USO Canteen FReeper Style....Monday Mail Call ....... July 22,2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Sorry Fella, this is the entrance exam for Texas A&M University, right Touch?

[SassyMom]

Jen, you and your family will be in my prayers today. God Bless you, my friend.

[AFCATMRet]

Ah yes, those halycon days of being an 'academic' instructor...

I was chief for a management level course for 4 years. We had two versions of each test, A & B, testing each objective in accordance with an esoteric chart that took one a year or two to develop. If a student failed the first version of the test, the instructor would do individual 'review', after the class review (which usually covered darn near every question on the test - if one person had missed the question it had to be 'reviewed'). If the student then still failed the second test, more review, and then...they were given the first test again.

Gotta love 'the system'...

[The Shrew]

HEY D1,

I knew I kept that green ID card for a reason! I think your kissing booth is it!

As attractive as these young ladies are, I think Snow, Misty, Victoria, Antijen, and the rest of the Freeper Gals would make em pale in comparison!

Regards,

TS

[HiJinx]

Mornin', ClaraSuzanne!
Just a quick 'Hi!', I'm gonna be busier today than a one-armed man in a paper hanging contest, but...
I just wanted to let you know, even if I don't say it often, that I'm thinking about you, FRiend!

[AFCATMRet]

Sounds like a UT fan, hmm?

I can't throw any stones at anyone's school here; my BS was finally cobbled together from more schools than I can count. Trying to get enough residency credits to qualify for a degree from that school while on active duty can be a bit of a challenge.

My package I got from the base education office on retirement lists 394 semester hours...sheesh. And then, with a BS (with 4.0 average), GRE verbal & analytical scores in the top 10% (no comment on the math score, but I did OK), I STILL had to take the Texas Academic Skills Test before enrolling in a gradute program with UTSA (U of Texas, San Antonio) because I'd never 'taken any classes with a Texas institution'. They had to, as they explained, make sure I was 'prepared' for college level work, dont'cha know...

Some of the questions on that test bore a striking resemblence to the ones on that Marine test... I may be a wee bit of a cynic, but I have an inkling the money charged for the test might have had a bit to do with that requirement (but, to be fair, they have since dropped that requirement for those entering with degrees).

[HiJinx]

West of Flagstaff Arizona, jump off I-40 for a short side trip through the little town of Williams...

You'll see the neon signs where old Route 66 used to be. Spend a weekend, and ride the train to the Grand Canyon, take part in a 'surprise' shootout, or simply enjoy the majestic grandeur of the world's largest ditch!

[4TheFlag]

Good morning everyone! What GREAT letters today..to all our HERO Troops out there, thank you, and hand salute from an old Army grunt.

You all are America's FINEST and we owe you our heartfelt GRATITUDE for keeping us FREE and SAFE this day.

God Bless and watch over each and everyone of you, and come HOME to us safe and sound with your heads held HIGH, for this fight is RIGHTEOUS.

Thank you all again for serving this wonderful Country...Jack

[4TheFlag]

Good morning souris, lookie what I dug out of the old attic yesterday! Kewl huh! BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, LOL!

[Pray4USA]

Top o' the mornin' to Ya 4!

Thank You for the BEAUTIFUL flowers You gave me at bedtime last night! What a lovely post You made … … ...........ahhhhh.............. 3^)

[4TheFlag]

Good morning P!! Good to see ya here at the Canteen Sweetie!

You're welcome for the flowers, hope that fire is getting better down there, saw on the 22 news where you might be getting some of the smoke.

Hope you're having a good morning Hon!

(((((((HUGS))))))) and ;*******

J

[Pray4USA]

Morning Tonk.

Thank you for the oh so pretty sparkling snow globe, today!
Also, thanks for pinging me all the time! I hope you understand I can't get on the Canteen too often, and I (regrettably) don't get to reply to all my pings. I just wanted to take a moment to show you my appreciation.

Thank you for your service to our Nation........your future looks very exciting, to be sure!

FRee-est of FReegards...Pray4 … (^:

[WVNan]

To live only for some future goal is shallow. It's the side of the mountain which sustains life, not the top. Here's where things grow. But of course, without the top you can't have any sides. It's the top that defines the sides. Robert M. Pirsig

[COB1]

GOOD MORNING TO ALL!

BOY! That's some great letters from our service people!

To AFCAT: GROOOWWWWWWLLLLLL!!!

That test was originally designed for USL (University of Slow Learners) in Lafayette, but was later adopted for use as a prerequisite for a bachelor's degree at Texas A & M.
LOL!
Y'all have a great day!

[WVNan]

Hi Pris. I'm so glad I bumped into you. I pray that you are well and prosperous.

[tomkow6]

The winner has been named in the world wide search for the perfect man. After careful consideration and endless debate, the Perfect Man has been named.

MR.POTATO HEAD
He's tan.
He's cute.
He knows the importance of accessorizing.
And if he looks at another girl, you can rearrange his face.

[redhead]

TO:
Randy USMC
Joey USAF
Scotty USMC
Jeff USMC
Ross Ordie and fan of the Canteen
Peter USNavy
Ed USARMY
Kevin USMC
Chad USMC
Jimmy USNavy
Lurker and lover of FR and the Canteen
Smitty USMC

To all you who wrote in this week (and all the others whom you represent): Since I am old enough to be Grandma to nearly all of you, I reserve the right to make sentimental statements, hug you in front of all your cool friends, and call you by your baby names. Thank you for doing what you are doing in ways that only make us all PROUD of you. We couldn't be PROUDER if you were our own sons and daughters.

We here in the Canteen know the sacrifices you make for the sake of Freedom, and I hope that as you read through these threads day by day, you will see how much we love you and how much we appreciate your faithfulness, your loyalty to your country and flag, and your dedication to your unit.

"You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord; who abide in his shadow for life; Say to the Lord, "MY REFUGE! MY ROCK, in Whom I trust!"

Love and prayers for each of you...(you can call me Gran!)

[Pray4USA]

Hi Sweetie!

Having a good one here......except that 'they' are chemin' us to death already! Those $#&@%#s!

I like the Bass drum..........You dig up the oddest things outta the attic/antique store...... … ;-)))

Hi souris! How are you faring today? Isn't 4's drum 'swell'!?!?!

[4TheFlag]

The South Dakota Fires are out, but posting pics for Pray4's Fire, the Big Elk Fire...

A bomber drops a load of slurry Sunday on the Big Elk Fire near Estes Park. Bombers carrying fire retardant in Colorado encountered mechanical breakdowns, broken parts or other problems 28 times between April 1 and last Wednesday -- the day before a fatal air tanker crash. Officials are hoping that higher humidity and rain will continue to knock back the 4,000-acre blaze.