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USO Canteen FReeper Style Monday Mail Call ....
November 4,2002
FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ The Troops ~ Snow Bunny
Posted on 11/04/2002 2:09:29 AM PST by 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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Our troops need our support and encouragement. They are away from home, some for the first time, and usually lonely or discouraged. It is important for us to reach out and help them in the same way we would want someone to reach out to our loved ones if and when they are in the same position. |
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They answered their call and we are answering theirs, offering them the USO Canteen FReeper Style each day and thanking them for serving. |
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This is IN Coming Mail from some of those serving now. |
We at the USO Canteen FReeper Style, a running thread at Free Republic, are proud to support our Military.
The mail comes in from contacting some of our Military Bases, Marine Corps Leagues, friends and family of those serving now and the wonderful P.O.Box that 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub has made so easily available to each of us here at Free Republic. |
They are writing to those that frequent the FReeper USO Canteen to thank you for your support.
ALL the mail posted on Monday Mail Call is Recent Mail from the prior week. |
Please know... Each one of you that posts back to these letters from our troops, your message will be sent to them in a reply email at the end of today. I do this just in case they may not have a chance to read the entire thread to get their replies. If there are graphics the # of the post is sent so they can enjoy your entire answer. Thank you so much. You are all terrific !
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Snow Bunny and the Canteeners Thank you for having the Canteen for us. A friend of my sister is a Freeper and she got a business card that was for the USO Canteen FReeper Style at FR. They are in the same exercise class at their gym. I guess my sister's friend is passing them out to people she meets. I sure am glad she told my sister about the Canteen at FR. My sister registered and then sent me an email about it. Small world huh ! Mine is a lot different over here so it is like you say there a "Touch of Home". Thank you so much everyone for being there for us. I see you really care about us and if has me to proud to be serving when I know there are people like all of you back home. Thank you so much. Mark US Army
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Dear Bunny and all of you Canteen wonderful people I am now an official Diva and I love it. Thank you so much for my dolls and the sweet princess doll for my daughter. I had to leave my computer when I saw the response from my email, I didn't want to get my keyboard wet from my tears. Thank you so much. I love the dolls and my daughter loves them too. I wrote to my husband back home and told him I was a Diva in camo's and he loved it. LOL Your reaction was so loving and caring I was overwhelmed. The dolls, the Teddybear, flowers, even writing about it now has me with tears again. I promise not to let any of you down ever. I love serving my country, and you make the days that come up a little hard a lot better. Thank you! My husband is a baseball fan and says Hi Five a lot. So my daughter has picked up on it too. I say Hi FIVE to your Halloween Party. AWESOME ! I laughed so hard and had such fun! Thank you so much. I hope many of us serving got to attend and watch you all go into action. You sure know how to throw a wild party and I love you guys for joining in like you do. Tomkow6 you are my wild Burka Man or should I say Falafel Potty Juice. ROTFL And sweet Good guy Lumpy Banana Head (Tonkin) I want to just hug you, one of those special Bunny Hugs. ((((hug)))) Greasy Bubble Chunks (Radix) your poem had me crying. I love your writings so much. Tushie Monkey Fanny (HiJinx) what a sweet heart you are. Buttercup Giggle Lips (LindaSOG) thank you for a wonderful party and the work you did I am in awe of ! Thank you for my dolls so much and for my daughter too. Buttercup Waffle Tush you're so beautiful (Bentfeather) and thank you for your poems, I have sent many of them to my husband. Flunky Gizzard Fanny (Kathy in Alaska), your heart is so tender and kind, thank you for being a Canteener. I sent my daughter that adorable Mummy with the pink cheeks, LOL so cute Kathy! I saw the email from Leatherneck Jody calling your late night rides the Wild Riders in the Night and he is right. What fun! Gidget Pizza Lips (Radu), I love hearing about your cats. My daughter is getting one for Christmas. A little Radu kitty LOL. Fluffy Toilet Buns (Beach Belle), Fluffy Chuckle Shorts (Deadhead-Colleen). What beautiful ladies you are and your messages are enjoyed by me so very much. Greasy Gerbil Juice (Aomagrat), my Navy husband looks forward to your war ships so much. He is a lurker back home when he can. Soon he will be deployed too and I am sure he will try to come to the Canteen then as well. You ALL did this for us and it is not enough to say thank you, I wish I could throw a party to thank each one of you. Loopy Waffle Sniffer (DaughterofAnIwoJimaVet), thank you so much for the dolls too. What fun you are Duchess. I salute your father for his service to our great Nation. It is an honor to meet you. Fluffy Gorilla Pants (MOJO2001) You are so talented MOJO. I read your Useless News Tidbits and then I can't wait for tomorrow to come to read the next one. Darn I wish I could write like you do. I love the music too ! Buttercup Monkeychunk (Larry Johnson), thank you Larry for telling me about Maine. It must be beautiful there. I bet you have a lot of good stories about when you served too. Thank you Larry. Snotty Banana Lips (Samwolf chief Bad Boy). Thank you for the pictures of our troops. That means a lot to us too when you do that. You and Tomkow6 are so great about sharing the photos taken of our deployed. God Bless you both. I hope all is well Sam, you seem kind of sad lately. Prayers for you too and your family. Thank you so much for the dolls Sam and the things Bunny sent me from you. HAPPY Birthday MUSHU! I am sure you and Beamer had a fun time planned for your special day. Stinky Bubble Brains (LaDivaLoca) I love your name La Diva Loca. Poopsie Barf Brain (AntiJen) thank you for the Trivia. I messed up so far but am bound and determinded to get 100% one day. LOL I know I left some of you out and I am so sorry. You all do so much for us and I am so sorry for not having every name. Thank you Mr. Robinson for Free Republic and the USO Canteen Freeper Style. Thank you for your kindness to have a place for people to learn and share and then the Canteen to support the military and Veterans. God bless you and your family. Thank you ALL for the party, the wonderful dolls, teddybear and flowers. Your support rocks the world and makes it the kind of world it should be. Love Fluffy Pickle Squirt Carol US Army
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Dear Snow Bunny and Canteeners Please thank everyone at the Canteen for their support. I told my family about it and my Dad registered at FR immediatley. He is thrilled with what he has seen there and the dedication of the man Jim Robinson for a place like FR. Then to know how important it is to have a special place for supporting the military makes it complete. We both are impressed with all you and Mr. Robinson do. Dad said, since FR has it all he has no intention of going anywhere else online. And believe me, he means it! I would also like to thank Bluesagewoman, Zip, Dogrobber, Trteamer and all the Canteeners that get out and support us holding up such great signs. It may be crowed on your (OUR) side of the street since you have all of us right beind you, thousands of us! The other side of the street can't see, but know what, they wouldn't see anyway. LOL It is an honor to serve and know people like all of you are back home. Thank you for the support from the Canteeners/Freepers. Benjamin USAF
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Dear Fluffy Bubble Brain and one and all, Ahoy ! From the Pirate Ghost Ship Aye a party it was and the sky was aflame with a magnificent sunset for one and all. A thank you for those beyond of their approval of all the gouls and gobblins. What fun we had throwing the evil ones off the plank and the cheers that soared with each PLUNK into the icy sea. Now don't be alarmed when on a foggy night ye might hear the wails of woe calling through the heavy mist. Scully and the Pirates are there for ye and won't let a single thing happen to the wenches (our Canteen girlz) we love back home.
Lumpy Banana Head (Yatch Man Tonkin) somehow you managed to get a great shot of Scully and my Pirates. And then our Ghost ship too, you're a fine man Lumpy and a big thanks for doing this. LOL We loved it man! So if you get a radio call one night and it sounds far off but you hear a whistling of wind and heavy gusts you'll know it is us just saying hello to our friend. Buttercup Giggle Lips Linda, a mighty WOW ! Thank you for the Halloween Party. XO XO XO XO from Marty, Al, Joe and me. What a time we had and this one is still making us laugh when we think about it. We gave our Chief his name and he is Zippy Gerbil Shorts. ROTFLMAO Ya gotta love him! Thank you for the music, the party and being there for us. A special thanks for the party! I got to thank you MOJO too for the Useless News Tidbits! That is a big hit with us! Do we dare try to name you all? Say this three times fast - Lumpy Banana head (YatchMan) - Buttercup Giggle Lips (Linda)(xoxoxoxoxox) - Loopy Hamster Sniffer (I love you Duchess) - Tushie Monkey Fanny (HiJinx) - Buckaroo Banzai (Starman) - Fluffy Chuckle Shorts (deadhead) - Greasy Gerbil Juice (Aomagrat) - Fluffy Toilet Buns (BeachBelle) - Gidget Pizza Lips (Radu) - Greasy Bubble Chuncks (Radix DON"T ever stop writing) - Flunky Gizzard Fanny (Kathy let me count the ways xoxox) - Falafel Potty Juice (Tomkow6, you make our day so much better thank you) - Buttercup Waffle Tush (I am in love with your heart and poetry) - Doofus PottyShorts (tutstar) - Cheeseball Potty Pants (Redhead's daughter) - Crusty Hamster Butt (sure do love Redhead) - Stinky Bubble Brains - TAKING A DEEP BREATH HERE Gidget PottyBrain (JohnnyGage) - Buttercup..Pizza..Nose (light speed with those awesome pictures) I am worn out now and have to take a nap ! I think I got out of breath and am light headed. ROTFLMAO Hot damn do you all know what you mean to us! Well KNOW it and OWN it! OH and before we forget, sure hope Militiaman7 is ok. We miss his Eagles and his one liners with the Eagles! You're a good man Militiaman7. Thanks for serving our country. Radix, keep your pen handy, your writing is so real sure do like it. Calm seas ahead and thanks for your prayers too. I don't like to get too mushy about that stuff but your prayers for all of us, for all those serving is very much appreciated. Thanks to Chappy Grant too. We probably could all use some preaching (we pirates are a rowdy group LOL) but let's just say, your messages and prayers help. See Mom, I do know I am a handful. LOL Hugs to my Coteblanche and a special one for Fluffy Bubble Brain that came up with the Canteen and has our hearts (Snow Bunny). GREAT PARTY and THANK YOU ! We Love our Canteen and the Cottage. Thanks for not making us leave our boots at the door. heh heh Marty,Al, Joe and me Scully and the Pirates USNAVY
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Dear Snow Bunny, Coteblanche and Canteeners, Now you went and did it, a Marine crying, yep crying and if anyone sees me I will punch em. LOL Naw it is ok. Snow Bunny wrote me to make sure to look at the Anthology area for October Chapter #10. Coteblanche how can I ever in a million years of skies full of stars ever thank you. If I could I would pick a bouquet of stars for you and put a satin ribbon around them for you to keep. Graewoulf, Snow Bunny said you were someone with a wonderful heart and she is right. I am saving this! Thank you so much. But I want to share it in my email for all to see, you wrote something so special to me. Thank you too for the Halloween Party. Linda you are MY buttercup giggle lips. Tee hee You all had me laughing so hard. What a great group you are ! I know you have jobs and families but you put so much effort into making the Canteen cottage my home away from home. It shows and I can't get over the kind of people you all are. Your support means everything! I love the Useless News Tidbits thank you MOJO, you're so ON with what you say! XO I am very humbled that I got to be at the Anthology and for Graewoulf and others to have written things for me. I kept them all and thank you. To Marine Smitty, You have said it well. The duty you have chosen, The place where you dwell.
Long ago I too Stood poised to fill the breech. It cannot be explained The empty, insane and mad.
While back at home All was normal And warm as a tea kettle.
The disconnect, The slowing time, And, of course, the unknown, Were strangely juxtaposed When I would think of home.
Stay well, Marine Smitty, As you labor for us. We owe our gratitude, May God Bless the paths you take.
By Graewoulf Your friend Smitty USMC
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Hi Snow Bunny and everyone of you at the Canteen Cottage Thank you Jim Robinson. I wrote my family about the Canteen and FR and they are official lurkers now. I told them to just try it out and then register when they could not stand to sit there and watch the world go by. ROTFL That means they will. ha ha ha ha ha Thank you for the Canteen and your support is the best I ever saw or felt! Jim USNavy
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Dear Canteeners and Wild Riders in the Night! This is my first letter to you all but I agree with Leatherneck Jody! I love this place! Thank you so much and a big hi to all the Canteen Girlz , the Bad Boys now and future Bad Boys! To All of you from one grunt that loves you all. Rick Semper Fi USMC
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MAIL CALL There's a scramble in the barracks When our mail call time arrives, And we hit the stair at double-time, And our interest has revived. We assemble in a circle While some sergeant reads the list Of addresses on the envelopes Lest our letters should be missed. There are many disappointments When our letters do not come, And we hit our bunks again Feeling blue and looking glum. But the man who gets a letter Wears a smile so bright and gay, Like the glimmer of the summer sun When the clouds have passed away. So you true and loyal civilians, If you want to do your part, Why not write a card or letter To delight some soldier's heart! Sir Lancelot |
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To: SAMWolf
..........................................................LET LOOSE THE DOGS OF WAR
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posted on
11/04/2002 6:00:39 PM PST
by
Radix
To: BeachBelle
The Republicans have a stronghold here in the Panhandle. Big Military presence, and we LOVE our Jeb!!! Nice picture, BeachBelle. I'm a nervous wreck here, impatiently anticipating the outcome of tomorrow's elections. So much is at stake! I pray to God that the American people will do the right thing and that the Dems will not do anything funky with the elections. Should I hold my breath?
To: Snow Bunny; MoJo2001; American Preservative; E.G.C.; Landru; maestro
Snow Bunny
Thank you for posting the picture of Ted Maher at 31.
Ted's other home on Free Republic is at the current Ted Maher thread.
The CIA has established two stations inside Iraq as I posted several days ago having seen it in a AFIO newsletter.
Our people have conducted training exercises in Kuwait.
Our carrier task forces are ready--standing on the flight deck spelling out READY NOW.
Our B-2's are ready, too.
Los Alamos has prepared a prescription especially for Saddam Hussein.
Stratospheric Thermobaric Enema Projectile:
One step, and it's a boot up your ass, Saddam.
God Speed the greatest fighting force on earth.
To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
...If I can do it, you can do it.Nope! Sorry! Against my religious beliefs!
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posted on
11/04/2002 6:07:06 PM PST
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tomkow6
To: Kathy in Alaska
...signed up for a demo instead.
NO WAY!
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posted on
11/04/2002 6:08:41 PM PST
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tomkow6
To: LindaSOG
In Prayer....
From The Navy News Service
Navy confirms that LT CMDR Robert Edward Clukey of USS George Washingtons strike wing VFA-34 is missing in the Adriatic Sea.
F/A-18C of VFA-34 ...Aug 2002
To: zip
How many days until spring?????Spring? I'm ready for summer again! LOL!
I thought this was so cute:
To: LaDivaLoca
Everybody go vote tomorrow! I'm gonna vote "Chicago style"...............Early & often!
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posted on
11/04/2002 6:11:36 PM PST
by
tomkow6
To: Radix; Kathy in Alaska
But but but????Hey, you sound like a motorboat!LOL!!!
To: Snow Bunny
Beep! Beep! MoJo's Chatting With The Troops!! Click On Graphics For Music!!
Dear Mark, Thank you for writing us! What a wonderful treat!! I'm really thrilled that your sister was able to receive a business card. Also, I'm glad you consider this your home as well. We at the Canteen really enjoy hearing that you love your home away from home. God Bless you, Sir!! Thank you for serving America! May God protect you!!
Dear Carol, What a thril that you wrote back to us!! Indeed, you are a DIVA!! No argument there!! Woohoo!! I'm so glad that you enjoyed the Halloween Party! If it took you away for just a few minutes of fighting terrorists, it was worth it for all of us at the Canteen. Wow! You remembered everyone!! I wanted to leave you a photo of the Navy and a special song that I wanted you to be able to share with your husband. Please thank him for his service to America. Also, thank our Canteen Princess as well for her service to America. It is an honor to write the Useless News Tidbits to amuse you!! Thank you! God Bless you, Diva!! Stay Safe! May God protect you and your shipmates!!
Dear Benjamin, Thank for writing us! It is a great priviledge to hear from you. Also, what a treat that your father is a Freeper as well!! Woohoo, Dad! The support that the Canteen and the Freeper Rallies give to the troops are heartfelt and sincere. We are honored to serve you while you are serving to protect America and the world from terrorism. We couldn't do this without your sacrifice on our behalf. God Bless you, Sir!! May God protect you!! (Um, sorry you will have to endure the second part after the Air Force Song)
Marty,Al, Joe and Scully Pirates!! What a hoot you guys are!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the the Halloween Party! How hilarious that you gave your Chief his name and I'm sure he was very happy with it, huh? LOL! It is so awesome that you write us and I'm so glad that you like the Useless News Tidbits. It should prove to all of you that some Navy wives have WAY TOO MUCH TIME ON THEIR HANDS!! LOL! Whenever I think of you guys out there on the ship, I always think of this song for some reason. I guess it's because I love this song and it kicks ass! Which always reminds me of you guys!! *SMOOCH* to all of you! Thank you for writing us!! We love you all!! May God protect all of you and your shipmates! Make it back home safely to America, Pirates!!
Dear Smitty, Whenever I see your letters, I always want to cry. I can't really say anything funny at this moment. No jokes. No humor. Smitty, YOU COME HOME SAFELY TO US!! I can't speak for the rest of the Canteen Girlz, but I'm honored that you would take time out to write us. I love you just as much as the Canteen Girlz do. The sacrifice you are making on behalf of all of us is incredible. I know it isn't just you, but every single person that writes us brings the war on terrorism a little closer. A few weeks ago, I watched a group of Marines leaving home. It was so awful. Yet, these brave Marines left with their heads held high and their goal within their reach. I know it is the same for you. So? If you ever feel down, just know just know that there are people praying for you and missing you terribly! I hope you like this song. It will be a song that will remind me of you!! My sailor hubby also wanted me to say "HELLO" to you. Thank you for being a part of our lives! God Bless you and keep you safe, Smitty! OOH RAH!!
Dear Jim, Thank you for writing us, shipmate!! Wow!! Your family will always be welcomed to join us here at the Canteen! It's a joy that you found us. I hope you will stay awhile. We enjoy having you write us, but we enjoy that you find us a stress releaser. God Bless you for your service to America. Tell your family to come on in. May God protect you!!
Dear Rick, Thank you for writing us today! Thanks for taking time out of your busy life of killing terrorists to come play with us. We are glad that you love this little corner on the internet known to all of us as the Canteen. I hope that you will seek us out when you are bored, sad, happy, or just in the mood to watch dysfunctional people make fools out of ourselves. Although, there are many very respectable Canteeners. I'm trying to get advice as how I can one day join their ranks when I grow up. LOL! God Bless you, Sir!! May God keep you safe!
Thank you for writing us troops!! You make Monday's worth living through! Also, thank you to all of our honorable Allies around the world. Our prayers and thoughts are with each and every one of you!! Thanks for enduring my endless need for babbling!! |
To: SAMWolf
Thank you for those inspiring pictures.
Let's Roll!
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Home from Wednesday! Hope it was good.
I can't see the transportation pics.
To: tomkow6
Let's go! To the front lines, my good man!
To: LaDivaLoca
Spring? I'm ready for summer again! LOL!I didn't go water skiing once this year. I have to agree with you, I'm ready for summer.
Loved your graphic. Next year (right after I join the procrastinators club) I'm going to learn all about animation, graphics, etc.
Thanks for your support of our troops. I KNOW they appreciate you.
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posted on
11/04/2002 6:21:45 PM PST
by
zip
To: Arioch7
THANK YOU for serving our country! I believe MA is liberal territory or least overrun by liberals. Ignore them....just know that there are actually more of us who are supportive of the military. I'm so glad you could join us here.
To: tomkow6
I'm gonna vote "Chicago style"...............Early & often! LOL!!! I may need to go wake the dead myself.
Well, at least I'm not in Broward County - no need to take the course "How To Vote" 101!
To: Snow Bunny; Kathy in Alaska; coteblanche; SK1 Thurman; AntiJen; radu; MoJo2001; ...
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; All
Gosh ya all, it seemed liked forever beore I could post this. Here in Jax this past weekend, we had alot of festivities. The Gators and the Bulldogs, Sea and Sky and the Ham Jam. I went to the HAM JAM to See Charlie Daniels. That ole Boot-scooter that I saw 10 years ago in Va. He is more gray, but played 3 songs I knew. The rest were dedicated to Earnhardt, and the military. Nothing I have ever heard before. Flags wer flying, hats at the chest of males, lighters being lit. It was awesome. The opening was Molly Hatchet for any "headbangers" out there.. Flirtin with Diaster is well known as he played it.
Go Wed. for the results of my thyriod and what the doc will do.. Either the pill or surgery. Am suppose to go to Panama the 18th-22nd.
Not good news from my detailer today. Looks like I may have to leave the Jax area. I have and am still trying to stay here. Even if re-convert to go back to sea.
Ya all take care and keep in touch.
Sandy (SK1 T)
To: zip
WATER SKIING?! Sigh! Those were the days. I'll be happy with even just a dip in clear blue waters. Dang! Diva, snap out of it....Sorry, Zip! I'm having tropical withdrawals here. LOL!!!
Whenever you are ready to learn about graphics, you know where to go. At the beginning, I too had no idea how to do this stuff until some very kind-hearted Freepers lent me a hand and got me on my way. I love doing this but the first time learning it was a bit of a challenge. On second thoughts - just jump right in! It's so much fun.
To: SAMWolf
for SAMWolf
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