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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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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[HiJinx]

I liked the bit about holding your finger on the way out to the car...she trusts you. That's a hugely important part of loving an adult...

Hey, it got chilly here overnight...only 53^o at lunch-time...how's it in West Texas?

[HiJinx]

Okay, lunchtime is over - back to work!
Back for music tonight!

[luvie]

WEll, right now we are in Oklahoma City, taking care of hubby’s mom.

In West Texas it is about 44 degrees. HERE on the other hand, it is in the 40s but expecting a blizzard tonight. I
had to buy a coat, as I didn’t bring one with me. LOL!

We will be here till Sunday morning. Hopefully, the snow
will be melting by then. If not, it’s gonna be a long slow
drive part of the way home.

Kids are coming over here tomorrow for a visit. Hopefully
it won’t be too slick!

[luvie]

See ya later, Jinxy!

(((hugs)))

There will be music!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Arrowhead...((HUGS))...for getting breakfast out, even with all the damage you sustained.

Yikes! That is quite a list of damage...roofers and vent fixers are gonna be really busy. And the poor cars! Lots of glass damage I’m guessing, as well as dents.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And the Army boys sweep the WooHoos!!

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Tanks, unique, for the WooHoo!!

Sand.....#50!!
HJ.....#100 and #150!!
Arrowhead.....#200!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good for you....especially since I managed to double post. The second was just for you. LOL!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Mac, for the Missing Man Setting. We must never forget the sacrifice of those who gave their all for us to be free and safe.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I tries to capture it to post, and it was blocked! LOL!

Me too....blocked! Connie got it tho. LOL! She must have dug further, or found it somewhere else. Good job, AZ!!

[TMSuchman]

The question being, have you gone to the website? The flag has annioation about the symbols on it, and what they mean. This is the reason I am going to get 3 of them [2 for Fathers day]

[Kathy in Alaska]

I did go to the site and read about it.....very very cool, and FULL of meaning for each of you.

[TMSuchman]

I was thinking about all of FREEPERS here too.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Would you like to be on the music pinglist? But I must warn you, you will get LOTS of pings. d:o)

[Kathy in Alaska]

You are quite right....it was a great find by you. Thanks for sharing.

[MeekMom]

Hiya hon.
Been doin’ alright. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods!

[AZamericonnie]

Hummmmm.....just leave some bread crumbs & I'll find my way. :)

[HiJinx]

Are you sure?
It’s a fairly obscure place...

[Arrowhead1952]

Actually we only have a LOT of dents in the vehicles. The only glass is one cracked mirror. Of course, it is one that has the LED turn signal in the lens.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Wow...u, that swirl is really neat! ((HUGS)) Work has blocked photobucket so I can’t see your creations til I get home. Hope you and mrs u are having a good Saturday. the sun is out and it is snowing gently....must be a cloud directly overhead.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hmmmm....and the ducks will probably eat the bread crumbs....about 40 fed in the yard last night. Need a better directional source than bread crumbs.