USO Canteen Freeper Style...Saturday 04-20-02

Written by Snow Bunny....Graphics and Layout by Billie

[HiJinx]

These pictures are breathtaking in a manner so very different from the nature shots we've been seeing. It's simply miraculous we didn't lose many more souls as a result of the attacks.

My oldest son made a comment that has had me thinking. We were talking about the loss of life that day, and he said,
"It's bad enough they killed us, what's worse is they killed our guests."

[ohioWfan]

Last ones......

The line of people waiting to go to the Observation platform. Behind them is the Memorial Wall in front of St. Paul church, where couselling is being offered.

Close up of the Memorial Wall

The Battery Park Memorial dedicated the morning we were there. It's the Sculpure representing World Peace that was in the Fountain area of the WTC.

And finally, the Lower Manhattan skyline, taken from the Statue of Liberty ferry on a very dismal day. I sobbed when I saw the gap in the skyline, and our wonderful symbol of freedom, the Statue of Liberty.

Life will never be the same.

[MeekOneGOP]

I won't squander my million dollars trying to prove what I already know to be true!

Will you put me in your will??? :O)

[Mama_Bear]

BTW-The point of your post is right on! : )

Good morning you two. :-)

I agree about the large and numerous graphics being a problem. I have DSL but, as you both know, I was stuck last week with a slow computer and an even slower connection. Opening up the canteen threads was impossible. I can understand why some people don't even bother trying to come in.

I missed the FResno rally last night (yes Louie, more cookies for everyone else, LOL!), but I am doing my part today by posting the pictures that Jeff took over on the rally photo thread. I've got to get back at it.

Have a nice day FRiends. :-)

[HiJinx]

Do y'all remember the soldier who was shot in the face during a so-called 'drive-by' in Afghanistan a few days ago?
Well, his father lives here in our town, he's an Army SFC (E-7) who retired here.
Our paper ran an article, and I've posted it here:Sierra Vista (AZ) Man's Soldier Son Wounded.

See, Billie, faithfully following instructions!

[Scuttlebutt]

" So are you going to explain the flags, then? :) Will you?"

The flags spell out:

"B" "R" "A" "V" "O"
"Z" "U" "L" "U"

Navy jargon for 'WELL DONE'.

[ohioWfan]

If you don't mind.......two for fun!

This was a sign in a Chinese restaurant at Ground Zero, where we had lunch.

And see the white haired guy walking away from the limo in this one? That's Tom Brokaw who was there for the 6 month anniversary coverage. He was within 5 feet of my husband and me, but unfortunately, my camera was not in hand, and the man walks fast!

You'll just have to trust me, that it's really Tom! LOL!

Thanks for letting me post these, Billie! I have more, but this gives you the idea of what it was like. The only other place where I have felt so much like I was on HOLY ground, was at the Gettysburg Battlefield. It was extremely moving to be there.

[MeekOneGOP]

I hate it when I get pulled over by the police, don't you? :O)
All that explainin' and all.........

[MeekOneGOP]

You'll just have to trust me, that it's really Tom! LOL!

You're lucky! If that had been Dan Rather, you'd probably
be having to replace your camera! :O)

[ohioWfan]

It's simply miraculous we didn't lose many more souls as a result of the attacks

I truly believe it was a miracle that less than 3,000 people died in the attack. It could have been 10 times more, but was not. There were so many heros who brought people out, but I wonder if there weren't angels who swept thousands up in their arms, and brought them to safety!

And your son is right about the fact that they killed our guests as well as Americans. But they don't care at all about that, because our President has got it right. They are evil.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Morning, fuzzy! : ) I agree about the large and numerous graphics being a problem. I have DSL but, as you both know, I was stuck last week with a slow computer and an even slower connection.
Opening up the canteen threads was impossible.
I can understand why some people don't even bother trying to come in.

For sure! And it's already slowing down today.

I missed the FResno rally last night (yes Louie, more cookies for everyone else, LOL!),

I bet you had Jeff bring some home. LOL

So, you let Jeff have a night out, huh? : )

Love that bear! : )

[ohioWfan]

If that had been Dan Rather, you'd probably be having to replace your camera! :O)

If that had been Dan Rather or Peter Jennings, they would have to have surgery to remove my camera from the back of their heads! :o)

[MeekOneGOP]

Oops! "That SHOULD be "I hate it when I get pulled over by the POSTING police, don't you?"..........
My fingers don't listen to my head sometimes! :O(

[Howlin]

Well, I'm in for the Hurricanes!

[Billie]

Good morning to you, Aeronaut. :)

[SAMWolf]

I know I around and sometimes I end up being an .

I feel because I know I have been the Hostesses' when it comes to violating posting guidelines.

I don't do it to be , but I tend to get carried away by my for the Canteen and what it represents.

I was previously informed about posting guidelines. That calmed me down for a while.

But I was soon back to my old ways and had to be "reminded" again

I soon forgot again and I guess this time I needed a little more persuasion(Bille has a mean right hook)

I and I promise to be an (at least for awhile)

I don't want to be the first to receive the Hostesses' ultimate posting penalty

Can I make it up to you by offering you a new outfit?

[MeekOneGOP]

If that had been Dan Rather or Peter Jennings, they would have to have surgery
to remove my camera from the back of their heads! :o)

Whew! Ya scared me at first. I thought you were gonna say they might have to
amputate your foot to remove it from their _______ or something! :O)

[ST.LOUIE1]

I'd druther watch a good ol' Dodgers game though.

Dittos!

The Blues don't look tough enough for the long haul to the 'Cup'.

[Mama_Bear]

Love that bear! : )

Me too.....and the guy who sent me that bear. :-)

And the FRiend who sent me this one too. :-)

I am feeling angelic today. :-)

((((( hugs )))))

[Billie]

Thanks, ohio - for every one of these photos. I can't imagine what it's like to view Ground Zero firsthand, and seeing the pictures of those who have is somehow more real than just seeing the news photos. I recognized Tom Brokaw, since you mentioned it was him! (a later photo) :)