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.

[Jen]

Noooooooooooooooo! Not again. I'm cursed! I got it last night too. I'm off to the corner to stand on my head, make sure Sam doesn't look up my skirt!

[WVNan]

For you SAM. A college chemistry teacher asked on a quiz what the greatest advancement in chemistry had been over the last hundred years. "Blondes," wrote one student.

[Snow Bunny]

Light Speed, thank you so much for this photo. It means a lot to me.I wish I had met him when I was there. The years were different years but I am so grateful for his service to our country.

Thank you again so much!!!

[MistyCA]

This is the only yellow one you have. Do you want me to get something for you??

[Pippin]

Okay. Do you have a black and white out fit I could wear?

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you Dubya, that is great the Marine Band.

(( hug ))

[SAMWolf]

Yes. But I still think black/white combos would suit you.

[Jen]

Nope, never been there. My hubby really is the Jack Daniels drinker in our household. I love Margaritas and wine. But, that's what's available, so that's what I'm drinking tonight, for medicinal purposes. My throat is feeling much better! hehehehe

[Beep]

Nothing like a good bug to tick off your fibro!! Hope you feel better soon, kiddo. Bob is downstairs drinking on a bottle of top shelf sake. (I bought him a tiny microwave for his sake to go downstairs, so he wouldn't have to keep running up and down the stairs to warm it!) I'll tell him to expect you, shall I?? (We have many, many sake sets!)

;-}

[Pippin]

Something black and white.

[SAMWolf]

Oh! But I'm good enough tp massage your shoulders!!

[deadhead]

It's way past my bedtime, Good Night All!!!

~~~deadhead~~~

[SAMWolf]

Better living through chemistry! LOL

[Jen]

Nasty?!? What nasty things have I said about you? Huh? Huh?

I've just said I think you need to kick your in-laws out and spend some time with your wife. What's nasty about that?

[Snow Bunny]

LOL...good one

[Pippin]

Good Night, DH!

[Pippin]

I'm looking for a black and white outfit.

[SAMWolf]

Well It's IL's Bed time. Sorry I have to leave, it's been fun.

Thank all you ladies for an enjoyable evening.

Even Nan's smack, I so look forward to those.

[Jen]

Black and white? Well... I have a Halloween costume you can have. Black and white prisoner shirt with a short black skirt, fishnet nylons and black heels. Hubby and I were 'prisoners of love' one year. You want it?

[Snow Bunny]

Your my lil sister and not feeling good.

I will be upside down for your 666.LOL