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FReeper Canteen ~ Pancakes on Wednesday ~ Dec 29, 2004
Guest Chef Spotsybelle

Posted on 12/28/2004 8:09:51 PM PST by 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!



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What Celtic Tree Did You Fall From?

[Find your birthday and then find your tree according to Celtic astrology…]

Jan 1st - July 4th

Jul 5th - Dec 31st

Jan 01 to Jan 11 - Fir Tree
Jan 12 to Jan 24 - Elm Tree
Jan 25 to Feb 03 -
Cypress Tree
Feb 04 to Feb 08 - Poplar Tree
Feb 09 to Feb 18 - Cedar Tree
Feb 19 to Feb 28/29 - Pine Tree
Mar 01 to Mar 10 - Weeping Willow Tree
Mar 11 to Mar 20 - Lime Tree
Mar 21 - Oak Tree
Mar 22 to Mar 31 - Hazelnut Tree
Apr 01 to Apr 10 - Rowan Tree
Apr 11 to Apr 20 - Maple Tree
Apr 21 to Apr 30 - Walnut Tree
May 01 to May 14 - Poplar Tree
May 15 to May 24 - Chestnut Tree
May 25 to Jun 03 - Ash Tree
Jun 04 to Jun 13 - Hornbeam Tree
Jun 14 to Jun 23 - Fig Tree
Jun 24 - Birch Tree
Jun 25 to Jul 04 - Apple Tree

Jul 05 to Jul 14 - Fir Tree
Jul 15 to Jul 25 - Elm Tree
Jul 26 to Aug 04 -
Cypress Tree
Aug 05 to Aug 13 - Poplar Tree
Aug 14 to Aug 23 - Cedar Tree
Aug 24 to Sep 02 - Pine Tree
Sep 03 to Sep 12 - Weeping
Willow Tree
Sep 13 to Sep 22 - Lime Tree
Sep 23 - Olive Tree
Sep 24 to Oct 03 - Hazelnut Tree
Oct 04 to Oct 13 - Rowan Tree
Oct 14 to Oct 23 - Maple Tree
Oct 24 to Nov 11 - Walnut Tree
Nov 12 to Nov 21 - Chestnut Tree
Nov 22 to Dec 01 - Ash Tree
Dec 02 to Dec 11 - Hornbeam Tree
Dec 12 to Dec 21 - Fig Tree
Dec 22 - Beech Tree
Dec 23 to Dec 31 - Apple Tree


Apple Tree (Love) - quiet and shy at times, lots of charm, appeal, and attraction, pleasant attitude, flirtatious smile, adventurous, sensitive, loyal in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender partner, very generous, many talents, loves children, needs affectionate partner.

Ash Tree (Ambition) - extremely attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with fate, can be very egotistic, reliable, restless lover, sometimes money rules over the heart, demands attention, needs love and much emotional support.

Beech Tree (Creative) - has good taste, concerned about its looks, materialistic, good organization of life and career, economical, good leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, splendid lifetime companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports).

Birch Tree (Inspiration) - vivacious, attractive, elegant, friendly, unpretentious, modest, does not like anything in excess, abhors the vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very passionate, full of imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere.

Cedar Tree (Confidence) - of rare strength, knows how to adapt, likes unexpected presents, of good health, not in the least shy, tends to look down on others, self-confident, a great speaker, determined, often impatient, likes to impress others, has many talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waits for the one true love, able to make quick decisions.

Chestnut Tree (Honesty) - of unusual stature, impressive, well-developed sense of justice, fun to be around, a planner, born diplomat, can be irritated easily, sensitive of others feelings, hard worker, sometimes acts superior, feels not understood at times, fiercely family oriented, very loyal in love, physically fit.

Cypress Tree (Faithfulness) - strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what life has to give but doesn't necessarily like it, strives to be content, optimistic, wants to be financially independent, wants love and affection, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful, quick tempered at times, can be unruly and careless, loves to gain knowledge, needs to be needed.

Elm Tree (Noble Mindedness) - pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest demands, tends not to forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey, honest and faithful partner, likes making decisions for others, noble minded, generous, good sense of humour, practical.

Fig Tree (Sensibility) - very strong minded, a bit self willed, honest, loyal, independent, hates contradiction or arguments, loves life and friends, enjoys children and animals, a social butterfly, great sense of humour, likes idleness and laziness after long demanding hours at work, has artistic talent and great intelligence.

Fir Tree (Mysterious) - extraordinary taste, handles stress poorly, loves anything beautiful, can become depressed at times, stubborn, tends to care for those close to them as well as helping strangers, rather modest, hard worker, talented, unselfish, few sexual relationships, many friends, doesn't want foes, very reliable.

Hazelnut Tree (Extraordinary) - charming, sense of humour, very demanding but can also be very understanding, knows how to make a lasting impression, active fighter for social causes and politics, popular, quite moody, sexually oriented, honest, a perfectionist, has a precise sense of judgment and expects complete fairness.

Hornbeam Tree (Good Taste) - of cool beauty, cares for its looks and condition, good taste, is not egoistic, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads a reasonable and disciplined life, looks for kindness and acknowledgment in an emotional partner, dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom happy with its feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of its decisions, very conscientious.

Lime Tree (Doubt) - intelligent, hard working, accepts what life dishes out, but not before trying to change bad circumstances into good ones, hates fighting and stress, enjoys getaway vacations, may appear tough, but is actually soft and relenting, always willing to make sacrifices for family and friends, has many talents but not always enough time to use them, can become a complainer, great leadership qualities, is jealous at times but extremely loyal.

Maple Tree (Independence of Mind) - no ordinary person, full of imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud, self confident, hungers for new experiences, sometimes nervous, has many complexities, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to impress.

Oak Tree (Brave) - robust nature, courageous, strong, unrelenting, independent, sensible, does not like change, keeps its feet on the ground, person of action.

Olive Tree (Wisdom) - loves sun, warmth and kind feelings, reasonable, balanced, avoids aggression and violence, tolerant, cheerful, calm, well developed sense of justice, sensitive, empathetic, free of jealousy, loves to read and the company of sophisticated people.

Pine Tree (Peacemaker) - loves agreeable company, craves peace and harmony, loves to help others, active imagination, likes to write poetry, not fashion conscious, great compassion, friendly to all, falls strongly in love but will leave if betrayed or lied to, emotionally soft, low self esteem, needs affection and reassurance.

Poplar Tree (Uncertainty) - looks very decorative, talented, not very self confident, extremely courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, great artistic nature, good organizer, tends to lean toward philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership seriously.

Rowan Tree (Sensitivity) - full of charm, cheerful, gifted without egoism, likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest, and even complications, is both dependent and independent, good taste, artistic, passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive.

Walnut Tree (Passion) - unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egotistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromise.

Weeping Willow (Melancholy) - likes to be stress free, loves family life, full of hopes and dreams, attractive, very empathetic, loves anything beautiful, musically inclined, loves to travel to exotic places, restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but is not easy to live with when pressured, sometimes demanding, good intuition, suffers in love until they find that one loyal, steadfast partner; loves to make others laugh.

 


341 posted on 12/29/2004 9:23:15 AM PST by Lady Jag (All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and unlimited power)
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To: darkwing104
I like it!

It's as if it is signalling the dawn of a new beginning!

342 posted on 12/29/2004 9:25:36 AM PST by Lady Jag (All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and unlimited power)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross
YEAH! YEAH!! YEAH!! Just in time for spring.. you will get sprung! Thanks for everything you have done for us darkwing.. are you going to have a great big party?

I'll have the party in the Canteen. My retirement ceremony is scheduled for 7 Mar and my last day will be 10 Mar but my retirement will be effective 1 May. So we have plenty to celebrate till then...:-)


343 posted on 12/29/2004 9:26:17 AM PST by darkwing104 (Let's get dangerous)
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To: Lady Jag

What?!

No way!

"Fig Tree (Sensibility) - very strong minded, a bit self willed, honest, loyal, independent, hates contradiction or arguments, loves life and friends, enjoys children and animals, a social butterfly, great sense of humour, likes idleness and laziness after long demanding hours at work, has artistic talent and great intelligence."

Darksheare, date of manufacture: 19th June 1975.


344 posted on 12/29/2004 9:26:40 AM PST by Darksheare (Beauty always comes with dark thoughts)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross; darkwing104
are you going to have a great big party?

DW, I hope there are a few good FReepers on your party list...

345 posted on 12/29/2004 9:26:56 AM PST by Lady Jag (All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and unlimited power)
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To: Lady Jag
DW, I hope there are a few good FReepers on your party list...

All the canteen is invited...There are a few FReepers in my Squadron.


346 posted on 12/29/2004 9:29:01 AM PST by darkwing104 (Let's get dangerous)
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To: Lady Jag

Oh my Lady J... Pine Tree (Peacemaker) - loves agreeable company, craves peace and harmony, loves to help others, active imagination, likes to write poetry, not fashion conscious, great compassion, friendly to all, falls strongly in love but will leave if betrayed or lied to, emotionally soft, low self esteem, needs affection and reassurance... ( that don't sound so good...) I think I better double check that.. BRB!


347 posted on 12/29/2004 9:31:45 AM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: Lady Jag

Fir Tree (Mysterious) - extraordinary taste, handles stress poorly, loves anything beautiful, can become depressed at times, stubborn, tends to care for those close to them as well as helping strangers, rather modest, hard worker, talented, unselfish, few sexual relationships, many friends, doesn't want foes, very reliable.


348 posted on 12/29/2004 9:37:10 AM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: Lady Jag
"Walnut Tree (Passion) - unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egotistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromise."

Could be ~ except for the jealous thing. :)

October 26.

349 posted on 12/29/2004 9:39:07 AM PST by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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To: AZamericonnie; Spotsy; beachn4fun; laurenmarlowe; Diva Betsy Ross; Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; ...
TUNES
for
TROOPS


Give a Damn
Spanky and Our Gang

350 posted on 12/29/2004 9:42:33 AM PST by uncleshag (What do you wanna hear?)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

Hey there DBR!

Good Afternoon!


351 posted on 12/29/2004 9:43:38 AM PST by uncleshag (What do you wanna hear?)
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To: Lady Jag
Hornbeam Tree (Good Taste) - of cool beauty, cares for its looks and condition, good taste, is not egoistic, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads a reasonable and disciplined life, looks for kindness and acknowledgment in an emotional partner, dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom happy with its feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of its decisions, very conscientious.

Hmmm...I'm going to have to agree with several other Canteeners...I like how this starts out but those qualities toward the end of the list have me worried!

352 posted on 12/29/2004 9:44:04 AM PST by HiJinx ( www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentine's Day ~ 1/1/05 to 1/21/05)
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To: Lady Jag

My tree?

Dang it! That is nothing like me...Hahaha

Sheesh!

It describes me perfectly, LJ!


353 posted on 12/29/2004 9:46:37 AM PST by uncleshag (What do you wanna hear?)
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To: uncleshag

Hey, uncleshag, thanks for the nice music this morning.


354 posted on 12/29/2004 9:49:36 AM PST by laurenmarlowe
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To: Lady Jag
Elm Tree (Noble Mindedness) - pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest demands, tends not to forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey, honest and faithful partner, likes making decisions for others, noble minded, generous, good sense of humour, practical.

Hehehe, that's me, Miss Bossy!

355 posted on 12/29/2004 9:52:44 AM PST by laurenmarlowe
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To: laurenmarlowe; Kathy in Alaska

Hey Lauren,

Good Afternoon!

Glad to be able to!
I'm happy you enjoy it.

Toe to toe!

Wish I had more warm socks... maybe red ones.


356 posted on 12/29/2004 9:53:05 AM PST by uncleshag (What do you wanna hear?)
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To: tomkow6; Kathy in Alaska; All

Well there is report off Sky news wire that Asian officals are worry that death toll from tidal wave last Sunday may rise up to 100,000 OH S***

Also rack KGB there is report off Inteffax wire they busted Chechen plot in Vlad former hood St. Petersburg

COOL


357 posted on 12/29/2004 9:54:46 AM PST by SevenofNine ("Not everybody , in it, for truth, justice, and the American way,"=Det Lennie Briscoe)
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To: uncleshag

Married one!


358 posted on 12/29/2004 10:01:21 AM PST by acad1228
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To: uncleshag

How about red ones with white toes??

359 posted on 12/29/2004 10:03:04 AM PST by laurenmarlowe
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To: acad1228

I got a blonde.
Dumber than dirt...









...she ain't!


360 posted on 12/29/2004 10:04:06 AM PST by uncleshag (What do you wanna hear?)
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