USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ Help Wanted ~ November 19 2002

68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub and FRiends of the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

USO Canteen FReeper Style looking for people to help post graphics, links, prayers, jokes etc each day.
Full or Part time help needed.
Pay = Knowing that you helped someone in the military know that they are not forgotten.

HiJinx Posted this on yesterdays thread.

"Each day we take some time to pass on a message of support to our veterans, active duty personnel, and their families.
Some of us spend hours on end in the Canteen, and others just post once.
Whichever you do doesn't matter, it's getting the message out to those we support that matters!"

[Soaring Feather]

From the web, labels from Sweden :-(


1. On Sears hairdryer: "Do not use while sleeping."
(Gee, that's the only time I have to work on my hair)

2. On a bag of Fritos: "You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside. (Evidently, the shoplifter special)

3. On a bar of Dial soap: "Directions: Use like regular soap." (And that would be how. . . ?)

4. On some Swanson frozen dinners: "Serving suggestions: Defrost." (But it's *just* a suggestion)

5. On Tosco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom of box): "Do not turn upside down." (Oops, too late!)

6. On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding: "Product will be hot after heating." (As night follows the day . . . .)

7. On packaging for a Rowenta iron: "Do not iron clothes on body." (But wouldn't this save even more time?)

8. On Boot's Children's Cough Medicine: "Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication."
(We could do a lot to reduce the rate of construction accidents if we could just get those 5-year-olds with head-colds off those forklifts.)

9. On Nytol Sleep Aid: "Warning: May cause drowsiness." (One would hope)

10. On most brands of Christmas lights: "For indoor or outdoor use only." (As opposed to what?)

11. On a Japanese food processor: "Not to be used for the other use." (I gotta admit, I'm curious.)

12. On Sainsbury's peanuts: "Warning: Contains nuts."
(NEWS FLASH)

13. On an American Airlines packet of nuts:
"Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts." (Step 3: Fly Delta.)

14. On a child's Superman costume: "Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly." (I don't blame the company, I blame parents for this one.)

15. On a bottle of Palmolive Dishwashing liquid: "Do not use on food." (Hey, Mom, we're out of syrup! It's OK honey just grab the Palmolive!)

[aomagrat]

Today's classic warship, USS Cabana (DE-260)

Evarts class escort ship
Displacement. 1,140
Lenght. 289'5"
Beam. 35'1"
Draft. 8'3"
Speed. 21 k.
Complement. 114
Armament. 3 x 3", 4 x 1.1" AA, 9 x 20 mmAA, 1 Hedgehog, 8 dcp., 2 dct.

USS Cabana (DE-260) was launched 10 March 1943 by Boston Navy Yard; sponsored by Mrs. E. Cabana; and commissioned 9 July 1943, Lieutenant Commander R. L. Bence, USNR, in command.

Clearing Norfolk, Va., 2 October 1943, Cabana arrived at Pearl Harbor 26 October. From this base she screened the tanker units supporting TF 53 in its strikes in the Ellice and Gilbert Islands during the invasion of the latter. After a convoy escort voyage to San Francisco, she cleared Pearl Harbor 28 January 1944 to guard vulnerable transports bound for the occupation of Kwajalein. Cabana returned to Pearl Harbor 15 February to join the screen of tankers destined for the essential task of refueling ships engaged in the continuing operations in the Marshall Islands.

Displaying her antisubmarine capabilities, Cabana patrolled with a hunter-killer group from Majuro through March and April 1944, then returned to Pearl Harbor to prepare for the Marianas operation. Through the summer she offered fire support, radar picket, and escort services as Saipan, Guam, and Tinian were added to the growing list of American victories. On 18 September she arrived at Guadalcanal to escort invasion forces to the southern Palau Islands, then continued convoy voyages to Ulithi and Peleliu as the Palaus operation came to its close.

Cabana returned to Pearl Harbor 21 November for training, and on 11 February 1945 sailed guarding transports to provide reinforcements for the invasion of Iwo Jima. She patrolled off that island from 7 March to 20 March, then returned to the United States for a brief overhaul.

Cabana rejoined 3d Fleet units operating from Ulithi and Guam 17 July 1945, and until the close of the war screened the logistics support group as the mighty air power of the 3d Fleet smashed at the Japanese home islands. On 20 September she entered Tokyo Bay escorting tankers to refuel the occupation fleet, and after a month of service as weather station ship off Pearl Harbor, returned to Mare Island 25 November 1945. Cabana was decommissioned 9 January 1946 and sold 13 May 1947 and broken up for scrap.

Cabana received seven battle stars for World War II service.

USS Cabana was named for Machinist Napoleon Joseph Cabana. Born in Fairhaven, Mass., 26 March 1911, Napoleon Joseph Cabana enlisted in the Navy 17 March 1930 and was appointed machinist 2 February 1941. As assistant safety engineer of the Cavite Navy Yard, P.I., he was killed in action during Japanese attacks on that base 12 December 1941.

[Kathy in Alaska]

An Alaskan tidbit: The sun went down in Barrow yesterday and will not be seen above the horizon again until January 23rd.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sgt. Bradley McPherson, aviation ordinance technician, from Goshen, Ind., loads a rocket in an AH-1N Super Cobra Helicopter before a live-fire exercise held by the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. Photo by: Cpl. Jeff Sisto

[Kathy in Alaska]

"Quality Time"

Excellent, Dubya. Lots of very inspirational stories today. Thank you.

[Soaring Feather]

An Alaskan tidbit:

Kind of living like a mole isn't it???

[radu]

Y'all are too sweet! Thank you so much for the anniversary sentiments.

I miss y'all so much. I'll be back on a regular basis soon.

(((HUGS))) all 'round!

[radu]

Thank You! to all our troops, veterans, and allies for all you do or have done in your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Of all the gifts you could give a US Soldier, Prayer is the very best one.....

A prayer wheel is a very good idea, tom. Prayers said.

[Soaring Feather]

Hello Aromagrat,

My uncle was on the USS FOGG, a destroyer, when it was torpeoded. Do you have a photo of this ship?

He was not harmed thank the Lord.

[aomagrat]

I'll do some research and feature the USS Fogg in a future "Today's classic warship."

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Hi, to our Canteeners, Freepers, lurkers - troops and families and fellow patriots. Happy hour here in sunny SW Florida...high in the upper 70s today, fall bringing us our annual flocks of warblers and blooming orchid trees. The ocean's dropped below 80 degrees - a bit too chilly for a swim, lol!

We're famous for our roadside tax cows (put two cows on your property, get a tax break), and - of course - seafood....available in the Canteen 24/7. (^;

     Surf and Turf

     Key lime Pie

[radu]

Those baby "kitty-katz" are too cute. How many do you have now? I'll bet you haven't reached my record numbers yet, have you? I hope not...I wouldn't wish that on anyone. LOL!!!

[Soaring Feather]

Thank you so kindly, I thank you!

[radu]

tomkow's "kitty-katz" are not to be confused with kitty cats, of which I have 36 (at present anyway). Hey, ya wanna cat? LOL!!!

These little "kitty-katz" are my faves of tomkow's brood. What are they? Hint: they don't have the most pleasant of fragrances. (grin)

[freedumb2003]

Yeah, Tom6 gave me an adult photo. Actually, I would think 36 cats probably smell collectively worse! ;)

[LaDivaLoca]

THANK YOU Troops, Vets, Allies and Volunteers for your service. God bless you and God bless America!

[tomkow6]

You have 4 CORRECT answers!

[LaDivaLoca]

[tomkow6]

GREAT Graphic, La Diva!