The FReeper Canteen 15 MAY 2008 - Happy Birthday, L. Frank Baum!

The Land of Oz | 15 MAY 2008 | The Wicked Witch of the West

[Old Sarge]

Hey there, TS!

I have been fascinated now with “Wicked”. While the Home Detachment was in London, it was ALL the rage and chatter on the BBC, how the West End performances were breaking records.

And yeah, we watch “Wizard” at home, too!

[PROCON]

LOL!!!

[caver]

This is cool! I don’t follow these repeating threads but I seen that it had to do with the Wizard of Oz, and I had to click on it. I have probably seen the Wizrad of Oz at least 50 times. Currently, my grandkids are wearing it out every time they come over.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Author L Frank Baum...

FR CANTEEN 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

CLICK FOR Current local times around the world

CLICK FOR local times in Seoul, Baghdad, Kabul,
New York, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Anchorage

To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.
To our military readers, we remain steadfast
in keeping the Canteen doors open.

The FR Canteen is Free Republic's longest running daily thread
specifically designed to provide entertainment and moral support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.

We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

NOTE: CANTEEN MUSIC
Posted daily and on the Music Thread
for the enjoyment of our troops and visitors.

[mylife]

Whaatt is soo fooney? ;)

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[ProudFossil]

I heard an interesting story about the movie concerning the wizard. This was told to a group of us by a well known actor/writer in Hollywood. According to him the director had the costume department design the costume for the wizard. One of the items they decided on was the long frock coat the wizard was to wear. However the department did not have one on hand so they sent a couple of people out to search through the local used clothing shops to find one. They did find one and brought it back to the studio. When they started fitting it to the gentleman who was to play the wizard, he felt something in the inside pocket of the coat. Reaching in he found the ORIGINAL hand written manuscript of the story as written by Frank Baum. They contacted Frank's widow and discovered that she had indeed packed up most of Frank's clothes, including this coat, and donated it to the thrift shop.

Talk about a real spooky thing.
Mike

[Kathy in Alaska]

I love it!!! Cool thread, Sarge. My Mom has a first edition.

[Old Sarge]

Hey, Caver!

I’m so glad you enjoyed the thread. All of Baum’s works have been a staple of the family library, and now to see it in screen and stage, it’s heart-warming!

[Old Sarge]

Thanks, Procon! Hope you stick around and enjoy the fun!

[Old Sarge]

BAHAAHAAAAAA!!! (thump) (roll)

[PROCON]

A-how-how!!

[Tanniker Smith]

"The Wizard of Oz" also holds the distinction of being the only book that I've ever read on a PDA. (It was on the software disk that came with it.)

I still prefer regular paper books, but it was fun to read. I didn't read it as a kid.

[Old Sarge]

Thanks, Kath! Welcome to the thread!

[SandRat]

That’s to describe me.

[mylife]

Howdy Sarge!

Thanks for tonights thread.
I gotta confession to make. The wizard scares me, the wicked witch of the west scares me, the lollipop guild scares me, the muchkins scare me, judy garland scares me.

I dont even wanna discuss flying minkeys (sorry..I have clousseu on the brain now)

Toto was alright ;)

[PROCON]

I know!!/sheesh/LOL

[Old Sarge]

Fossil, there are SO MANY stories around about little things that happened on the Oz set! THAT one is amazing!

Did you know that, even though Buddy Ebsen did not portray the Tin Man in the final movie, they kept all his recorded music tracks, and used them anyway? If you listen to the ensemble singing “We’re off To See The Wizard”, that’s Ebsen’s voice!

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you for this evenings thread Sarge....such a classic! *Hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

AbnSarge USA
Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
Capt Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Clarinet_King USAF (NerdDad/CDBear)
Col Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Ev USA (Mozie)
Fred (DocRock)
Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
GulfWar1Vet USA
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
KB4W USAF (arbee4bush)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCpl Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Lt David (Coldwater Creek)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
Sgt Dusty USA (MountainDad)
Sgt Sean Reed (preed)
Sgt Spencer USA (grame)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)