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!

[AZamericonnie]

"I can't put my arms down!" *L*

[GummyIII]

Hey, Sarge!! Wireless is wunnerful! I love it. When both girls were (and sometimes still are) home with their laptops as well as me with my laptops, it's the ONLY way to go. Saves on wires running everywhere. Good luck on getting the car done soon.

[Old Sarge]

We're learning that here, too, Gum. A little more research is needed, but between me and our Commo guy, we shoudl be able to work miracles once we hit Mob Station.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kittens are so funny. They play and play and play, and then fall asleep in seconds.
This guy seems to be learning the fine art of lapping milk

[Colonel_Flagg]

Boo. :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

"Kitty Litter Cake"

Now that is an interesting cake. I can just imagine the looks and then comments.

[GummyIII]

Sorry...slow to respond 'cause I've been on the phone with my honey. I've been at my folks for a few days. My bro and I bought them a new digital camera and printer dock for Christmas, and they have an old desktop computer that I passed down to them. It is on it's last legs, so Dad decided to buy a new one. I've been setting it all up for them and teaching them how to use it. They've done GREAT!!! We've had a ball. Mother and I got out boxes and boxes of old photos and went through them, too. Some of them date back to her great-grandparents. I brought a bunch home to scan. So neat!

My two daughters were there for a couple of days, but the younger had to come back to work, as did the older. HOwever, the older one flew to NY City today to celebrate New Years with some friends. She bought a cheap (very cheap) ticket several months ago so she could. She's staying with a friend, so not much expense involved for her. She works so hard, both at a job and in grad school, I was glad she got to go!

Did you have a good Christmas? Being with my family was the BEST part of Christmas for me.

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Paladins ~ I've Been Down Before

[AZamericonnie]

[GummyIII]

Hi, AZ! I almost missed your post. I've been at my parents' house. Had a great time!

[Radix]

Where do you get this stuff?

[MikefromOhio]

Dayton....I think....

[GummyIII]

Just had that happen. Little Annie just fell asleep hugging one of my feet. Seconds before she was chasing my cat, Rita, through the house!

[Radix]

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

If you are looking for abuse it is just down the hall!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Great letter, Meekie. I hope President Bush ignores the "let's denigrate everything conservative" crowd, including McLame and crowd, and carries on with Rumsfeld. I also wish he'd stop being nice to the dims (I know, I know) and play hardball with them. They think they still run everything, and the idiot RINOS are such a drag.

[AZamericonnie]

So glad you had a good time!

[Soaring Feather]

Boo!! Hi honey!

[Colonel_Flagg]

Hello to you! How have you been?

[Soaring Feather]

Been up and down Colonel, but staying above water. LOL

[AZamericonnie]

RINOS are such a drag.

Did someone mention one of my senators????