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]

I have, I have! I haven't really figured out the ins and outs, but it seems that it records all by itself whatever is on the screen. I even pushed pause in the middle of a show, AND IT STOPPED TIL I GOT BACK!! A couple times I pushed PLAY and couldn't get it stopped. But it changes channels, which is what I wanted. And it started a program tonight just like it was supposed to.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I don't have to work on Friday.....I like these 4 day weeks, but it sure plays havoc with filing! I'm looking at the past 2 weeks right now, and adding this weeks to it.

Have you had any snow at all? Did you get all 4 new tires?

[Spotsy]

WooHoo! I'm glad it is working out and that you are enjoying the digital age.

I still haven't figured out my old-fashioned VCR. Is there any hope for me?

[Kathy in Alaska]

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"Been quite a weekend in the news. Good to see an uplifting thread."

That's one of the reasons why the Canteen is here,
to give those who need some good old fashioned morale building!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Please tell me you aren't one of those "blinking 12:00" folks. LOL!

[TASMANIANRED]

Howdy Tonkin, can't stay long tonight. Just a single pancake and a cup of Joe.

[uncleshag]

Very nice, Spotsy.
I have afreind that needs to see this.

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.

[The Mayor]

December 29, 2004

Incompatible?

Read: 1 Peter 3:8-17

All of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous. —1 Peter 3:8

Bible In One Year: Zechariah 9-12; Revelation 20

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A quote in Sports Illustrated magazine expresses a truth that we as people of faith sometimes neglect: "What counts most in creating a successful team is not how compatible its players are, but how they deal with incompatibility." When we don't get along with others, we are tempted to ignore them and shove them aside.

God calls us to take a different approach: "All of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this" (1 Peter 3:8-9).

Oswald Chambers reminds us in My Utmost For His Highest: "In the spiritual life, beware of walking according to natural affinities. Everyone has natural affinities; some people we like and others we do not like. We must never let those likes and dislikes rule in our Christian life. If we 'walk in the light,' as God is in the light, God will give us communion with people for whom we have no natural affinity."

It is natural to have likes and dislikes. But when we seek to honor the Lord in our relationships, compassion, love, humility, and kindness are the God-ordered, supernatural steps in dealing with incompatibility. —David McCasland

We have a common enemy
Who would destroy the life
Of Jesus' precious bride, the church,
Through worldliness and strife. —Sper

The way to preserve the peace of the church is to promote the unity of it.

[MikefromOhio]

mmmmmmmmm pancakes....

time for breakfast :)

Thanks for the ping....

[laurenmarlowe]

Hello Spotsybelle, thanks for our Wednesday pancakes!

[MeekMom]

Beautiful purple flowers Tonkin!
Thank you

[Spotsy]

I do know how to set the clock!! Er, but yes, I have one of those tape things that is starting to look as outdated as the old Betas.

My problem with the VCR stems from the cable box. Ever since I got the new "digital" cable, I can't figure out how to record one channel while watching another. Then there is the issue of sound . . . I don't bother recording much because someone (ahem - roommate) always ends up messing it up.

[uncleshag]

I am ready for the pancakes Tonkin!

Double stack!

Bring it on!

[Spotsy]

You are welcome Lauren ~
Adorable bees!!

Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday.

Do you get to take Friday off?

[Soaring Feather]

Oh such beautiful flowers today. Thank You guys and thank you for your service.

[Spotsy]

Thank you Uncle Shag!
Have a great Wednesday

[AZamericonnie]

Thanks for tonight's thread Spotsy.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I'm starving......I'd like the freedom toast and bacon and croissant and eggs and sausage, please. Thanks men in the Military and the Canteen.

[Spotsy]

Kathy wrote:Please tell me you aren't one of those "blinking 12:00" folks. LOL!

Ma has had her new toy for about a week now and she is already making fun of those of us stuck in the dark ages!