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!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Thanks for today's thread!

[luvie]

((((((hugs))))))

Thank you so much, SA! He read Monday's Canteen and was amazed at all the love that was shown to him! And I was bawling like a baby! This is so beautiful!

[RedBeaconNY]

And don't forget- a segment on the Today show with Katie Couric!

Ain't she gorgeous?!?

[SevenofNine]

Well well according to Drudge this only for SO Cal Canteen members there is report that KFI 640am claim they extending invitation to Michael Graham dude that fire for anti Islamic remarks join their team

This only for SO CAL Canteen members

Also Hareetz wire in new poll Bibi Nethuryu could kick Ariel Sharon a*** in latest poll numbers and sources are claim that religious parties may call no confidence vote on Ariel as soon as possible that would force him to call early elections

[Radix]

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.

To our military readers, we remain steadfast in keeping the Canteen doors open.
The FR Canteen is Free Republics longest running daily thread specifically designed
to provide entertainment and morale support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.
We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

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[Army Air Corps]

When did Katie C start smoking crack and snorting meth?

[RedBeaconNY]

When was she born?

[RedBeaconNY]

When was she born?

[RedBeaconNY]

When was she born?

[RedBeaconNY]

When was she born?

[SevenofNine]

I think certain Burka man be happy he been asking for waffles for long I been posting on Canteen

SEE TOMKOWWW there now are you happy?

[laurenmarlowe]

My prayers for you Mr. Silverback.

[RedBeaconNY]

Actually, now that I think about it... probably right around the 2000 election. She also started wearing a lot of black...

[Smartass]

 

American Soldier Statue

OUTSTANDING PHOTO EVERY AMERICAN SHOULD SEE.

This statue currently stands outside the Iraqi palace,  now home to the 4th Infantry division. It will eventually be shipped home and put in the memorial museum in Fort Hood, Texas.



The statue was created by an Iraqi artist named Kalat, who for years was forced by Saddam Hussein to make the many hundreds of bronze busts of Saddam that dotted Baghdad.



Kalat  was so grateful for the Americans liberation of his country; he melted 3 of the heads of the  fallen Saddam and made the  statue as a memorial to the American soldiers and their fallen warriors.  Kalat worked on this memorial night and day for several months.



To the left of the kneeling soldier is a small Iraqi girl giving the soldier comfort as he mourns the loss of his comrade in arms.



Do you know why we don't hear about this in the news?  Because it is heart warming and praise worthy.  The media avoids it because it does not have the shock effect that a flashed breast or controversy of politics does.    But we can do something about it.   We can pass this along to as many people as we can in honor of all our brave military who is making a difference.
Thank you!

Deus vobiscum

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sending prayers, Mr S, that you will find the work you need. And a ((HUG)) too.

[SevenofNine]

That very Hippie of Tomkow selling you that

Tomkow where you get the material at Haight & Ashbury in Frisco LOL!

[Army Air Corps]

According to IMDB, she was hatched on 7 January 1957.

[laurenmarlowe]

Pacific Ocean (Aug. 18, 2005) - Two F/A-18F Super Hornets, assigned to the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA-102), launch off the flight deck after completing their deployment aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk and embarked Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) are currently returning to their homeport after a scheduled deployment in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jonathan Chandler (RELEASED)

Boston (Aug. 23, 2005) – A chief petty officer (CPO) selectee climbs the rigging of the foremast of USS Constitution during sail training. “Old Ironsides” takes part in CPO selectee training every summer, teaching approximately 300 new chiefs leadership and teamwork skills from naval history so they can apply that knowledge in their modern careers. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 1st Class Matt Chabe (RELEASED)

Persian Gulf (Aug. 23, 2005) - Electronics Technician 3rd Class Elmarco McNair of Jackson, Miss., inspects a Random Access Memory (RAM) chip aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is currently on a regularly scheduled deployment and is participating in Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. MSO deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons, or other material. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Gretchen Marie Cloonan (RELEASED)

Pacific Ocean (Aug. 22, 2005) - Sailors aboard the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7), attach a cargo pendant to an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during an ordnance transfer with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reagan is currently underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting routine carrier operations. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Konstandinos Goumenidis (RELEASED)

[GodBlessUSA]

Incredible. Beautiful SA! I had no idea of this statue. I will pass it on, starting with my children. Thanks!