FReeper Canteen ~ Pancakes on Wednesday ~ Dec 8, 2004

Guest Chef Spotsybelle

[Spotsy]

For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday...
Thank the Veterans who served in
The United States Armed Forces.

Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom?
Support The United States Armed Forces Today!

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Military Families, Allies, and FRiends!
Have a seat by the fire and enjoy the pancakes.

Today's Birthdays

Sammy Davis Jr, entertainer (1925 - 1990)
Jim Morrison, Doors singer (1943 - 1971)
Gregg Allman, Allman Brothers Band (1947)
Sam Kinison, comedian (1952 - 1992)
Kim Basinger, actress (1953)
*click the pictures for these stars' biographies

Silly Word of the Day panjandrum \pan-jan-druhm\ noun
an important personage or pretentious official

And so I have appointed myself the chairman, the High Panjandrum, Grand Inquisitor - and sole member - of the grievance committee of my own making.
--Alan K. Simpson, Right in the Old Gazoo

On this Day in History 1941 U.S. and Great Britain declared war on Japan Field Trip click here to visit the National Archives
to learn more about FDR's "Day of Infamy" speech

On this Day in History

1980 John Lennon assassinated
at age 40 in New York

Don't forget the syrup -

Picture from Hanukkah, 2001; President Bush watches his young helper light the second candle on this 100-year old menorah loaned to the President and Mrs. Laura Bush for the White House private residence.

[StarCMC]

How's the weather?

[Jet Jaguar]

cloudy and cold. 43F I would guess. But, no snow yet.

[StarCMC]

Ok - so it's roughly similar to what we have here... (St. Louis, MO) For some reason I assumed it would be much colder.

So how long do they give you to adjust to the time change before you have to function like a real human being?

[StarCMC]

I'm just here for a few more minutes - baby's fed and diapered and I'm gonna get a little more sleep before the rest of the house wakes up...

How about some music?

Diamond Rio - I Believe

[Jet Jaguar]

To be honest, no time. I go in at 0630. But, I don't feel like I am not ready nor am I exhausted or anything. I guess it is tougher adjusting to an eastern move than a western one...?

[Jet Jaguar]

Thanks Star! Enjoy your day. I am off to bed.

[StarCMC]

Garth Brooks - Captain Morgan

Alan Jackson - Little Bitty

Alison Kraus & Union Station - Choctaw Hayride

George Strait - Desperately

Jimmy Buffett and friends - Hey Good Lookin'

Toby Keith - Angry American

Willie Nelson - You Were Always On My Mind

Enjoy!

[StarCMC]

I don't know - the most I've ever moved is 2 time zones - not too signifigant considering! LOL!!

REst well! Glad I got to see you - middle of the night feedings are good for something! He he he!!

*Hugs!*

[Jet Jaguar]

[beachn4fun]

Ma, you are such a wonderful mother to us kidz here at the Canteen. Not only do you keep tabs on us, remember everything about each of us, remind us of important things, make sure everyone has breakfast, or at least coffee, send a plow to clear the roads, provide fans or heaters as needed, etc., but you also decorate our houses during the holidayz! WOW! SuperMom. You're the BEST!

[The Mayor]

December 8, 2004

Bad News?

Read: Psalm 112:1-10

He will not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. —Psalm 112:7

Bible In One Year: Daniel 8-10; 3 John

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Several years ago, before cell phones became common, a seminar leader asked the audience, "If someone came into this meeting, called your name, and said, 'You have a phone call,' would you assume that it was good news or bad news?" Most of us admitted we would think it was bad news, but we weren't sure why.

It points out a common burden many people carry—the fear of bad news. It may be a natural concern for the safety of those we love, but it can become an irrational dread of tragedy.

When we are most afraid, we most need confidence in God. Psalm 112 speaks of a person who fears the Lord, delights in His commandments, and is gracious to others (vv.1,4-5). But perhaps most striking is: "He will not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord" (v.7).

A hymn by Frances Havergal reminds us that a trusting heart is the answer for a worried mind: "Stayed upon Jehovah, hearts are fully blest; finding, as He promised, perfect peace and rest."

The Bible doesn't promise that we will never receive bad news. But it does assure us that we don't have to live each day in gnawing fear of what might happen. "His heart is established; he will not be afraid" (v.8). —David McCasland

Hidden in the hollow of His blessed hand,
Never foe can follow, never traitor stand;
Not a surge of worry, not a shade of care,
Not a blast of hurry touch the Spirit there. —Havergal

Faith in the living God can take the fear out of living.

[Jet Jaguar]

I agree.

Thanks MA!!!

[Jet Jaguar]

Good morning your Honor.

And good night. Have a great day!

[The Mayor]

Good Morning!

[beachn4fun]

Good morning Everyone.

Good morning to our AWESOME Military, our Allies and their families. Oh, did I tell you today that you are AWESOME? I did? Well, let me say so again! AWESOME.

I am here for my morning drive-by.

First, thanks to our own Pancake chef Spotsy for opening the doors to the Canteen this morning and fixing up a nice spread. She always sets a nice table!

I hope everyone to the west of me that got a dose of the high winds yesterday made it through ok. We are expecting the high winds today. Yesterday, the fog was so bad here in DC that I couldn't even see National airport or the runway lights from across the river. It was a plain, yucky day.

Oh, BTW, I'm sure many of you have heard the news of the arson hitting a new develpment in Charles County, Maryland by now. FYI - as the crow flies that development is across the street (a country street) from where we live.

Well, gonna go for now. I want to at least get in a few Hellos this morning before getting into the work pile.

Now remember, the Canteen is always open

So, come on in and sit for a while. There's alway plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness, and plain old BS.

[beachn4fun]

Isn't she just the greatest Ma?

Here Ma, I've wrapped up a whole lot of hugs for you. Take one out each day!

[beachn4fun]

I found another purple item for you. This one is sparkly too! Caution - keep tomkow away from sparkly things. It sets him off.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the FR Canteen.
I have to sit thru a very boring class today.
May take a nap.

[beachn4fun]

Let me see, I know there's a HUG in here for you. Wait, I think I see it!

[beachn4fun]

Let me see, I know there's a HUG in here for you. Where is it? Wait, I think I see it!