USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ Canteen Thanksgiving Messages to the Military ~ November 27 2002

68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub and FRiends of the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

On the eve of Thanksging in the continental United States we pause to remember those who are overseas.
Many of our service men and women will be spending their 1st Thanksgiving
away from home, family and friends.
Today military stationed in countries overseas will be celebrating Thanksgiving.
It is because of their devotion to duty, honor and country
that we will be able to celebrate our Thanksgiving tomorrow.



Senior U.S. officers serve their troops an elaborate Thanksgiving Dinner at Camp Doha in Kuwait on November 22, 2001.
U.S. soldiers serving in Kuwait, including some who had just arrived from the United States,
later headed to the Kuwaiti desert
for a military exercise close to the border with former occupier Iraq.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Thanksgiving, BIS.

[firewalk]

Thank you Kathy....Happy Thanksgiving to you

[Kathy in Alaska]

Ms feather, I didn't know there were so many uses for Bounce.

[Dubya]

A large department store received this letter
from a customer: " Please cancel my order for
a maternity dress, Motel 6108, which you were
suppost to deliver four weeks ago. My delivery
turned out to be faster than yours."

[Soaring Feather]

Martha Stewart vs. the Real Women's Way:

Martha's way #1: Stuff a miniature marshmallow
in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream
drips.

The Real Women's Way: Just suck the ice cream
out of the bottom of the cone, for Pete's sake, you
are probably lying on the couch with your feet up
eating it anyway.

Martha's way #2: To keep potatoes from budding, place
an apple in the bag with the potatoes.
The Real Women's Way: Buy Hungry Jack mashed potato mix and keep it in the pantry for up to a year.

Martha's way #3: When a cake recipe calls for flouring
the baking pan, use a bit of the dry cake mix instead
and there won't be any white mess on the outside of
the cake.
The Real Women's Way: Go to the bakery. They'll even
decorate it for you.

Martha's way #4: If you accidentally over salt a dish
while it's still cooking, drop in a peeled potato and
it will absorb the excess salt for an instant "fix me
up".
The Real Women's Way: If you over salt a dish while
you are cooking, that's too bad. Please recite with
me: The Real Women's motto: I made it and you will eat it and I don't care how bad it tastes.

Martha's way #5: Wrap celery in aluminum foil when
putting in the refrigerator and it will keep for
weeks.
The Real Women's Way: Celery? Never heard of the
stuff.

Martha's way #6: Brush some beaten egg white over
piecrust before baking to yield a beautiful glossy
finish.
The Real Women's Way: The Mrs. Smith frozen pie
selections do not include brushing egg whites over the
crust and so I don't do it.

Martha's way #7: Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut
it in half and rub it on your forehead. The throbbing
will go away.
The Real Women's Way: Martha, dear, the only reason
this works is because you can't rub a lime on your
forehead without getting lime juice in your eye, and
then the problem isn't the headache anymore, it is
because you are now BLIND!

Martha's way #9: If you have a problem opening jars:
Try using latex dishwashing gloves. They give a non
slip grip that makes opening jars easy.
The Real Women's Way: Go ask the very cute neighbor to do it.

And finally the most important tip for the holiday
season......

Martha's way #10: Don't throw out all that leftover
wine. Freeze into ice cubes for future use in
casseroles and sauces.
The Real Women's Way: Leftover wine?


Breathe Easy & Have a Great Day

[Soaring Feather]

aaaaah dear Kathy I'm a BOUNCY GIRL!!!

[GATOR NAVY]

Happy Thanksgiving Tonk. Our turkey is already in oven here in Japan (sure smells good!) and my guys and some other friends should be showing up soon.

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Real Women's Way works for me. LOL!

[RJayneJ]

Right back to ya. You have a fabulous Turkey Day!!

[Soaring Feather]

FUNNY SIGNS

At a military hospital-door to colonoscopy:
"To expedite your visit, please back in."

On a Plumber's truck:
"We repair what your husband fixed."

On the trucks of a local plumbing company:
"Don't sleep with a drip. Call your plumber."

Pizza shop slogan:
"7 days without pizza makes one weak."

Another Pizza shop slogan:
"Buy our pizza. We knead the dough."

At a tire shop in Milwaukee:
"Invite us to your next blowout."

Door of a plastic surgeon's office:
"Hello. Can we pick your nose?"

At a drycleaners:
"How about we refund your money, send you a new one at no charge, close the store and have the manager shot. Would that be satisfactory?"

At a towing company:
"We don't charge an arm and a leg. We want tows."

On an electrician's truck:
"Let us remove your shorts."

In a non-smoking area:
"If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate action."

On a maternity room door:
"Push. Push. Push."

At an optometrist's office:
"If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place."

On a taxidermist's window:
"We really know our stuff."

In a podiatrist's office:
"Time wounds all heels."

On a fence:
"Salesmen welcome! Dog food is expensive."

At a car dealership:
"The best way to get back on your feet - miss a car payment."

Outside a muffler shop:
"No appointment necessary. We hear you coming."

In a veterinarian's waiting room:
"Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay!"

At the electric company:
"We would be de-lighted if you pay your bill.
However, if you don't, you will be."

In a restaurant window:
"Don't stand there and be hungry. Come on in and get fed up."

In the front yard of a funeral home:
"Drive carefully. We'll wait."

At a propane filling station:
"Tank heaven for little grills."

And don't forget the sign at a Chicago radiator shop:
"Best place in town to take a leak."

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Meekie, for my cup of hot chocolate. I saved it for this evening.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Gravy train

11/27/02 - EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFPN) -- Col. Steve Cameron, commander of the 412th Test Wing here, pours gravy for a diner at the wing's annual Turkey Day festivities. Hundreds of volunteers took time out to bake and serve the traditional Thanksgiving meal to more than 1,000 airmen and base people. (Photo by Phil Kocurek)

[Soaring Feather]

TROOPS HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Marines and Sailors enjoy Steel Beach Picnic aboard USS Nassau: Photo Essay
Submitted by: 24th MEU
Story Identification Number: 2002112745321
Story by Lance Cpl. Alexander Whitney

Marines from Weapons Company Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), drag their opponents across the line during a tug-of-war aboard the USS Nassau (LHA-4) during a Steel Beach Picnic for the Marines and Sailors. Photo by: Sgt. Zachary A. Bathon

Marines and Sailors from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) and the Nassau (LHA-4) set sail on a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) for some deep sea- fishing during Steel Beach Picnic Festivities. Photo by: Lance Cpl. Alexander Whitney

Sgt. Deonte Cole, a Chicago, Il native shoots for the inside during a basketball tournament held aboard the USS Nassau (LHA-4) between Marines and Sailors of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) and Sailors of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group during a Steel Beach Picnic. Photo by: Lance Cpl. Alexander Whitney ">

HN Dominick Breedlove, a Houston, TX native, and member of the Battalion Landing Team, 2d Bn., 2d Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), passes the ball for an assist during a basketball tournament held aboard the USS Nassau (LHA-4) between Marines and Sailors of the 24th MEU (SOC) and Sailors of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group during a Steel Beach Picnic. Photo by: Lance Cpl. Alexander Whitney

Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) and Sailors from the USS Nassau (LHA-4) enjoy their time swimming in the welldeck of the ship during a Steel Beach Picnic. Photo by: Lance Cpl. Alexander Whitney

Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) and Sailors from the USS Nassau (LHA-4) enjoy their time swimming in the welldeck of the ship during a Steel Beach Picnic. Photo by: Lance Cpl. Alexander Whitney

[Soaring Feather]

TROOPS ARE HAVING SOME FUN

[Soaring Feather]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Ninilchik

A walk along the beach to watch the sunset across Cook Inlet at 11pm is an unforgettable experience! However summer is not the only season to enjoy here. Grouse and moose hunting occupy fall months, as does silver salmon and steelhead fishing. Snowmachining, cross-country skiing, sledding, skating, ice fishing and dog sledding are popular pastimes during the clear, sunny winter days. Some businesses stay open all year round and the real "warmth" of the residents takes the chill out of the weather!

Look to the south across Cook Inlet and see the distinctive cone of St. Augustine, one of the active volcanoes of the Alaska range. To the north of it is Mt. Iliamna, showing a wisp of smoke at times; farther north is Mt. Redoubt, which erupted as recently as 1989. To the far north is Mt. Spurr, which roared to life several times in 1992. They're beautiful to see, but not dangerous as they're at least 40 miles away!

Whales, seals and sea otters are seen in our waters. Bird watchers will delight in the many species to be seen here. Bald eagles abound and are frequently seen soaring near the bluff. Moose frequent the area all year.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

[mdittmar]

Happy Thanksgiving to our service men and women.

Each and every one of you is dedicated to serving something greater than yourself. You put the protection and safety of others above your own. You are guided by a code, and you fight to bring a promise of freedom to others. I'm honored to be your commander in chief.
U.S. President George W. Bush

[Soaring Feather]

Cats like Holidays too!

[Soaring Feather]

Something beautiful to look at.