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USO Canteen FReeper Style....FReeper FRiday ....GATOR NAVY ......August 23,2002
FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny

Posted on 08/23/2002 1:28:27 AM PDT by 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.


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To: Aric2000; SpookBrat
Welocome to the USO Canteen Brother!
Please stop in and nake yourself at home.
341 posted on 08/23/2002 6:34:21 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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To: snippy_about_it

Hi Snippy, I don't know if you've been to the Canteen before but I don't think we've ever met. Nice to see you here. Hope you have a good time but I should warn you that Friday nights usually get a little rowdy!

342 posted on 08/23/2002 6:35:04 PM PDT by Jen
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To: Snow Bunny; AntiJen; Victoria Delsoul; MistyCA; ClaraSuzanne; WVNan; Beep; SassyMom; coteblanche; ..

Hey, I can use this to lassso any "loose women" at the Rodeo, & put MY brand on them! Thanks, Misty!

LOOK OUT, Clara! I'm on the prowl! Look out, Canteen Cuties!

343 posted on 08/23/2002 6:36:08 PM PDT by tomkow6
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To: MoJo2001
Hey, Mo! I think I just caught up! Amazing! Hope you had a great day! :)))


344 posted on 08/23/2002 6:38:27 PM PDT by MistyCA
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To: MoJo2001
Hey, MoJo! Did you get the jokes I emailed you from work?
345 posted on 08/23/2002 6:38:40 PM PDT by tomkow6
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To: MoJo2001
BTW, thanks! That is a beautiful doll! I love the patriotic style! :)
346 posted on 08/23/2002 6:42:24 PM PDT by MistyCA
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To: tomkow6
You look like a brown cactus plant wearing a cowboy hat! LOL!!!

So, you think you can lasso me?

347 posted on 08/23/2002 6:42:29 PM PDT by Pippin
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To: Mr_Magoo
"Prayers for the 2 Pilots."


348 posted on 08/23/2002 6:43:15 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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To: ClaraSuzanne
So, you think you can lasso me?

I'll get back to you later on that.............

349 posted on 08/23/2002 6:46:11 PM PDT by tomkow6
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Good evening. Tonkin!

Thank you for all you do for our country and for the Canteen!

350 posted on 08/23/2002 6:46:43 PM PDT by Pippin
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To: tomkow6
OH! KAY!
351 posted on 08/23/2002 6:48:01 PM PDT by Pippin
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To: ClaraSuzanne
You look like a brown cactus plant wearing a cowboy hat!

Did you say that because you'd rather see me nakid?.......giggle........giggle.........

352 posted on 08/23/2002 6:48:33 PM PDT by tomkow6
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To: tomkow6
NOPE!
353 posted on 08/23/2002 6:50:35 PM PDT by Pippin
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To: ClaraSuzanne
Thanks Clara
*HUG*
354 posted on 08/23/2002 6:53:46 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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To: tomkow6
Tom, I love your new Rodeo outfit! It's you, it's really you. LOL
355 posted on 08/23/2002 7:04:09 PM PDT by SassyMom
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To: AntiJen; snippy_about_it
I also have not met sai and would like to put out the mat for all our new visitors!
356 posted on 08/23/2002 7:06:03 PM PDT by MistyCA
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To: Snow Bunny; AntiJen; Victoria Delsoul; MistyCA; ClaraSuzanne; WVNan; Beep; SassyMom; coteblanche; ..

OK, all you Canteen Cuties! Here's your chance to have ME as your escort for the Rodeo!

All you Canteen Cuties can decide amongst yourselves who the LUCKY GIRL will be! Fighting with 2x4s is NOT allowed!

357 posted on 08/23/2002 7:10:52 PM PDT by tomkow6
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To: tomkow6
You are very welcome!
358 posted on 08/23/2002 7:12:52 PM PDT by MistyCA
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
That is beautiful, Tonk!
359 posted on 08/23/2002 7:15:12 PM PDT by MistyCA
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To: MistyCA
It breaks my heart every time I have to post that.
360 posted on 08/23/2002 7:20:55 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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