USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ Military Valentines Day Project ~ January 15 2003

68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub and FRiends of the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

The original idea about organizing a Canteen project to mail packages
to the military belongs to MoJo2001
What started out with a simple FReep mail to several people quickly became a hit.
My 2 cents was to suggest that we get this project underway
in time to get these packages to the military by Valentines Day.
I think there are many different ways to do this.
Our goal is get get packages and/or cards, letters and e-mails to the military
so thay do not feel alone or forgotten on Valentines Day.
If you have not been to the USO Canteen Post Office recently there are new links and info there.
Info on what to include in Care Packages, snail mail postcards, new e-mail links, phone cards, etc.
Several FReepers have obtained snail mail addresses for active duty military.
Some of you have family and friends serving right now.
As you can tell this project can go in many different directions.
Some of you may want to "team" up with others to send one big package.
Others may want to do this by themselves.
Some may just want to e-mail or snail mail Valentines messages.
What is needed now is to post approved snail mail addresses of military bases and/or individuals.
I propose that each Wed between now and Valentines Day the thread be used to update info and ideas.
So to qoute a great patriot of 9/11 "LETS ROLL" and get this project underway!

[radu]

This a great article about Recruit Paul R. Athanas, Kathy!

Boot camp separates the men from the boys and his turnaround shows he's a man. I'm sure his family is extremely proud of him. I know I am.

[radu]

There are two kinds of dogs in the world...

These critter pics you've been finding are wonderful, Kathy. This one of Scooter and Sophia is tooooo funny! I'd say that's definitely a grin on Scooter's face. A very smug one. LOL!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

"safely lands a CH-46 “Sea Knight” helicopter"

Really great picture, the hopticopters all lined up.

[Kathy in Alaska]

He's only a month old, but already the newest giraffe at the Oakland Zoo has to fight off the ladies -- in this case, it's cradle robber Dadisi, 11 months.

[Kathy in Alaska]

The annual blessing of the pets at San Francisco Church in Mexico City can make your furry loved one a happy camper -- even if she's a campy hamster.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Evening, Seven, thanks for the update about Putin. I hope there is more to this story.

[Soaring Feather]

Nonie
Nonie 2

A furry loved one a happy camper -- even if she's a campy hamster.

[radu]

Aaaaaagh!! My eye!!

Too funny...and bore repeating! Now I've gotta get something to clean myself up with. Got Coca Cola all over me....but missed the 'puter! LOL!

[Soaring Feather]

Too funny...and bore repeating! Now I've gotta get something to clean myself up with. Got Coca Cola all over me....but missed the 'puter! LOL!

[radu]

LOL! Sounds like the Outback crew bit off more than they can chew! It's wonderful that the the chain sent the food and employees to Afghanistan this week. I'm sure all the troops in Kandahar and Bagram were thrilled to get this little taste of home.

Kudos to Outback for doing this for our troops!!!

[SevenofNine]

Well latest from Interfax wire reporting that Vlad sign the deal already with Syrians on building nuke plant in Syria for Syrian and Russia cooperate

I think Vlad try get his KGB Russian bear paw be honest

Well another report get wishes in order according to Kydto news wire Emperor Akihito of Japan has check himself into Japanese hospital for prostate cancer surgery

Now according to docs he going make full recovery after little chemo therapy

Apparently his healthy background would really help him recover very fast indeed

[Valin]

I don't think we're in Kansas anymore.

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOL! My favorite hamsters. Be sure to tell them that I said, "Hi."

"A furry loved one a happy camper -- even if she's a campy hamster"

My tongue got mixed up, and I had to read that twice.

[radu]

Go ahead ... laugh. But while you're at it, got a damp cloth handy? This stuff is sticky! LOL!!!

I hate it but it's time for me to bid you all good night. Our ISP was kind enough to notify us about the down time and it's closing in quickly. I see I have two e-mails to reply to overseas and guess I'd better get to it.

Sleep well, everyone!! God bless y'all for your continuing support of our troops and veterans!!

Good night troops and allies wherever you may be. May god watch over you and keep you safe!

[Soaring Feather]

LOL! My favorite hamsters. Be sure to tell them that I said, "Hi."

[Soaring Feather]

Good Night Radu sorry you have to go!

[Kathy in Alaska]

"Pancakes on Wednesdays"

Boysenberry syrup for me, please.

[SAMWolf]

Private First Class Caleb Collier (R), from the Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S) of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, says good-bye to his wife Miranda (C) before boarding a bus in Camp Pendleton, January 15, 2003. The Marines are part of 10,000 troops being deployed to the Persian Gulf January 17 on seven ships from Naval Station San Diego as the United States prepares for a possible war with Iraq. REUTERS/Mike Blake


Private First Class Caleb Collier (L) from the Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S) of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, hugs his wife Miranda before boarding a bus at Camp Pendleton, January 15, 2003.


Maj. Mark Tobin, right, a member of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and his wife Jen, right, share a quiet moment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003, before Tobin boarded a helicopter to join 7,000 fellow Marines on seven ships off the coast of North Carolina as they deploy to the Persian Gulf.(AP Photo/Bob Jordan)


Five-year-old Savion Grove is surrounded by cameras as he turns his head and waves good-bye to his uncle, Master Gunnery Sergeant Errol Ovid (in bus window) of the Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S) of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Pendleton January 15, 2003.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Get some sleep tonight!! I will give it a go too. LOL! Sleep well and God bless you good for your support of our troops, past and present.

[Soaring Feather]

Kathy checki t out!!
LOL