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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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KEYWORDS: usocanteen
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To: MistyCA
Forgot about those! Okay, if you gurls want to use them amonst yourselves, that's fine with me! I just don't want to see any of you Canteen Cuties hurt!
381 posted on 08/23/2002 7:43:13 PM PDT by tomkow6
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To: tomkow6
And..... our super fuel injectors
382 posted on 08/23/2002 7:43:19 PM PDT by MistyCA
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To: MistyCA
"Well, maybe a little hug will help"

Thank You
It did help.
I'll be ok in a bit.
383 posted on 08/23/2002 7:43:30 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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To: coteblanche
My week with the babies was wonderful, but yes, I'm exhausted. WHEW! They really keep ya running. LOL We had 9 babies every day and there were two of us to take care of them. Their ages ranged from 3 months to 10 months. Today one of the little girls figured out how to stand up by herself. It was so cute. It won't be long before she is walking. :)
384 posted on 08/23/2002 7:43:37 PM PDT by SassyMom
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To: MistyCA
Super Soakers are okay...........a little like a wet tee-shirt competition?
385 posted on 08/23/2002 7:44:28 PM PDT by tomkow6
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To: tomkow6
And...... our secret planning sessions.....
386 posted on 08/23/2002 7:44:31 PM PDT by MistyCA
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To: tomkow6
And ....... the big guns.....
387 posted on 08/23/2002 7:45:19 PM PDT by MistyCA
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To: SassyMom
See you EARLY tomorrow morning, Sassy!
388 posted on 08/23/2002 7:46:15 PM PDT by tomkow6
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To: tomkow6
And our Monica tricks....
389 posted on 08/23/2002 7:46:44 PM PDT by MistyCA
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To: MistyCA; AntiJen
Thank you for the welcome. I stop by but do not post often. I feel left out because I don't have any cute graphics. :(

Seriously though, I'm lucky to be a regular ping on Snow Bunny and Tonk's hit list yet only post once every couple of weeks on this thread.

I guess I should stop by more often. I spend summer outside a lot but when winter arrives I'll be here often.

:)
390 posted on 08/23/2002 7:47:02 PM PDT by snippy_about_it
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To: tomkow6
Have you got beans in your ears????? I told you that I am sleeping in tomorrow.
391 posted on 08/23/2002 7:47:18 PM PDT by SassyMom
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To: tomkow6
Hmmmmm....what more could you possibly want???? LOL! :)
392 posted on 08/23/2002 7:47:51 PM PDT by MistyCA
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To: SassyMom; ClaraSuzanne
Tom, I love your new Rodeo outfit!

Thank you, Sassy! Maybe I won't see you EARLY tomorrow morning!

393 posted on 08/23/2002 7:48:24 PM PDT by tomkow6
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To: snippy_about_it
In here all you need to do is ask and you will have all sorts of help getting whatever graphics you want! :))) We all share. :)
394 posted on 08/23/2002 7:50:31 PM PDT by MistyCA
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To: MistyCA
And our Monica Tricks....YES!.........YES!...........YES!!!!!!!!!!!
395 posted on 08/23/2002 7:51:03 PM PDT by tomkow6
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To: tomkow6
What competition?
396 posted on 08/23/2002 7:52:48 PM PDT by Pippin
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To: tomkow6
Oh gosh....Never mind!
397 posted on 08/23/2002 7:53:03 PM PDT by MistyCA
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To: tomkow6; MistyCA

398 posted on 08/23/2002 7:53:34 PM PDT by SAMWolf
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To: ClaraSuzanne
See post 357
399 posted on 08/23/2002 7:54:35 PM PDT by tomkow6
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To: MistyCA
Wouldn't I need my own website to post from though, since you can't post graphics from your hard drive? I guess I am going to have to learn to set up my own website.

I tried it once and didn't get very far. I shall make it a fall project!
400 posted on 08/23/2002 7:54:59 PM PDT by snippy_about_it
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