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FReeper Canteen ~ Finally Friday ~ 29 August 08
Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World
| The Canteen Crew
Posted on 08/28/2008 6:00:16 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
~ It's Finally Friday!! ~
Riders, start your hogs! Nearly 450 motorcycle riders await a B-1B Lancer's takeoff at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Aug. 5. The flyover is the signal to begin the Dakota Thunder Motorcycle Run from Ellsworth to the 68th Annual Sturgis (S.D.) Motorcycle Rally. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Corey Hook)
Canteen Mission Statement
Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.
Hancock Wins Olympic Gold Medal
U.S. Army Pfc. Vincent Hancock sets two Olympic records and prevails in a four-shot shoot-out with Norway's Tore Brovold to win the men's skeet competition at the Beijing Shooting Range, Aug. 16, 2008. U. S. Army photo by Tim Hipps I'm listening Chaplain (Capt.) Jake Marvel listens to an injured soldier who is awaiting aeromedical evacuation to a medical facility in the United States from Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Chaplain Marvel is with the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing in Scotia, N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Scott Wagers)
Cab Calloway ~ Gotta Darn Good Reason Now (For Bein' Good)
UB40 ~ Red, Red Wine
Amy Grant ~ This Is My Father's World
Buckwheat Zydeco ~ Hey Baby
Johnny & The Hurricanes ~ Reveille Rock
Ready to strike
Rudy, a military working dog, waits for the command to intercept Senior Airman Nathaniel Johnson during controlled aggression training Aug. 13 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. Airman Johnson is with the 28th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marc I. Lane)
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas (WHEC 716) 080827-N-4044H-063 BATUMI, Georgia (Aug. 27, 2008) Local Georgians gather to welcome the crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas (WHEC 716). Dallas arrived with more than 76,000 pounds of humanitarian assistance supplies to be given to the people of Georgia. The supplies are in response to the request of the government of the Republic of Georgia. Dallas is part of Combined Task Force 367, the maritime element of the U.S. humanitarian assistance mission to Georgia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eddie Harrison/Released)
Beach Boys ~ Kokomo Eva Cassidy & Danny Gatton ~ Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain
IZ ~ Margarita
Rory Gallagher ~ A Million Miles Away
Woody Guthrie ~ End Of The Line
Marine in Iraq watches sons birth in Milwaukee via satellite
Sgt. Nick Jensen, on a video feed from Iraq, checks in on his wife, April, and their son, Parker, who was born Monday at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-St. Joseph in Milwaukee. Photo/Jack Orton
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Army couple has second set of twins Sgt. David Shores and wife, Kimberly, along with twin sons, Austin, left, and Tyler, proudly display the familys newest set of twins, Camdyn, left, and Connor, at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center two days after their birth on Aug. 8. Photo by Jon Connor The rest of the story
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To: MS.BEHAVIN
Good evening, ms b...((HUGS))...didja have a quiet day? Get a nice nap?
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posted on
08/28/2008 7:16:15 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
We’re still wet!! Although, I think the moisture now is coming from storms in the Baja.
One of my co-workers has a son who is going to be shooting in the Jr. Olympics this year.
62
posted on
08/28/2008 7:18:53 PM PDT
by
HiJinx
(~ Support our Troops ~ www.americasupportsyou.mil ~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Saluting all our brave and wonderful
Canteen heroes!
Thank you for the reminder of their service!
63
posted on
08/28/2008 7:19:45 PM PDT
by
luvie
(When the DIMs took over in 2006, gas prices were at an average of $2.32--up 76%!!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
*HUG*
I’ve had better days, Ma.
Hip is acting up/smarting tonite.
No nap either..
;0(
64
posted on
08/28/2008 7:20:44 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: The Mayor
Good evening, Mayor, and thanks for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
65
posted on
08/28/2008 7:21:53 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: LUV W
66
posted on
08/28/2008 7:23:00 PM PDT
by
Colonel_Flagg
(A vote for a third party is a vote for a third party.)
To: Colonel_Flagg
How wonderful to see you!
*HUG*
67
posted on
08/28/2008 7:24:55 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: Arrowhead1952
Good morning????
I had to rub my eyes to make sure I hadn’t fallen asleep at
the keyboard! LOL!
Stay safe, Arrow! I hope this one isn’t as bad as they make
it out to be!
68
posted on
08/28/2008 7:26:11 PM PDT
by
luvie
(When the DIMs took over in 2006, gas prices were at an average of $2.32--up 76%!!)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
MS. BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
(((((((((hugs)))))))))
Good to see you tonight, Sis! How did your day go?
Hope you are going to have a great weekend!
69
posted on
08/28/2008 7:28:31 PM PDT
by
luvie
(When the DIMs took over in 2006, gas prices were at an average of $2.32--up 76%!!)
To: ALOHA RONNIE
70
posted on
08/28/2008 7:28:44 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: AZamericonnie; HiJinx
Hi, (((Connie)))
How are ya tonight? Did ya get any rain? We didn’t...and
Jinxy promised! LOL!
Thanks for your wonderful Tribute To The Troops! *sniff*
71
posted on
08/28/2008 7:29:58 PM PDT
by
luvie
(When the DIMs took over in 2006, gas prices were at an average of $2.32--up 76%!!)
To: MeekMom
{{{{MeekieMom}}}}
Hiya sweetheart! I’m doing good....got home a bit late & am cooking & watching some stupidity on TV.:)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Ms. B! Hugs to you too - nice to see you as well!
73
posted on
08/28/2008 7:30:48 PM PDT
by
Colonel_Flagg
(A vote for a third party is a vote for a third party.)
To: Colonel_Flagg
Well, lookie who’s here!
Thanks, Sir!
74
posted on
08/28/2008 7:34:26 PM PDT
by
luvie
(When the DIMs took over in 2006, gas prices were at an average of $2.32--up 76%!!)
To: LUV W
*HUG*
It’s good to see you too.
I’ll be back in abit, gonna go soak my aching bones.
I have to work all weekend Luv.
No day off till Monday, now.
75
posted on
08/28/2008 7:34:30 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: AZamericonnie
am cooking & watching some stupidity on TV.:) You can watch the Vikings too? :)
76
posted on
08/28/2008 7:35:38 PM PDT
by
Colonel_Flagg
(A vote for a third party is a vote for a third party.)
To: LUV W
Yes, it’s the ghost of Christmas past. :)
77
posted on
08/28/2008 7:37:56 PM PDT
by
Colonel_Flagg
(A vote for a third party is a vote for a third party.)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Oh, Sis. I AM sorry that you have to work the whole weekend!
That just stinks!
I have to work tomorrow and Sunday...I H A T E working on
Sundays. Plus I have to work with my manager, who can’t keep
her mouth shut for ONE moment! GRRR
Soak and then come back! (((hugs)))
78
posted on
08/28/2008 7:44:33 PM PDT
by
luvie
(When the DIMs took over in 2006, gas prices were at an average of $2.32--up 76%!!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
79
posted on
08/28/2008 7:47:49 PM PDT
by
MoochPooch
(I'm a compassionate cynic.)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Oh no....you gotta be careful. Sorry about the nap.
80
posted on
08/28/2008 7:48:28 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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