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]

GOOD MEEEEOOOOW-NING EVERYONE! A "Happy Hump Day" to all!

A big round of applause for MoJo for this fabulous idea!! (clapclapclapclapclapclapclapclap)
And for Tonk for giving us all the opportunity to do something special for those who are protecting us right now. (clapclapclapclapclapclapclap)

Good morning, afternoon or evening to all our troops, veterans and allies wherever you may be! THANK YOU so much for keeping our country free and safe.

[tomkow6]

...I hope Ms Grit will be joining us soon.

I heard that she will be locked up in staff meeting today??

[Bethbg79]

hahahahahahaha...nope shes in traffic right now...lololol

[tomkow6]

TRAPPED?

[Severa]

Oh they're just LOVING the inch on snow that fell last night. *L* I am SOOO glad my husband worked the second shift (4pm-midnight) last night. Works the same shift today so he got to avoid the disaster that was Hampton Roads morning rush hour. 26 accidents on the local roads before 6:30am and the HOV lanes were shut down.

[Bethbg79]

I'm happy happy! Going to be a beautiful day again today!

[Bethbg79]

LOL I dont know about trapped..lol Shes pretty scary behind the wheel. People probably scream while moving out of her way!!

[Bethbg79]

HI Ms Severa! Its good to see you this morning :)

[tomkow6]

At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Jan. 11, 2003 -- Sailors begin to rumble at the start of a Sumo Wrestling match, during Sports Night in the ship’s hangar bay. Roosevelt is currently underway conducting training missions in the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Theo Wilkerson.

[radu]

'Mornin monkey-shines!!! *grin*

[radu]

Love the basket of roses, Tonk!!

Thanks Military men and Canteen guyz!!

*HUGS*

[Bethbg79]

Good morning Ms Radu. I saw this and thought you might like to have it :)

[Soaring Feather]

Valentines Day project.

This project is a terrific idea!
Emailing the troops is one of the easiest things to do and they absolutely love hearing from home!
The emails I receive never fail to express thanks for remembering them!

Let's get our thinking caps on and give our wonderful guyzs and gals something neither they nor us will forget!

[radu]

EEEEEEEEEE! Thank you Beth! It's adorable!

It's very much how all these critters in this household are, too. LOL!

"I don't wanna, I don't have ta, I AIN'T GONNA"...and they DON'T!

[Soaring Feather]

At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Jan. 11, 2003 -- Sailors begin to rumble at the start of a Sumo Wrestling match, during Sports Night in the ship’s hangar bay.

[Bethbg79]

LOL You're welcome! You know I share your love for cats. I have four and wish I had as many as you do :)

[tomkow6]

Wow! Can't belive you're still up!

I don't know whether to say "Good Morning", or "Good Night", Radu!

[radu]

OMG!! That pic of the sailors Sumo Wrestling is too funny!! Those outfits are a scream!!

[Mudboy Slim]

Good Morning, Mr. Tonkin...good to see you on such a wonderful day during such a momentous week.

Utmost FReegards...MUD

[Soaring Feather]

Yo Ms Grit, and famous dear daughter Beth!