FReeper Canteen ~ Pancakes on Wednesday ~ April 20, 2005

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 ~
Enjoy the pancakes and be sure to visit the links.
We have links, lots of them!

Born on this Day 1896 - 1999 Senor Wences, extraordinary ventriloquist;
delighted audiences with his puppet-head-in-a-box, Pedro ("close the door!), and his falsetto-voiced hand-puppet, Johnny ("Deefeecult for you; eea-sy for me"); Wences would bicker and banter with his puppets while he drank, smoked and juggled

Happy Birthday
1920 John Paul Stevens,
Supreme Court Justice
appointed by President Ford in 1975;
WWII Navy Intelligence Vet;
awarded the Bronze Star

Happy Birthday 1951 Luther Vandross, singer
hits include Here and Now

Word for the Day
credulous \KREJ-uh-lus\ adjective:
1. Ready or inclined to believe on slight or uncertain evidence.
2. Based on or proceeding from credulity.

"And unless our educational system focuses more on teaching students how to think than on what to think, our populace will become increasingly credulous."
--Theodore Schick Jr., "The End of Science?" Skeptical Inquirer, March/April 1997

On this Day in History
1902 Pierre and his wife Marie Curie isolated the radioactive element radium; they were awarded the Nobel Prize for their contributions to science and research

On this Day in History 1912 Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, officially opened; the Sox beat the NY Highlanders in extra innings

Don't forget the syrup! Pancakes Wednesday with the Troops --
definitely!

[Spotsy]

Thank You U.S. Troops and Veterans
for your service and sacrifice.
God Bless you and your loved ones!

[Soaring Feather]

mine

[Soaring Feather]

[Soaring Feather]

Hey Ma!! First for Pancakes.

[Spotsy]

Happy Wednesday Ma!

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Enjoy your pancakes and hump day with Miss Spotsybelle.

Thank you Spotsy.

Prayers going up.

[FreedomHasACost]

Since I am here early today I wanted to say thank you to all who go to work to put these threads together. I enjoy them!!! So does my military brother.

[Spotsy]

WOOHOO BENTFEATHER!
A Hat Trick!
First in line 3 weeks in a row.
Thank you for the Canteen Blessing and Happy Wednesday!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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Congratulations to Master Chief AG (E-9)
FReeper bkwells!
Master Chief gets his promotion effective today, 04/20/05!

Currently stationed at Naval Air Station, North Island in San Diego.
Some Canteeners remember his reports from the
USS TARAWA (LHA-1) 2000-2003
(Participated in OPERATION DETERMINED REPSONSE,
OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM,
and OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM)


AG Aerographer's mates are the Navy's meteorological and oceanographic experts,
trained in the science of meteorology and physical oceanography.
They also learn to use instruments that monitor weather characteristics such as
air pressure, temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction.
They then distribute this data to aircraft, ships and shore activities.

What They Do:

The duties performed by AGs include: collecting, recording and analyzing weather and oceanographic information; preparing up-to-date weather maps and oceanographic data; issuing weather forecasts and warnings; conducting weather/oceanographic briefings; using, testing, calibrating and performing minor and preventive maintenance on meteorological instruments including satellite receivers; preparing balloon-carried instruments for flight, evaluating and analyzing data received; operating, programming and maintaining computers and related equipment.

[Spotsy]

Very nice Pledge -- thank you Hope.
Happy Wednesday!

[Radix]

 

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A LITTLE BASEBALL WITH PANCAKES?...ABBOT&COSTELLO(WHO'S ON FIRST?)

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[The Mayor]

April 20, 2005

A God Of Absolutes

Read:
Malachi 3:6-12

I am the Lord, I do not change. —Malachi 3:6

Bible In One Year: Psalm 28-30

I am dubious about the accuracy of our bathroom scale. So I've learned to manipulate it in a self-satisfying manner. The little adjustment knob serves to vary the register, and if that becomes too much bother, I just lean a certain way. The idea is to get a favorable reading—hopefully one that is a few pounds less.

We live in an age when many people believe there are no absolutes. Self-serving behavior is rampant and tramples the moral law given for the protection of society. Our culture prides itself on "freedom" that is actually slavery to sin (Romans 6:16-17).

But there is a God of absolutes whose scales never lose their adjustment. With Him, a pound is a pound, right is right, and wrong is wrong. He says, "I am the Lord, I do not change" (Malachi 3:6).

For us as believers, this puts steel into our spiritual backbone. We gain confidence in the face of difficulty and are assured of the fulfillment of every divine promise.

If God were easily moved by every whim or notion, our eternal destiny would be in constant jeopardy. But because He is the Unchanging One, we "are not consumed" (v.6). "His compassions fail not. They are new every morning" (Lamentations 3:22-23). —Paul Van Gorder

Unchanging God who reigns above,
His truth remains forever;
And from this faithful God of love
No earthly trial can sever. —D. De Haan

Earth changes, but God and His Word stand sure! —Browning

FOR FURTHER STUDY
How Much Does God Control?
Right & Wrong: A Case For Moral Absolutes

[Spotsy]

HI DBR!

Thank you for your excellent threads patriotic one.
Happy Wednesday!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Thanks for today's thread!

PS Better be ready for extra servings.

I hear there is a hungry Master Chief coming to breakfast!

[luvie]

Mmmmmm! Waffles and hot tea--perfect breakfast! Thanks, Tonkin!....and thanks to our brave military guys and gals!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Wednesday, Spotsy. Thanks for the syrup. Old people can be picky, ya know.