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]

Peeking in.......have a good evening, beach. Reading? Napping? I'm jealous. LOL!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

beach.....#200!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Angel Boy.....#250!!

[Fawnn]

trussell!!! #450!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

darkwing.....#300!!

[Lady Jag]

Last I heard was approaching 80,000 but will probably be double. One good thing is there are about 9 billion people prarying for all those poor souls.

Entire tribes have been wiped out. Entire mini-civilizations have vanished.

[Brad’s Gramma]

3-1/2 hours later......HI!!!!

:)

[AZamericonnie]

And I've had my eyes glued to this monitor all 3.5 hours tapping my foot! {{{Hugs}}} Gramma! Did ya have a nice Christmas?

[Brad’s Gramma]

Oh oh. Sorry 'bout that!

I had a WONDERFUL Christmas, and you?

[AZamericonnie]

It was lovely. Just my lil family this year so it was quiet.I did kinda miss seeing the extended family though. This is shocker...my teenager actually stayed home Christmas eve & Day! He didn't even answer his phone! Will miracles never cease.

[uncleshag]

My God.

[AZamericonnie]

It was lovely. Just my lil family this year so it was quiet.I did kinda miss seeing the extended family though. This is shocker...my teenager actually stayed home Christmas eve & Day! He didn't even answer his phone! Will miracles never cease.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

From the men in the Military and the Canteen

[AZamericonnie]

Hiccup!

I got to shut her down for awhile & head home. I'll check in laters!

[Lady Jag]

Generally I'm not one brought to tears except by beauty.

This tragedy is overwhelming for humans with hearts. The pain is just beyond imagining.

[uncleshag]

From 1969, 'Nam raging... This was playing.

TUNES
for
TROOPS

Lovely To See You Again
The Moody Blues

[Brad’s Gramma]

Teenager.

Phone.

Joined at the hip.





Are ya sure he FEELS OK? :)

[Brad’s Gramma]

Well, when I left the house this morning, there was NO phone service in the whole area. So! If there still isn't tonight and I then have no internet...I'll have to either go to bed (YES!) or clean my sewing room.

I'm leaning heavily towards the bed...

[Kitty Mittens]

That's a Comfortable and Happy-Looking Kitty, Tonk! Thank you for all the Beautiful Pictures you Post for everyone!

Hugs to you, to Ma, to sweet Spotsy, and to all Canteeners!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Catching up from yesterday!!

uncle.....the hat trick.....#400, #450, #500!!