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!

[cyborg]

That would make a good zot kitty chow pic.

[Kathy in Alaska]

uncle.....#350 and #400!!

[uncleshag]

Hiya Kitty Mittens. I am just dumbfounded at your home page.
Thank you for posting those, it is very moving.

Why Are You Marching Son

Taps
America, Why I Love Her
John Wayne

[Kathy in Alaska]

t.....#450!!

[uncleshag]

Catching up from yesterday trying to catch tomorrow!

LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld greets U. S. soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division Headquarters, Tikrit, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2004.Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James M. Bowman

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld greets U.S. soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division Headquarters, Tikrit, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2004. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James M. Bowman

[Kathy in Alaska]

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld meets with U.S. Marines from 1st Marine Expeditionary Force while at the Camp Fallujah dining facility, Fallujah, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2004. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James M. Bowman

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld meets with U.S. Marines from 1st Marine Expeditionary Force while at the Camp Fallujah dining facility, Fallujah, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2004. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James M. Bowman

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you, Uncle! I need to check it more regularly, though, because my Pictures disappear every once in a while.

Thank you for these Links you Posted! I'll Listen to them now. I'm Glad that I'm on my Computer today that has Sound, even though it's ever so Slow! : )

[Kathy in Alaska]

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld talks with U.S. Marines from 1st Marine Expeditionary Force while at the Camp Fallujah dining facility, Fallujah, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2004. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James M. Bowman

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld dines with U.S. Marines from 1st Marine Expeditionary Force while at the Camp Fallujah dining facility, Fallujah, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2004. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James M. Bowman

There seem to be a lot of guys at that table paying attention to "the conversation". Hmmmmm.....could it be that our soldiers appreciate the Secretary of Defense?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good one, Mud.

[mylife]

I havent seen much news over the Holidays.

Did Rummys trip to Fallujah on Christmas eve shut the Rummy Bashers up?!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld meets with U.S. Marines from 1st Marine Expeditionary Force while at the Camp Fallujah dinning facility, Fallujah, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2004. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James M. Bowman

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld meets with Iraqi Interim Government President Ghazi Al-Yawar at the Iraqi Interim Government building, while in Baghdad, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2004. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James M. Bowman

[Kathy in Alaska]

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld serves food to U.S. soldiers while at the Pegasus dining facility, Camp Victory North, Baghdad, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2004. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James M. Bowman

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld presents a Purple Heart to U.S. Army Sgt Chris Scott, 1st Brigade 25th Infantry Division, while at Mosul Airfield, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2004. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James M. Bowman

[uncleshag]

Great pictures of Rumsfeld!

He looks right at home.
I am sure the troops appreciate it.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld visits Marines with Bravo Surgical, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, and 1st Battalion, 8th Marines of the 1st Marine Division at Camp Fallujah, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2004. Rumsfeld met with troops to thank them for their service

[Kathy in Alaska]

Desert with frosting: Mark Capizzi lowers his head and soldiers through a rare SoCal snowfall in the desert of Apple Valley.

[Kathy in Alaska]

It's a full moooooon over Ixonia, Wis.

[uncleshag]

TUNES
for
TROOPS

Dust In The Wind
Sarah Brightman

[uncleshag]

The above is not a repeat of a post.

[uncleshag]

Just the same picture.