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FReeper Canteen ~ Tunes For Our Troops: It's Kentucky Derby Time 2020! ~ 05 September 2020
Our Troops Rock !
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Posted on 09/04/2020 6:02:27 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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The Freeper Canteen Presents....
~ It’s Kentucky Derby Time!! ~
Barbershop Quartet ~ Star Spangled Banner
Call To The Post
KENTUCKY DERBY TROPHY Since the 50th running of the Kentucky Derby in 1924, Churchill Downs has annually presented a gold trophy to the winning owner of the famed "Run for the Roses." History is unclear if a trophy was presented in 1875 to the winner of the first Kentucky Derby, and trophy presentations were sporadically made in following years. Finally, in 1924, legendary Churchill Downs President Matt Winn commissioned that a standard design be developed for the "Golden Anniversary" of the Derby. Outside of the jeweled embellishments that were added to note special Derby anniversaries in 1949 (75th), 1974 (100th), and 1999 (125th), only one change has been made to the original design. For the 125th Kentucky Derby in 1999, Churchill Downs officials decided to defer to racing lore and change the direction of the decorative horseshoe displayed on the 14-karat gold trophy. More on the Kentucky Derby Trophy
Kate Smith ~ My Old Kentucky Home
      
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.
HISTORY OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY
Founded as the Louisville Jockey Club in 1874, the original Churchill Downs was built by Col. M. Lewis Clark, the grandson of the famed explorer. Inspired by England’s Epsom Derby, Churchill Downs hosted the first Kentucky Derby in 1875. Named for the original owners of the property, Churchill Downs is known for its famous twin spires, built in 1895. In 2004, the facility underwent a $120 million modernization, replacing much of the mammoth Victorian-era grandstand with luxury suites. Seats on Millionaire’s Row cost $50,000 (and up) for a table for eight. Suites are priced at $259,000 to $305,000 for two days, including Friday’s Kentucky Oaks program. Reserved clubhouse seats (including lunch and open bar) fetch $1,776 per person (also for two days). General admission (infield, Derby day only) is $40. Of 133 Derby winners, 100 were born in Kentucky, followed by Florida (six) and Virginia (four). California has produced three Derby winners: Morvich (1922), Swaps (1955) and Decidedly (1962). Three fillies have won: Regret (1915), Genuine Risk (1980) and Winning Colors (1988). More Derby History
CHURCHILL DOWNS While traveling in England and France in 1872-1873, 26-year-old Col. M. Lewis Clark, devised the idea of a Louisville Jockey Club for conducting race meets. Clark toured and visited with a number of prominent racing leaders, including England's Admiral Rous and France's Vicompte Darn, vice president of the French Jockey Club.
Upon his return from Europe, Clark began development of his racetrack which would serve to showcase the Kentucky breeding industry. The track would eventually become known as "Churchill Downs." The first reference of the name Churchill Downs came in an 1883 Kentucky Derby article reported by the former Louisville Commercial. Click for the rest of the story
Elvis ~ Kentucky Rain
Neil Diamond ~ Kentucky Woman
Red Foley ~ Old Kentucky Fox Chase
Loretta Lynn ~ Blue Kentucky Girl
Everly Brothers ~ Old Kentucky River
CONTENDERS
Click to check out the contenders...
MINT JULEP Make simple syrup by taking equal parts of hot water and sugar. Stir. Add fresh mint and muddle [mash, preferably with something like a pestle, otherwise use the back of a spoon]. Add crushed ice to an 8-ounce glass. Add two ounces of simple syrup. Top off with Kentucky Bourbon, and add a sprig of fresh mint.
Dolly Parton ~ Kentucky Gambler Julie Ingram ~ Gone To Kentucky
Ricky Skaggs ~ Kentucky Thunder
Skeeter Davis ~ Bus Fare To Kentucky
Hank Hankins ~ My Old Kentucky Home Rock
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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KEYWORDS: canteen; kentuckyderby; military; troopsupport
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Aaahhhhhh.....
Nothing like a Mint Tulip at the Churchbell Downs.
The horses at the post.....waiting for somebody to put up a light.
The crowds in the infield.....trying for a double play.
The lovely women wearing their new chateaus.
The rich people in their limabeans speeding over the sidewalks.
Great memories.
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posted on
09/04/2020 6:25:51 PM PDT
by
blueunicorn6
("A crack shot and a good dancer”)
To: Kathy in Alaska
To: spel_grammer_an_punct_polise
Howdy, spel.
How are things down your way? Have you had a lot goodies to eat from your garden this year?
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posted on
09/04/2020 6:27:57 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: P.O.E.
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posted on
09/04/2020 6:28:57 PM PDT
by
P.O.E.
(Pray for America)
To: certrtwngnut
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posted on
09/04/2020 6:29:41 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: The Mayor; PROCON; mylife; mountainlion; Publius; Jet Jaguar; ConorMacNessa; ...
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posted on
09/04/2020 6:35:38 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: PROCON
Dang. It stinks that there’s so much smoke from the fires making it hard on y’all.
It really sux for the people who live in the areas that are burning.
Not much going on here. Our big news is a “cold” front moving through that will give us a comfy break. Temps won’t drop a whole lot but the lower humidity will make it very nice outside the next few days.
You KNOW it’s boring when that is considered exciting. LOL
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posted on
09/04/2020 6:35:53 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: spel_grammer_an_punct_polise
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posted on
09/04/2020 6:38:30 PM PDT
by
luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; mylife; MS.BEHAVIN; ConorMacNessa; Liberty Valance; Publius; ...
LOVE YOU CANTEEN
DJ'S!!!
Thanks for your hard work!
mylife; Kathy In Alaska; Ms.Behavin; ConorMacNessa; LibertyValance; publius; spel_grammer_an_punct_polise; Drumbo; radu; fiji hill; 2111USMC (others...and me)
YOU ROCK OUT LOUD!!
God bless our troops!!!
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Thanks for a great thread
and all you do here,
Kathy!
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posted on
09/04/2020 6:40:30 PM PDT
by
luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
To: PROCON
VRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMM!!
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posted on
09/04/2020 6:42:08 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: radu
” Have you had a lot goodies to eat from your garden this year?”
No, the string beans have over-ridden everything else in the garden and killed everything. I only hope that I can till them under next year if they come back again.
Also, everything in the flower garden has already gone into dormancy until February or March. They do not die, they simply stop growing. It seems like they are stunted in adolescence. ;-)
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posted on
09/04/2020 6:53:48 PM PDT
by
spel_grammer_an_punct_polise
(I always refer to Otto Preminger's quote about actors: "Actors are like cattle!")
To: luvie
Dudess! Are things cooling down up your way?
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posted on
09/04/2020 6:54:37 PM PDT
by
spel_grammer_an_punct_polise
(I always refer to Otto Preminger's quote about actors: "Actors are like cattle!")
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
09/04/2020 6:55:49 PM PDT
by
mylife
(Opinions: $1, Today's Special, Half Baked: 50c)
To: Kathy in Alaska; acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ariamne; ...
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posted on
09/04/2020 6:56:15 PM PDT
by
luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: PROCON
Good evening, Pro...hope some progress is being made with the fires surrounding you.
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posted on
09/04/2020 6:56:23 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: spel_grammer_an_punct_polise
Yes, for the past 3 days it’s been almost comfortable. :) How ‘bout there?
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posted on
09/04/2020 6:57:59 PM PDT
by
luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks for tonight's Canteen, Kathy!
Not much happening with me this weekend, staying away from the heat and smoke, have a great weekend!
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posted on
09/04/2020 7:00:11 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(MOLON LABE)
To: Biggirl
Made it through the week...pull up a chair, Biggirl, and enjoy some tunes.
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posted on
09/04/2020 7:00:22 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
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posted on
09/04/2020 7:00:23 PM PDT
by
mylife
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