USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ Improved Changes in the Canteen ~ February 27 2003

68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub and FRiends of the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Recently I was contacted by snippy_about_it
about helping post threads in the Canteen by various FReepers.
You will be seeing different FReepers doing threads during the week.
snippy is in the process of forming a "schedule".
Everyone is encouraged to post a thread,
just FReep e-mail me so I can help co-ordinate it.
I'll being doing at least one thread a week AND pinging you to the other threads daily.
My "role" as helmsman of the Canteen will remain unchanged.

So when we are in calm seas you may not even notice me.
If we run into rough weather or seas expect to see more of me.
I have some thoughts that I'd like to share with you.
It really does not make a difference what we think about the USO Canteen.
It's what the military think that really matters.
They read our posts and view our graphics.
To them we act as a connection between them and the real world.
Many of them can only lurk, a few can post.
They realize that we All really do support them and their families.
They know, as we know, this is going to be a very long war.
They "listen" to what we say and look to us as a source of security.
The security that the folks at home have not forgotten them.
Some are in far away places, some are probably as near by as your local military base.
All are serving our country and defending our Freedom.
Now we All know that we do not discuss politics on this thread,
just the same way as a real USO Club is political free.
We are in a unique position and along with that comes a responsibility.
Please remember that "the eyes of the world are upon us"
and you never know who may be reading your post.
It is my own personal belief that God lurks here also.

Finally let me take this opportunity to Thank each and everyone of you here.
I am proud and honored to be among some of the finest people on earth.
May God Always Smile upon YOU.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"Tonight I also have a message for the men and women who will keep the peace,
members of the American Armed Forces:
Many of you are assembling in and near the Middle East, and some crucial hours may lie ahead.
In those hours, the success of our cause will depend on you. Your training has prepared you.
Your honor will guide you.
You believe in America, and America believes in you."

President George W Bush
State of the Union Address
January 28 2003

USO CANTEEN FREEPER STYLE MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

Please Thank someone in the military for ensuring our Freedom.
Take a moment and Thank a Service Man or Woman.
Just Click on the graphic to SEND a message to someone in the military.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Please read the opening statement
in today's thread regarding
improvements in the Canteen.
Thank You

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

From the men in the Military and the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Todays transportation for you and the Girlz.

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Tonk and all.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night, Aeronaut and Otto, and thank you for the daily flyover of protection for the troops Canteen each day. Congratulations on your Freepers Finest day. It is a pleasure "knowing" you kind Sir. And thank you for your service to our country.

[bkwells]

Keep up the good work Tonk! You can not imagine what a boost this is to us out here! I may not to able to post everyday, but as long as I have access, I try to check in at least once a day. Even if it does put me behind my other work :)

I look forward to seeing new threads from my fellow FReepers! Snippy did a wonderful job this week!

[Pippin]

Good Morning, Canteeners!

That's a great idea, Tonkin and Snippy!

It gives everyone a chance to contribute something to the troops.

[snippy_about_it]

You've got mail. Keep your eye on Friday. :)

[snippy_about_it]

Good morning Pippin, I've got to run but I wanted to tell everyone the new and exciting line-up begins next Monday! Whoo hoo!

I just received some great news I will post on Friday. So tomorrow we have a special, special announcement for our thread.

Have a great day everyone, see you tonight.

[JohnHuang2]

G'morning, amigo

[JohnHuang2]

[Aeronaut]

Good morning John.

[tomkow6]

Good morning, Tonk! Good morning, Canteen Crew! Good morning, EVERYBODY!

GOOD

MORNING

TROOPS!!

[tomkow6]

Chicagoland Weather
Current Conditions:
As reported at KORD, O'Hare Arpt..
Last update Thu 27 Feb 2003 4:56 AM CST.

Fair
14°F Feels Like: 14°F
UV Index: N/A N/A
Wind: CALM
Humidity: 76 %
Visibility: unlimited
Barometer: 30.11 inches and Steady

Today's Forecast Thu 27 Feb 2003 03:16 AM CST
Mostly Sunny
Low 20°F
High 32°F

[tomkow6]

Today's FEEBLE attempt at humor:

A Kansas cyclone hit a farmhouse just before dawn one
morning. It lifted the roof off, picked up the beds, on which the
farmer and his wife slept, and set them down gently in the
next county.

"Don't be scared, Mary," her husband said. "We're not hurt."

Mary continued to cry. "I'm not scared," she responded
between sobs. "I'm happy because this is the first time in 14
years we've been out together."

[Soaring Feather]

Canteen Blessing
for the Troops

May your heart be calm
your voice strong
steady of foot
radiant of smile
confident and willing
knowing you are safe
Blessings upon you...
bentfeather

[tomkow6]

The Canteen Cat House?

.......hehehehe............giggle........giggle.......

[JohnHuang2]

G'morning backatya, friend.

[Soaring Feather]

Thank you Military men and Canteen men for the lovely flowers this morning. This act is appreciated by the Canteen ladies.