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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[Pippin]

Hi, Johnny!

[WVNan]

Dear God, I didn't think orange went with purple until I saw the sunset you made on Tue. That was cool. Eugene Children's Letters to God

[WVNan]

LOL...that is too funny. I love work play jokes.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Nope, he didn't. I was a very safe zoomer.

[WVNan]

Correction: sheesh, WORD play.

[Jen]

Meekie, Do you really think I need more tips on "How to be Annoying"??? My screenname is a clue that "some" people find me annoying, even a bit "irritating". hehehehehehe

Hard to believe, isn't it? An "irritant"?!?! Sweet, little ol' me? Hahahahahahaha!

[WVNan]

I think you are dreamy Jen. Pink is my favorite color.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh, NO! Eat your chicken soup, get lots of sleep (hard to do when The Canteen awaits), and take it really easy.

Hope you feel better soon. And thank you always for the wonderful Day in Military History you post every day. I sure didn't pay very much attention to history in school. Your history is fun.

[Pippin]

Very good! I think I'll take a little zoom in my car around the canteen when I GET HOME.

[Pippin]

Afternoon, Nan!

[WVNan]

Does THIS belong to you Tom? When I came down to my computer I found it had taken my favorite chair, not to mention my computer. If you want it you better come and get it quick, because I'm going to find out if it can swim. It may have some problem getting out of the bag.

[Johnny Gage]

Hi back at ya!

[Jen]

I like pink too, Nan. It's such a girlie color and y'all know I'm 100% girl!

[Pippin]

Yes, We all know.

[SassyMom]

Thanks for your Words of Wisdom. I love Children's Letters to God. We all need to be more like children.

[SAMWolf]

Attention!

We have SAMWolf hostage at the Oak Harbor Library.

If you want to see him again, we demand....

A Shrubbery!

The Knights Who Say Ni.

Miss everyone, I have temporary access at the local Library. Whidley Island is beautiful and the weather is perfect. The letters yesterday and the drawings today are fantastic. Great work again Snow Bunny!

I wish I had more time but I only have 15 minutes per day as a Non resident.

I'm biting my nails waiting for time to pass so I can get back home and the Canteen.

Thanks fo rthe Laugh with the Milk Carton and counter Misty and Cote!

Been listening to a Canadian radio station here, They do say "Eh!" alot. LOL

[SassyMom]

I love pink too. It is one of my MANY favorite colors. *giggle* Isn't it great to be a girl! I love it too.

[SassyMom]

SAM! It's sooooo great to know that you are ok. Please, enjoy your vacation!!!!!! ((((HUG)))) We miss you!!!! ((((HUG))))