FReeper Canteen ~ Pancakes on Wednesday ~ August 24, 2005

Guest Chef Spotsybelle

[Spotsy]

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Welcome Troops, Veterans, Military Families, Allies, and FRiends!
Tomkow twisted the chef's arm and made all kinds of burka-related threats demanding that the Canteen celebrate National Waffle Day. Thank goodness this day only comes once a year!

On this Day 1869 Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York patented his invention -- the waffle iron

Born on this Day 1905 Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, delta blues singer and guitarist;
best known outside blues circles for writing songs later covered by Elvis Presley such as "That's All Right Mama" and
"My Baby Left Me"

On this Day in History 79 Mount Vesuvius, east of Naples, Italy,
erupted and buried Pompeii

On this Day in History 410 Rome was overrun by the Visigoths , led by King Alaric; although no longer the official capital city, Rome's fall to Alaric symbolized the end of the Western Roman Empire

On this Day in History 1814 British forces under General Robert Ross
sacked Washington, DC, burning the Capitol and White House

On this Day in History 1989 Gambling Pete Rose was permanently suspended from
Major League Baseball for betting on the games

Don't forget the syrup! PANCAKES next Wednesday
definitely, troops!

[TheBigB]

Me!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Afghan transportation takes another giant step forward as the Tarnac River bridge opens, linking the Rawanii, Raubud, Dand, Karaizak and Kawajali districts to Kandahar. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jon Arguello

Bridge Provides Link to Kandahar, Future

The bridge itself was completed mid-December 2004, but the project included a kilometer-long stretch of road improvement on both sides of the new structure.

By U.S. Army Pfc. Jon Arguello
Task Force Bayonet Public Affairs

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, Aug. 22, 2005 — More than a year of hard work has finally led to the completion of a bridge project in southern Afghanistan, Aug. 10. The bridge will link the Rawanii, Raubud, Dand, Karaizak and Kawajali districts to Kandahar. The districts are usually cut off by a river during the winter months.

The bridge is more than just a crossing point for the three districts on the opposite side of the bridge from Kandahar. Although the riverbed beneath the bridge is currently dry, the Tarnac River will be an intimidating barrier when the winter snows begin to melt.

The bridge itself was completed mid-December 2004, but the project included a kilometer-long stretch of road improvement on both sides of the new structure.

“The bridge has immense value,” said Jamil Elyassi, director of public roads for Kandahar. “The people face serious problems crossing here. They can’t buy supplies or get medical help from Kandahar City when the river is flowing. Soldiers can’t even provide security to the other side. Now they can get medical help and be secure.”

The bridge also brought a hidden benefit said Elyassi, “These were not villages before the bridge. They were just a group of houses. Now there are three villages here.”

The rest of the story

THANKS TO OUR BRAVE MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN!

[Skyraider]

The mustache looks great, but the jacket looks a little loose, bad fit or what?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Bi-winged flyer: A dragonfly rests on a leaf at Taylor Lake in Largo, Fla.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Another hurricane? Ok, Floridians...are you guys all paying attention??

No, beachy, no traveling to Florida in a hurricane.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Mayor, for today's coffee and inspiration for our troops.

[luvie]

Hi, Pusterfuss. You know I have seen you on here so many times, but you and I are never in the same time-warp, so I'm just gonnato ya anyhow! Maybe one day we'll talk!

[La Enchiladita]

Caravan estimate:

There were 10 vehicles, with 2-4 persons in each vehicle, so maybe ... 35?

[luvie]

Well, that makes a pretty good start. I'm sure they'll pick up other cars and folks on the way.

[SevenofNine]

Well I don't know if you haven't hear Drudge has report that Dubya pay props to another miltary mom that not protest him LOL! her four sons are serving in the miltary one in Aghatarion and other is in IRaq I got question is that illegal in miltary codes
Hear of Sullivan brothers

HELLO

Just asking is there law in Miltary that said kin folks can't serve
in same place

I THINK SO

[luvie]

I think there are several instances of brothers serving together, but just not ALL of the children of a family serving in the same exact place. If all 4 of her sons were exactly together, then that would be wrong. The Sullivan brothers were all on the same SHIP, but if they had been in the same convoy it might have been a different scenario.

[SevenofNine]

OH OKAY now I look at article the brothers are on different convoy I thought in same convoy NEVER MIND

WELL WELL Guess who going meet with Pope Bendrict Abba of PLO according to Hareetz wire

Also another report off Hareetz wire too Ariel Sharon govt is thisssss close of falling religious parties are not amused with Ariel right now over Gaza withdrawel

[luvie]

Lots of people in that part of the world not amused--for one reason or another! LOL! I think Sharon has outlasted his usefulness. It's time for him to step aside. This is why we only let presidents serve 2 terms. Speaking of which:

Time for a cowboy picture, eh, Seven!! :o)

[Kathy in Alaska]

No law, Seven...lots of family members together, especially in the National Guard.

[stand watie]

SUNNY today & NO MUD!

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

free dixie,sw

[TASMANIANRED]

Hi Sarge.

Weather from the home front.

KY has cooled off.

You look great.

Hugs

Taz

[TASMANIANRED]

Woo, Hoo La Enchiladita..

Good on you.

[TASMANIANRED]

Getting pummeled at work today.

[SevenofNine]

Rack itt Nice barney picture TOOO

Man what happen to Barney I hope he is okay

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

From the men in the Military and the Canteen