USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ Thursday Sports Day in the Canteen ~ May 15 2003

MoJo2001, Kathy in Alaska and FRiends of the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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Football combines two of the worst things in American life. It is violence punctuated by committee meetings.
--George Will

It is amazing what can be accomplished when nobody cares about who gets the credit.
--Robert Yates

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NHL

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NASCAR

Hello NASCAR fans! I'm sure you were all depressed because there wasn't a Winston Cup race this past weekend. Fret not, it's BACK ON this weekend.

NFL

Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor and linebacker Zach Thomas will be in Germany to visit United States military men and women on behalf of the USO and the NFL, May 15-18. "I am pleased that Zach and Jason will represent the NFL and let the troops know how appreciative and proud we are of them," said Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, who went on a similar trip with Jerome Bettis and Eddie George last year.

MLS

Are you bored with America's other pastimes? Would you like to join the billions of other people in the world that are crazy about "football"? Did you watch the last World Cup and discover that the United States actually had a national team for soccer? Were you impressed that they did better than France? If so, click on the MLS logo and find out more about soccer.

Slump ? I ain't in no slump. I just ain't hittin.
--Yogi Berra

This is our picture of the week. This may seem like a boring picture, but this is a picture of Free Iraqi's practicing soccer without fear of Saddam Hussein or any of the thugs of his regime. Thank you to all our brave men and women for their sacrifice and service to not only America, but for the freedom of oppressed peoples around the world. "Thank You" goes out to our allies as well. Thank you!

I never criticize a player until they are first convinced of my unconditional confidence in their abilities.
--John Robinson

DID YOU KNOW??

The first (ancient Greek) Olympic games were held in 776 B.C. There was only one event - a one-kilometre footrace down the centre of the stadium in Olympia.

Even though "Shoeless Joe" Jackson was barred from baseball's Hall of Fame for his role in the 1919 "Black Sox" scandal, his shoes can be found there.

Although 24 out of the 30 current National Hockey League teams are located in America, all NHL jerseys are manufactured in Canada.

American football has the highest injury rate of any sport, with a rate 12 times higher than basketball, the next most injurious sport. Most NFL players eventually suffer a career-ending or career-shortening injury sometime in their career.

For the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, the Roman Olympic Organisation Committee made a deal with the Association of Roman Thieves not to engage in street thefts during the Olympics. So, during the games, occurrences of pickpocketing, purse snatching, and holdups were at a low.

COACHES CORNER: ASK MA!

Welcome To The Coaches Corner! Think you have issues? Please take time to see how Ma answers questions for famous athletes, coaches, and wannabes. Perhaps you can spot someone you know!

You have issues? Ma has answers!

Dear Ma,

I am a former figure skater with a "checkered" past. I have tried to live down that infamous day when another figure skater was taken out by my ex-husband and a "friend". Since that time, I've had a very rough life. I've tried acting, singing, boxing, and other activities to support myself. I've had to live in my car and suffer humiliation as a poster girl for the "WHITE TRASH" camp. I'm trying to "reform" myself and I wanted your perspective on what I can do to help myself.
Sincerely, Trailer Trash Tonya

Dear Trailer Trash Tonya,

Where do I begin? To state that your life is a mess would be to state the obvious. What you need is a shrink, a shrink's couch, and lots of Prozac. That would be a good start. Second, you need to get into one of those support groups for people with neurotic personalities. Find out which one Amy Fisher and Joey Buttafucco are in and then join immediately. Or, if you can find the one where O.J. Simpson is a member..you'd be better off. I just had a chat with the MAN upstairs and he assures me that you do have a redeeming quality. Although, I'm not sure that you should work anywhere near a crowbar. So? That leaves you with two options for employment: Bill Clinton's intern or one of Hans Blix's weapons inspectors. Neither one of those jobs requires a good education, good breeding, or common sense. As a matter of fact, the dumber you are the better.

NEXT!

Dear Ma,

I am the former Heavyweight champion of the world. I am currently entangled in some legal issues with some of my babies mamas. I also have an issue with the Nation Of Islam. (I converted to Islam during one of my "vacation" stays in the big house.) They seem to think that Allah needs more money. I disagree. Also, I'm feeling self conscious because a lot of people make fun of my voice. They say I talk like a crack baby. That really hurts a gentle guy like myself. I just need love. I'm writing to ask you if I will ever find the right woman and whether or not I will beat Evander Holyfield?
Sincerely, Talking Tyson Time! Big Upz Ma!

Dear Mike Tyson,

Please see my above response to your fellow neurotic athlete, Tonya. I'm not sure I get paid enough to be your Ma, shrink, mentor, babysitter, career counselor, common sense reality checker, or your babbling know it all. Since you asked, I will deliver. Legal issues and Mike Tyson? That would have been your legacy, but then you had to go out there and outdo yourself. I think the whole world feels you have an ear fetish now. If not, you obviously didn't get enough food when you were a baby. Who would think of biting someone's ear in the ring? Only you baby!! Your trouble with women is well documented. Did you ever think about actually dating any of these women prior to breeding with them? It usually helps with the whole bonding issue. As for the Nation of Islam, well they have their own issues to worry about these days. Hustling money that you supposedly don't have isn't one of them. As for your speaking like a baby, is that what gets women to breed with you? It's gotta be something. I'm guessing that could be it. Every girl loves baby dolls as youngsters. I guess they must have thought you were it. Little did they know, huh? Just remember to keep a shrink on staff and your lawyer on call. The drama in your life would take weeks to sort out. I don't have that much time and The Kid doesn't pay me enough to do it. If you need a job that badly, you could always do the WWF thing. They'd love to have you.

UNTIL NEXT WEEK!

Sports Do Not Build Character...They Reveal It
--John Wooden

[Bethbg79]

Hiya Tonkin!!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

From the men in the Military and the Canteen

[LaDivaLoca]

Thanks, Kathy. These are happy pictures, so these are happy tears.

[LaDivaLoca]

Hi there, cherry! Hope all is well with you.

Our father is clueless but I swear our mother has eyes behind the back of her head. LOL! God bless them both.

[LaDivaLoca]

Iraqis celebrate their liberation by turning weapons
into pieces of art. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jose I. Sanchez

Now that is one productive way of expressing themselves. That is so cool.

[LaDivaLoca]

Photographers Capture 'A Day in the Life of the United States Armed Forces'

Thank you for this information. I'm getting a copy for myself. This is one book that I will always be proud to display on my coffee table.

[LaDivaLoca]

What's this - Tubs R Us? LOL!

[LaDivaLoca]

Hallo there, Beth! *HUGS*

Now this is my kind of sport.

[LaDivaLoca]

Good evening, Tonk. Thank you men in the Military and Canteen for the beautiful painting.

[Bethbg79]

That's a cute graphic!

I've never used a metal detector, I hear it's fun. :-)

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Evening Ladies

[Bethbg79]

(((hug)))

What's up?

I'm glad you're feeling better today!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Isn't that tank a piece of work!! I wonder how long it took to paint.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Evening!
Got lots done on the base today.
And it's just now going into the "busy" time of year.
47' boat in Bandon this weekend. Hopefully I get some boat time tomorrow.
Had to say goodbye to one of my Brothers
who is getting transfered to Gulfport MS.

*HUG*

[Lacey]

Just ran across this letter to the editor in the Stars & Stripes:

A show of respect

As usual, I was running late. So readers can imagine my frustration as I approached the main gate of Ramstein Air Base, Germany, only to find traffic backed up. Nearing the checkpoint, I realized that not only was there a long line of cars, but traffic had come to a complete stop because all entrance gates were closed.

Over the past 18 months, there have been many opportunities to practice our patience as we’ve had to “hurry up and wait” because of heightened security. While we realize the necessity, it’s still frustrating at times for even the most easygoing folks. This was one of those times for me. I needed to be where I was going, and I needed to be there now! The German soldiers, who are manning the entrances of American military installations in Germany, were just milling around at Ramstein, chatting as if those of us in line had all the time in the world.

Things then seemed to go from bad to worse. The German gate guards began walking among the stopped cars, asking us to turn off our engines and headlights. I realized that no traffic was exiting or entering the air base. My feelings of frustration began to turn to concern. Just what was going on? A few minutes later, I noticed blue lights approaching from the direction of the air terminal. Close behind were two military medical buses with their Red Cross. Lights were on in the buses and intravenous bags could be seen hanging. It was then that I realized these were more of our wounded warriors being transported from the battlefields to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center for treatment.

I certainly wasn’t prepared for what happened next. All the German soldiers, our gate guards, began walking toward the concrete barriers that divide the inbound and outbound lanes of traffic. As the blue lights neared, more German soldiers seemed to appear from nowhere, lining the road shoulder to shoulder. Right on cue, without a word being spoken, these soldiers snapped a sharp salute as the buses drove past, rendering arms until well after the last bus had passed. Needless to say, I was speechless and deeply moved. What a show of respect for fellow soldiers!

Soldier to soldier, rendering honor and respect. Our allies, our comrades — those who know the price that some have to pay for freedom — did not have to be asked or prompted. It came from their character and soldiering hearts.

May God bless and watch over all soldiers and their loved ones as they stand in harm’s way for us.

Angie McLean

Landstuhl, Germany

[Kathy in Alaska]

DIVA!! My beach..............

Good to see ya this fine evening.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Thank You for posting this article in the Canteen.
Welcome to the USO Canteen and please stop by again.

[tomkow6]

Hey, Tonk........What are "Easterns"??????????????? Tomorrow is "Westrern Movies". You gonna give me a hard time like RADIX, who loves to steal tag lines & threads? LOL!

[cherry_bomb88]

Hey guys! I've been lurking...sorry....after this week hopefully things will be calmer.

Guess what, Kathy!!!!! I FINALLY just tonight in my email, got my soldier's name from www.adoptaplatoon.com LOL...I've only been waiting 3 months.

[tomkow6]

Beth, you still got "skinny leggs", like Radix, & Linda?