USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ Military Reaction to the Commander in Chief ~ February 22 2003

Lt. Commander Bill Goss, USN (Ret) ^ | 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub and FRiends of the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

On Feb 13th, 2003 President George W. Bush gave a speech to the thousands of Sailors
and their families attached to ships homeported at the U.S. Naval Station in Mayport, Florida.
Here are some of their reactions.

"What did you think of your Commander-in-Chief's speech?"

Here's their response:

1. "It was a very good speech. It gave that camaraderie back to us…I think we lost it for a while our ship was getting refurbished. His speech gave us back that 'umph!' we needed. I liked how he said we are going to go kick Saddam's butt. Saddam's been pussyfooting around and the United Nation's told him that he has had his last chance…the people of Iraq aren't the problem, it's their leader and his underlings."

2. "I'm highly encouraged by what the President said. I like how our Commander-in-Chief came down to the 'deck plate level' to talk to us, because we're the ones that have to do his will, and he showed that he cares by coming to see us. He gave us confidence to go do what we've got to do."

3. "He gave a great speech. He said 'thanks' to the troops here; he sent a message to the U.N. and a message to Saddam Hussein. The people onboard my ship are going to be talking about it for days and also reading about it on Military.com. Now we've got to head back to the ship to get it ready…"

4. "The President isn't afraid to say what needs to be said to get the job done. He's not politicking and not mincing words. We don't need that -- we've got way too many serious things going on. We've got countries like France and Germany that want to play games right now and they've a record of doing that, so I'm not surprised. It's good to have a leader that's willing to step up to the plate when we need it most and a speech like this for the 'Blue-shirts' means everything to them because they're getting ready to leave their families for six months and it's great for them to know that their leader is behind them."

5. "The President's speech was very exciting and very emotional. We're very nervous at home wondering about what's going to happen. I think we should stop politicking and go get the job done, so my husband can get back home and let us continue on with our family life." (Quote from the wife of a Navy helicopter pilot.)

[MoJo2001]

Ma and Divas,

MoJo is off to bed!! Sleepy sleepy time!

[radu]

Grandparents make parents' jobs twice as hard. They always seem to do and say the opposite of what they did and said to US when we were growing up. They make up a whole new set of rules. LOL!! NOT FAIR!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello? I'm still back at #35. Can you say behind? Yes, I'm sure you can. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and sleep tight, and fast.

[radu]

Real cats....cartoon cats....there's really not much difference.ROTFLOL! I've got Garfields, Heathcliffs, Sylvesters, you name it. Got a few Kliban Cats, too.

Get some sleep, Diva. You'll need your energy to take care of those sick young 'uns. Good luck and I really hope they get well soon. It was soooo good to see you for a bit tonight! Sleep well.

And tell that Navy hubby of yours I said, "Thank you for serving the USA!"

[radu]

Thanks for the hot refreshments and music, SAM. Those chok-lit donuts always hit the spot. Mmmmm, mmmmm!

[southerngrit]

I learned the secret to a successful grandparent/parent relationship the year I moved 125 miles AWAY from both grandmothers!! Think about it --- not too far away that the kids are deprived of frequent visits --- but just too far away to make hopping in the car for an unexpected visit out of the question. The relationships improved miraculously - lol!

Well, I've decided the only way I'll get a hot shower is if I beat the girls into the bathroom, so....

[Kathy in Alaska]

Lots of interesting information about Iraq and Saddam. Can't wait til he and his family are gone. Thanks, Dubya.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, ms grit. Happy HOT shower! Good luck with your Sundsy School lesson.

[radu]

Hey, any time you have insomnia, you'll probably find us right here. *giggle* I'm not dubbed the "Canteen vampire" for no reason. :-D

Keeping a little distance from grandparents is very wise! Raising kids is hard enough as it is without "help". hehehe!

Enjoy a nice hot shower and sleep well, what's left of the night. See you tomorrow. God bless ya for your support of our military men and women!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Boy oh boy, Seven, IDF is taking it to the Hamas. Good for them. Go IDF!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, blackie, for bumping by.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, larry, for the Washington poem.

[TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!]

b u m p

[Kathy in Alaska]

Great letter to our President, MoJo.

[radu]

1978 2 tankers with propane gas explode killing 15 at Waverly TN

I remember this all too well. If they hadn't evacuated the area around the derailment, the death toll would have been much, much higher.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, AP, for tonight's pillow for our Military and their families.G-d bless you good.

[radu]

I don't envy the U.S. soldiers from the 82nd Airborne one bit, having to search village to village and house to house for Taliban and al Qaeda. That has to be intensely stressful.

Thank you for keeping us posted on our troops at work in Afghanistan. The regular news media seem to have forgotten we have men and women there doing a major part in the war on terror.

[radu]

His wife responds with, "yes, I would really like that. Tonight, you stand by the ironing board and I'll lay on the couch and watch TV."

LOL!!!

[radu]

These colorful flowers sure brighten up the Canteen kitchen!

Thanks Military men and Canteen guyz!!!