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.

[MoJo2001]

Thank you for posting your history everyday!! You do a great job! Keep up the good work!

[firewalk]

BROADCAST ANNOUNCEMENT

Phil Donohue called me personally to ask that I join him in his New York studio on his MSNBC "Donahue" show on Tuesday, December 3, at 8:00 p.m. (ET). I will be his only guest, plus a large (and no doubt liberal) studio audience. It is reasonable to expect that an earthquake somewhere near 10 on the Richter Scale will take place. I hope you will tune in.

I'll tune in Dubya- bump....

[MoJo2001]

Woohoo!! Thanks for the transportation, Mr.Tonkin!! How awesome! Thank you for the flowers!! *HUGS* You are so good to us!! Thank you to our military men and Canteen men that always think of us!! *HUGS*

[tomkow6]

Morning, MoJo!

[MoJo2001]

I will be sedated and looking forward to seeing you KICK HIS BUTT!! WOOHOO!

[Valin]

What do you call a blonde who dyes her hair?


Artificial intelligence. (rimshot!)

[MoJo2001]

[tomkow6]

(((((((((((((GROAN))))))))))

[Soaring Feather]

Love in the Home

If I live in a house of spotless beauty with everthing in its place, but have not love, I am a housekeeper--not a homemaker.

If I have time for waxing, polishing, and decorative achievements, but have not love, my children learn cleanliness--not godliness.

Love leaves the dust in search of a child's laugh. Love smiles at the tiny fingerprints on a newly cleaned window.

Love wipes away the tears before it wipes up the spilled milk. Love picks up the child before it picks up the toys.

Love is present through the trials. Love reprimands, reproves, and is responsive. Love crawls with the baby, walks with the toddler, runs with the child, then stands aside to let the youth walk into adulthood.

Love is the key that opens salvation's message to a child's heart.

Before I became a mother I took glory in my house of perfection. Now I glory in God's perfection of my child. As a mother, there is much I must teach my child, but the greatest of all is love.

Author Unknown

[Valin]

BROADCAST ANNOUNCEMENT

You DO of course realize we WILL expect a report.
It will be graded on speling and punguation. :-)

[Valin]

:-)

[Soaring Feather]

Good Morning dearest MoJo!!

I have a cold so my energy level is in the dumper, no lightning tonight!

So nice to see you this morning!

Thank you for the great music selections you give the troops.

Also, MoJo, thanks so much for pampering me with Barry White tunes!! You know ms feather loves to hear him sing.

WHOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!!!

[Soaring Feather]

What can I say.......I'm a blonde!


OH MY GAWD tomkow!!!!

LOL

[redhead]

Mornin' Tonkie! Thanks for all you do at the Canteen, kiddo. I'm very grateful to have you here.

TO THE TROOPS:

God bless each and every one of you. Thank you for your faithfulness to your oath, and thank you for your patriotic service. We who wait are so proud of you all that words would never come close to expressing it. Just know that we all pray for your speedy return, and hope you come home victorious. Bless you ALL!!

Love and prayers,

DISCLAIMER: I don't really look like this--except to my husband!)

[tomkow6]

You mean you couldn't tell?

[tomkow6]

Good morning, Red!

[Soaring Feather]

'Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the kitchen; I was cooking and baking and moanin' and bitchin.'I've been here for hours, I can't stop to rest, This place is a disaster, just look at this mess!

Tomorrow I've got thirty people to feed, They expect all the trimmings, who cares what I need! My feet are both blistered, I've got cramps in my legs, The dog just knocked over a bowl full of eggs.

There's a knock at the door and the telephone's ringing; Frosting drips on the counter as the microwave's dinging, Two pies in the oven, dessert's almost done; My cookbook is soiled with butter and crumbs.

I've had all I can stand, I can't take anymore; Then in walks my husband, spilling rum on the floor. He heaves and he wobbles, his balance unsteady; Then grins as he chuckles "The eggnog is ready!"

He looks all around and with total regret, Say's "What's takin' so long? aren't you through in here yet?"

As quick as a flash I reach for a knife; He loses an earlobe; I wanted his life! He flees from the room in terror and pain, and screams
"MY GOD WOMAN, YOU'RE GOING INSANE!"

Now what was I doing, and what is that smell? Oh, SHOOT, it's the pies! They're burned all to heck, I hate to admit when I make a mistake, I'm a wreck, But I put them on BROIL instead of on BAKE,

What else can go wrong? Is there still more ahead? If this is good living, I'd rather be dead. Lord, don't get me wrong, I love holidays; They just leave me exhausted, all shaky and dazed.

But I promise you one thing, if I live 'til next year, You won't find me pulling my hair out in here. I'll hire a maid, a cook, and a waiter; And if that doesn't work, I'LL HAVE IT ALL CATERED!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

[amom]

Morning Tonk and all. As we're looking towards giving thanks for this wonderful country I'd like to again thank all of you for your help and service in keeping us safe and free. The days ahead may not be easy but I know we will all do our best and the best is all I expect.

My warmest wishes for a safe holiday wherever you are.

A warm *hug* to y'all from amom

[Mo1]

A Thanksgiving Grace


Lord, we humbly ask thy blessing
On the turkey and the dressing,
On the yams and cranberry jelly,
And on the pickles from the deli.

Bless the apple pie and tea,
Bless each and every calorie.
Let us enjoy Thanksgiving dinner,
Tomorrow we can all get thinner!

For all Thy help along the way,
We're thankful this Thanksgiving Day.
We're thankful, too, for all our dear ones,
For all the far away and near ones.

Although we may be far apart,
We're together in my heart.
Keep us in Thy loving care,
This is my Thanksgiving prayer.

P.S. If there is anyone who wishes,
I could use some help with the dishes!

- Author Unknown

http://www.bigfatbaby.com/newfun2/fall/tgivgrace.cfm

[GeekDejure]

Here's Wishing You All A Happy Thanksgiving !!!

To ALL of you Marvelous Military Masterpieces:

Stay Safe -- Kick Muzzle-em Ass -- Come Home Soon !!!