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FReeper Canteen - Scuttlebutt - 1 Sept 2011
Serving those who serve us | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 08/31/2011 6:01:53 PM PDT by AZamericonnie

 



 



At the FReeper Canteen!

C'mon and take a break ! Walk on over to the water cooler and lets chat. Post your thoughts, opinions, news of the day, rantings, ravings, pontificates, hypothesis, hyperboles, your soap box cause, your mantra, your baggage, your garbage, your blogging, your secrets, whatever you feel would make talk around the water cooler real interesting!

Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.  

 

 




A husband had just finished reading a new book entitled, "You Can Be The Man of Your House."

He stormed to his wife in the kitchen and announced, "From now on, you need to know that I am the man of this house and my word is Law. You will prepare me a gourmet meal tonight, and when I'm done eating my meal, you will serve me a scrumptious dessert.

Afterwards, you are going to draw me a bath so I can relax. You will wash my back and towel me dry and bring me my robe. Then, you will massage my feet and hands. Then tomorrow, guess who's going to dress me and comb my hair?"

The wife replied, "The dang funeral director would be my first guess, unless I have you cremated".

 



Marine Sniper Improvises



MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Sergeant Jason Pacheco, 23, scout sniper instructor, Division Schools, 1st Marine Division, from Las Vegas, N.M., uses his prosthetic leg as support for an M40 Sniper Rifle on a firing range at Camp Pendleton Aug. 30, 2011. Pacheco suffered a severed leg after an improvised explosive device detonated beneath him during a patrol in Afghanistan August 2010. His leg had to be amputated below his knee. Pacheco uses his prosthetic leg to support the weight of his rifle to show an example of how students can use anything to steady a rifle. He has been an instructor for the Pre-Scout Sniper School since March and recently completed a physical fitness test with his prosthetic leg. He has re-enlisted and said he hopes to continue training in preparation to return to full duty.


 






Which state is called the Treasure State?

What is the postal abbreviation for Texas?

Which Joe was nicknamed the Yankee Clipper?

William Henry Gates III amassed his fortune from which source?

In Peter Pan, what sort of animal was Nana?

In basketball, where do the Supersonics come from?

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What type of creature was the star of the film Jaws?

What was the name of the mansion where Elvis Presley died?

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Where in America was the world's biggest rock festival staged?

What was the world's biggest passenger ship when it was launched in 1912?

What is the capital of the state of Alaska?

In football, where do the Redskins come from?

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What color is an Oscar?

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Who was the 41st President of the USA?

Which Texan Governor was traveling with the Kennedys when JFK was shot?

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Who was the first man to set foot on the moon?

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In Forrest Gump, his mom says, "Life is like a box of " what?

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Who lost part of his ear to the teeth of Mike Tyson in 1997?

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Which lake provides Chicago with 20 miles of lake shore?

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What's the name of the bird that cartoon cat Sylvester chases in vain?

 

 




 




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To: LUV W
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.

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

141 posted on 09/01/2011 2:46:29 AM PDT by E.G.C. (Edward's Soft Rock Playlist: On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?p=A7A56731DE671E6A)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

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


142 posted on 09/01/2011 2:47:00 AM PDT by E.G.C. (Edward's Soft Rock Playlist: On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?p=A7A56731DE671E6A)
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To: LUV W; Kathy in Alaska; txradioguy; beachn4fun; StarCMC; Lady Jag; laurenmarlowe; GodBlessUSA; ...









Good morning to everyone at the Canteen.
Still 100º daytime temps for us.






143 posted on 09/01/2011 4:30:40 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Dear God, please let it rain in Texas. Amen.)
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To: All; AZamericonnie; Kathy in Alaska; beachn4fun; Arrowhead1952; LUV W; ConorMacNessa; ...

Good Morning To Canteen


No fall in sight here!
*Wishing You A Great Day*

144 posted on 09/01/2011 4:57:48 AM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
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To: AZamericonnie; Kathy in Alaska; E.G.C.; GodBlessUSA; LUV W; Arrowhead1952; HiJinx; laurenmarlowe; ..

WELCOME TO THE

Good morning, Everyone. Good morning to our

AWESOME

Military, our Allies and their families.

Thank you, Connie, for preparing the Canteen for today's activities.

DC Metroland weather report

~ Today: A good deal of sunshine.
High 84F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.

~ Tonight: Partly cloudy this evening
followed by mostly cloudy skies and a few showers after midnight.
Low around 65F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 30%.

Forgive the format. I'm at home and don't have the copies I use at work.
I will also only be here as a lurker
as FR is terribly slow this morning
and I have some chores I hope to get done today.

Now, I have to make my way through the Canteen to see whatz been happening.

But, you stay right where you are.
Don't touch that dial. Don't change that channel.
Put down that remote.
Don't leave the room. Keep your eyes on your monitor.
but not too long
don't want you to strain your eyes. LOL

Now remember, the Canteen is

Come in y'all
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.


145 posted on 09/01/2011 5:21:08 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Replace some of those lawyers with common-sense business-people.)
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To: beachn4fun; MEG33

Good morning ladies and (((HUGS))) to you.


146 posted on 09/01/2011 5:22:22 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Dear God, please let it rain in Texas. Amen.)
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147 posted on 09/01/2011 5:22:54 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Dear God, please let it rain in Texas. Amen.)
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148 posted on 09/01/2011 5:22:57 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Dear God, please let it rain in Texas. Amen.)
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149 posted on 09/01/2011 5:22:57 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Dear God, please let it rain in Texas. Amen.)
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150 posted on 09/01/2011 5:22:57 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Dear God, please let it rain in Texas. Amen.)
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To: Arrowhead1952
Good morning, dear ((HUGS))

I will not be around much longer - either FR (or ISP) is too slow for me.

Something's brewing in the Gulf, hope it brings you guyz some rain and relief from the heat.

151 posted on 09/01/2011 5:33:50 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Replace some of those lawyers with common-sense business-people.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; All

Good morning/afternoon everyone


152 posted on 09/01/2011 5:41:45 AM PDT by txradioguy (Republicans Don't Need A Back Bench...They Need a BACKBONE!)
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To: Arrowhead1952

*HUGS*


153 posted on 09/01/2011 5:42:12 AM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
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To: beachn4fun

I know FR has been slow for the past few days, but seems OK today. I hope we get some relief soon. This is getting old.


154 posted on 09/01/2011 5:49:56 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Dear God, please let it rain in Texas. Amen.)
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To: Arrowhead1952; MEG33; PROCON; Kathy in Alaska; GodBlessUSA

Ok, can’t take it. Just spent five minutes trying to get back to pings.

Signing off until later

Have a great Thursday.


155 posted on 09/01/2011 5:57:07 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Replace some of those lawyers with common-sense business-people.)
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To: Arrowhead1952; MEG33; PROCON; Kathy in Alaska; GodBlessUSA

Ok, can’t take it. Just spent five minutes trying to get back to pings.

Signing off until later

Have a great Thursday.


156 posted on 09/01/2011 5:58:39 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Replace some of those lawyers with common-sense business-people.)
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To: beachn4fun

((HUGS))Good morning, Beach. How’s it going?


157 posted on 09/01/2011 6:06:42 AM PDT by E.G.C. (Edward's Soft Rock Playlist: On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?p=A7A56731DE671E6A)
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To: y'all; Arrowhead1952; beachn4fun; E.G.C.; GodBlessUSA; ConorMacNessa; Kathy in Alaska; HiJinx; ...

Gooood morning, Early Birds!
Do you just FEEL the weekend lurking behind you?
Or is that someone wanting you for dinner?
Anyway....hope you all stay cool and alert till Friday comes!
((((hugs))))

158 posted on 09/01/2011 8:25:32 AM PDT by luvie (Obama is E V I L!!! RUN, SARAH---RUN!!!)
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To: beachn4fun
Good morning, Beachy!

*HUGS*

Happy Thursday! I will be out most of the day with doctors' appointments and tests. Hope all is well with you!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!
159 posted on 09/01/2011 8:30:51 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: LUV W
Good morning, Luv!

*HUGS*

Great to see you this morning!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!
160 posted on 09/01/2011 8:32:18 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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