning. On Saturday liberties we need more room than the hurricain has.

[MoJo2001]

God Bless all of the MO Freepers!! Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful!! Have a great day!!

[MoJo2001]

Cool!! (Um, would you ever let MoJo drive..just once? LOL)

[Non-Sequitur]

I enjoy reading these but can't remember responding until now. This one brought back memories. Ah, Rhode Island. Every SWO gets to know the Newport Naval Base, usually twice. First time is for Surface Warfare Officers School for about three months. You're new enough and eager enough that SWO school is actually fun. Then, if you stay in, six months spent at Department Head School at the Newport Naval Base. Six months of academic hell in the middle of some of the loveliest real estate and the nicest people in the world. Both times I left there on orders back to Charleston, S.C. with a lot of fond memories. The second time I left with the phone number of the future Mrs. Non-Sequitur. Thanks for the memories, Snow Bunny.

[Aeronaut]

Adding my prayer for your dad.

[MoJo2001]

No kidding!!

(In the sweetest voice ever known to man) Um, Aeronaut!! Would you let me fly? Pretty please? I haven't crashed in two whole days. I do stay alert (except for that one time when I crashed Ma's car, but no big deal) and I try to listen as best as possible. Please?? Please??

[Radix]

I wrote John and I meant Pat in my FReep.

Some of that stuff belongs in the john. You see how my brain works? LoL!

Off to work later all. Have a great day.

Oh, and by the way, Newport R.I. is a very nice place to visit. I am only an hour or so away from there. When it is hot and humid here, that is the place to be. Nice to know that in early November. I'll remind you all again in June next year!


I owe I owe!

[Aeronaut]

Would you let me fly? Pretty please?

Um, do you have a proper security clearance?

[Severa]

Good morning from VA Beach!

Got a quick question for everyone: I need to find a FREE place online where I can store my images to post here at FreeRepublic and other sites. I wouldn't need more than 10MB and FTP access is a major plus. The site I was using is shutting down on Dec 3rd and I need a place to store my stuff. Please freepmail me with your suggestions. Thanks! Have a great day everyone!

[knighthawk]

In between, it's afternoon. It has been a quite day for me. I hope yours was better.

[MoJo2001]

It's going great!! Woohoo!!