USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ Supporting the Military Help Wanted ~ February 19 2003

68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub and FRiends of the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

USO Canteen FReeper Style looking for people to
help post threads, 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.

Credit to HiJinx for this quote.

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

G-d bless you good, AP, for bringing a new pillow every day for our Military and their families.

[radu]

Aaaaaaaw, Jaba the pup is such a cutie! It's fortunate for him he was rescued and has a chance for a long, healthy life.

I had no idea there was such a thing as juvenile cataracts in seals. How sad!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and sleep well, Dubya. God bless you good for all the stories, and jokes and links you bring to the Canteen.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and God bless you good, Beth.

[radu]

Hmmmmmm, is there something you're trying to tell us, tomkow?? LOL! Ya had to know I wouldn't be able to resist!

[Kathy in Alaska]

fatima, I don't know where my first post to you went, so I'm posting again. You did a great job posting the birdie. It's fun. Keep up the good work. Hope it has stopped snowing and you are able to dig out.

[radu]

DOGGONE IT!! I got knocked offline AGAIN! I'd better get my Good Night in while I can, then go to bed. It'll be strange going to sleep while it's still dark. LOL!

So Good Night Kathy, sleep well tonight. God bless ya for all you do for the troops and for the Canteen.

Good night to all our fighting men and women and to our allies. May God watch over you and keep you safe!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and God bless you good, radu, for your steadfast support of our troops, our vets, their families, and our allies. Say hi to your buds for me. Now I'm off to bed too.

Time for bed. God Bless all our troops, their families, our veterans and our Canadian, Israeli, Great Britain, Australian, New Zealand and Taiwanese allies. We pray for your safe and soon return. Thank you for doing the jobs you do to keep this UNITED STATES OF AMERICA safe. We love all of you.

Thank you Lurker, Toby, Tom Cat, Kyle, Joe, Jake, the Z-Tar, Sneakers, Scully and the Pirates, Brook, Leatherneck Rangler Jody, Cory, Jimmy, Winky, Chez, Martin, John, David C, Parker, Michael, Smitty, David, and Carol for being part of our family. Thank you to all who enter the Canteen. Salute!

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

And thanks to Scully and the Pirates, TSgt Munnell, Peter and Greg for your support.

Wherever you are, God is, and all is well! Amen.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!

[MeekOneGOP]

You're welcomed. Keep warm...

[Bethbg79]

You have FReepmail

[MoJo2001]

Good morning, Beth! How are you today??

[Bethbg79]

Good Morning!! I've got my piece ready to post. How are you doing?

[Bethbg79]

I'm geting kinda nervous cause snippy hasnt written me back to tell me when to post...

[Bethbg79]

Here are some sample letters to guide you on your way to writing your own:

To Any Service Member:

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your willingness to serve our nation.

Millions of Americans are in your debt and are proud of your efforts and sacrifice. It is because of you that we are able to carry on our daily lives outside the shadow of oppression. We are able to work, play, and embrace freedom because of your skill and vigilance. Your tireless and often ignored efforts keep America the greatest nation on earth!

Yours is the face of the American Dream. Your presence insures that our dream will not be shattered, and I am forever in your debt.

I pray you will be safe and that, when your mission is complete, you will return home to the arms of your loved ones.

Yours in American spirit,

A Grateful Citizen

To Any Service Member:

I know you've probably heard of recent anti-war protests staged by the great unwashed, quasi-intellectual, morally bankrupt featherweights around the globe. These freakshows received extensive coverage by mainstream media outlets.

I thought you might like to hear how MOST Americans feel about your contributions, though. We are DAMN proud to have you put your life on the line for our nation! Your contribution to the preservation of all which Americans hold dear is greatly appreciated.

Don't think for one second that the "peace protestor" idiots represent what the majority of your fellow Americans feel. These walking oxymorons are clueless, and I am almost overwhelmed by the fact that it is only by your selfless efforts that their freedom of speech is even possible.

We, as a nation, owe you a tremendous debt of gratitude. As events unfold, know that you are in the thoughts and hearts and prayers of countless Americans. We ask that God protect you and bring you safely home.

Thank you for your service,

(your name here)

To Any Service Member:

Wherever you may be stationed, whatever role you might be serving, I want you to know how much your service means to those of us back home.

I believe that every individual is born with unique capabilities which play a role in life's Master Plan. Whether your expertise is communications, administration, marksmanship, covert operations, maintenance, finance, food preparation, ordinance, medical assistance or whatever, you, as an individual, will contribute to the cause of freedom. I am grateful for your service.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for volunteering to contribute your unique capabilities to protect and defend us all. My thoughts and prayers are with you for your protection and safe return.

(your name here)

YOU can make a difference :-)

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

NEW THREAD

[beachn4fun]

Glad you like it. Now get ready for this one (hopefully not too many people have heard this one). I cried when I read it. The guys out there will really appreciate it most.

>My Exercise Diary (Copyright 1997 W. Bruce Cameron)

For Christmas this year my wife purchased me a week of private lessons at the local health club. Though still in great shape from when I was on the varsity chess team in high school, I decided it was a good idea to go ahead and try it. I called and made reservations with someone named Tanya, who said she is a 26 year-old aerobics instructor and athletic clothing model. My wife seemed very pleased with how enthusiastic I was to get started.

Day 1. They suggest I keep this "exercise diary" to chart my progress this week. Started the morning at 6:00 AM. Tough to get up, but worth it when I arrived at the health club and Tanya was waiting for me. She's something of a goddess, with blond hair and a dazzling white smile. She showed me the machines and took my pulse after five minutes on the treadmill. She seemed a little alarmed that it was so high, but I think just standing next to her in that outfit of hers added about ten points. Enjoyed watching the aerobics class. Tanya was very encouraging as I did my sit ups, though my gut was already aching a little from holding it in the whole time I was talking to her. This is going to be GREAT.

Day 2. Took a whole pot of coffee to get me out the door, but I made it. Tanya had me lie on my back and push this heavy iron bar up into the air. Then she put weights on it, for heaven's sake! Legs were a little wobbly on the treadmill, but I made it the full mile. Her smile made it all worth it. Muscles feel GREAT.

Day 3. The only way I can brush my teeth is by laying the tooth brush on the counter and moving my mouth back and forth over it. I am certain that I have developed a hernia in both pectorals. Driving was okay as long as I didn't try to steer. I parked on top of a Volkswagen. Tanya was a little impatient with me and said my screaming was bothering the other club members. The treadmill hurt my chest so I did the stair monster. Why would anyone invent a machine to simulate an activity rendered obsolete by the invention of elevators? Tanya told me regular exercise would make me live longer. I can't imagine anything worse.

Day 4. Tanya was waiting for me with her vampire teeth in full snarl. I can't help it if I was half an hour late; it took me that long just to tie my shoes. She wanted me to lift dumbbells. Not a chance, Tanya. The word "dumb" must be in there for a reason. I hid in the men's room until she sent Lars looking for me. As punishment she made me try the rowing machine.It sank.

Day 5. I hate Tanya more than any human being has ever hated any other human being in the history of the world. If there was any part of my body not in extreme pain I would hit her with it. She thought it would be a good idea to work on my triceps. Well, I have news for you Tanya I don't have triceps. And if you don't want dents in the floor don't hand me any barbells. I refuse to accept responsibility for the damage; YOU went to sadist school, YOU are to blame. The treadmill flung me back into a science teacher, which hurt like crazy. Why couldn't it have been someone softer, like a music teacher, or social studies?

Day 6. Got Tanya's message on my answering machine, wondering where I am. I lacked the strength to use the TV remote so I watched eleven straight hours of the weather channel.

Day 7. Well, that's the week. Thank God that's over. Maybe next time my wife will give me something a little more fun, like free teeth drilling at the dentist's.

WELL.... there it is. Hope it manages to bring a smile to someone's lips.

Today, in the Washington Metro area, it is sunny and warmer. See many trucks and heavy equipment busy everywhere with snow removal.

To all of our military, our allied military, their families, and those who frequent the Canteen and other sites that support our President and military, THANK YOU.

[beachn4fun]

Hmmm, I've seen a similar sedan, but not with that type of engine!

[angcat]

Hello Kathy,

I hear Alaska has had the warmest winter on record! Lucky you. Enjoy your evening.

Ang

[angcat]

Radu,

Have you been away? My fuzzy hairy friends are doing just fine thank you.

Have a good evening.

Ang