USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ Operation Postcards ~ December 28 2002

Military City ^ | 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub and FRiends of the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Many of you have asked if there was another way to contact
our military men and women besides sending e-mails.
This might make an easy to do classroom project or office project.
Just click on the links in the graphic to find out what to do.

[American Preservative]

Do I have ta?! Hey, gotta have a little whine when there's cheese here at FR. : )

[PhilDragoo]

On behalf of Army veteran Ted Maher and his friends on Free Republic, God Bless our troops, our veterans and their families.

It's a proud time when our men and women in uniform move out, as they are now led by those who respect them.

As ever, our thoughts, our prayers and our flag flies 24/7 for them in their mission.

It's great to see Marine veteran Drew Carey doing shows. The next one he can use Saddam's head in a jar as a prop.

The North Korean nuclear program didn't cease in 1994--but Clinton was fine with that.

Sudan offered Osama in 1998, but Clinton was too busy with Monica.

Robert Baer, See No Evil, illustrates the sorry state of intelligence, and we all know the 40% cut in defense funding and tripling of deployments.

Now come the adults. North Korea will be taught how the cow ate the cabbage.

Gen. Xiong Guangkai got his comeuppance from Condoleeza Rice. Sara Lister said the Marines were "extreme", but Condy thinks they're just right.

The finest fighting force on earth is bringing smackdown to the bully-boys, and aid to the people who really need it.

God Speed our men and women in uniform to swift victory and safe return.

And Arafat's head to a second jar--for the balanced approach.

[Kathy in Alaska]

ms feather, I hope you have gotten some much needed rest this day, and are feeling at least a little better.

Maybe these could help a little.

Or maybe some of this?

[Soaring Feather]

Thank you Kathy for the snaks, but most of all thank you for being you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And for you guys.....

USO entertainer Wayne Newton along with Julie Holeman and Kelly Kirchoff, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, entertain sailors aboard the USS Abrahm Lincoln U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class (AW/PJ) Philip A. McDaniel

Comedian Paul Rodriguez signs autographs for sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln after entertaining them with stand up comedy. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Tyler Clements

Please God, let their loved ones see them "at work".

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Time for health check for the 2 of you.
OK now time to add prayers for your health.
Thank You both for posting even when you have been ill.
Know that God Loves you both.

[American Preservative]

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Time for me to do some last minute things before I go to bed.
Thank You All for stopping in the USO Canteen.
May God Bless and Protect our military and our allies military.
God Bless All who enter the USO Canteen.

[Radix]

Hey Kathy,

I like the girl in the white shorts and the blue sleeves.

I think that she is a friend of mine whose phone number I lost.

Would you happen to have her phone number? I mean, both of their numbers.

Yes, I was friends with both of them.

Yeah, that is the ticket.

I know them both and I lost my address book.

Yeah, that is it.

My dog ate my phone book, and my poor cheerleader friends have not heard from me in a while.

Please send me their phone numbers!

I lost Bo Dereks number too.

If you have that one, could you please give it to me again.

I am certain that they would all be happy to hear from me.

Again, I meant to say "again."

[Kathy in Alaska]

A hidden lagoon in Seychelles that Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) and Sailors from USS Austin (LPD-4), visited while enjoying some time off. Photo by: Cpl. Jeff Sisto

Marines enjoy port visit in Seychelles
Submitted by: 24th MEU
Story Identification Number: 20021226235340
Story by Cpl. Jeff Sisto

REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES (December 22, 2002) -- Recently Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) and Sailors from USS Austin (LPD-4) enjoyed some time off during a port visit to Seychelles. After completing Exercise Edged Mallet in Kenya, USS Austin headed southeast to the tropical resort destination where the crew had three days to unwind.

While there, Marines and Sailors enjoyed a variety of activities and sights from all over the island. While some Marines hit the beach for swimming and sunbathing others took advantage of downtown shopping markets, historic landmarks, Creole cuisine and scenic views.

USS Austin (LPD-4) sits off the coast of Seychelles, while the Marines and Sailors enjoy some time off. Photo by: Cpl. Jeff Sisto

Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) and Sailors from USS Austin (LPD-4) to go ashore during a port visit in Seychelles, off the coast of Africa. Photo by: Cpl. Jeff Sisto

[Radix]

Call me crazy Kathy, but I think that the sun rise in Anchorage is stuck at 10:15

[Soaring Feather]

Canteeners and Military

If I Could...

If I could catch a rainbow
I would do it just for you
And share with you its beauty
On the days you're feeling blue.

If I could build a mountain
You could call your very own
A place to find serenity
A place to be alone.

If I could take your troubles
I would toss them in the sea
But all these things I'm finding
Are impossible for me.

I cannot build a mountain
Or catch a rainbow fair
But let me be what I know best:
A friend that's always there.

Author Unknown

[Kathy in Alaska]

I'm all better now, well almost. Just tired. The news reports are saying that the "cruise ship virus" has come to Alaska. I would just as soon they keep it, thank you very much. Now my folks have it, and my brother called from work (Prudhoe Bay) to say he has it. He just flew up from the Oakland area Thursday evening.

[Soaring Feather]

USO entertainers!!!!!!

USO entertainer Wayne Newton along with Julie Holeman and Kelly Kirchoff, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders,

Wayne looks as though he is absolutely loving this job!

And yes, we certainly do hope family members see their loved ones!

Comedian Paul Rodriguez signs autographs for sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln after entertaining them with stand up comedy.

Thank you guys for going on the USO Tour!

[Kathy in Alaska]

"but I think that the sun rise in Anchorage is stuck at 10:15"

LOL, Radix, that bothered me too! But I checked 2 different sources and it must be that the shortest days of the year are just poking along. The sun peeks over the horizon, slides along and goes down at different times, approx 3 minutes later each day.

You get this for noticing.

[Soaring Feather]

For the Troops

BEGINNING TODAY

Beginning today I will no longer worry about yesterday.
It is in the past and the past will never change.
Only I can change by choosing to do so.

Beginning today I will no longer worry about tomorrow.
Tomorrow will always be there, waiting for me to make
the most of it.
But I cannot make the most of tomorrow without first
making the most of today.

Beginning today I will look in the mirror and I will
see a person worthy of my respect and admiration.
This capable person looking back at me is someone I
enjoy spending time with and someone I would like to
get to know better.

Beginning today I will cherish each moment of my life.
I value this gift bestowed upon me in this world and
I will unselfishly share this gift with others.
I will use this gift to enhance the lives of others.

Beginning today I will take a moment to step off the
beaten path and to revel in the mysteries I encounter.
I will face challenges with courage and determination.
I will overcome what barriers there may be which hinder
my quest for growth and self-improvement.

Beginning today I will take life one day at a time,
one step at a time.
Discouragement will not be allowed to taint my
positive self-image,
my desire to succeed or my capacity to love.

Beginning today I walk with renewed faith in human
kindness.
Regardless of what has gone before, I believe there
is hope for a brighter and better future.

Beginning today I will open my mind and my heart.
I will welcome new experiences. I will meet new
people.
I will not expect perfection from myself nor
anyone else: perfection does not exist in an
imperfect world.
But I will applaud the attempt to overcome human
foibles.

Beginning today I am responsible for my own
happiness and I will do things that make me happy . . .
admire the beautiful wonders of nature, listen to my
favorite music, pet a kitten or a puppy, soak in a
bubble bath . . .pleasure can be found in the most
simple of gestures.

Beginning today I will learn something new; I will
try something different; I will savor all the
various flavors life has to offer.
I will change what I can and the rest I will let go.
I will strive to become the best me I can possibly be.

Beginning today. And every day.

Author Unkown

[radu]

Hi you two! Glad to see you're both up and about. Hope this means you're both better now. I'm gonna give this a shot and see how long I can last this time. It might be a good idea to keep that ambulance Tonk so kindly provided close by...just in case! LOL I tried to coordinate all these critters to carry me around but to no avail. (siiiigh!) Too darned independent, they are.

[Kathy in Alaska]

"My dog ate my phone book, and my poor cheerleader friends have not heard from me in a while."

How about 1-800-COWBOYS?

[Radix]

A Gold Star for me?

Wow, I am honored.

T Y so very much!

[American Preservative]