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!

[trussell]

Hi JD! How are you today?

[trussell]

Mornin Fawnn!!

[trussell]

Mornin 7 of 9!!

[trussell]

I stand in agreement with your prayer.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I'm beat! I think sleep is going to be required here pretty quick. That was pretty neat about Santa and the fire truck.

[trussell]

I want some of that snow!!

[trussell]

Mornin BG!! Hope you have a great day!!

[MikefromOhio]

yeah...it will be in my trunk so they shouldnt mess with it too much...

I would expect them to go after the PS2 first :)

[MikefromOhio]

the last two havent really...

but today seems to be moving right along...thankfully...

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sammy Kershaw ~ National Working Woman's Holiday

[trussell]

Thank you ma...snuck that one in totally unexpectedly!!

[trussell]

I think that is one thing about this Christmas my kids will never forget!! Also, they love everything they got, and even donated a few of their old stufties to kids at the Christmas lunch!

These were not beat up stufties though...most of them still had tags attached!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Duty ~ Honor ~ Country

Click above to visit "A Day in the Life of President Bush"

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[Jet Jaguar]

Good tune. Thanks Ma!

[Kathy in Alaska]