USO Canteen FReeper Style....FReeper FRiday ....GATOR NAVY ......August 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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The USO Canteen Honors FReepers
who have served, or are now serving their country.

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You may have a loved one who has served in the past.
We at the FReeper USO Canteen would like to honor each and every one.

Thank You GATOR NAVY for Serving our Country

Because 5 of 6 ships I have been on have been amphibious ships,
or "gators".

Also, my job is navigation, or a 'gator.

I am a Chief Petty Officer and just went
over 20 years service this March.

My ships have been :
USS CROMMELIN (FFG-37) plankowner
USS BRISTOL COUNTY (LST-1198)
USS ST LOUIS (LKA-116)
USS SAN BERNARDINO (LST-1189) decomm crew
USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8)
USS JUNEAU (LPD-10)

I have been stationed in Japan since 1990.
I am currently on shore duty near Tokyo,Japan/

Prior to this tour all my Japan time was in Sasebo, on Kyushu.

I have been happily married for over 9 years to my lovely wife Atsuko.

We have two sons, Takezo, age 7, and Shuzo, age 5.

Here is my son Takezo

Here is my son Shuzo

Although I read FR daily, I don't usually log on unless I want to
reply to a thread. But I will always get back to you (ask Snow Bunny)
sooner or later if you send something my way.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Thanks so much, Sam. I did alright. ;-)

[HiJinx]

an electric wench for the trailor.

That darned typo gremlin strikes again...
Or was that a Freudian slip?

[Victoria Delsoul]

Howdy Sassy! Nice to see ya.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Love the flowers, Tonk. Thanks.

[HiJinx]

French, huh?
I thought only the British Army allowed their troops to wear shorts...

[bluesagewoman]

Seeing as how we were discussing my sweetie pie giving me a trolling motor, I figured he knew what he was saying...LOL!

[kneezles]

Spelin dont kount!!!

[Victoria Delsoul]

Hiya Kathy! :-)

[Victoria Delsoul]

I've found the only way to get him to do anything is to tell him he's too old.

OK, I'll remember that.

[SAMWolf]

Well I think they look good on you.

[SAMWolf]

Well I think they look good on you.

[Sir Gawain]

:-)

[SAMWolf]

Glad to hear that. I knew you would though.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Great photos, Sam! Also, thanks for the info.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Looking good, Sam, LOL

[SAMWolf]

Only my best for you, Victoria.

[tomkow6]

NOPE TOOOOOO Tight

And they make my butt look fat!

[tomkow6]

The only thing that makes your butt look fat is your FAT BUTT!

No comments from the peanut gallery, please! This is a VERY personal thing between me & my "voices".

[tomkow6]

After discovering her young daughter playing
doctor with the neighbours boy, the angry
mother grabbed the boy by the ear and dragged
him to his house and confronted his mother.

"It's only natural for young boys and girls
to explore their sexuality by playing doctor
at their age." the neighbour said.

"Sexuality my ass!" The mother yelled. "He
took out her appendix!"