FReeper Canteen ~ Pancakes on Wednesday ~ Dec 29, 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! This is the final 2004 edition of Pancakes. Not to worry! The Canteen will be serving up plenty of Pancakes in the new year. Be sure to visit the links; we have links, lots of them! Born on this Day 1800 Charles Goodyear inventor of vulcanized rubber * Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, founded in 1898, was named in his honor, although there is no connection with the Goodyear family 1808 Andrew Johnson President of the United States 1865-69 * Johnson took office following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and presided over the Reconstruction era following the Civil War. Strained relations between Johnson and Congress culminated in his impeachment in 1868. He ultimately was acquitted by one vote in the Senate. 1809 William Ewart Gladstone British Prime Minister 1868-74, '80-86, '92-94 1879 Brigadier General Billy Mitchell WWI Veteran, strategic airpower visionary * Arguably one of the most famous and most controversial figures in the history of American air power Recipe for a Happy New Year To leave the old with a burst of song To recall the right and forgive the wrong; To forget the thing that binds you fast To the vain regrets of the year that's past; To have the strength to let go your hold Of the not worthwhile of the days grown old, To dare to go forth with a purpose true, To the unknown task of the year that's new; To help your brother along the road To do his work and lift his load; To add your gift to the world's good cheer, Is to have and to give a Happy New Year. On this Day in History 1170 Thomas Beckett, Archbishop of Canterbury was assassinated by knights of King Henry II; Beckett and the King had been engaged in a conflict over the rights and privileges of the Church On this Day in History 1845 Texas was admitted to the Union as the 28th state On this Day in History 1848 The Polk administration installed gas lights, the first light fixtures at the White House Don't forget the syrup!

[Spotsy]

My dimwitted neighbor also likes shooting guns on the neighboring farm.

I think we should require an IQ test, along with a background check, before issuing gun permits.

[uncleshag]

TUNES for
TROOPS

Loves The Only House
Martina McBride

[Fawnn]

StarCMC!!! #100!!!

[Spotsy]

Do you really have a Beta? And if your answer is yes, do you have an 8-track lurking somewhere?

I noticed that Best Buy is selling turntables again, so there is always hope that you will be able to purchase Beta and other dinasaur-related things. ;)

[Kathy in Alaska]

[uncleshag]

Grrrr...

I believe if "they" confiscated
them all there would only be
dimwitted crooks with guns.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, Hope, for today's thread. And thanks to you, Hope's son, for helping protect the United States. Prayers for your safety and success of mission.

[Kathy in Alaska]

WOW...those are purple flowers. Thanks men in the Military and the Canteen.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Peeping in, for a second, FINALLY!!!!....to say howdy to my awesome friends!!!

[Spotsy]

Whenever I hear dimwit start with the gun, I take cover, because who knows where he is firing.

When I was going to school in Iowa, more than a couple people were killed by stray bullets from idiots celebrating holidays by randomly shooting in the air.

[Spotsy]

My eyelids are getting heavy.
Typing is getting too dangerous.
See you in the morning!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Here ya go, Taz.....

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sleep well, Spotsy. I had to find food. Thanks for Pancakes on Wednesday, and all others too. *HUGS*

[Kathy in Alaska]

[BIGLOOK]

Maui, great beaches, wonderful sights of Lanai and Kahoolawe, great fishing. But $$$, but be wise and follow my tip.

Kauai, spectacular and quiet. Beaches you won't want to leave. Needs the money since the hurricane devastated it (Iniki) years ago. I've no info on Snowbird time shares there.

Snowbirds are mainlanders who own apts in Hawaii and come here part of the year. Rentals defray maintenance's costs and they're glad for it. Once you're here, lease a car, go where you please, shop the grocery and cook at home. Visit restaurants at your pleasure. Find a time share and you can visit other islands reasonably according to your budget.

The Big Island, Hawaii!

Hilo; limited apts but reasonable. Kona, same thing but more $. Not many beaches but we've volcanoes LIVE! We've got Rodeos, deep sea fishing and lots of Hawaiian time.

There's a great Hotel on Lanai. $$$$$$$$$$$$ Go to Maui.

Oahu/Honolulu

You'll land there. You'll be in the city. Oahu is very beautiful outside Honolulu but you'll probably wind up in Waikiki, in a hotel on a strip of vendors and shops, carted off to manufactured Polynesia.

Star, do not ever question my military service again. I've a long memory and am a forgiving soul but patience is not one of my virtues.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, BIGLOOK.

[BIGLOOK]

Hey, Kathy. how's Alaska holding up since the global warming crowd sent the cold weather south?

[Kathy in Alaska]

MIKE.....13 and counting. Christmas is over.
Has the thinking about packing begun?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Spotsy.....#50!!

[MikefromOhio]

hehe its 12 now...

The packing is over :)

I mailed the boxes I cant take with me about an hour ago.

I found out where I am going after this is over!!!

My wife was thrilled...