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!

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Firepower! I like that.. it is good!

[Fawnn]

LOL!!! Too bad I no longer have a fireplace. ;)

His second e-mail is all about my lack of skill as a Web designer. He concludes that one by writing "I am a web programmer and if you wanted, for a fee, I could redesign and reprogram your page. Right now the design is pretty awful...."

My gut reaction was to write out this reply: "What you say I lack in Web design ability, I say you lack in diplomacy and finesse, so I guess that makes us even."

(IF I decide to reply to him, I'll wait until I'm less moody to do so.) ;)

[Fawnn]

"There is no problem that a sufficient amount of firepower can't solve."

LOL!!! I knew I picked the wrong day to give up shooting. ;)

[AZamericonnie]

I'm an American soldier, an American beside my brothers and my sisters I will proudly take a stand When Liberty's in jeopardy, I will always do what's right I'm out here on the front line Sleep in peace tonight American soldier, I'm an American soldier

Wonderful song Uncle.

[Fawnn]

uncleshag!!! #400!!!

[uncleshag]

Salute!

[Lady Jag]

The quite moody is on target today

Moody blues? That was yesterday, Tuesday Afternoon to be exact.

[Fawnn]

Events at my brother's house Christmas Eve:

My niece got my sister-in-law an entire outfit for Christmas (Jackie Kennedy-style sweater set, skirt, small black purse, heels). We had the SIL model it for us, and she wasn't sure that it was right for her. I told my SIL (who hadn't really celebrated that it was her 50th birthday in October) that the outfit made her look 30. THAT convinced her to wear it on Christmas day.

I then told my niece that with her skill as a personal shopper, I wanted her to go find me an outfit that'd make me look like I weigh 98 pounds. My brother said, "She can probably find a tank in your size." I told him that I'd MAKE sure I got more respect when I showed up at his house in my tank -- and that he wouldn't dare tell me it made my butt look big. (Speak softly and drive a tank. Think that'd work?) ;)

[uncleshag]

ladies,

If that was a request, I can't resist.
I once spent an afternoon looking at
that MBlues album cover!

[blackie]

I've never been jealous. :)

[uncleshag]

Thanks for the wOOhOO's, Fawnn!

A good number on a good post on a good number!

R - E - A -D that to me again?

[Fawnn]

Post #408 is proof that I'm not only moody today, I'm dorky. I meant to ping YOU to it, not ME. LOL

[blackie]

Could be ~ I know I have a black heart.

Hey ~ I'm a Scorpio!! :):)

[AZamericonnie]

Well, hello Gramma, I haven't seen you in awhile!

[blackie]

Yummy ~ let's arrest that. :):)

[Lady Jag]

It was a request! I've spent afternoons staring at that album cover, too, but not today.     8º )

[Lady Jag]

BAKE FOOBS ALERT!!!

[Lady Jag]

I've never been jealous. :)

Of what?

[HiJinx]

Heard about that wet stuff...we're getting it, now.

Dark, angry, gray skies overhead...but some beautiful rainbows as a result!

[Lady Jag]

Hey ~ I'm a Scorpio!!

Hey, hey, I'm a Leo!