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USO Canteen FReeper Style Monday Mail Call .......
October 21,2002
FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ The Troops and Snow Bunny ~
Posted on 10/20/2002 11:45:27 PM 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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Our troops need our support and encouragement. They are away from home, some for the first time, and usually lonely or discouraged. It is important for us to reach out and help them in the same way we would want someone to reach out to our loved ones if and when they are in the same position. |
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They answered their call and we are answering theirs, offering them the USO Canteen FReeper Style each day and thanking them for serving. |
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This is IN Coming Mail from some of those serving now. |
We at the USO Canteen FReeper Style, a running thread at Free Republic, are proud to support our Military.
The mail comes in from contacting some of our Military Bases, Marine Corps Leagues, friends and family of those serving now and the wonderful P.O.Box that 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub has made so easily available to each of us here at Free Republic. |
They are writing to those that frequent the FReeper USO Canteen to thank you for your support.
ALL the mail posted on Monday Mail Call is Recent Mail from the prior week. |
Please know... Each one of you that posts back to these letters from our troops, your message will be sent to them in a reply email at the end of today. I do this just in case they may not have a chance to read the entire thread to get their replies. If there are graphics the # of the post is sent so they can enjoy your entire answer. Thank you so much. You are all terrific !
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Dear Snow Bunny I have brothers that are serving just like me. Our Dad passed away on Sept. 12, 2001. We were all already serving so we had a lot happening with 9-11 and our Dad almost the same day. I wish the last full day of my Dad's life would not have been a day filled with such anger and tears. My Dad was a Vietnam Vet, he had two Purple Hearts. Hey Dad isn't this a great place,this Canteen. Thank you Canteeners for giving us the Canteen cottage to come to when we can. I may not be there everyday, but when I can it is the highlight of my day and it stays with me too. Johnny USAF
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Hi Snow Bunny and all Canteeners It has been several months since I have written back. Lots of things going on but I do visit the Canteen often. Your Rodeo was awesome and I was ready in case of any mishaps with all the bronco's. I got a stomach ache after eating all the junk food but it was well worth it. All that visual food felt so good you had to know what it means to so many of us. And the way it was presented was one advertisers might think about. ROTFLMAO Thank you Linda and Bunny for a great feast and the rest of you Canteeners that join in with such enthusiasm everyday. YOU ARE ALL THE BEST ! Thanks for always thinking of us and the best support I have ever seen. James K.L. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class
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Hi Bunny and the Canteeners I feel like the Canteen is my home so I would like to welcome Daughter of An IwoJima Vet, she is the one known as Cap'n Duchess. And a big thank you for the junk food and that crazy day of feeding my face. I needed that but I guess that is why you did it huh Linda and Bunny and you Canteeners. Thanks Larry Johnson I could have used a good workout after my all day eating frenzy. LOL Thank you so much everyone. Charney USArmy
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Chicken Dance ? ROTFLMAO CAN-Tastic ! I am rushed but had to let you know you all ROCK ! Thank you, this is great how you are there for us! Joel USNavy
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Dear Snow Bunny Beautiful babes in tanks. (tank Babes) Now what guy does not dream of that! Bentfeather, a tank never looked so good. I would call you elegance tank style. Thank you for the poems you write and for your beauty too. Hey Sam, Magoo, Jinxie (as Bunny calls you), MM7, Larry, Johnny, Burka Man, Yatch Man, Zip, Aomagrat, AFCATMret and the Radix. Thanks for being at the Canteen for us. Your jokes, writings (lump in the throat time), joking with each other and your support sure makes me happy. Bluesagewoman (your support of us deserves an award I think, the Mojo keep that pen in hand and never stop letting those juices flow Mojo, Kathy with the sparkle in her eye I can tell stuff like that from your posts, Jen (I love you), Radu are you a cutie or what with all those cats. If you ever get another one for your family I offer this name for he/she Ophelia. I have always liked that name, but the girls I meet are mostly NO. No I don't have time to meet a soldier, no I don't want a long distance hunny, no I don't want to sit at home on Saturday night. LOL So guess what I sit at the Canteen and am surrounded by the most beautiful girls in all of America and the best Patriots too. Thank you for the cottage with the big chairs they are very comfortable. The Z-Tar guys told me about the Canteen and it made a big difference. I laugh more now and don't get so down or worried about 'things'. Thank you ! Michael USARMY
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Dear Snow Bunny and Jen and Canteeners I WON I WON I got all the answers for Jen's Trivia questions. Can I have a kiss Jen. Don't worry about the NHH stuff I am all male head to toe. LOL Thanks for the fun and being there. Mark USMC
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Ahoy "USS Canteen" We have a gift for the Canteen Snow Bunny. It was Marty that, well you know Marty and his crush on Souris. He was looking one day for a Mouse house to tell her he would love to have lunch with her one day. LOL He came across this poem and we all liked it a lot so here it is. Not sure who wrote it, Marty said it said a name but had a question mark after it. Now I ask ya, what kind of person has a question mark after their name. What do you think Sam and the Bad Boys ? What do we do with men that have a question mark about what they are. ROTFL I guess they weren't sure who wrote it but who cares its great. Kind of like who cares really what all of our names are as long as we are fighting to keep you safe. Pirates like that word fighting ya know. And a lass in every port, our sea dog Yatch Man knows about that. LOL Anyway its the outcome of the poem like the outcome of this war. Winners all aye that we are as long as we have the "USS Canteen" and the cottage to stop in for grog and wet our whistle for these sturdy pirates. But first a special kiss on the cheek from Marty to Souis and one from each of us for all of the lovelies of the "USS Canteen". Dare we mention the Chicken Dance. ROTFLMAO You all are ALL so out there and we can never thank you enough for how you make us feel. BUT THANK YOU! Tell Cote, Bentfeather, James Wilson, Poet and the Poetry Branch Joe bragged about being a member to some old girlfriend in an email and she is very impressed. He tried to get away with the roses are red bit but that might have been too much for her. That Joe he just has to rush into things. LOL I'll sign off here so you can read our gift. Thanks again Al,Marty, Joe and Scully the scrounger USNAVY Please include the poem below in our email Bunny thanks In Placentia Bay there sat on the shore A young girl who mourned for her love who's no more The pride of his manhood is the prize of the sea And the seagulls still follow on freedom She reached out her hand to an old man passed by And she lifted her head with a tear in her eye Said, "Sit and I'll tell you a tale of some woe While the seagulls still follow on freedom" I come from Toronto, upon the mainland And there's many's a thing here that I don't understand Like why are these young men still slaves to the sea When the seagulls still follow on freedom He said to this young maid, as held her small hand "The sea and its fury are part of this land And them who can't take it had better not stay With the seagulls who follow on freedom" "Those men who quote figures and count the cause lost They see on the high seas and the lives it has cost They don't see the life as we know it to be Like the seagulls who follow on freedom" "So they cheat us and they rob us and continue to say That our only salvation is leaving the bay But I'll soon be ninety and there's one thing I know That the seagulls still follow on freedom"
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MAIL CALL There's a scramble in the barracks When our mail call time arrives, And we hit the stair at double-time, And our interest has revived. We assemble in a circle While some sergeant reads the list Of addresses on the envelopes Lest our letters should be missed. There are many disappointments When our letters do not come, And we hit our bunks again Feeling blue and looking glum. But the man who gets a letter Wears a smile so bright and gay, Like the glimmer of the summer sun When the clouds have passed away. So you true and loyal civilians, If you want to do your part, Why not write a card or letter To delight some soldier's heart! Sir Lancelot |
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TOPICS: Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: michaeldobbs; monacofreetedmaher; usocanteen
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Comment #141 Removed by Moderator
To: Snow Bunny
Bump and God bless our guys and gals in uniform.
To: Snow Bunny
I know I've said this before, but if you want to see the price of freedom, go to a VA hospital. Or Arlington. Or The Wall.
Sorry for the redundancy.
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posted on
10/21/2002 4:39:41 PM PDT
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M Kehoe
Comment #144 Removed by Moderator
To: coteblanche
I can only speak for me/us...............
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posted on
10/21/2002 4:47:35 PM PDT
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tomkow6
To: Snow Bunny
To our wonderful Mail Call Monday troops, I'm sorry I don't have more time to post individually with graphics and stuff....
Johnny: Thank you for your service, and thank your brothers. Your Dad must be very proud of his boys. RIP Johnny's Dad. I have the greatest admiration and respect for you and your family.
James KL: I think the special events such as the Rodeo and Beach Party are some of the best days at the Canteen for sheer fun. Of course, Monday Mail Call is my favorite! But you can always find respect and companionship, even on the most average of days here at the Canteen. To steal a great term from Joel, every day is CAN-Tastic!!! Thanks, James, for your email and all you do!!!
Charney, so good to see you again! The feeding frenzy was alot of fun. I didn't even spend too long here that day and I probably gained ten pounds! LOL! Take care and God Bless!
Joel, I love it when you turn up in Mail Call. YOU are CAN-Tastic, my friend! A mermaid to you! Wish I could post one...I owe you a pretty one....Thanks for your service in the Navy!!!
Michael, thanks for serving in the Army. I'm so glad the Z-Tar is spreading the word of the Canteen with their brothers in arms. We have come to make so many good friends in this way. Say hello to Z-Tar. We hope to see you ALL here again soon! God bless!
Mark, you are the trivia master! Maybe you should write the next trivia contest. Great job, we can always count on those Marines!!!! Thank you for serving, Mark.
Our wonderful Scully and those Pirates...you guys have tough exteriors but wonderfully loving and giving hearts. The perfect combination! Thanks for the sacrifices you are making for US!!! A mermaid to you as well!!!!!!!!!
I'm sorry I can't spend more time here right now. I'm going to miss next Monday's Mail Call but I will ask Snow Bunny to extend my best wishes along with the replies she sends back to the troops, for I will be thinking of you all that day. Love you ALL!!! GG
To: SassyMom; All
Anybody hear anything from Sassy, lately?
Hello, Sassy! How are YOU? We MISS you!
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10/21/2002 4:50:33 PM PDT
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tomkow6
To: coteblanche
ROFLOL! I resemble that cartoon!
Comment #149 Removed by Moderator
To: GatorGirl
Great job, we can always count on those Marines!!!!Wooo hoo!! Ain't that the truth? WE LOVE OUR MARINES!
Comment #151 Removed by Moderator
To: tomkow6
It's not my call. Heck, if it were, I'd let all your voices have a turn. I'd stay on the ground, but I'd let all of 'em fly it. : )
Comment #153 Removed by Moderator
To: Snow Bunny; 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; LindaSOG; Victoria Delsoul; Kathy in Alaska; SAMWolf; ...
Good evening all! I hope you're having a great Monday.
A big THANK YOU! to our troops, veterans, and allies for all you do or have done for this country, defending us from those who wish us harm. Y'all are awesome!
WOOHOO! It's Monday which means MAIL CALL!!!!
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posted on
10/21/2002 5:07:52 PM PDT
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radu
To: Snow Bunny
Johnny - USAF
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Even though he passed during a time of strife, I'm sure he left proud of you and your brothers. Thank you to all three of you for your service to our country.
Hearing that the Canteen is a hightlight in your life has me grinning ear-to-ear. I hope you come by often and 'set a spell' with us.
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posted on
10/21/2002 5:18:09 PM PDT
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radu
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posted on
10/21/2002 5:20:47 PM PDT
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Dakmar
To: Snow Bunny
James K.L. - Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class
LOL! I hope you had a lot of Pepto Bismol on hand for the Junk Food Day. I'll bet you weren't the only one with a stomach ache, huh? Having tasted MRE's when I was married to a Marine years ago, I can understand why that day was such a hit with our troops. hehe!
Thank you for being there to defend our country.
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posted on
10/21/2002 5:24:47 PM PDT
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radu
To: Snow Bunny; All
Looks like my hubby is ready to go out to eat tonight so I'll be back in a bit to finish my e-mails and spend time at the Canteen. See y'all in a bit. :-))
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posted on
10/21/2002 5:27:34 PM PDT
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radu
To: Dakmar
That look like a really cool site! Thanx for the link. I'll check it out thoroughly later tonight. I also sent that to my hubby so he can check it out. He should enjoy it, too.
I'll see you when we get back.
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posted on
10/21/2002 5:34:58 PM PDT
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radu
To: coteblanche
Tha is a great picture isn't it?
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posted on
10/21/2002 5:35:54 PM PDT
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SAMWolf
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