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USO Canteen FReeper FRiday.......June 21,2002
FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny

Posted on 06/21/2002 1:00:48 AM PDT by Snow Bunny

We are honored to introduce to you
G'nad

...."My mom always said she wasn't surprised I wanted to be a Marine...I still love scars and bruises...I acquired quite a collection over the years...

Newly commissioned, boot 2ndLt g'nad......

1stLt and Mrs. g'nad headed for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball. She's my best friend...my reality check...God has blessed me with her.



Above and Below...Desert Storm, cleaned up afterwards ... somewhere in Kuwait.......

Reunion with Mrs. g'nad, this photo ran in the OkiMar Edition of Stars and Stripes.......



On the range at 29 Palms with a buddy, our custom rifles, and M-14s...Life is good!.......

Winter warfare training with some of my Marines at the Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, CA. I'm the one standing far left. This was with 2d Marine Regiment... my best time, and my best Marines.......


The family as of Nov '01. Rebecca, Mrs. g'nad, Jake and me on the beach at Emerald Isle, NC.

I knew I wanted to be a Marine since I was three-years-old. I signed my Delayed Entry Program papers in Oct of my senior year, but in December the Officer Selection Officer (OSO) asked me if I wanted to try for an NROTC Scholarship. I never had any intention of being an officer, and my family was too poor for me to even consider college. I was accepted and attended Iowa State University and OCS, and was commissioned. I owe the Marine Corps a great debt.

. Still on active duty as a Major at Headquarters Marine Corps...my first desk job, and it's killin' me...

Been a lot of places, seen a lot of things... some bad, some good. But I have always served with the finest of men, Marines.

I trust in Jesus as my Lord and Savior...I believe in Duty, Honor, Sacrifice, Integrity...

I believe that there is no substitute for hard work... that pain is a good thing...if no one's shooting at you, there is nothing to stress about...oh yes, and beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy...

Die first, then quit.......

G'nad

Thank you G’nad for serving our country and for sharing with us here at the FReeper USO Canteen. It is an honor and blessing to know you.


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To: SAMWolf
I know what you mean. I can't open up my emails and it takes me a long time to post. Yikes!
221 posted on 06/21/2002 1:22:21 PM PDT by Victoria Delsoul
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To: MistyCA
...but hope to be able to at least keep up with the thread.

Oh yes, please.

222 posted on 06/21/2002 1:24:03 PM PDT by Victoria Delsoul
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To: g'nad
Thank you for your service to our nation from our family to yours! USA- the land of the free, and the home of the Brave!
223 posted on 06/21/2002 1:27:12 PM PDT by Dec31,1999
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To: SassyMom
Oh, yeah, I remember him too. Drool...
224 posted on 06/21/2002 1:33:48 PM PDT by Jen
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To: Aquamarine
You be sure and have one on us today.

Oh I will...or if you prefer...

225 posted on 06/21/2002 1:36:08 PM PDT by g'nad
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To: Johnny Gage
Your secret is safe with me (unless I've had too many Margaritas, then who knows what I might tell...). hahahaha




226 posted on 06/21/2002 1:37:17 PM PDT by Jen
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To: g'nad
Yikes!!! Is that a Harvey Wallbanger?!?

I always say it's not good to mix your alcohol's. Especially when you're freeping!

227 posted on 06/21/2002 1:47:42 PM PDT by Aquamarine
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To: Aquamarine
Yikes!!! Is that a Harvey Wallbanger?!?

LOL! No, the first is just a Boilermaker, a shot of whiskey and a beer. The second is an Irish Car Bomb: Guiness, with a shot of Jamison's Irish Whiskey with a wee dab of Baileys added...good fer what ails yeh...

228 posted on 06/21/2002 1:53:04 PM PDT by g'nad
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To: g'nad
Oh WOW, that second drink sound GREAT!
229 posted on 06/21/2002 1:56:15 PM PDT by SassyMom
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To: SassyMom; g'nad
Ya'll be careful now. You drink one of those and you may reveal your whole life's history in 5 minutes. I've seen it happen...huh huh.
230 posted on 06/21/2002 2:00:18 PM PDT by Aquamarine
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To: SassyMom; Aquamarine; Snow Bunny; All
It's actually pretty good...if you like whiskey and stout...like I do...

Thank you everyone, for the kindness and friendship you've extended to me today...I've got to go for a run so I don't feel guilty about drinkin' tonite. I'll stop by tonight. Stay safe!

231 posted on 06/21/2002 2:00:39 PM PDT by g'nad
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To: COB1
(ain't it amazing how that dress blue jacket just keeps shrinking as the years go by? LOL!)

LOL! I just saw a cartoon where the husband and wife were looking in 'her' closet, and she's scowling as he makes the remark: "Hey, hon! You ever notice the older your clothes are the smaller their sizes?"

232 posted on 06/21/2002 2:02:07 PM PDT by Billie
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To: Aquamarine
ROFLOL..... after one of those I would be lucky to talk let alone tell my whole life history. hahahahaha

When I showed kneezles what was in that drink he quivered. lol

233 posted on 06/21/2002 2:05:54 PM PDT by SassyMom
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To: Billie
My clothes keep shrinking even when I don't wash them. I don't understand it.
234 posted on 06/21/2002 2:06:48 PM PDT by Aquamarine
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To: Billie
And that was, what, right before she called the ambulance to take him to the hospital??
235 posted on 06/21/2002 2:10:10 PM PDT by HiJinx
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To: SassyMom
I'm with kneezles on this one. lol.

I have to go cook my chicken and vaccum...see you guys later...and stay out of the boilermakers!

236 posted on 06/21/2002 2:10:32 PM PDT by Aquamarine
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To: AFVetGal
Oh No! Jen! Not You Too! take care of that cough!
237 posted on 06/21/2002 2:11:52 PM PDT by Pippin
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To: MistyCA
That's not me in that burka!
238 posted on 06/21/2002 2:14:34 PM PDT by Pippin
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To: Victoria Delsoul
Thank You, Victoria!
239 posted on 06/21/2002 2:15:33 PM PDT by Pippin
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To: HiJinx
Good Evening,HiJinx!
240 posted on 06/21/2002 2:21:05 PM PDT by Pippin
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