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USO Canteen Freeper Style.....Monday 03-18-02
Written by Snow Bunny.....Graphics and Layout by Billie
Posted on 03/18/2002 5:22:17 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."
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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: Teacup
Here's my collection of freeper pictures I've taken. WOW! It really IS true.......the more time you spend with someone, the more you begin to look them! :) Handsome lot, though. :)
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posted on
03/18/2002 2:20:29 PM PST
by
Billie
To: SunnyUsa
Hi, Sunny!
Naw, I was joking about the nekkid wimmen threads.
I've looked at every thread on FR, and I can't find any!
Shucks!
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posted on
03/18/2002 2:20:50 PM PST
by
COB1
To: deadhead
I am TRULY humbled by your kind statement...thank you, it was my privilege and honor....
To: Billie
Alright!
To: HiJinx,Billie
And you chided me over my 'doll' selection! LOL!!!LOL
Don't we have fun?
Where else can you find a beautiful woman that you don't have to....
...spend a dime on? LOL
Although....my *biker babe* looks like she's accustomed to the 'good' things in life.
Well, at least we don't play with 'vinyl blowups' like those other guys. LOL
To: whoever; Billie; Snow Bunny; COB1; 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; DJ88; Norb2569; 4TheFlag; AFVetGal...
Thanks to all of you that think to "ping" me daily.
Just a quick "Hello" and a comment on Snow Bunny's opening post:
YOU all, everyone on the Canteen and also ATRW, are my ~~~*heroes*~~~. What all of you do on FR and in your personal lives is outstanding.
God bless you and God bless America!
To: COB1
"I've looked at every thread on FR, and I can't find any! Shucks! " hahaha....If I find one, I'll ping ya
(not that I'm looking for one)
To: dansangel
..God bless you and God bless America! ..Amen. Come play with us when you can.
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posted on
03/18/2002 3:08:36 PM PST
by
whoever
To: ST.LOUIE1; HiJinx
Where else can you find a beautiful woman that you don't have to.... ...spend a dime on? LOL
I guess dinner's out of the question, then? :)
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posted on
03/18/2002 3:12:11 PM PST
by
Billie
To: COB1
Naw, I was joking about the nekkid wimmen threads. I've looked at every thread on FR, and I can't find any!
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You have to know the secret password to access those threads. See what you're missing?
170
posted on
03/18/2002 3:16:30 PM PST
by
SAMWolf
To: ST.LOUIE1;4TheFlag;COB1
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posted on
03/18/2002 3:18:13 PM PST
by
SAMWolf
To: whoever
Subject: Fw: How old is grandpa?
TAKE THE TIME ITS INTERESTING
One evening a grandson was talking to his grandfather about current events. The grandson asked his grandfather what he thought about the shootings at schools, the computer age, and just things in general.
The Granddad replied, "Well, let me think a minute, I was born, before television, penicillin, polio shots, frozen foods, Xerox, contact lenses, Frisbees and the pill.
There was no radar, credit cards, laser beams or ball-point pens. Man had not invented pantyhose, air conditioners, dishwashers, clothes dryers, and the clothes were hung out to dry in the fresh air and man hadn't yet walked on the moon.
Your grandmother and I got married first-and then lived together.
Every family had a father and a mother.
Until I was 25, I called every man older than I, 'Sir'- and after I turned 25, I still called policemen and every man with a title, "Sir."
We were before gay-rights, computer-dating, dual careers, day-care centres, and group therapy. Our lives were governed by the Ten Commandments, good judgment, and common sense. We were taught to know the difference between right and wrong and to stand up and take responsibility for our actions.
Serving your country was a privilege; living in this country was a bigger privilege.
We thought fast food was what people ate during Lent. Having a meaningful relationship meant getting along with your cousins. Draft dodgers were people who closed their front doors when the evening breeze started. Time-sharing meant time the family spent together in the evenings and weekends-not purchasing condominiums.
We never heard of FM radios, tape decks, CDs, electric typewriters, yoghurt, or guys wearing earrings.
We listened to the Big Bands, Jack Benny, and the President's speeches on our radios. And I don't ever remember any kid blowing his brains out listening to Tommy Dorsey.
If you saw anything with 'Made in Japan' on it, it was junk. The term 'making out' referred to how you did on your school exam.
Pizza Hut, McDonald's, and instant coffee were unheard of. We had 5 & 10-cent stores where you could actually buy things for 5 and 10 cents. Ice cream cones, phone calls, rides on a streetcar, and a Pepsi were all a nickel. And if you didn't want to splurge, you could spend your nickel on enough stamps to mail 1 letter and 2 postcards.
You could buy a new Chevy Coupe for $600 but who could afford one? Too bad, because gas was 11 cents a gallon.
In my day, "grass" was mowed, "coke" was a cold drink, "pot" was something your mother cooked in, and "rock music" was your grandmother's lullaby.
"Aids" were helpers in the Principal's office, "chip" meant a piece of wood, "hardware" was found in a hardware store, and "software"wasn't even a word. And we were the last generation to actually believe that a lady needed a husband to have a baby. No wonder people call us "old and confused" and say there is a generation gap..... and how old do you think I am ???.....
This man would be only 58 years old!
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posted on
03/18/2002 3:21:48 PM PST
by
lodwick
To: SAMWolf
As I've said NUMEROUS times, you ain't right BRO, but I LOVE Ya!!ROTFLMAO!!!
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Chow's On.
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posted on
03/18/2002 3:59:14 PM PST
by
lodwick
To: lodwick
..You could buy a new Chevy Coupe for $600 but who could afford one? Too bad, because gas was 11 cents a gallon. ..Thanks for the memories. You know...I remember driving into a gas station with a near-empty tank and saying, "Stop at $2.00, if it will take that much..."
And it seldom did take all that $2.00.
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posted on
03/18/2002 4:01:31 PM PST
by
whoever
To: COB1
Thank you for the compliment. I have fun with my little productions. :-)
You guys really took care of business on that other thread. Way to go!
To: Billie
LOL! Oh, my! It's TonyLou, the Harley Hunk! Whoo Hoo! Looks like I found my thrill.......on Blueberry Hill!Harley Hunk?? LOL
Nice tatoo!
Thanks, it says "mom". : )
I'm sure glad you came along, I have a hard time holding one of these bikes up by myself. :) Then......................................and............ Now.............................
Not to worry, you don't have to do any heavy liftin'. LOL
Yikes! Some of the other ladies are already lining up for their turn to ride!
Sorry, just one woman at a time. You're it! : )
To: lodwick
Good post lod!
I was talking to Policeman's wife today that was looking after her daughter's 3 kids because her daughter is going through her 2nd divorce. It seems like families are just breaking down everywhere. It's not a good sign. Sometimes I wish we could go back to the 50's and start again.
To: Billie
Where else can you find a beautiful woman that you don't have to....
...spend a dime on? LOLI guess dinner's out of the question, then? :)
For you? Of course not.
I was talkin' 'paper dolls'. LOL
Where to, Biker Babe?
To: whoever
Evening Who - I can remember driving into a full-service (but they were all full-service back in the day) gas station, and ordering up a quarter, or half-dollar's worth of fuel. No problem, no funny looks - and still getting the under the hood service, the tire pressures checked, and the windshield cleaned!
I'm so glad to have lived the majority of my life when I did. Have an anonymously great evening. Loved the family photos - all you guys really favor each other. JL
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posted on
03/18/2002 4:15:55 PM PST
by
lodwick
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