USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ THE CANTEEN REPORTS FOR LIBERTY CALL ~ March 31 2003

March 30 2003 | Kathy In Alaska (Ma), MoJo2001 (The Kid)

[MoJo2001]

WELCOME TO THE CANTEEN LUAU!

CANTEEN INVITATION

WHO: YOU
WHAT: LIBERTY CALL
WHERE: SOUTH PACIFIC
WHEN: TODAY
WHY: STUCK IN A DESERT? STUCK ON A SHIP? STUCK IN YOUR OFFICE?
STUCK WITH AN ANNOYING BOSS? STUCK WITH ANNOYING CO-WORKERS
STUCK WITH SOMEONE FRENCH? STUCK WITH SOMEONE WITH BAD BREATH?
WHY NOT? COME TO PARADISE!

MEET YOUR TOUR GUIDE FOR TODAY--Lili (in honor of the last Hawaiian Queen)


(Always Click on Lili! She'll have an island song just for you)

ALOHA! TALOFA! IA ORANA! BULA! MALO E LELEI! KIA ORA!
("Hello" in Hawaiian, Samoan, Tahitian, Fijian, Tongan, and Maori)

Before we get started, say "Aloha" to our lovely Hula Girls!
Our lovely Hula Girls are wearing traditional Lei(s)! (Pronounced like "ley")

 

 

Lili's Quick Polynesian Summary

The group of islanders that we will be visiting are collectively known as
Polynesians. Many believe that the Polynesians first came to their respective
islands from Southeast Asia. Also, many historians believe that there is a
distinct possibility that Native Americans and Polynesians are related.
One group, Native Americans, traveled by land through the
Bering Strait. The Polynesians set course on the high seas. Both groups
are thought to have originated from the same place. The Polynesian
people comprise six groups: Maori, Samoan, Fijian (some do not consider
them an actual member of the group), Tahitians, Tongans, and Hawaiians.
Throughout their storied history, Polynesians have kept the traditions of
the "old island" with the blend of modern living. Their ability to blend
both lifestyles has allowed for more opportunities and holding on
to traditions that have been passed down through the generations.
Please join us today in learning more about them. Also, come with us
to enjoy the many activities and locations that they have shared with the
world. Enjoy yourself!

Click For More Information:

 


Lili's Virtual Tour Of The Islands!
(Click On The Thumbnails)











LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE! PART II BEGINS NOW!

[beachn4fun]

Well, we surely know where your mind (and eyes) are today!

Ok, it is that time of day that I have to pack up and leave the Canteen for the day. So, I must say, "ALOHA"

DANG! I still could not find my grass shirt.

[tomkow6]

It's a guy thing, ya know!

[Bethbg79]

Bye BN4F!

See ya later!

[Radix]

[snippy_about_it]

I should've known. LOL.LOL.

[snippy_about_it]

Great story is right!

[JohnHuang2]

God bless our President, God bless our troops, and God bless the United States of America!

[SAMWolf]

Current Military News
For sale: Cheap
Saddam's Used Tank Sale

An Iraqi T-55 tank destroyed in Abu al Khasib, a southern suburb of Basra, Monday March 31, 2003, where British 40 Commando Royal Marines fought a pitched battle with Iraqi forces. The commandos destroyed Iraqi tanks and seized equipment.AP Photo/Simon Walker, London Times, Pool)


Iraqi Militia surrender as a Russian T-55 tank smoulders in the background as 40 Commando Royal Marines move into Abu Al Khasib, a suburb of Basra, in southern Iraq Sunday, March 30, 2003. (AP Photo/Terry Richards, Pool)


A man walks past a destroyed Iraqi T55 tank in Abu al Khasib, a southern suburb of Basra March 31, 2003, where 40 Commando Royal Marines fought a pitched battle with Iraqi forces. The Marines were reportedly in control of the town on Monday, describing the situation as secure but not safe. REUTERS/Simon Walker/POOL


Dug-in Iraqi T55 tanks destroyed in Abu al Khasib, a southern suburb of Basra, Monday March 31, 2003.(AP Photo/Simon Walker,LondonTimes, Pool)


A destroyed Iraqi T55 tank lies in Abu al Khasib, a southern suburb of Basra March 31, 2003, where 40 Commando Royal Marines fought a pitched battle with Iraqi forces


An Iraqi T55 tank burns after being destroyed(AFP/Eric Feferberg

[Radix]

Here is some transportation for the Dudes.

 

 

 

[tomkow6]

Joe got home in the early hours of the morning after a
night at the local bar. He made such a racket slamming into
the furniture as he weaved through the house, he woke Judi
upstairs in the bedroom.

"What on earth are you doing down there?" she yelled down
the stairs. "Get your butt up here to bed before you wake up the neighbors!"

Preet hollered back, "I'm trying to get a barrel of beer up the stairs!"

"Leave it until the morning!"

"I can't," he yelled, "I drank it!"

[Bethbg79]

LOL!

[tomkow6]

Season/Home Opener for the Mets
End of 7 innings:

CUBS 15
METS 2

[snippy_about_it]

Woohoo for the cubbies.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Great pictures, FBD. I really like the big BOOM ones.

[cherry_bomb88]

Hey Kathy! Feeling much better, thank you! And thanks for the Kleenex...still need 'em. :o)

[Bethbg79]

Cool deal!

I hope you had money on it..lol

[tomkow6]

Games not over yet! But I'm a Cubs fan!

Chicago's ONLY baseball team!

Could THIS be the year?

[Kathy in Alaska]

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- 2nd Lt. Jeff Beard passes a case of Do-si-dos down the line en route to a waiting California Air National Guard truck. A Girl Scout cookie drive netted 22,000 boxes of cookies for deployed U.S. troops overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tim Jenkins)

Cookie drive nets 22,000 boxes for deployed military forces

by Master Sgt. Tim Helton
9th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs

03/30/03 - BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFPN) -- "Hi, would you like to buy a box of cookies for yourself or a deployed military member?"

This simple request netted more than 22,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies for servicemembers deployed throughout the world.

The grass roots effort named "Operation Cookie Drop" began when the Beale Air Force Base Girl Scouts Troop 196 decided to send donated cookies to Beale deployed members.

"Every year we sell cookies which are donated to organizations in the community," said Shannon Glass, Tierra Del Oro Brownie Troop 196 co-leader. "This year we wanted to keep it with the military. We thought it would be a great idea for people deployed overseas to get a little taste of home."

The simple idea spread to other northern California Girl Scout troops who wanted to get involved.

"Our goal was 600 boxes, but as word spread the community opened their hearts and pretty soon we had 22,000 boxes," said Heather Gasper, Beale Girl Scouts service unit manager.

In fact, so many cookies were donated that it took a U-Haul truck and several vans to get the cookies to the base community center where their journey overseas could begin.

"It was an overwhelming response, but well worth the end result," said Gasper.

It was there where more than 100 Girl Scouts and military members gathered to load the cookies on a truck en route to a California Air National Guard warehouse.

"We'll take them to our warehouse in North Highlands where they'll wait for a way to go out," said California Air National Guard Master Sgt. Rob McGregor, 162nd Combat Communications Group. "They'll go out on a space-available basis, but one way or another, they'll all get to where they're going. This is so outstanding because nobody expected this much."

As a line of frequently smiling faces moved case after case, others were busy making banners and signs of support to accompany the cookies.

Mariah Helton, Tierra Del Oro Troop 196 Brownie, wrote "To show we care" and "I hope you like the Girl Scout cookies" on one banner.

Some of the cookies did not travel far. They were distributed to the Army National Guard forces deployed here to augment the 9th Security Forces Squadron.

"Receiving the cookies meant a lot and helps us know our presence is noticed here at Beale Air Force Base," said Army National Guard 1st Lt. Donald Hong, executive officer of the 578th Engineer Battalion's Charlie Company. "Even though our company is not deployed overseas, we are away from our families and to be welcomed in such a manner means a great deal."

"It was a way to say thank you to them," said Glass. "They are also away from their families, and although they are not overseas, they are doing their part to protect us."

A television reporter who showed up to cover the event said she was amazed by the effort.

"It's not every day you hear about an event that will have this much impact. Twenty-two thousand boxes of cookies is amazing to us and an effort well worth being recognized by Fox News," said Cheri Gyuro, a reporter with KTXL. "The girls showed a lot of pride and one was so overcome she started to cry. This event is true American pride."

Bold is mine as a reminder of ALL our troops doing their different parts to make a whole.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Minty, for the Psalm.

[Radix]

The Chicago Cubs.

 

 

 

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