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!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Boy, that didn't take you long. How does your sword pack? Could you mail it, or do you carry it?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Jake's Momma.....#100!!

Sleep well, Momma....and thanks for everything.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Merry Christmas, Brad's Gramma and Family!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

VERY cold tonight because of the wind, sustained gusting to 25mph.

[trussell]

Wonderful thread today Spotsy-belle!! Thank you for opening the doors!

[MikefromOhio]

I am carrying it. It comes apart in 3 pieces which I guess is for travel. Works and fits just fine :)

nah I have been thinking about it for weeks but finally got to it the other night

[Kathy in Alaska]

Observed at Baghdad, Iraq
Scattered clouds High: 60° F Low: 48° F

Observed at Mosul, Iraq
Clear 59° F Low: 46° F

[trussell]

Beautiful pledge Hope!

[trussell]

Gorgeous flowers Tonk...even my favorite colors!!

[trussell]

Hello Ma!! How are you this very fine day?

[BIGLOOK]

Bundle up, all things pass. (Except for my alarm clock.)

[trussell]

How can you possibly stop after just one of Spotsy's pancakes?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Carrying it means it will be safe....but with security these days confiscating any pointy things....

[trussell]

Are the days feeling shorter for you? 13 more days!!! WooHoo!!

[trussell]

Good Morning laurnemarlowe!! How are you today?

[trussell]

You're posting some good songs again!! Thank you very much!!!

[trussell]

Hi feather...how are you today?

[Kathy in Alaska]

t.....#150!!

[trussell]

Hi!! Hope you're having a great day!!

[trussell]

Mornin Ms. B!!