USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ CANTEEN MUSIC DEDICATION ~ September 06 2003

MoJo2001, Kathy in Alaska , 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub and FRiends of the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Click on the pic and I'll guide you
to the start of the
Saturday Night Music Thread






You will stay right where you are on the thread.
Please take a moment and Thank a Service Man or Woman.
Just Click on the graphic to send an e-mail.

[herewego]

Way to go Tonk- Thanks!!!

[SevenofNine]

Well report off AFP wire reporting that French deny the Wash Times report about pump going into Iran
YEAH RIGHT Frogs yeah I believe you than Bill Gertz

NOT SHUT UP Frogs

Also Hareetz wire report that IDF just busted two more Hamas members of dude that they kill in last night raid in Nablus

OOPS GOOD GOIN HAMAS

[SevenofNine]

Well report off AFP wire reporting that French deny the Wash Times report about pump going into Iran
YEAH RIGHT Frogs yeah I believe you than Bill Gertz

NOT SHUT UP Frogs

Also Hareetz wire report that IDF just busted two more Hamas members of dude that they kill in last night raid in Nablus

OOPS GOOD GOIN HAMAS

[MoJo2001]

Zydeco Click

[MoJo2001]

Good morning, Seven!! Well, it looks like the Frogs are still worthless. Yuck!

[lizma]

This summer I spent several days at several U.S. AFBs. The real USO does a good to great jobs for our soldiers but a horrible job with their spouses and kids.

I met women with children spending WEEKS in airports and our USO pretty much turns a blind eye as far as their concerned. These women sometime need to take up collection to feed their children (i.e.begging) because they have spent so much time waiting for a flight to go home, they have run out of money. It's a real mess and I don't understand why the USO has no problem blowing them off.

I think the the biggest kicker is that they are not able to sleep on the floors of the some airports because of health ordinances. Who could sleep in a chair every night for 3 weeks? It's ridiculous to see.

Our USO could care less. They offer NO help what so ever to these women. It's depressing to see.

I think we should add an another beatitude. "Blessed our soldier's family because they shall be ignored"

I've really lost all respect for the real USO. (I went through a major care package fiasco with them to boot!)

You guys, on the other hand, I love.

[MoJo2001]

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[MoJo2001]

Thank you for stopping by the Canteen.

I'm very troubled about what you've just written. I'm curious to know whether or not they were taking MAC flights back home. If so, they always tell you that you can be bumped at any time.

There are other avenues for which families can get assistance. First, they can contact their husband's command or the omsbudsman to inquire about any assistance that can be provided. Also, where were their husbands. I'm curious as to why they would leave their wives for such a long period of time without help. Were they already deployed? If that is the case, I would suggest calling the Chaplain. (I know this sounds weird, but it always works) Almost no one ever says no to a Chaplain and he/she is usually able to help provide information or services that can help the spouses and their kids.

I'm saddened by this report, but it can be made better if more people are aware of it. Thank you for sharing it with us!!

MoJo2001--A Proud Navy Wife!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

It is my hope that our military visitors read MoJo2001 reply to you.
She has added some very good advice.
Hopefully her suggestions will be "heard" within the military community.
AND Thank You for your comments about the USO Canteen FReeper Style!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Hey Bro!
Thanks for stopping by!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"SHUT UP Frogs"

YEAH! I hate when they make noise all night long
when you are trying to get some sleep! LOL

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Important Announcement About
Thursday 9/11/2003 Thread

After a discussion among Canteen members
a decision about the thread on 9/11/2003 has been reached.

There will be a Sports Thread on Thursday 9/11/2003.
HOWEVER there will also be posts regarding 9/11/2001.
The Canteen "staff" feels it is important to keep
the Canteen doors "open" on this day for our military guests.
And for those who may seek a "safe" environment from the painful reminders of 9/11.
Again, posts about 9/11 are Welcome on the Sports Thread.
Also Welcome are posts that are of a light hearted nature.

It is important that we keep in mind the mission of the Canteen everyday.

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.
CLICK HERE TO FIND LATEST THREAD.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

I stopped by the USO Canteen today
To ask you to e-mail our military and tell them Thanks!
Just click on my handsome face and you'll end up in
The USO Canteen Post Office
Sending e-mail from there is so doggone easy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Go IDF! Keep busting those Hamas. Get them one and two at a time.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Duty ~ Honor ~ Country

Click above to visit "A Day in the Life of President Bush"

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are,God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

Bless This House

Bless this house O Lord we pray;
Make it safe by night and day;
Bless these walls so firm and stout,
Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall,
Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove
ever open to joy and love.


Bless these windows shining bright,
Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there,
with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within,
keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be
Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we
May dwell O Lord with thee.

(Click on praying hands above, or on banner at the top to hear the music)

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Tonk and all.