USO Canteen FReeper Style....Childrens Art to our Troops....July 23,2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny

[Snow Bunny]

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If you know a Veteran, someone in your family,
friend of the family, neighbor, who served their
country, take a brief moment of your day to thank them.
Thank them for the sacrifice they made
for the better good of their country.

We at Free Republic, and the USO Canteen FReeper Style,
are thankful for every service member
in our military, who has served our great nation.

So, to the men and women who answered the call,
in both times of war and peace, thank you.

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Message from Snow Bunny to all those who visit the Canteen.

This is how I think of the USO Canteen Freeper Style.
It is like a cottage down a road,
a place where a weary veteran can spend the night.

Since it opened, it is magical how so many
Freepers who post here, feel it too.
It has been so dear how the Freepers
kept making it a cottage - a home-type of place
that had a huge living room
for them to visit in and a dance floor, a library, etc.

Many Veterans have written to me,
saying that the Canteen is like home
to them for the first time since they served.

This is your Canteen -
a respite from our busy
and sometimes troubling world.
Make yourself at home.

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Children's Art at the Canteen

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SPRINGFIELD, Va. (AFPN) -- With a pencil, pen and marker, Daniela McCain, third-grade daughter of Tech. Sgt. Christopher and Pamela McCain, from Andrews Air Force Base, Md., drew herself a first-place entry in the Air Force category of the Armed Services YMCA Art Contest 2002

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[redhead]

Mornin' Snowbie darlin'. Finally some decent weather here. We seem to have gotten what nobody else wanted for the last month or so...hot and humid or cold and blustery. Today is gorgeous, about 70 degrees (9:00 am), dry, and a soft breeze from the northeast. But it's too good to last and they are telling us the humidity will be back by Thursday...sigh...

GREAT letters from the kids! I know how much this kind of love and support means to the troops. I'm sure every one of us has some little gem from each of our kiddles that we treasure beyond words. Great theme today!

[HiJinx]

The Bad Boyz are feelin' Blue,
SAM, we're missin' you!

[g'nad]

Mornin' Bunny, G'mornin' everyone!

What a tremendous thread today Miss Bunny! I get a tear in my eye reading the letters from youngsters...reminds me of SWA... We servicemen are blessed to have such wonderful support from our citizens. Thanks Bunny, and thanks to you all...Semper Fi!

[Mudboy Slim]

Good mornin', my FRiend...good to see you as well. I'll be sure to tell MUDmama and MUDpapa the name they chose for their eldest son brings you mirth.

LOL...MUD

[SevenofNine]

Good morning Fellow Freepers and Patriots

Rackkk your thread this morning Snow Bunny who is this wacky Freeper running smack chat all over this thread

HEY BUDDY personally I like little wreath

Maybe you don't like flowers or roses

I do

I might be little invader of Arabic sites ask Miss Marple she tell you

There is sweet young lady inside of this Hackmistress

[Johnny Gage]

WOW. What an awesome collection of letters. It makes my heart jump for joy to see the pride and patriotism in our nations children. This is something has been in serious decline for quite awhile now. I pray that this pride and patriotism continues to grow and grow.

Have a wonderful day everyone!

Time Out: 10:45
KMG-365

[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

Wow.. just WOW!! I hope a ton of our troops see this. From the mouth of babes!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Morning Troops, families, veterans, and Canadian allies (and everybody else). Thank you taking such good care of the USA.

Today in Anchorage, Alaska:

Sunrise 5:08am
Sunset 11:02pm
Hi 66F
Lo 54F
Cloudy, with rain

[tomkow6]

Why do I keep smelling roses?

[blackie]

Great kiddie letters !!

Good morning Snow Bunny !!

Happy, Happy !!

Freedom Is Worth Fighting For !!

Molon Labe !!

[SassyMom]

*giggle* I'll never tell...... hahahahahaha

[tomkow6]

A guy goes to a psychiatrist. "Doc, I keep having these alternating,
recurring dreams.
First I'm a teepee; then I'm a wigwam; then I'm a teepee; then I'm a wigwam.
It's driving me crazy. What's wrong with me?"
The doctor replies: "It's very simple. You're just two tents."

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Live Webcam views of the beach at Bandon OR

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

I hope you feel better soon!

[Pippin]

Roses? You smell Roses? OY!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Thank You for your work on this great thread today!

[tomkow6]

I STINK with the smell of roses!

Where's my "kitty-katz"? Here, kitty, kitty!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Good Morning Ladies