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FReeper Canteen ~ Fabulous FRiday ~ 11 May 2012
May 10, 2012
| Canteen Crew
Posted on 05/10/2012 6:06:22 PM PDT by beachn4fun
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FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.
Remember the Good Old Days? Sock Hops? Drive-in Movies? Buddy Holly? Or other things that made it Fabulous? You know, before cellphones? Come on in and share your memories. Or take a trip back in time.
Tonight well check out 1964. 1964 - US Congress Authorizes war against N Vietnam. Three civil rights workers were murdered in Mississippi - the president signed the Civil Rights act of 1964 but this did not stop the violence. Lyndon Johnson was also returned to power after a landslide victory. This was also the year The Beatles took the world and America by storm and Beatlemania went into overdrive as they released a series of number one hits including "I want to hold your hand", "All my Loving". Other British groups also found success including The Rolling Stones and The Animals and together with the American Talent of The Supremes and Bob Dylan many say this was one of the greatest years for music in the last century. One young loud talented boxer by the name of Cassius Clay won the Boxing World heavyweight championship from Sonny Liston.
Average Cost of new house $13,050.00 Average Income per year $6,000.00 Gas per Gallon 30 cents Average Cost of a new car $3,500.00 Loaf of bread 21 cents United States Postage Stamp 5 cents Average Monthly Rent $115.00 Ticket to the movies $1.25
May 9, 1964 No. 1 Hit Hello, Dolly Louis Armstrong
Other News Worthy Items The first Ford Mustang from Ford Motor Company is made. Verrazano Narrows Bridge is opened joining Staten Island and Brooklyn. Washington D.C. residents are able to vote in a presidential election for the first time. The most powerful earthquake in U.S. history at a magnitude of 9.2, strikes South Central Alaska. Race Riots in Harlem New York, Elizabeth, NJ, Paterson, NJ, Jersey City, NJ, Rochester, New York, Dixmoor, Chicago, Ill, Philadelphia. World's Fair held in New York.
Popular Films The Carpetbaggers It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World The Unsinkable Molly Brown My Fair Lady Mary Poppins
Inventions Invented by Inventors and Country ( or attributed to First Use ) Computer Mouse USA by Douglas Engelbart Bubble Wrap USA by Marc A Chavannes
Technology 1964
BASIC (Beginners' All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code), an easy to learn high level programming language is introduced. IBM announces the System/360. The worlds first high speed rail network opens in Japan Sony introduces the first VCR Home Video Recorder The first driver less train runs on London Underground China explodes its first Nuclear bomb
GB was born Hope you enjoyed this trip back in time.
Remember, the Canteen is a family friendly place. We welcome the military, our allies, and their families. Continued prayers for the success and completion of your mission. Prayers for your safe return home.
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KEYWORDS: canteen; entertainment; humor; military
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To: BIGLOOK
Aloha, Hawaii...((HUGS))...hope you had a good day. Hope you had some sun.
We had approx 10 drops of rain today, but I got my computer back with a brand new Hard drive.
Unfortunately it has only Windows 7 on it. Now I have to reinstall all my programs. One of the IT guys at work is going to check the old one and see if he can retrieve any of my stuff. Thankfully I have a lot of stuff here at work and on my laptop like my regular posts, and ping lists, etc.
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posted on
05/10/2012 6:40:31 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: All
Hello Troops! God Bless You!
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posted on
05/10/2012 6:41:49 PM PDT
by
ColdOne
(I miss my poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11 0bie don' t eat my dog!)
To: ConorMacNessa
And a very good evening to you Conor. *Hugs*
Such a handsome graduate you have & congratulations to him!
Mothers Day...well, I fear my mothers present is going to be late getting to her so I’m stressed about that. I ordered it & it cam waaaaaaaay later than it was supposed to. Otherwise...no not so much.
I hope your feeling better day by day & wishing the lovely Mrs Conor & very special day!
To: EsmeraldaA
Happy Birthday ES
((((hugs))))
Hope it's the best yet! :)
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posted on
05/10/2012 6:50:44 PM PDT
by
luvie
(This space reserved for heroes)
To: The Mayor
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul. ((HUGS))
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posted on
05/10/2012 6:52:48 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: EHC Southern Pride
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posted on
05/10/2012 6:55:18 PM PDT
by
luvie
(This space reserved for heroes)
To: ConorMacNessa
Permission Granted!
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posted on
05/10/2012 6:57:29 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Publius
Good evening, Publius..((HUGS))...thanks for the Ronald Reagan video.
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05/10/2012 6:59:25 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: beachn4fun
To: AZamericonnie
Good evening, AZ, and thanks for the red, white, and blue tribute.
Did you have a pleasant commute? Critters stayed out of your path? *HUGS*
Every night this week a pair of mallard ducks have been waiting on the front lawn for me to come feed them. d:o)
I’m on my way home.
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05/10/2012 7:08:31 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: beachn4fun
Awesome post, Beachy! Lotsa good information in there!
Have sweet dreams...see ya on the flip side, Early Bird! :)
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posted on
05/10/2012 7:13:09 PM PDT
by
luvie
(This space reserved for heroes)
To: beachn4fun
1964! A very good year — particularly that last month!
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posted on
05/10/2012 7:37:19 PM PDT
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Tanniker Smith
(I didn't know she was a liberal when I married her.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good evening, Kathy!
*HUGS*
How are you doing this evening?
Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)
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posted on
05/10/2012 7:51:23 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...
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05/10/2012 7:54:36 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: EHC Southern Pride
Happy Birthday, EHC!!
Click
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05/10/2012 8:19:29 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...
GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!
Tattoo (Click)
Must retire the 0500 Reveille approaches relentlessly the bugler already mounts the parapet. Will chat with you all on the morrow.
Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!
Godspeed our Troops around the Globe especially those in harms way by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!
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Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)
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posted on
05/10/2012 8:22:32 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: ConorMacNessa
Thanks, Mac, for the Missing Man Setting as we remember those who have given their all that we may gather safe and secure.
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posted on
05/10/2012 8:28:02 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Aloha Night Owl! ((HUGS))
Not much going on today, some rain and a pesky friend called me on my cell a 0700 while I was stopped between tow cop cars. I got away and the day turned sunny.
I did every thing I could to keep my old pc stuff but it was all for naught, thing thing was frazzled. Got Windows 7 now and don't really like it that much.
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posted on
05/10/2012 8:37:51 PM PDT
by
BIGLOOK
To: EsmeraldaA
Happy Birthday, Es!!
Click
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posted on
05/10/2012 9:32:27 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Don Corleone
Welcome to the Canteen, Don Corleone...we thank you for your service to our country.
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05/10/2012 10:47:05 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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