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FReeper Canteen ~ Tell Us Your Favorite "Thanksgiving or Thankful" Song ~ 27 November 2015
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 11/26/2015 6:01:33 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska

The FReeper Canteen Presents...

Tell Us Your Favorite
"Thanksgiving or Thankful" Songs



Canteen Mission Statement

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies' military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.


*Video*




Johnny Cash - Thanksgiving Prayer


We've come to the time in the season
When family and friends gather near
To offer a prayer of Thanksgiving
For blessings we've known through the year
To join hands and thank the creator
And now when Thanksgiving is due
This year when I count my blessings
I'm thanking the Lord He made you
This year when I count my blessings
I'm thanking the Lord He made you

I'm grateful for the laughter of children
The sun and the wind and the rain
The color of blue in your sweet eyes
The sight of a high ball and train
The moon rise over a prairie
Old love that you've made new
This year when I count my blessings
I'm thanking the Lord He made you
This year when I count my blessings
I'm thanking the Lord He made you

And when the time comes to be going
It won't be in sorrow and tear
I'll kiss you goodbye and I'll go on my way
Grateful for all of the years
I thank for all that you gave me
For teaching me what love can do
Thanksgiving day for the rest of my life
I'm thanking the Lord He made you
Thanksgiving day for the rest of my life
I'm thanking the Lord He made you


*Video*




Mary Chapin Carpenter - Thanksgiving Song

Grateful for each hand we hold
Gathered round this table.
From far and near we travel home,
Blessed that we are able.

Grateful for this sheltered place
With light in every window,
Saying "welcome, welcome, share this feast
Come in away from sorrow."

Father, mother, daughter, son,
Neighbor, friend and friendless;
All together everyone in the gift of loving-kindness.

Grateful for what's understood,
And all that is forgiven;
We try so hard to be good,
To lead a life worth living.

Father, mother, daughter, son,
Neighbor, friend, and friendless;
All together everyone, let grateful days be endless.

Grateful for each hand we hold
Gathered round this table.


Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.




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To: Kathy in Alaska

In honor of the 50th Anniversary: Alice’s Restaurant:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m57gzA2JCcM


41 posted on 11/26/2015 8:34:50 PM PST by mgpilot
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To: RightLady

I LOVE this song...

Mormon Tabernacle Choir ~ Bless this House

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EYNdptE-RA

National Children’s Choir Ireland ~ Bless This House

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3ML8SR2jZw


42 posted on 11/26/2015 8:52:57 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: henkster
“Danke Schoen,” sung by Wayne Newton, Brenda Lee and Ferris Bueller

I like Anita Lindblom's version, from 1962. She prounounces "Danke Schoen" correctly.

43 posted on 11/26/2015 8:53:02 PM PST by Fiji Hill
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To: The Mayor

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Did you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and too much to eat?

We just finished. My brother surprised my Mom (and me last night) and came by to visit and eat. Pumpkin pie will have to wait til later.


44 posted on 11/26/2015 9:01:00 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska
The nation is coming out of a depression and a world war. The labor unions are strike-happy as government spending generates runaway inflation while price controls generate shortages of all sorts of consumer goods. All these forces combine to turn the economy into a mess. Nonetheless, the Pied Pipers can find something to be thankful for.

I've Got the Sun In the Morning--The Pied Pipers (1946)

45 posted on 11/26/2015 9:03:09 PM PST by Fiji Hill
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To: Kathy in Alaska

We had a great day with the whole family. 30 of us total.
I ate some pumpkin pie but pigged out on dinner.
What a great surprise for you and your mom.


46 posted on 11/26/2015 9:05:43 PM PST by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Natalie Merchant - Kind & Generous (I Want to Thank You)
47 posted on 11/26/2015 9:08:08 PM PST by Joe 6-pack (Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
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To: Soaring Feather

Happy Thanksgiving, Ms feather...*hugs*...my brother, who retired to Tennessee, has decided to re-enter the work force. Their boat is taking more money to redo than they thought. So he is up here and came by for dinner. He will be going back to the slope soon.

Love your Thanksgiving Overture.


48 posted on 11/26/2015 9:54:08 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Publius

I agree with you about too much work. Everything came out just fine, but I forgot the cranberry sauce....one of my favorite things. And my knees are screaming about too much standing. I think a bath with the jets going may be in order later.


49 posted on 11/26/2015 10:02:32 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Kathy!

Whew...too much eating and too much card play has tuckered me out.

Hitting the sack. Tomorrow my sister and I are going to visit some old friends we haven't seen in years.

Have a great evening!

50 posted on 11/26/2015 10:04:42 PM PST by PROCON (Proud CRUZader!)
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To: Right-wing Librarian

Welcome to the Canteen, Right-wing Librarian...too funny, but someone got sold to Butterball. That’s what we had. LOL!

Happy Thanksgiving! Did you have lots of turkey and trimmings?


51 posted on 11/26/2015 10:07:11 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Publius

WOW! Pilgrims’ Chorus Rag...love it!


52 posted on 11/26/2015 10:11:55 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Fiji Hill
Lichtstad Met Uw Paar'len Poorten

Very, very nice! I could listen to this kind of music 24/7. Beautiful!!

Thanks, Fiji, for some really great tunes/hymns.

53 posted on 11/26/2015 10:19:57 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

And a glass of wine.


54 posted on 11/26/2015 10:20:58 PM PST by Publius ("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill and Publius now available at Amazon.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Roy Clark - Thank God and Greyhound You’re Gone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8TLrkFcb-g


55 posted on 11/26/2015 10:24:38 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: hoagy62

Happy Thanksgiving, hoagy...hope you and yours had a wonderful day.

It IS a beautiful song. Thank you for sharing.


56 posted on 11/26/2015 10:31:49 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Intolerant in NJ

BEAUTFUL music....thanks.

Happy Thanksgiving, Intolerant...hope you and Mrs and daughter had a wonderful day.


57 posted on 11/26/2015 11:10:45 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Sly & The Family Stone, “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwe-g3GgJA0


58 posted on 11/26/2015 11:13:57 PM PST by pluvmantelo (I gotta get a tattoo at 12:30 and I don't want to be late.)
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To: Publius

LOL! If I drank that would be a good addition. Maybe a good read on my iPad instead. I need to stay awake.


59 posted on 11/26/2015 11:27:14 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Fiji Hill

Beautiful...your Mom surely “enjoyed” such a wonderful hymn.

Were you able to plan the music with her before she passed on?


60 posted on 11/26/2015 11:27:30 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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