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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

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 we’ll 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: MEG33

Hi Meg ((HUGS))

81 posted on 05/11/2012 4:41:32 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Lock and Load)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Good mornin’ Arrow! (((hugs)))

Glad you got rain, too. We got 2.88+ inches and it was wonderful!

Hope we get more soon...maybe we can beat this drought this year.


82 posted on 05/11/2012 4:48:18 AM PDT by luvie (This space reserved for heroes)
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To: beachn4fun

I lose track of which day it is, now that I don’t have to commute into work every day. TGIF is every day for me now.


83 posted on 05/11/2012 4:48:48 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (It's time to take out the trash in DC.)
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To: E.G.C.

Good morning, EG ((HUGS))
Sorry but I have to post and run - again.
Need to get another cup of coffee and start printing out reports.
Hope you have a great weekend.

84 posted on 05/11/2012 4:49:14 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Lock and Load)
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To: Arrowhead1952

LOL

Lucky you!


85 posted on 05/11/2012 4:49:48 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Lock and Load)
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To: beachn4fun
Barry Goldwater - In your heart you know he's Right!



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)

86 posted on 05/11/2012 4:49:49 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: ConorMacNessa

Did you see the clip of Reagan’s speech at the same convention? Some things just never change. The things they were say still holds true today.


87 posted on 05/11/2012 4:51:07 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Lock and Load)
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To: y'all; Arrowhead1952; beachn4fun; E.G.C.; GodBlessUSA; ConorMacNessa; Kathy in Alaska; HiJinx; ...

Goood morning, Early Birds!
It's FRIDAY!! Wearing your red? I will be! :)
Hope all of you have a mahv'lous weekend!
...and do something fun!
((((hugs))))

88 posted on 05/11/2012 4:54:00 AM PDT by luvie (This space reserved for heroes)
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To: LUV W; All
Sorry but I have to run - again.
Need to get another cup of coffee and start printing out reports.
I'll be lurking and will get back as soon as I can.
After all it's FRiday and time to get silly
89 posted on 05/11/2012 5:05:50 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Lock and Load)
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To: beachn4fun

Go get your coffee and have a GREAT day, Beachy! Great thread ya got here! :)


90 posted on 05/11/2012 5:09:27 AM PDT by luvie (This space reserved for heroes)
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To: tomkow6; LUV W; beachn4fun
Good morning, Tomkow6.

((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W, Beach.

91 posted on 05/11/2012 5:24:15 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: Arrowhead1952; beachn4fun

(((HUGS)))


92 posted on 05/11/2012 5:35:22 AM PDT by MEG33 (O Lord, Guide Our Nation)
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To: LUV W

Hi Grandma x2 hehe

thanks

and

HUGS


93 posted on 05/11/2012 5:36:22 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Lock and Load)
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To: LUV W

Good morning LUV. We sure had a nice rain yesterday. Some water go into the garage due to a clogged drain pipe.


94 posted on 05/11/2012 5:44:43 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (It's time to take out the trash in DC.)
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To: beachn4fun
Happy Fabulous Friday Beachie!!

1964, huh? I was entering Junior High School, what a time that was!

The fabulous left-coast weather continues, gonna be 80ish all weekend, Woo-Hoo!

Besides our other maintenance chores here at the school district, we mow and maintain 45 acres of grass and athletic fields; almost have it all mown, then do it all over again, but it's time outside in the sun, a lot of fun.

Nothing much going on for me this weekend, just R&R.

I hope your pool warms up and you have a warmlicious weekend!

95 posted on 05/11/2012 6:03:39 AM PDT by PROCON (My Passion for FREEDOM is Stronger Than That of Democrats Whose Obsession is to ENSLAVE Me)
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96 posted on 05/11/2012 6:08:09 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (It's time to take out the trash in DC.)
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97 posted on 05/11/2012 6:08:09 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (It's time to take out the trash in DC.)
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98 posted on 05/11/2012 6:08:09 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (It's time to take out the trash in DC.)
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99 posted on 05/11/2012 6:08:09 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (It's time to take out the trash in DC.)
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100 posted on 05/11/2012 6:08:09 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (It's time to take out the trash in DC.)
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