USO Canteen FReeper Style Monday Mail Call ....... October 21,2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ The Troops and Snow Bunny ~

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Wife #1: Hey, Lynn, tell me this. How were you able to keep your husband from staying out late?
Wife #2: Well, everytime he would come home I would simply say, 'Mike, is that you?'
Wife #1: But I still don't understand. How did that keep him from staying out?
Wife #2: My husband's name is Andrew.

[tomkow6]

A man was eating in a fancy restaurant, and there was a gorgeous woman eating at the next table. He had been checking her out all night, but lacked the nerve to go talk to her. Suddenly she sneezed and her glass eye went flying out of her socket towards the man. With his quick reflexes, he caught it in mid-air. "Oh my god, I'm sooooo sorry," the woman said as she popped her eye back into its socket. "Let me buy you dinner to make it up to you." They enjoyed a wonderful dinner together and afterwards the woman offered to drive him home. "But it's over an hour out of your way," the man said. "Are you sure you don't mind?" "Not at all," she said. "I'm looking forward to it." The guy was amazed and flattered. "You know, you're the perfect woman," he said. "Are you this nice to every guy you meet?" "No," she replied, "you just happened to catch my eye!"

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Q: How many feminists does it take to change a light bulb?

A: 20: one to change the bulb, the rest to make a documentary all about it.

Q: How many feminists does it take to change a light bulb?

A: That's not funny!

[tomkow6]

Three friends; a blonde, a brunette and a redhead are stuck on an island.
One day, the three of them are walking along the beach and discover a magic
lamp.

They rub and rub, and sure enough, out pops a genie. The genie says, "Since
I can only grant three wishes, you may each have one."

The brunette says, "I've been stuck here for years. I miss my family, my
husband, and my life. I just want to go home." POOF! The brunette gets her
wish and she is returned to her family. Then, the red head says, "I've been
stuck here for years as well. I miss my family, my husband, and my life. I
wish I could go home too." POOF! The redhead gets her wish and she is
returned to her family.

The blonde starts crying uncontrollably. The genie asks, "My dear, what's
the matter?"

The blonde whimpers, "I wish my friends were still here."

[SAMWolf]

Four airman rest while waiting for site surveyors to map out the next row of tents at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Air Force civil engineers are escavating, grading and building the infrastructure at Al Udeid in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Efrain Gonzalez.

Heading down the last stretch of desert, students from the Desert Environmental Survival Training course in El Centro, California are beat from the week prior of walking (and sometimes running) in the blanket of night to avoid capture from instructors portraying the enemy. These long nights consist of navigating through the night desert for lengths of up to 10 miles at a time in temperatures around 40 degrees only to get to their position, dig a trench, and use pieces of parachute as shade against the day sun that can reach up to 120 degrees. U.S. Navy Photo by Petty Officer 2nd class Aaron Ansarov.

Lt. Patrick Honeck of La Mesa, Calif., greets his son upon arrival at Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, Wash. Honeck, along with 23 other Combat Reconnaissance Crew One (VQ-1) members, was held in China for 11 days after their U.S. Navy P-3 aircraft collided with a Chinese jet. U.S. Navy Photo by Petty Officer 2nd class Aaron Ansarov.

After forty-three sea going days without a port visit, Sailors and Marines of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) finally jump ship on November 1, 2001 to enjoy a day of swim call. The Theodore Roosevelt is operating in the Arabian Sea in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Photographers Mate Johnny Bivera.

Standing on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, the forward watch keeps a vigilant eye for anything suspicious. The Roosevelt is operating in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Photographers Mate Johnny Bivera.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh boy, Girlz, we're hopticoptering today. Radu needs Dramamine. Jen, do you know who can drive? Maybe AFCATMRet can help. Hey, Duchess, how's this for a different kind of speed?

Maybe we need a Marine. Paging Leatherneck Rangler Jody!!! Got anybody who can drive this thing?

[HiJinx]

James K.L., Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class - You've made our day, James! Each of our Canteen Gurlz pours her heart out trying to let you guys know how much you mean to us, and how much they love you for what you're doing. Whether it's music, cyber food, pictures, or stories, they're doing all they can to make sure you're never too far from home. Rest assured, they are here for you now and they'll continue to be here for you until this is all over!

Hey look, here comes another shipment of snacks for the Canteen Pantry!!

[HiJinx]

Charney, US Army - Welcome to your home away from home! How neat of you to recognize one of our newcomers the way you have. The Duchess is pretty special to all of us...it's just a way we have, welcoming people into the Canteen like they're part of one big happy family! A little on the weird side, maybe, but family nonetheless!!!

[HiJinx]

Michael, USARMY - You're a lucky man, Michael, to have friends like the Z-TAR guys! And you have quite the eye for the beauty that abounds here at the Canteen! As long as you need us, Michael, we're going to be here for you. That's a commitment that I believe each and every one of us has made as our contribution to this war on terror...you guys are very special to us, and we're praying daily for your safety and comfort.

[backhoe]

Thanks for looking; your comments are appreciated.

[tomkow6]

Let ME try! I can do it! I wwanna do it!

[tomkow6]

Hi MoJo!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Those ironclads were really something. Just getting them built was quite the feat. Thanks, aomagrat, for the history of the USS (EX-CSS) Tennessee.

[Soaring Feather]

~~~~~Johnny USAF

Dear Johnny,

I'm so very sorry about the lost of your dad 9/12/01. Losing a parent is never easy. I will say a prayer for you and your family. Thank you for taking the time to write, we love hearing from you.

Sincerely,
bentfeather

~~~~~James K.L. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class

Dear James,

The rodeo was great fun, I enjoyed it very much too. Snow Bunny and Canteen Crew are always thinking up new and exciting ways for the troops serving our great nation. Thanks for writing and please do again if you have a minute.
How's this for zany?

~~~~Charney USARMY

Hi Charney,

Writing to the troops is one of the things I can do. Thank you for being there on the front keeping us safe. We love hearing from you.

~~~~~Joel USNAVY

Hi Joel,

The chicken dance is really funny. I used to work with a young man that did that dance every afternoon. Cracked the entire office up. Stay safe and thank you for writing.
Sorry I don't have a chicken! LOL

~~~~Michael USARMY

Hi Michael,

So you like the tank babes! I would say we are a pretty unique crew! Thank you so much for the lovely compliment "elegence tank style" LOL, I really like that! Best wishes and just for you Michael the following...

~~~~Mark USMC

Hi Mark, So you are the Trivia Champ!! Great going! Thanks for writing to the Canteen! Stay safe and thank you for fighting to keep freedom free.

~~~~Al, Marty, Joe and Sculy the scrounger
USNAVY

Hi Guys,

Thank you so much for the poem. In Placentia Bay there sat on the shore...

I like to have you fellows respond about poetry with poetry.
Thank you for thinking about and coming to the Belvedere Room when you have a moment.
We love having you come into our lovely lounge for quite and comfort.

~~~~Sir Lancelot

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.

I love this poem, thank you for posting it. Looking forward to your next posting.

Thank you guys and gals for all you do to keep us safe. ~~~~Bless you all and stay safe.~~~~~

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hiya zip! Great job you Mid Missouri FReepers do each week. I think it's neat that you always have a ziplet with you. Please thank Shane for me. And thank you for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm ..........I'm thinking tom. Can you come up with at least a few qualifications to fly one of those hopticopters? I don't think I can grant you permission based on what one of your voices might be saying.