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!

[Lady Jag]

Of course, natural, cosmic, or interstellar disasters.. they're my fault.

I seriesly doubt it.

[Lady Jag]

Ok you two - quit arguing!! LOL!!!!

It's NOT an argument.   It's contradiction!

[StarCMC]

lol!!

[Lady Jag]

That means you are "firther", which is what a Star probably would be.

[uncleshag]

reading my mind...and it's freakin me out! One of my many Freepmails I get. Hey T, I'm back. Wally World was a zoo! At least the cats will eat for a month.

[uncleshag]

Now I think I even knew
you would know that!!

lol!

The girls all ok?

[trussell]

LOL...you do seem to have an uncanny ability to play the right song at just the right time!!

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Mine

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[blackie]

Never.

[beachn4fun]

Hey everyone. Dropping in real quick before dinner to say I am sorry I disappeared earlier. Got side tracked with chores and reading and napping! Will see you all tomorrow morning. Keep safe.

[HiJinx]

Chores, reading, and napping...well, two out of three isn't bad!

See you tomorrow!

[blackie]

Have fun! :)

[StarCMC]

ROFL!! Ok you all, I'm out for the early evening - Office Cmas party. See ya'll later!! HUGS!!!

[Lady Jag]

Chicken!

[Lady Jag]

Fib. How about Fib?

[SevenofNine]

Well update on that Sky news story about two car going off in Compton of Saudi Arabia ERR I mean Rydallh report is was miltant tick off that three of his conrades busted by Saudis cops

Let me get this straight tick off because your buddies were busted by the cop you did suicide bombing reset

SHUT UP

[uncleshag]

Thanks for the update, SevenofNine.

I have resisted the tube since your last report.

How many dead now in disaster?