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!

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[Soaring Feather]

Mother, there's that crazy man flashing his HELLO at me again!

Listen here you nut case, you leave my daughter alone.!!!!
She is a Blonde you know!

I'm just a little Blonde FReeper!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

[Minty]

"Truly my soul silently waits for God,
From Him comes my salvation;
He is my defense;
I shall not be greatly moved."

Psalm 62:1-2

Father:

Protect our troops. Be a wall of fire around them and guard them. Send angels around them and lead them safely in this battle. Bring them home safely and victorious. Be their strenght.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning Troops, families, veterans, Canadian, Israeli, Great Britain, Australian, Poland, New Zealand, and Taiwanese allies (and everybody else). Thank you for taking such good care of the USA.

Today in Anchorage, Alaska:

Sunrise 6:27am
Sunset 7:42pm

Hi 34F
Lo 17F

A good deal of sunshine

Actual yesterday in Anchorage:

Hi 35F
Lo 21F

State Hi 49F Annette
State Lo -18F Tanana

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

[beachn4fun]

Good morning tomkow6. you must be getting REALLY desperate for jokes if you are now telling them about "two roads at a pub." You can borrow some of mine, but only those that I have already shared!!!

AND .... did you steal my sign? I can't seem to find my "OPEN 24 HOURS" sign. Hmmmmmm???? Got to go. Keep those troops entertained until I get back.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Tom! Good morning Patriotic Pattie.

[RaceBannon]

LIBERTY BABES!!!

NON liberty babe!!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Dear Lord,

There's a young man far from home,
called to serve his nation in time of war;
sent to defend our freedom
on some distant foreign shore.

We pray You keep him safe,
we pray You keep him strong,
we pray You send him safely home ...
for he's been away so long.

There's a young woman far from home,
serving her nation with pride.
Her step is strong, her step is sure,
there is courage in every stride.
We pray You keep her safe,
we pray You keep her strong,
we pray You send her safely home ...
for she's been away too long.

Bless those who await their safe return.
Bless those who mourn the lost.
Bless those who serve this country well,
no matter what the cost.

Author Unknown

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FReepers from the USO Canteen, The Foxhole, and The Poetry Branch
join in prayer for all those serving their country at this time.

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Troop Prayer Thread 4
Posted by TEXOKIE

Fasting and Prayers for our Military
and the suffering People of Iraq
Posted by patriciaruth

[beachn4fun]

OMG. That sword engraving is SO AWESOME! Sent a chill........

[Kathy in Alaska]

Excellent offering, EV!! VICTORY!

[Salvation]

I got this email this morning -- very moving. Hope all of you enjoy it.

We just received a message from a U.S. Marine that was so
compelling, we had to share it with you.

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

I sat in a movie theatre watching "Schindler's List,"
and asked myself, "Why didn't the Jews fight back?"

I sat in a movie theatre watching "Pearl Harbor," and
asked myself, "Why weren't we prepared?"

Now I know why.

Civilized people cannot fathom, much less predict, the
actions of evil people.

On September 11, thousands of innocent people were murdered
because too many Americans naively rejected the reality that
some nations are dedicated to the dominance of others.

Many political pundits, pacifists and media personnel want
us to forget the carnage. They say we must focus on the
bravery of the rescuers and ignore the cowardice of the
killers. They implore us to understand the motivation of
the perpetrators...

I will not be manipulated. I will not pretend to understand.
I will not forget.

I will not forget the liberal media who abused freedom of the
press to kick our country when it was vulnerable and hurting.

I will not forget that CBS news anchor Dan Rather preceded
President Bush's address to the nation with the snide remark,
"No matter how you feel about him, he is still our president."

And I will not forget that ABC's Mark Halperin warned if
reporters weren't informed of every little detail of this war,
they aren't likely--nor should they be expected--to show
deference."

I will not forget the attack on the USS Cole...

I will not be appeased with pointless, quick retaliatory
strikes like those perfected by the previous administration.

I will not be comforted by "feel-good, do nothing" regulations
like the silly, "Have your bags been under your control?"
question at the airport.

I will not be influenced by so called, "anti-war demonstrators"
who exploit the right of expression to chant anti-American
obscenities.

I will not forget the moral victory handed the North
Vietnamese by American war protesters who reviled and
spat upon the returning soldiers, airmen, sailors
and marines.

I will not be softened by the wishful thinking of pacifists
who chose reassurance over reality.

I will embrace the wise words of Prime Minister Tony Blair
who told the Labor Party conference, "They have no moral
inhibition on the slaughter of the innocent. If they could
have murdered not 7,000 but 70,000, does anyone doubt they
would have done so and rejoiced in it?

There is no compromise possible with such people, no meeting
of minds, no point of understanding with such terror. Just
a choice; defeat it or be defeated. And defeat it we must!"

I will force myself to:
hear the weeping.
feel the helplessness.
sense the panic.
experience the loss.
remember the hatred.

I sat in a movie theatre, watching "Saving Private Ryan," and
asked myself, "Where did they find the courage?"

Now I know.

We have no choice. Living without liberty is not living.

--Ed Evans, MGySgt., USMC (Ret.)

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[Salvation]

I got this email this morning -- very moving. Hope all of you enjoy it.

We just received a message from a U.S. Marine that was so
compelling, we had to share it with you.

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

I sat in a movie theatre watching "Schindler's List,"
and asked myself, "Why didn't the Jews fight back?"

I sat in a movie theatre watching "Pearl Harbor," and
asked myself, "Why weren't we prepared?"

Now I know why.

Civilized people cannot fathom, much less predict, the
actions of evil people.

On September 11, thousands of innocent people were murdered
because too many Americans naively rejected the reality that
some nations are dedicated to the dominance of others.

Many political pundits, pacifists and media personnel want
us to forget the carnage. They say we must focus on the
bravery of the rescuers and ignore the cowardice of the
killers. They implore us to understand the motivation of
the perpetrators...

I will not be manipulated. I will not pretend to understand.
I will not forget.

I will not forget the liberal media who abused freedom of the
press to kick our country when it was vulnerable and hurting.

I will not forget that CBS news anchor Dan Rather preceded
President Bush's address to the nation with the snide remark,
"No matter how you feel about him, he is still our president."

And I will not forget that ABC's Mark Halperin warned if
reporters weren't informed of every little detail of this war,
they aren't likely--nor should they be expected--to show
deference."

I will not forget the attack on the USS Cole...

I will not be appeased with pointless, quick retaliatory
strikes like those perfected by the previous administration.

I will not be comforted by "feel-good, do nothing" regulations
like the silly, "Have your bags been under your control?"
question at the airport.

I will not be influenced by so called, "anti-war demonstrators"
who exploit the right of expression to chant anti-American
obscenities.

I will not forget the moral victory handed the North
Vietnamese by American war protesters who reviled and
spat upon the returning soldiers, airmen, sailors
and marines.

I will not be softened by the wishful thinking of pacifists
who chose reassurance over reality.

I will embrace the wise words of Prime Minister Tony Blair
who told the Labor Party conference, "They have no moral
inhibition on the slaughter of the innocent. If they could
have murdered not 7,000 but 70,000, does anyone doubt they
would have done so and rejoiced in it?

There is no compromise possible with such people, no meeting
of minds, no point of understanding with such terror. Just
a choice; defeat it or be defeated. And defeat it we must!"

I will force myself to:
hear the weeping.
feel the helplessness.
sense the panic.
experience the loss.
remember the hatred.

I sat in a movie theatre, watching "Saving Private Ryan," and
asked myself, "Where did they find the courage?"

Now I know.

We have no choice. Living without liberty is not living.

--Ed Evans, MGySgt., USMC (Ret.)

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[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

See you All tonight after work!
Have a GREAT LIBERTY!

[Soaring Feather]

Good Morning, Kathy in Alaska!
How be ya today!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, BIS!

[Radix]

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