USO Canteen FReeper FRiday.......June 21,2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny

[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.

[MistyCA]

Hi! How are you doing? :)

[SAMWolf]

Fickle??? I'm just trying to provide all you ladies with a nice evening of catering to your wishes. And this is the abuse I get.

[Beep]

Anyone care to join us in a martini?!

LOL!!

[SAMWolf]

Hey! I heard that!!

[Jen]

Now you're working on Nan! Sam, you need to kick those in-laws out. Tonight! You have had your normal 'routine' upset for way too long friend. ;-)

[Pippin]

Sure, Hon!

[MistyCA]

Those flowers are so pretty, deadhead! Thanks! Hope you are doing well....I feel bad not being able to hang out in here more lately. The last few days have been really busy for me!

[SAMWolf]

I know better than to "work" on Nan. She smacks real hard!

[MistyCA]

LOL!!!

[Jen]

The 2-seater model is OK, but not nearly as fun or challenging as the single seater. hehehehe

[Beep]

Now THAT looks yummy!! (The Japanese spread, complete with sake!) Jen needs some sake; it's wonderful for fibro symptoms!!

[MistyCA]

Hi Nan! I am having trouble getting that tape transferred over to the computer so it sounds good. I will keep messing with it off and on....also been really busy the past few days so haven't had as much time as I need. :)

[WVNan]

SMACK!!!! SNAP OUT OF IT!!!!

[MistyCA]

Hi beep! How are you doing?

[Pippin]

Hands off my sake! LOL

[Jen]

Hey deadhead! Beautiful bouquet. Did you just come from a wedding or something?

[Snow Bunny]

ROTFLMAO

I LOVE you!

[Pippin]

Why did you hit Sam? He's being so nice to everyone.

[Beep]

It was wonderful singing, I'm sure! (I was still asleep, you know!) *VBG*

[WVNan]

Don't worry about it Misty. I should have just sent you the CD to start with. That's what I get for being cheap.