USO Canteen FReeper Style..Monday Mail Call..May 20,2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny

[Diver Dave]

Here's a link to a Submariner's Memorial Wall. I freep-mailed the link info to Nan.

http://www.subnet.com/WALL/wall.htm

[d4now]

At first I wondered if that was a studder...but then I knew...it was a shudder.

Glad you're happy to see me Tonk.

:)

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Could not locate crew list but this site has the most info.

In memory of WVNan's friend W.H. Merrill of Cash Point, Tenn

U.S.S. Reuben James (DD-245)

Loss of USS Reuben James (DD-245)

On 23 October 1941, REUBEN JAMES sailed from Argentia, Newfoundland, with four other destroyers escorting eastbound convoy HX-156. On the morning of 31 October, the convoy was making about 9 knots and was approximately 600 miles west of Ireland. At about 0525, REUBEN JAMES was torpedoed by German submarine U-552. One –possibly two – torpedoes struck her between the bridge and No. 1 stack. Her magazine forward exploded and the forward section sank quickly. Her stern remained afloat for about five minutes. Depth charges exploded when it sank. Of her crew, 115 were lost and 44 survived.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"Glad you're happy to see me Tonk."

I'm always happy to see you!

[d4now]

I'm gonna have to find out where Bunny does her "clothes" shopping.

You might have an even bigger smile then.

hehehe

[Diver Dave]

Howdy d4. Did you by chance go to the Lilac Parade?

My mom was hoping it would be on TV like in previous years because she doesn't like to drive at night.

[d4now]

Sorry Dave but I didn't. I did, however, wonder where they were going to get the lilacs from this year - not to many (any) in Coeur d'Alene yet.

Couple years ago they had to bring them up from Oregon (Don't tell Sam!).

[Diver Dave]

From the Submariners Memorial Wall:

Name: Merrill W.R.
Rank: LT
Date Lost: 5-Mar-43
Name of Ship: GRAMPUS (SS-207)
Location: Sunk in the Blackett Strait

This is the only 'Merrill' listed.

[Diver Dave]

(Don't tell Sam!).

Okay, it's our secret.

Sam, close your eyes.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

I was just looking at that name.
That "boat" sank in the Pacific.
Probably her friend was on the USS Ruben James.
Just a reminder of ALL who have died defending Freedom.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"Couple years ago they had to bring them up from Oregon"

Maybe I'll volunteer next time!

[d4now]

Sam, close your eyes.

Oh thanks, he's sure to listen and follow directions.

Oh ya, uh hu....you betcha.

(Note to self: be sure to join SB and V in the Babes vs. Studmuffins Battle tomorrow.)

Night all...I have to rest up.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"Night all...I have to rest up."

Sweet Dreams
God Bless You

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Good Night
God Bless and Protect our military.
God Bless All who enter the USO Canteen.

[Snow Bunny]

NEW THREAD

[SpookBrat]

So you are a "fur" gal? LOL

[Joe Brower]

Yikes! The horror. I'll get some Betadine!

[Jen]

Hi Joe! The battle of the Canteen Babes (aka Good/Bad Gurlz) vs. the Bad Boyz (Studmuffins) will likely continue tonight. They'll probably need your assistance at some point... hehehehe

Good to see you! Jen

[Jen]

Well.... yep I am. hehehehe

[Joe Brower]

The battle of the Canteen Babes (aka Good/Bad Gurlz) vs. the Bad Boyz (Studmuffins) will likely continue tonight.

Yeah, I noticed. Where do all those little people grafix that you, Snow Bunny, MistyCA, Victoria DelSoul, etc. use come from anyway?

I can't help but have this picture in my mind as I see all the pretty pictures go by *snicker!* :