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

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and family members of the above.
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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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[philly-d-kidder]

I am Fine..ready to head out to 0900 Mass...should be good.

[philly-d-kidder]

Glad you like the raphic..just 4 U!!

[MEG33]

Looking at the size and volume of hail you got..it’s no wonder..One of the the things I did extra was get ..(I think this is correct terminology)..ridgeline vents.

[MEG33]

Snagged and used.
;o)

[Arrowhead1952]

Well, I am thinking about the ridge vents too. Most contractors say they don’t let out as much heat, but at least they aren’t as likely to be damaged.

[MEG33]

My insurance agent was glad when I told him I was getting ridge vents..Of course they were not going to pay for them. It looks good, too.

[Arrowhead1952]

Well, I do have a lot of ridge, but that won’t stop me from using the best vents.

[MEG33]

I hesitated..then read the material and went for it. My house is only 2 bedrooms so was less costly than yours will be.

[Arrowhead1952]

Well, my house is like a giant cross. It’s about 65’ long and 40’ wide, and the two sides cross about the 20’ line. The chimney is right where the two gable ridges meet the center ridge.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Mac....that poor closing guy. I hate traffic issues. Glad you were able to finalize things last night.

[unique]

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Kathy - we had been trying to get this refi done for months, and it’s quite a relief.

[luvie]

She did seem to recognize me, though I still don’t have a name! LOL!

She is just a sponge when it comes to learning new things
right now. I am going to miss so much when they move to Alaska! *sniff*

[Lady Jag]

[philly-d-kidder]

Cool Graphic

[blackie]

Thanks Kathy!

{{HUGS}}

[DarthDilbert]

I love the picture of the three Blackhawks. I found a HQ copy of it at http://tinyurl.com/cfhful

RTLW

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, DarthDilbert....I agree that it is a great picture. Glad you liked it. I found it at
http://www.defenselink.mil//dodcmsshare/WeekInPhotos/2009-03/090311-A-xxxxH-001c.jpg

[HiJinx]

As long as she has puictures of you, and her parents include you in their conversations with her, she’ll remember you.

Fret not...

[luvie]

Thanks for your reassurance. I just hope I can get them to
get on IM/webcam with me after they move...and include Piper
in the sessions. That will help, I’m sure.

I think they do talk about us to her.