USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ Letter to the Military Lurkers ~ November 12th,2002

68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub and FRiends of the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Dear Military Lurkers

As you have now noticed there have been changes to the Canteen.
1st of all let me assure you that the Canteen is here to stay.
Due to circumstances beyond my control I have assumed the duty of running the Canteen.
I could not even begin to explain what happened on this or on any other thread.
HOWEVER feel free to e-mail me at seaside611@hotmail.com with any questions.

It is my intention to keep the original purpose of the Canteen on track.
That purpose is to show our support for the military, their families and veterans.
Please be assured that we stand firmly behind you.
May God Bless and Protect you, my Brothers and Sisters.

[grantswank]

again. . .

THANK YOU

THANK YOU

THANK YOU, TONK.

three cheers three cheers three cheers.

chap gran

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romans 8:28

[meadsjn]

To all the active duty men and women, our thoughts and prayers are for your success and your safe return. Happy (belated) Veterans Day.

Old salts can find their ship info and/or reconnect with old shipmates at: www.hullnumber.com There's probably similar sites for the other branches.

[grantswank]

ooops. . .

i cannot even sign my own name properly when i am in such a hilariously jubilant mode re: bro tonk still hangin' in there for the canteen.

it should have read as the sign-off sig:

"chap granT"

got it?

got it!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks for today's history, Valin.

Thought for the day:
"Only the doctor can suffer from good health."

That could be a problem for a doctor. LOL!

[Jen]

God bless you chaplain for being here for the troops, veterans and Canteeners.

[My back yard]

God Bless our Troops.

You mean to tell me our government is possibly giving-up on the proper 'chains' of Diplomacy? Oh my!

(Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock....Will Rogers)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hi, FryingPan. That Lady Liberty fireworks show is lots of fun. Thanks for sharing with our troops.

[Pippin]

Hi, Jen and I apologize to you for the things I've said in the past. I want to wish you a belated Happy Veterans Day and Thanks for your service and for all you do for our country and the troops.

[Kathy in Alaska]

"The guy replies, "No I don't think so mate .................the steaks are too high!"

GROAN!

[tomkow6]

Wanna buy a burka?

[tomkow6]

Wanna buy a burka?

[Alamo-Girl]

Bump for the military!

I'm sorry I can't drop by as often as I'd like, but there's usually more graphics than my poor old internet connection can handle. Sigh...

[tomkow6]

Have you seen my "babies"?

"Kitties" are sooooooooooo cute!

[FryingPan101]

You bet, Kathy! Our pleasure.

[blackie]

Death To all Muslim Extremist's !!

Snuff Saddam, NOW !!

GWB Is The Man !!

Freedom Is Worth Fighting For !!

Let's Roll !!

Molon Labe !!

[Feiny]

Loved the quotes. Here is another one:

"You can't separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom."
--Malcolm X

[Kathy in Alaska]

ms feather, you look charming this day. I hope Nonie and Nonie2 are in good health. No speeding today, but mystery transportation this evening.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks for stopping in g'nad. And thank you for your continuing service to our country.

[FryingPan101]

We have many, many acquaintances whose names are on the Wall. Six very good friends. My husband lost 22 of his men in one friendly fire incident that still nearly rips his heart out when he talks about it. We visit the Wall every year and make a point of stopping in to honor all who died whenever the travelling Wall is in our area. When all is said and done, we have more friends and acquaintances who made it home than were fallen. We all keep the fallen alive in our hearts and memories. We are not among those who are stereotyped from the Vietnam era. We're proud. We are among the fortunate. Our love for country remains strong. My husband, his friends, his compatriots have never been among the unemployed or homeless....or hopeless. We will always have faith that our Armed Forces will be the best on the planet and will get the job done....because it has to be done.....by every generation. Freedom isn't free. Welcome home.

[Pippin]

TOMKOW!!!!!!