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]

God bless our troops! Great photos MA!

[mylife]

L00ks like you stepped in it! W00 H00 500!

[Kathy in Alaska]

She's my woman: Love blooms in Pasco, Wash.

[uncleshag]

How are you FRiend1

Glad you made it in!
What you want to drink? it's on me.
"Hey Barkeep! Give this man a Tab Cola!"

[uncleshag]

Step away from the cat file...

Kathy, I have two that are inseparable.

He justs loves her and they sleep
together in the chair on the porch
every evening. He watches the other
cats as they eat, then he eats later.

God made them that way I guess.

[mylife]

Kitty chow??

This is for all you cooks out there looking
for something a little different.

WANT TO HAVE FUN AT A PARTY? PREPARE THIS RECIPE! COMPLETELY EDIBLE, BUT YOUR FRIENDS MAY NOT THINK SO!


On a recent visit to our veterinarian to get shots for our cat I found this recipe on the waiting room bulletin board. After recovering from hysterical laughter, I obtained a copy from the office staff so that my wife could make it, which she refused to do. I took it to work and gave the recipe to a lady at work who loves cats. The pictures below show the results of her work. It doesn't look very nice, but it's actually quite tasty, so I decided to pass it along.

CAKE INGREDIENTS

1 box spice or German chocolate cake mix
1 box of white cake mix
1 package white sandwich cookies
1 large package vanilla instant pudding mix
A few drops green food coloring
12 small Tootsie Rolls or equivalent

SERVING "DISHES AND UTENSILS"

1 NEW cat-litter box
1 NEW cat-litter box liner
1 NEW pooper scooper

Prepare and bake cake mixes, according to directions, in any size pan. Prepare pudding and chill. Crumble cookies in small batches in blender or food processor. Add a few drops of green food coloring to 1 cup of cookie crumbs. Mix with a fork or shake in a jar. Set aside.

When cakes are at room temperature, crumble them into a large bowl. Toss with half of the remaining cookie crumbs and enough pudding to make the
mixture moist but not soggy. Place liner in litter box and pour in mixture.

Unwrap 3 Tootsie Rolls and heat in a microwave until soft and pliable. Shape
the blunt ends into slightly curved points. Repeat with three more rolls. Bury the rolls decoratively in the cake mixture. Sprinkle remaining white cookie crumbs over the mixture, then scatter green crumbs lightly over top.

Heat 5 more Tootsie Rolls until almost melted. Scrape them on top of the cake and sprinkle with crumbs from the litter box. Heat the remaining Tootsie Roll until pliable and hang it over the edge of the box. Place box on a sheet of newspaper and serve with scooper. Enjoy!

"Kitty Litter Cake" Ewwwwwww!

[Kitty Mittens]

Those Kitties are Adorable, Ma, especially that Cute Calico one!

Those John Wayne Links are Wonderful, Uncleshag. I'm Playing them now for my husband, and he Loves them, too! Thank you!

[mylife]

Im doing ok Unc.
I survived a 14 yr old with a paint gun today!
Boy! I have a few welts...but so does the other guy! L0L

Thanks for the drink offer but Im having a rolling rock with my fajita chili

[MeekOneGOP]

Thanks for all the great Rumsfeld pics. He is the man, imho .....

Click HERE or on the pic
to hear the Rolling Thunder !

Lawmakers Chide Rumsfeld for Auto-Signed Sympathy Letters

Below is the email I sent to President Bush December 19th, regarding Rumsfeld:

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Subject: Regarding Donald Rumsfeld: my support for him .....

My Dear President Bush:

I have been a supporter of yours since you ran for Texas Governor. I voted for you both times for Governor and twice now for President of this great country.

When you announced Donald Rumsfeld as your Secretary of Defense I was elated at such a great pick for that responsibility. I felt he was highly qualified for the position. I still feel that same way.

The last few weeks or so, Donald Rumsfeld has come under sharp attacks by both the media and political opponents from BOTH sides of the aisle. I am appalled by the attacks and disagree. Donald Rumsfeld is doing a great job and I write you to give him 100% support.

I don't write to you very often unless I feel strongly about an issue. This is one of those and I wanted you to know how I felt about this.

While I'm at it, let me extend my hearty congratulations for your re-election victory on November 2nd. Keep up the GREAT job you are doing. And please, SPEND that political capital!

I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years!

Sincerely,

MeekOneGOP

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Didn't even slow them down. They are on a mission, the truth be da**ed!

[radu]

Good evening to all at the Canteen!

Thank you Military men and Canteen guyz for the inviting blaze in the fireplace. It looks like one of the Canteen kitties has beaten us all to the punch on front row relaxation. LOL!

To all our military men and women past and present, military family members, and to our allies who stand beside us
Thank You!

I hope everyone is doing fine and dandy this evening! Getting all geared up for New Year's Eve?
Our household has been suffering major sinus inflammation the past several days which is why I've been MIA. Bright light hurts and the monitor is definitely bright. LOL! Got these poor eyes a-waterin' right now.
I hope the rains Friday will wash the salt out of the air so I'll be able to make it to the New Year's Eve bash! Been "shopping" and have a couple of new gowns that I hope will get me a dance or two with our handsome Canteen fellas. *grin*

*HUGZ* all 'round!

[mylife]

Lord I despise those nattering naynobs of doom! L0L

Im off to the movies for a bit, cyall later

[AZamericonnie]

I've actually made that cake twice for halloween parties! It's pretty good...the fun part is shaping the tootsie rolls! *L*

[cyborg]

LOL very nice :-)

[mylife]

I knew there was something a liitle "off" about you Connie! L0L

[AZamericonnie]

Good letter Meekie & I love the pic! I love the way Rummie can give someone a public spanking & they leave with a smile on their face not realizing what just took place! Such intelligence & wit.

[MeekOneGOP]

Thank you. :^D

Rumsfeld is someone that anyone in their right mind would want
to have for an uncle/father/grandfather/friend, imho .....

[AZamericonnie]

Sorry your under the weather Radu!Maybe these can help with that monitor!

[AZamericonnie]

My-life's too short not to have some childish fun! :)

[AZamericonnie]

Can you imagine the conversations one could have with such a man?! Hours just talking on any number of subjects.