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Dear Lord, There's a young man far from home, called to serve his nation in time of war; sent to defend our freedom on some distant foreign shore. We pray You keep him safe, we pray You keep him strong, we pray You send him safely home ... for he's been away so long. There's a young woman far from home, serving her nation with pride. Her step is strong, her step is sure, there is courage in every stride. We pray You keep her safe, we pray You keep her strong, we pray You send her safely home...

Due to the overwhelming success and fun from yesterday's Camp Run-A-Muck thread by tomkow6 Camp is continued today.Stop in and help boost the morale of our military lurkers and their family members.Feel free to post YOUR favorite TV show(s).Camp rumor has it that there will also be a dance tonight.Enjoy your day at Camp, YOU deserve a break today!

Dear Lord, There's a young man far from home, called to serve his nation in time of war; sent to defend our freedom on some distant foreign shore. We pray You keep him safe, we pray You keep him strong, we pray You send him safely home ... for he's been away so long. There's a young woman far from home, serving her nation with pride. Her step is strong, her step is sure, there is courage in every stride. We pray You keep her safe, we pray You keep her strong, we pray You send her safely home...

 FAVORITE T.V.? Do ya know whatz gonna happen today? I have NO clue! ...Oh, boy! T.V programs?....whoz commin?.....SKY KING?.....Whoz he?....quit pickin' yer nose....LUCY?............Howdy Doody?....hehehehehe... .....Kotter?...welcome back!......QUIET!....what did ya watch when you were little?.... ...watz yer favorite?...Stop hitting me.....Lawerence Welk?.....YUCK!....STOP IT..giggle...snicker...Maw! she hit me....go to your room.... Anybody remember watchin' TV? Got a favorite you wanna share ?I would like to share a few that I remember.Since I'm a Boomer (old fart to you "youngsters"), I was privileged to be born into a family that was able to buy a TV when it was first available.  I remember sitting for HOURS, watching ...

Dear Lord, There's a young man far from home, called to serve his nation in time of war; sent to defend our freedom on some distant foreign shore. We pray You keep him safe, we pray You keep him strong, we pray You send him safely home ... for he's been away so long. There's a young woman far from home, serving her nation with pride. Her step is strong, her step is sure, there is courage in every stride. We pray You keep her safe, we pray You keep her strong, we pray You send her safely home...

General Tommy Franks Commander United States Central Command August 25, 2002, U.S. General Tommy Franks Speaks to U.S. Soldiers at a Base Near Kabul, Afghanistan President George W. Bush and Army General Tommy Franks talk with the press in Crawford, Texas, December 28. White House photo by Susan Sterner. "I decided a long time ago that I would always take my job very seriously but myself not so seriously." —Gen. Tommy Franks Tommy Franks Biography General Franks was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1967 as a distinguished graduate of the Artillery Officer Candidate School, Fort Sill, Okla. After an...

Fad Diets Apr 8, 2003 4:58 pm US/Eastern (WBZ) (Boston) The number is staggering. There are 127 Million overweight Americans, and now many are turning to unhealthy fad diets to lose the weight. As WBZ's Dr. Mallika Marshall tells us, the medical community has come out with a stern warning for those seeking a quick solution to weight loss. The message is clear, Americans trying to lose weight by eating more protein and fat while reducing carbohydrates could, in fact, be hurting themselves. While these so-called "fad" diets may be appealing, the American College of Preventive Medicine has come out...

Dear Lord, There's a young man far from home, called to serve his nation in time of war; sent to defend our freedom on some distant foreign shore. We pray You keep him safe, we pray You keep him strong, we pray You send him safely home ... for he's been away so long. There's a young woman far from home, serving her nation with pride. Her step is strong, her step is sure, there is courage in every stride. We pray You keep her safe, we pray You keep her strong, we pray You send her safely home...

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “word for the day”. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the “word of the day”; in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on.... Do you have a word you'd like to see used? Freepmail me, and if it has not been used in a while, I will add it to our list. Do you have a...

USO CANTEEN GOES WEST We call it the Wild West. To many it means guns, cattle, horses and gunfights. But it was also homesteading and pioneering. It was a rugged country back then with little amenities and much danger. It represented the growth of our nation from independent states and scattered people to a united country. Read about the colorful west and some of the people who made it. TEXAS RANGERS: These were Indian fighting militiamen who were established in a Texas area that was freed of Mexican rule. After Mexican President Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana overthrew the...

Reading A_Conservative_in_Cambridge's question about FReeper musicians (noting how the Left likes to turn out with their silly little drums), in his excellent report on the Rally in Harvard Square (that's right!), I got to wondering how many pipers and Scottish drummers there are among Freepers (I know of one locally). This would be an excellent opportunity to put down the Left even further, by turning out for rallies.

NY radio station Lite FM is proudly playing the Dixie Chicks. According to their Program manager they have a right to play whatever they want, and us Freepers have a right to flood the phone lines with complaints. So call early and call often. (212) 603-4600 or go the website and e-mail them.

Dear Lord, There's a young man far from home, called to serve his nation in time of war; sent to defend our freedom on some distant foreign shore. We pray You keep him safe, we pray You keep him strong, we pray You send him safely home ... for he's been away so long. There's a young woman far from home, serving her nation with pride. Her step is strong, her step is sure, there is courage in every stride. We pray You keep her safe, we pray You keep her strong, we pray You send her safely home...

``I support our troops, I just don't support the war.'' You're hearing that more and more from many people who oppose the war. It's a rhetorical blanket, worn for protection lest people question their patriotism. But it doesn't always sound sincere and it occasionally sounds absurd. For instance, during last Tuesday's Pearl Jam concert in Denver, lead singer Eddie Vedder rapped the war in Iraq while assuring the crowd ``I support the troops.'' But near the show's end he took a mask of President Bush -- the Commander in Chief of the armed forces -- impaled it on a microphone,...

The Naval Academy was founded in 1845 by the Secretary of the Navy, George Bancroft, in what is now historic Annapolis, MD. The history of the Academy has often reflected the history of the United States itself. As the U.S. Navy has moved from a fleet of sail and steam-powered ships to a high tech fleet of nuclear-powered submarines and surface ships as well as supersonic aircraft, the Academy has changed also. The Naval Academy gives young men and women the up-to-date academic and professional training needed to be effective naval and marine officers in their assignments after graduation....

Citing security concerns, the annual Easter Egg roll at the White House will be closed to the public this year and replaced with a smaller event for the children of troops involved in the U.S. -led war on Iraq. About 12,000 parents and children of active duty and reserve troops will be invited to the event April 21, fewer than half the normal crowd of 40,000, White House press secretary Ari Fleischer said Friday. "It's reduced as a result of the security situation," he said. "A smaller group is more appropriate." During World War II, the Easter egg roll was...

Dear Lord, There's a young man far from home, called to serve his nation in time of war; sent to defend our freedom on some distant foreign shore. We pray You keep him safe, we pray You keep him strong, we pray You send him safely home ... for he's been away so long. There's a young woman far from home, serving her nation with pride. Her step is strong, her step is sure, there is courage in every stride. We pray You keep her safe, we pray You keep her strong, we pray You send her safely home...

U.S. COAST GUARD NATIONAL MOTOR LIFEBOAT SCHOOL   Purpose:  The motor lifeboat is a standard resource platform used by the U.S. Coast Guard small boat fleet.  The central purpose of the USCG National Motor Lifeboat School is to teach coxswains standard practices and procedures to use in executing their missions.  The emphasis is on the ability to use the motor lifeboat (MLB) in the elements for which it was designed, extreme weather and surf conditions.  The goal of the USCG National Motor Lifeboat School is to promote the highest degree of professionalism in seamanship skills.  History:  The National Motor...

IN CENTRAL IRAQ - There is a war on, and danger lurks ahead, and the Marines of the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry are getting desperate — for tobacco. It's been two weeks since they left they relative luxury of their camp in Kuwait and their supplies of cigarettes and chewing tobacco are running out. They are rationing their precious supplies, and even begging smokes from local farmers. An army, Napoleon reputedly said, marches on its stomach. But for generations, armies have also marched on nicotine. And these Marines — smoking more than usual under the stress of battle conditions —...

To: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. This is a petition asking Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. to please refrain from honoring any other petitions that threaten their customer’s rights, as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America. As you read this, Michael Moore, the "Director of Bowling for Columbine", has started a petition in hopes of getting Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. to stop selling handgun ammunition. He has titled his petition Wal-Mart is "Nothing Without Its Customers". The title of this petition is "Wal-Mart is Everything , Because of its Customers". Sincerely,