USO Canteen FReeper Style....Monday Mail Call ....July 8,2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen Freeper Style and Snow Bunny

[SpookBrat]

Slim, USAF….."Phenomenal" is a great word to describe Free Republic. I’m glad this place has found a spot in your heart. Thank you for your service to our country and we appreciate your loving note to us. It makes our week to be validated by the troops on Mondays. Your notes make me feel better about all the dirty laundry in my hall. God bless you and please be careful.

[SAMWolf]

I’m always easy on SAM.

You got that right! SpookBrat, you're always "easy on the eyes"!

[LadyX]

"Did someone say "PRINCE CHARMING"??????"

Takes 'in the flesh' to a whole new dimension, tomkat!!!
LOL

Can you handle the assignment?

[SpookBrat]

Hugh, US NAVY…..I’m glad you liked the Aviation Ordnanceman thread. I think that has been one of my favorites so far. They work so dang hard. All of our military does. I’m thrilled to know we made your cousins day. Tell him hello for us…..I hope he becomes a regular lurker. Prayers heavenward for all of you……thank you so much for signing on that dotted line for my family and me. Where would our country be without you? God be with you Hugh.

[SpookBrat]

SAM...Have you been peeping at me through your window again. You cad!

[tomkow6]

Can you handle the assignment?

Sure! I'll bring along my trusty "kitty-kats", just in case!

Um, what IS the assignment?

[lodwick]

Please say Hi to BADJOE

It's his special day.

[SpookBrat]

Karyn, US Army……”I love the Canteen, it makes a bad day good, sadness go away, a loneliness disappear”……..God love ya Karyn. Big, warm, tearful group hug. Your letter is so sweet. I almost don’t know what to say. I’m hardly ever speechless. LOL Thank you so much for doing the great job you guys are doing. I trust all of you and have complete confidence in your training, ability, courage and strength. May the Lord carry you through these hard times. We’re always here for you. When you get home, let us know and we’ll have a girl’s night out. Stay safe sweetheart…..we carry you with us too. Always know that, ok?

[Pippin]

I try my best!

[Mr_Magoo]

Memorial to honor Cold War subs

They were once a common sight in Charleston Harbor - submarines streaming out to sea.

Bound for the depths of oceans around the world, the crews of these black killing machines served in a silent, secret war with no battles, few casualties, and no clear beginning or end. . . .

[SAMWolf]

Cad. That's a term I haven't heard in a while.

SOrt of fits the "Bad Boy" image, I like it!

[Mr_Magoo]

Ten Simple Rules for Dating My Daughter

Rule One:
If you pull into my driveway and honk, you'd better be delivering a package,
because you're sure not picking anything up.

Rule Two:
You do not touch my daughter in front of me. You may glance at her, so long
as you do not peer at anything below her neck. If you cannot keep your eyes
or hands off of my daughter's body, I will remove them.

Rule Three:
I am aware that is considered fashionable for boys of your age to wear their
trousers so loosely that they appear to be falling off of their hips.
Please don't take this as an insult, but you and all of your friends are
complete idiots. Still, I want to be fair and open minded about this issue,
so I propose this compromise: You may come to the door with your underwear
showing and your pants ten sizes too big, and I will not object. However,
in order to ensure that your clothes do not, in fact come off during the
course of your date with my daughter, I will take my electric nail gun and
fasten your trousers securely in place to your waist.

Rule Four:
I'm sure you've been told that in today's world, sex without utilizing a
"barrier method" of some kind can kill you. Let me elaborate, when it comes
to sex, I am the barrier, and I will kill you.

Rule Five:
It is usually understood that in order for us to get to know each other, we
should talk about sports, politics, and other issues of the day. Please do
not do this. The only information I require from you is an indication of
when you expect to have my daughter safely back at my house, and the only
word I need from you on the subject is "early".

Rule Six:
I have no doubt you are a popular fellow, with many opportunities to date
other girls. this is fine with me as long as it is okay with my daughter.
Otherwise, once you have gone out with my little girl, you will continue to
date no one but her until she is finished with you. If you make her cry, I
will make you cry.

Rule Seven:
As you stand in my front hallway, waiting for my daughter to appear, and
more than an hour goes by, do not sigh and fidget. If you want to be on
time for the movie, you should not be dating. My daughter is putting on her
makeup, a process that can take longer than painting the Golden Gate Bridge.
Instead of just standing there, why don't you do something useful, like
changing the oil in my car?

Rule Eight:
The following places are not appropriate for a date with my daughter.
Places where there are beds, sofas, or anything softer than a wooden stool.
Places where there are no parents, policemen, or nuns within eyesight.
Places where there is darkness. Places where there is dancing, holding
hands, or happiness. Places where the ambient temperature is warm enough to
induce my daughter to wear shorts, tank tops, midriff T-shirts, or anything
other than overalls, a sweater, and a good down parka - zipped up to her
throat. Movies with a strong romantic or sexual theme are to be avoided.
Movies which feature chain saws are okay. Hockey games are okay. Old folks
homes are better.

Rule Nine:
Do not lie to me. I may appear to be a potbellied, balding middle-aged,
dimwitted has been, but on issues relating to my daughter, I am the
all-knowing, merciless god of your universe. If I ask you where you are
going and with whom, you have on chance to tell me the truth, the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth. I have a shotgun, a shovel, and five
acres behind the house. Do not trifle with me.

Rule Ten:
Be afraid, be very afraid. It takes very little for me to mistake the sound
of your car in the driveway for a chopper coming in over a rice paddy near
Hanoi. When my Agent Orange starts acting up, the voices in my head
frequently tell me to clean the guns as I wait for you to bring my daughter
home. As soon as you pull into the driveway you should exit your car with
both hands in plain sight. Speak the perimeter password, announce in a
clear voice that you have brought my daughter home safely and early, then
return to your car - there is no need for you to come inside. The
camouflaged face in the window is mine.

[blackie]

Monday Mail Call...Bump !!

Freedom Is Worth Fighting For !!

Molon Labe !!

PS Snow Bunny did you get my e-mail ??

[Pippin]

Oh! All right!

[Salvation]

Inspiration Ping!

Here is an email I got over the 4th of July, but I was out of town and could not post it. I think all will enjoy.

God bless all you guys for what you do for us!

Daddy Talked to Me Today

It was late one Tuesday evening,
Before a mother could sit down,
To tell her only child about
The terror that hit downtown.
She looked into the eyes of her son
God, she loved him so,
She felt her heart begin to break
And the hurt begin to show.

She gathered all her strength and courage,
as her story she began to tell.
"Baby don't cry, but I'm afraid daddy
Might be under a building that fell."

The boy looked back at his mother,
His eyes made not one blink.
And the mother's tears began to fall.
What would her baby think?

You see, his dad is a firefighter,
And his hero from the day of his birth.
He loved his dad more than anything else
That could ever inherit this earth.

The mother's head began to drop,
Her forehead resting on palm.
She thought her son would be upset.
Instead, he was very calm.

The boy leaned over towards his Mom,
And put his hand upon her head.
In her ear he began to whisper,
And this is what he said:

"Mommy please don't cry,
I knew daddy wasn't coming home.
I talked to him just a while ago,
But it wasn't on the phone.

He told me that he loved me,
And he promised we'd meet again.
He told of his new home,
And the job he was to begin."
"God is building an army,
And there are many angels needed.
That, is where daddy and the others went.
They weren't all defeated."
It was then, the mother lifted her head.
The tears streamed down her face.
And she could feel her husband's presence,
As it filled her heart with grace.
It was then she knew her son was right.
He was in God's great army now.
She also knew her son was safe,
That he'd be kept from harm somehow.
So, evildoers of the world beware.
An army is on the way.
Bolstered by new angels,
Who left the towers that day..
Their commander has never been beaten.
His power has never been matched,
And if evil thinks He was almighty before......
Well, the surface has just been scratched!

GOD BLESS AMERICA !!!!!

[Pippin]

Didn't she post a comment on the 4th?

[SpookBrat]

I gotta run to the airport. I'll try to get on later, but I don't promise anything. Please don't be sad. Make the best of things and try to go on with your day.

[redhead]

Mornin', mornin', all. Especially Snow Bunny, of course, and all the good active duty people who took the time to write to us during the week. We are so proud to know all of you are out there, doing what you have to do to keep the rest of us free. Take care of your sweet selves, and love and prayers go out for each and every one of you. God bless and keep you all.

[SAMWolf]

From = Rena M.
City = Yakima
State = WA

Dear American Soldier,
I want to say thank you for serving our country in the fight for freedom.
I know you will miss being home this Thanksgiving.My family and I will be praying for you.
Be proud of your country. We will win this war because of men and women like you.
God Bless you and the USA
Rena M.

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From = A Mother of A Son in the Air Force!
City = Kettle Falls
State = Washington

I just want you all to know that my thoughts and preyers are with each of you... May God keep you Safe....

Just A Mom!

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From = Carolyn K
City = Montesano
State = WA

I am proud you are serving in the finest Country the USA. My son is in the Navy and serving his country as well. God Bless and keep you safe.

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From = Kathryne D
City = Vancouver
State = Washington

Thank you so much for keeping my children and me safe and free.My kids were so exited to find this site we had to write.I work in a nursing home with many vets ,you should have the efforts of these wonderful people to rally to the fight. We have been wearing US flags at work to show our support of you.

Thanks Again, Kathryne D and kids

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From = D.R
City = Spokane
State = Washington

To OUR Troops:
May God Bless you in the fight against Terrorism. May He guide you and give you strength. Put your faith in the Lord, and those things will happen:
THANK YOU!!!!!!
for protecting our children
Homes
families
friends
cats and dogs
FREEDOM
THANK YOU for risking your life for this wonderful country the UNITED STATES of AMERICA! God Bless you over and over again. We thank you.

[SpookBrat]

Again, thanks for your posts. Bless his soul. I was proud and angry at the same time. God love him.....it just breaks my heart.