FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ 27 March 09

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It's Finally Friday!! ~

BLACK HAWK THREE

UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters assigned to Task Force 34, 1st Battalion 244 Assault Helicopter Battalion fly on Joint Base Balad, Iraq, March 11, 2009. The battalion consists of companies from the Louisiana and Florida National Guards. The unit conducts air assault and air movement operations in support of Multi-National Corps - Iraq. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Lynette Hoke

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.

ZABUL STARLIGHTS

U.S. Army Spc. Stephen Highberger, left, and Pvt. Charles Joiner sit in a patrol base on an overnight mission near Forward Operation Base Lane in Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 13, 2009. Highberger and Joiner are assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Adam Mancini

NEW LEADERS

With a bonfire as a backdrop, U.S. Army non-commissioned officers assigned to the 172nd Infantry Brigade welcomed 22 graduates into the ranks of leadership at the first-ever Blackhawk Warrior Leader Course on Forward Operating Base Kalsu, Iraq, March 6, 2009. The week-long accelerated program focused on more than 20 hands-on, performance-based skills ranging from Iraqi security professionalization to fundamental lifesaving skills. U.S. Army photo by photo by Pfc. Bethany Little

Jimmie Rodgers ~ T for Texas

Lee Andrews & The Hearts ~ Tear Drops

Elvis ~ I Love You Because

Little Richard ~ Slippin and Slidin

Jo Stafford ~ Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend

ON PATROL

090325-N-7571S-008 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 25, 2009) An E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to the "Bear Aces" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 124 flies over the Pacific Ocean in the U.s. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder/Released)

DROP OFF OF 26th MARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNIT (26 MEU) COMPLETE

090324-N-4236E-102 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 24, 2009) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 returns to the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) after disembarking Marines and equipment from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26 MEU). Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad R. Erdmann/Released)

Svensla Hotkvintetten ~ Hallelujah

Johnny Cash ~ I Heard That Lonesome Whistle

Bob Dylan ~ I Threw It All Away

The Everly Brothers ~ Brand New Heartache

Bill Haley & His Comets ~ Rock The Joint

TEA FOR TWO

U.S. Army Staff Sgts. Danieto Bacchus, left, and Robert Newman, take a break and drink chai tea at an Afghan National Army outpost near Forward Operating Base Baylough in Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2009. The Soldiers are assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment. Photo by Staff Sgt. Adam Mancini

CHINOOK MAKES FIRST OVERNIGHT U.S. SHIP VISIT TO IRAQ

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[FlashBack]

Predicting snow again this weekend...maybe rain yet but depends on when it comes through I guess.
Been doing some raking, trying to get some of the gravel back in the driveway and out of the alfalfa due to the snowplowing....my back’s really gving me fits the last few weeks and that leads to no more than two hours of sleep at a stretch which has been par for the course for awhile anyway but Ican generally stretch that to three to three and half when it’s not ‘bothering’ me.
How’s things up your way????? Looks like the media is still in ‘attack-mode’ in regards to Gov.Palin....they must be really scared of her!

[FlashBack]

Love thise aerial machines. Good evening, Frash...how you fixed for spring?
I see it's getting late...better head up and try and get some sleep myself. Have a great weekend all!!!!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv...glad to hear that your MIL is doing better. Prayers for full recovery continue. Neat you got to go out to eat with Piper.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh no!!! FLASH, FLASH, FLASH! Sorry about that. I didn’t get anything spelled right. I think the zzzzzzz monster, who has been in pursuit for hours, seems to be catching up.

Good night and sleep well.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh....poor Daddy....happens all the time with snowsuits, boot, mittens. LOL!

[StarCMC]

I think I need to look into his story for the Canteen on a Monday soon!! :-)

[MoochPooch]

Gut Shabbes to you, Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy almost weekend, puppypusher.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I love it, Sand....the kids signing a thank you card. They will remember.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, Trailerpark. Thanks for helping honor our troops.

[Pusterfuss]

Good morning Kathy. (17)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, philly...don’t think the volcano is making a difference. The winter has been weird...cold, warm, cold, warm. Can’t seem to make up its mind.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Pusterfuss...((HUGS))...we’ve been above freezing for more than 24 hours. No white stuff last night, and low 40s during the day. Spring is trying. Happy Thursday.

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, AZ. How's it going?

BTTT

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Everyone. Good morning to our

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, MA, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities. That photo of the Army and the bonfire was so awesome I had to add it to my collection (see below)...hehe....

DC Metroland weather report

~ Today.... Morning Fog Turning Partly Cloudy & Milder HIGHS: 60 - 65

~ Tonight.... Rain Developing LOWS: mid 40S

We had rain all day yesterday. But it was really needed in many areas. And, chilly.

Temps nice today; bad tonight and tomorrow. But starting Sunday it looks like we may have some temps in the 60s. YIPEEEEE!

Many thanks to all who sent birthday wishes. I had a nice day with a wash and cut and then a really nice massage. I had to fix dinner but Mr. Beachy gave me a really nice card and a box of chocolates (which I don't need but he'll help eat - LOL).

Today, I have a morning appointment so I'll be leaving early and won't be back until Monday.

Time for me to make my rounds. But, you stay right where you are.

And, for the rest of you..... a little something to help start off your weekend.....

Now remember, the Canteen is

So, come on in and sit for a while. There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness, and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM

DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

(many thanks to wonderful unique for the cute smiley woo hoos)