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FReeper Canteen ~ Fabulous FRiday
March 29, 2012
| Canteen Crew
Posted on 03/29/2012 6:05:28 PM PDT by beachn4fun
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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.
Remember the Good Old Days? Sock Hops? Drive-in Movies? Buddy Holly? Or other things that made it Fabulous? You know, before cellphones? Come on in and share your memories. Or take a trip back in time.
Tonight well check out 1954. President: Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican) Vice President: Richard Nixon (Republican) Chief Justice: Earl Warren Speaker of the House of Representatives: Joseph William Martin, Jr. (R-Massachusetts) Senate Majority Leader: William F. Knowland (R-California)
Popular TV shows: "Father Knows Best" The Vampira Show Movies: Rear Window, Them, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Dial M for Murder, Godzilla Marlin Brando starred in two of the most popular movies " On The Waterfront" and "The Wild One" Elvis Presley cut his first commercial record. Average Cost of new house $10.250.00 Cost of a gallon of Gas 22 cents Average Cost of a new car $1,700.00 Average Monthly Rent $85.00 Movie Ticket 70 cents Life Magazine 20 cents A new trend also started called DIY Do It Yourself projects Following the discovery of a vaccine against Polio, the first mass vaccination of children against begins.
Number One Hit Rock Around The Clock ~ Bill Haley & His Comets ~ (click graphic) Beachy was born
Remember, the Canteen is a family friendly place. We welcome the military, our allies, and their families. Continued prayers for the success and completion of your mission. Prayers for your safe return home.
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Free Republic
KEYWORDS: 033012; 1954; canteen; entertainment; humor; military; troopsupport
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To: tomkow6
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posted on
03/30/2012 6:04:35 AM PDT
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tomkow6
(...................TOMKOW6 ! The ONLY voice of reason & sanity in a chaotic Canteen!...............)
To: tomkow6
102
posted on
03/30/2012 6:04:35 AM PDT
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tomkow6
(...................TOMKOW6 ! The ONLY voice of reason & sanity in a chaotic Canteen!...............)
To: tomkow6
103
posted on
03/30/2012 6:04:35 AM PDT
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tomkow6
(...................TOMKOW6 ! The ONLY voice of reason & sanity in a chaotic Canteen!...............)
To: beachn4fun
Before my time ;) Even though some times it feels like it was way after my time LOL
Have a Wonderful Weekend! :)
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posted on
03/30/2012 6:09:38 AM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
( God Bless Our Military Heroes! ) (("Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them"))
To: Kathy in Alaska; E.G.C.; GodBlessUSA; LUV W; Arrowhead1952; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; MEG33; mylife; ..
ATTENTION...ATTENTION EVERYONEI am proud to announce that
my eldest granddaughter will graduation from HS on June 9
And has been accepted by 3 Virginia colleges
AND
today is my precious Kylie's birthday - she turns 7!
They grow up so fast (sniff...sniff)
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posted on
03/30/2012 6:11:47 AM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(Lock and Load)
To: Arrowhead1952
Good morning, dear ((HUGS))
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posted on
03/30/2012 6:19:54 AM PDT
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beachn4fun
(Lock and Load)
To: GodBlessUSA
Nonsense. You're still a spring chick...best year(s) of your life.
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posted on
03/30/2012 6:21:55 AM PDT
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beachn4fun
(Lock and Load)
To: beachn4fun
Good morning, Beachy!
*HUGS*
Congrats on the Grad and on Kylie's 7th Birthday!
Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)
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posted on
03/30/2012 6:30:51 AM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: beachn4fun
Good morning to you too and congrats on your granddaughter’s graduation. (((HUGS))). Off on a walk in a few minutes.
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posted on
03/30/2012 6:31:10 AM PDT
by
Arrowhead1952
(Dear God, thanks for the rain, but please let it rain more in Texas. Amen.)
To: beachn4fun; y'all; Arrowhead1952; E.G.C.; GodBlessUSA; ConorMacNessa; Kathy in Alaska; HiJinx; ...
It's Friiiday!!!
Yippppeeeeeee!
Hope all you Early Birds have a wonderful weekend!
(((hugs)))
Congrats to your granddaughter, Beachy! :)
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posted on
03/30/2012 6:31:33 AM PDT
by
luvie
(Obama's foot soldiers are repulsive human debris and the voting public is sick to death of them! *RL)
To: ConorMacNessa
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posted on
03/30/2012 6:44:48 AM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(Lock and Load)
To: LUV W; Arrowhead1952
Thanks, guyz ((HUGS))
Have a great weekend. Moving to lurker mode, got to do some work.
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posted on
03/30/2012 6:49:27 AM PDT
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beachn4fun
(Lock and Load)
To: beachn4fun; LUV W
((HUGS))Morning, Ladies.
Just got back from a restocking trip to Duncan. Getting ready for my sister's visit tomorrow.
How's it going for you?
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posted on
03/30/2012 7:12:26 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
(Edward's Soft Rock Playlist: On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?p=A7A56731DE671E6A)
To: E.G.C.
Good morning, EG ((HUGS))
Let’s hope the weather stays nice for your sister’s visit.
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posted on
03/30/2012 7:15:49 AM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(Lock and Load)
To: LUV W
Good morning LUV and (((HUGS))). I’m off to run some errands in a few minutes.
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posted on
03/30/2012 7:45:35 AM PDT
by
Arrowhead1952
(Dear God, thanks for the rain, but please let it rain more in Texas. Amen.)
To: beachn4fun; Kathy in Alaska
116
posted on
03/30/2012 7:54:36 AM PDT
by
unique1
To: unique1; Kathy in Alaska
Good morning, unique1
that truly is a weeeeeeeeee graphic
117
posted on
03/30/2012 8:42:29 AM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(Lock and Load)
To: LUV W
Good morning, Luv!
*HUGS*
Great to see you this morning! Getting off early today - family wedding tonight.
Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)
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posted on
03/30/2012 8:46:05 AM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
03/30/2012 8:56:51 AM PDT
by
blackie
(Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
To: beachn4fun
I have several Eagles recordings on 78 rpm discs. This is a very obscure group which waxed a few discs and then disappeared around 1956.
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posted on
03/30/2012 9:04:56 AM PDT
by
Fiji Hill
(Deo Vindice!)
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