FReeper Canteen ~ Pancakes on Wednesday ~ August 24, 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!
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!

[luvie]

What do you mean "what happened to Barney"? Have you heard something? I sure haven't! I know sometimes they just don't get pictures of him. There were some cute ones on the Dose the other day--did you see those?

[HopeandGlory]

Hello Skyraider . . .it sure is great to see you posting in the Canteen, we're so proud of your son Old Sarge . . . please come back and post again!!!

[La Enchiladita]

Some had only gone the first leg or two of the journey and couldn't continue all the way so dropped out. Originally, I think Jim and Sheila were only going to Vacaville and back -- same with Syncro -- but they all decided to go all the way!! As the Spirit moved them!!

[La Enchiladita]

Very tranquil and refreshing. Thanks, Tonkin.

[luvie]

Awesome sunset, Tonkin! Is that just a random picture...because it looks sort of like the new bridge in Charleston.

How're the inspections going? Are there plenty of them?

[luvie]

When did army clothes ever fit right? LOL!

Plus, I'll bet he's lost some weight in that heat over there!

[La Enchiladita]

Passing it on.. Soldiers Praying Mom and I hugged about 3 times last night and now this! So, I'm passing it on!

[La Enchiladita]

Golden Gate Bridge!

[luvie]

.....plus, I didn't know you were Sarge's Dad! ROFL!!!! How are you......stop by more often! We just think your son is a hero! God bless him----and you, and the rest of his family!

[Kathy in Alaska]

What a sunset!! Thanks men in the Military and the Canteen.

[La Enchiladita]

{{{{HUGS}}}}

[luvie]

Well, I thought it was at first, but the spans just didn't look right. Guess from that perspective.......and I have been over it in a chopper, too. My son was the pilot!!! How cool is that! :o)

[La Enchiladita]

Way cool. 8^]

[MinuteGal]

Oh! Thus be it ever when free men shall stand
Between their loved homes and the war's desolation
Blest with victory and peace, may the heaven-rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation
Then conquer we must when our cause it is just
And this be our motto "In God is Our Trust"
And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave

Free men and women will stand in Crawford, Texas.....and the cause it is just.

Leni

[txradioguy]

Yeah Byron always wants me to buy the most expensive stuff for his mom. And I can't blame him. After this last year she deserves it.

[luvie]

Hey, tx! Well, you know I'll just help him with his purchase next time the two of you are in the store! :o) He is such a cutie!

[Kathy in Alaska]

tom.....the hat trick.....#350, #400, #450!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Pusterfuss.......I completely missed you last night!......

[Colonial Warrior]

RIP
1LT Laura Margaret Walker USA
Date of Death: August 18, 2005
1LT Laura M. Walker, 24, of Texas died in Kandahar, Afghanistan, when an improvised explosive device detonated underneath the HMMWV (High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle) which she and another soldier (Sgt. Robert G. Davis, 23) were in during ground assault convoy operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the Army’s 864th Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy), 555th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (Provisional), Fort Lewis, WA.

http://www.west-point.org/users/usma2003/60262/

God Bless her friends and family.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Yikes.....it's after 6pm and it's 100 degrees!!