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USO Canteen Freeper Style...Thursday 03-14-02
Written by Snow Bunny....Graphics and Layout by Billie

Posted on 03/14/2002 6:46:11 AM PST by Billie


USO Canteen Freeper Style

War has come to our shores. It was committed on American soil.  We have been able to live in Freedom only because of those who have fought in the past wars giving life, limb and all the sacrifices for us to live in Freedom and go about our day without fear.

On September 11, 2001, that comfort, that feeling of living in a land that would not be attacked ended.

William T. Sherman said it succinctly, "War is hell."

The day has come for this Nation and its people to understand that there is a risk in losing its freedom, and in reality there always has been. We have ONLY stayed free because of the sacrifices of our military, our warriors.

This is about saving the future of America. Aristotle said, "We make war that we may live in peace."




We are seeing the American Flag flying at homes now more than ever in my lifetime. We are seeing the American Flag flying on vehicles and people wearing Flag pins and small Flags on their clothes. America is united in the cause for Freedom and for our country to WIN against the evil that came upon our land to kill and hurt us. To change our way of life and to destroy America which is US, you and me. To take away our precious Freedom.



This is the Freeper version of the USO Canteen. Where soldiers could come and feel a small part of being at home. It is a place where you that have family in the military can post a thought to a loved one that might be able to read it far away from home. A place where we that support our military can help support them, post to them, fun graphics showing the price in America and our troops. Poems, quotes, cartoons, or articles of how America is behind our troops.

Those in our military are our Nation's warriors. Let us join hands, fly our Flag and let the world know how important our warriors are to us....And that our MILITARY, our Warriors, are America's TRUE HEROS!


"No Marine was ever honored for what they received. Honor was the reward for what they gave." (Anonymous) CHIEF gave his all in many ways. He touched our lives and his friendship meant so much to all of us. He will live in our hearts forever, and his friendship will always be a bright and shining memory in our hearts and souls.



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To: SAMWolf
Stand By Your Man

The woman's husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet she had stayed by his bedside every single day. One day, when he came to, he motioned for her to come nearer.

As she sat by him, he whispered, eyes full of tears, "My dearest, you have been with me all through the bad times. When I got fired, you were there to support me. When my business failed, you were there. When I got shot, you were by my side. When we lost the house, you stayed right here. When my health started failing, you were still by my side. You know what?"

"What dear?" she gently asked, smiling as her heart began to fill with warmth.

"I think you're bad luck."

81 posted on 03/14/2002 11:15:09 AM PST by Mr_Magoo
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To: The Thin Man;Billie;SouthRep;lodwick;AF_Blue;IowaGranny;d4now;daisyscarlett;ohioWfan;
....ROTFL
82 posted on 03/14/2002 11:16:56 AM PST by whoever
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To: The Thin Man;Billie;esther2; 1 FELLOW FREEPER;Mama_Bear;SAMWolf;Aeronaut;GatorGirl;DiverDave;
.. With you I'll be my same old self..

WHEW, what a relief !!!!!

You had me sooooo worried.

83 posted on 03/14/2002 11:20:53 AM PST by whoever
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To: Mr_Magoo
.."I think you're bad luck." ..

Think he is on to something there?

84 posted on 03/14/2002 11:25:37 AM PST by whoever
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To: Billie;The Thin Man;ST.LOUIE1;Alamo-Girl; AFVetGal;BeforeISleep;JudyB1938;g'nad;kayak;beowolf;
I had the toughest time of my life:

First, I got angina pectoris and then arteriosclerosis. Just as I was recovering from those, I got tuberculosis, double pneumonia and phthisis. Appendicitis was followed by tonsillectomy.

I completely lost my memory for a while. I know I had diabetes and acute indigestion, besides gastritis and rheumatism. I don't know how I pulled through it.

It was the hardest spelling test I've ever had.

85 posted on 03/14/2002 11:29:35 AM PST by whoever
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To: SpookBrat;blackie;The Mayor;MeeknMing; Mr_Magoo;Delta21;LiberteeBell;philman_36;Angelique;
HE IS ALWAYS THERE

We can't foresee the turning of the tide
When problems beset us and tears are cried.
Sometimes life deals from the bottom of the deck
Filling us with worry and leaving us a wreck.
The enemy seeks to devour and destroy,
Using deceptions to eliminate our joy.
While walking through the valley, our heads hung low,
The mountain top seems so high, our footsteps slow.
How many times have we traveled this road
To battle the frustrations of troubles bestowed?
Yet when we come to our darkest hour
God demonstrates His infinite power.
It doesn't matter how bad things might seem,
He always comes through, our faith to redeem.
God will not fail us in our times of pain.
He'll never forsake us, by our side He'll remain.
So when we find ourselves at a total loss
Or when the valley seems too wide to cross,
Just remember you're in His love and care,
Look over your shoulder, He's always there!


86 posted on 03/14/2002 11:33:59 AM PST by whoever
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To: whoever
It was the hardest spelling test I've ever had.
 

...ROTFL

87 posted on 03/14/2002 11:38:17 AM PST by The Thin Man
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To: whoever
Blonde Detectives

A policeman was interrogating three blondes who were training to become detectives. To test their skills in recognizing a suspect, he shows the first blonde a picture for five seconds and then hides it.

"This is your suspect, how would you recognize him?"

The first blonde answers: "That's easy, we'll catch him fast because he only has one eye!"

The policeman says, "Well...uh...he has one eye because the picture shows his PROFILE, a SIDE VIEW. That's just ONE SIDE of him!"

Slightly flustered by this ridiculous response, he flashes the picture for five seconds at the second blonde and asks her:

"This is your suspect, how would you recognize him?"

The second blonde giggles, flips her hair and says:

"Ha! He'd be too easy to catch because he only has one ear!"

The policeman angrily responds: "What's the matter with you two? Of course only one eye and one ear are SHOWING because it's a picture of his profile! Is that the best answer you can come up with?!"

Extremely frustrated at this point, he shows the picture to the third blonde and in a very testy voice asks: "This is your suspect, how would you recognize him?"

The blonde looks at the picture intently for a moment and says: "Hmmmm... the suspect wears contact lenses."

The policeman is surprised and speechless because he really doesn't know himself if the suspect wears contacts or not.

"Well, that's an interesting answer! Wait here for a few minutes while I check his file, and I'll get back to you on that."

He leaves the room and goes to his office, checks the suspect's file in his computer and comes back with a beaming smile on his face.

"Wow! I can't believe it... it's TRUE! The suspect does in fact wear contact lenses. Good work! How were you able to make such an astute observation?"

"That's easy," the blonde replied.

"He can't wear regular glasses, because he only has one eye and one ear!"

88 posted on 03/14/2002 11:44:59 AM PST by Mr_Magoo
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To: SpookBrat
They don't know who Mork was or where he was from. (The correct answer, by the way, is Ork)

Ahh! But what was Ork's bosses' name?

...SpookBrat

89 posted on 03/14/2002 12:25:37 PM PST by SAMWolf
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To: Mr_Magoo;DiverDave;Snow Bunny;Teacup;d14truth;deadhead;swheats;WVNan;
Ok, that just about dispels the 'blonde' rumour, doesn't it?
90 posted on 03/14/2002 12:36:29 PM PST by whoever
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To: The Thin Man;SAMWolf;GretchenEE;ChaseR; Iris7;HiJinx;Angelique;alcuin;habs4ever;
Quasimodo is retiring from Notre Dame Cathedral and is auditioning bell-ringers. He runs an ad in the French Gazette. A guy from a nearby village applies. Quasi explains to the applicant that to ring the bell, he must grab the rope as high up as possible, pull it down to the floor and then let go.

"Go ahead, try it!" he says.

The guy grabs the rope and pulls it down to the floor, but fails to let go and the rope yanks him up and he bangs his head on the bell on his way up, knocking him unconscious. He falls out of the window to the street below, and to his death.

A crowd gathers below and Quasi runs down to where the dead applicant is lying dead in the street. A passerby asks, "Hey Quasimodo, you know this fellow?"

"No," says Quasimodo, "but his face rings a bell...."

About a month later, the brother of the dead applicant comes to the Cathedral to apply for the same job. Again, Quasimodo explains how to ring the bell.

"Try it!" he says.

And again the applicant grabs the rope but forgets to let go, banging his own head on the bell and falling to his death on the street below.

Again, Quasi races down to the street and another pedestrian asks, "Yo, Quasimodo, you know this guy?"

"Nope, but he's a dead ringer for his brother."

91 posted on 03/14/2002 12:40:43 PM PST by whoever
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To: SAMWolf
Orson
92 posted on 03/14/2002 12:48:57 PM PST by SpookBrat
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To: whoever
I had the toughest time of my life: First, I got angina pectoris and then arteriosclerosis. Just as I was recovering from those, I got tuberculosis, double pneumonia and phthisis. Appendicitis was followed by tonsillectomy. I completely lost my memory for a while. I know I had diabetes and acute indigestion, besides gastritis and rheumatism. I don't know how I pulled through it.

I'm printing this and saving it for when a telemarketer calls and asks 'how are you today?' hehehehe

93 posted on 03/14/2002 12:51:30 PM PST by Jen
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To: SAMWolf; Snow Bunny; ST.LOUIE1
Oh, LOOK.....Bunny Squirrel and Billie Squirrel. Thanks, Sam. (Look what you started, Louie) :)


94 posted on 03/14/2002 1:01:45 PM PST by Billie
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To: SpookBrat
Hi, Spook, how are your spirits today? Any good news?
95 posted on 03/14/2002 1:03:14 PM PST by Billie
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To: AFVetGal;Vets_Husband_and_Wife;gwmoore; mountaineer;Cyber-Band;LadyX;SLB;onyx;Snow Bunny
..I'm printing this and saving it for when a telemarketer calls and asks 'how are you today?..

What a fantabulous idea. Brilliant of you, AFVG!

96 posted on 03/14/2002 1:03:26 PM PST by whoever
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To: Euro-American Scum
Hi, sorry I'm just now getting back to this. Good to see you - glad you're having the time to drop in often!
97 posted on 03/14/2002 1:05:05 PM PST by Billie
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To: Aquamarine
I LOVE that "Don't Worry, Be Happy" song! It's sorta Cajun music (I think), isn't it? (The squirrel was just a remark that Louie made on last night's thread - did you see it there?) :)
98 posted on 03/14/2002 1:07:03 PM PST by Billie
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To: The Thin Man
You underestimate me. How 'bout this?

You make all my sunny days gloomy and cause my troubles to reappear.

Wait....I think I got the words mixed up, but you know what I mean. :-)

Oh, T Man - I am so touched. I didn't know you cared so muchlittle. I take back all those uglynice thoughts I had about you now.

You know what I mean. :^)

99 posted on 03/14/2002 1:10:15 PM PST by Billie
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To: SpookBrat
Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner!
100 posted on 03/14/2002 1:13:30 PM PST by SAMWolf
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