USO Canteen FReeper Style..Honors Disabled Veterans....May 15,2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny

[Jen]

I hope FR never is down like it was yesterday, but wanted to let everyone know there's a Guest Room for FReepers on Free Dominion, which is like a FR for Canada. It would be a good place for us to hang our cyber hats during times we can't get to FR's USO Canteen.

Here's the link to Free Dominion. Click on 'Forum' to find the FReeper Guest Room.

[JustAmy]

Wow .... {:-(
What a long boring day Wednesday was. Hope everyone is back and takes the time to read this thread before moving on to today's.
I was forced to work in the yard yesterday. Didn't know what else to do with the canteen closed! I'll save yesterday's stroll in the garden for later today.


PS Hope to find the doors still open when I return.

[Jen]

VA Benefits Guide Available Online

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2002 -- The Department of Veterans Affairs has made its comprehensive benefits guide available for free on the Internet.

Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents is a 100-page handbook describing benefits provided by the VA and an overview of programs and services for veterans provided by other federal agencies.

VA officials estimate most of America's 25 million veterans qualify for at least some VA benefits, but many are unaware of their entitlements. This handbook includes a listing of toll-free numbers, World Wide Web information resources, and VA facilities.

Most veterans are eligible for healthcare and burial benefits. Many are also eligible for home loan guarantees, educational assistance, vocational rehabilitation, life insurance, and compensation for service-connected disabilities.

This guide explains how to access many of these benefits online. For instance, it provides a Web address and instructions for enrolling via the Internet into the VA healthcare system. The book describes in detail the priority for care and services available. Separate sections describe specialized services available to Gulf War veterans and those exposed to Agent Orange or radiation.

The Montgomery GI Bill and other education benefits are explained in depth. Burial benefits and employment service are also covered, as are rate charts for the various forms of compensation VA provides.

The book can be purchased through the Government Printing Office for $5 for U.S.-based customers and $6.25 for those overseas by calling toll-free (866) 512-1800. By providing it online, the VA hopes to make the information available to more veterans.

[Mama_Bear]

Hey, Amy girl! I just love that "The End" signature. :-)
I know his name isn't on it, but that definitely has "louie" written all over it. So cute! LOL!

I sure hope we don't have to go 'cold turkey' like that again any time soon. That was awful! I feel like I should have used the down time to get something done, but I didn't. I spent all day in Free Dominion and in the Yahoo alternate site waiting for word from Jim about FR. I almost e-mailed you to see if you could go over and find out what was going on. LOL!

(BTW, I haven't forgotten to answer your FM re: the rally and "tailgate". I am going to try to get to that later today.)

[Jen]

I'm a lifetime member of the DAV. I joined after one of their National Service Officers helped me jump through hoops to file a claim for VA disability. But, their services are FREE and you DO NOT have to be a member of DAV or join later for them to assist. It is an awesome organization for disabled veterans.

DAV web site

[Jen]

Organizing recipes is a somewhat productive use of time away from FR. hehehehehe (How did I find that out?!?!?!)

[kneezles]

Hi Mama Bear, I can tell you that SassyMom was lost yesterday!!! I got home and she was out in the yard planting new plants with a glazed look in her eyes! I sure hope FR doesn't go down this long again sinces it costs me money when she gets out and goes to the nursery!!! Have a great day!

[JustAmy]

Since I couldn't get on FR yesterday, I talked to Jim about the rally/tailgate and he will be posting something either today or tomorrow.
I didn't run over to his house but I called him at least 3 times. Twice he said, 'other line .... that might be John' and I got excited until I discovered FR still down. mtngrl called after work to see if I knew what was going on. Had to tell her we were all sitting on pins and needles. LOL

[Mama_Bear]

I am so glad you posted that link to Free Dominion. They are such a nice bunch of people and have always welcomed FReepers with open arms. They have even created our own "Guest Room for FReepers". :-)

I wish that more people knew to come there when FR is down. That Yahoo 'alternate site' leaves a lot to be desired. But, since that is where Jim posts updates and messages during down time, we have to monitor that site too.

[SK1 Thurman]

Hey, Are you finally here in Fl? Still looking forward to meeting you. SK1 T

[Jen]

Organizing recipes is a somewhat productive use of time away from FR. hehehehehe (How did I find that out?!?!?!)

Ooooops, sorry Fuzzy. I should have addressed that post to SassyMom.

[SK1 Thurman]

What a great post!!!!!!! Sure made me look back to my visit to the VA Hospital in Feb. Gosh, it has been 3 months. We are going to try to go evry 3-6. That will be great. SK1 T

[JustAmy]

Yesterday's thread and your posts remind me that I have a couple of boxes of 'treasures' to donate to the local DAV. They are great about putting you on their pickup list and the donations help them to help the vets.

[Mama_Bear]

Hi Mama Bear, I can tell you that SassyMom was lost yesterday!!! I got home and she was out in the yard planting new plants with a glazed look in her eyes! I sure hope FR doesn't go down this long again sinces it costs me money when she gets out and goes to the nursery!!! Have a great day!

LOL! What a coincidence. I was talking to WIMom yesterday in Free Dominion and she did exactly the same thing. Her trip to the nursery got REALLY expensive. ($150 worth of perennials? LOL!)

[Jen]

I kept two windows open so I could check the Yahoo site and Free Dominion. Yahoo's thread navigation stinks, imo. FD is more like FR's.

If we ever have to relocate the Canteen, we could start a thread on Free Dominion and appoint someone as the 'designated Yahoo site checker' so not everyone has to bother with it.

What do you guys/gals think about that as a backup plan?

[SassyMom]

LOL..... Yes, I organized my recipes. I should have done house work, but I couldn't make any clear decisions. hahaha So, I organized my recipes and then I wend to the nursery and spent money on MORE flowers. hahahaha

By the way, you have FReep mail. :)

[WIMom]

LOL! It had to be done! Seriously, when we moved in, the previous owners had plastic flowers shoved in the ground, the type from the 1960's. I suppose they weather better.

[tomkow6]

I've got a great receipe for "Ginger Salmon Fillets". What it?

[tomkow6]

Make that "want it?" Sorry

[SassyMom]

Yes! I would love it! Thank you!