FReeper Canteen ~ It's Kentucky Derby time!! ~ 01 May 2021

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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.

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Kate Smith ~ My Old Kentucky Home

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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.

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Elvis ~ Kentucky Rain

Neil Diamond ~ Kentucky Woman

Red Foley ~ Old Kentucky Fox Chase

Loretta Lynn ~ Blue Kentucky Girl

Everly Brothers ~ Old Kentucky River

CONTENDERS

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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

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[PROCON]

It's Friday, Time For

Tunes For Our Troops

Let's Get This Show Off The Ground!

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

May 1

Dwelling in Our Hearts

Bible in a Year:

• 1 Kings 10–11
• Luke 21:20–38

I pray that . . . he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.

Ephesians 3:16–17

Sometimes the words of children can jolt us into a deeper understanding of God’s truth. One evening when my daughter was young, I told her about one of the great mysteries of the Christian faith—that God through His Son and Spirit dwells in His children. As I tucked her into bed, I said that Jesus was with her and in her. “He’s in my tummy?” she asked. “Well, you haven’t swallowed Him,” I replied. “But He’s right there with you.”

My daughter’s literal translation of Jesus being “in her tummy” made me stop and consider how when I asked Jesus to be my Savior, He came and took residence within me.

The apostle Paul referred to this mystery when he prayed that the Holy Spirit would strengthen the believers in Ephesus so that Christ would “dwell in [their] hearts through faith” (Ephesians 3:17). With Jesus living within, they could grasp how deeply He loved them. Fueled by this love, they would mature in their faith and love others with humility and gentleness while speaking the truth in love (4:2, 25).

Jesus dwelling inside His followers means that His love never leaves those who’ve welcomed Him into their lives. His love that surpasses knowledge (3:19) roots us to Him, helping us to understand how deeply He loves us.

Words written for children can say it best: “Yes, Jesus loves me!”

Reflect & Pray

How does Jesus dwelling inside you give you great comfort? How can you grow closer to God knowing that His power gives you strength?

God, You’re not far off, but are close to me. May I delight in Your love and share it with others.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

INXS

Don’t Change

New Sensation

Suicide Blonde

I Need You Tonight

The One Thing

Devil Inside

Disappear

Original Sin

The Strangest Party

Listen Like Thieves

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Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS)))

[Liberty Valance]

Greetings & Salutations!

Ray Charles - What'd I Say

[PROCON]

[Liberty Valance]

An American Dream · Nitty Gritty Dirt Band with Linda Ronstadt

[Rio]

Helium to show $20.00

[Kathy in Alaska]

Still at work...back when I can.

~ It's Kentucky Derby Time!!~

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[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

It’s the weekend! You sure have pretty weather for the start of it.

From what I’ve read today, it sounds like y’all are going to have noisy skies for the next couple of weeks with the big military exercise that’s getting ready to start. Lake Hood cam ops have tracked several military planes flying around over the city today. Pretty cool to watch.

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

All rested up and ready for your work weekend? :-)

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

Tonight's Video is "Tu Eres Una Bomba/You Are 'The Bomb'" by Willie Rosario And His Orchestra, and the Normal Music List

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

Dudess, only two inches? Sheesh! That is kid’s stuff!

We got 4 overnight and it rained all day, will tonight and tomorrow, too!

AH - HA - HA - HA - HA - HA!!!!!!!!!!!!

[radu]

Howdy, Liberty!

You’re early this evening.

I hope you missed out on the nasty weather this week. TX had a mighty rough time of it.

[radu]

Howdy, spel.

Did you get through all the stormy mess in good shape? Just wooly-wild in TX.

[PROCON]

Hi radu!

All rested up from a week of leisure and laziness, ready to tackle the yardwork tomorrow afternoon.

'Sup with you this weekend?

[Liberty Valance]

It was a rough week all the way around radu and not just the weather -
I lived thru it.

Lucky Will - "FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE" ft Flo Rockers & Harley Davidson WLA

[radu]

Tackle the hardest job first and get it outta da way. Then you won’t have that one making you look for excuses to keep putting it off later. LOL Plus the rest will seem easy.

I’d hoped to get a call or email about the museum this weekend but have heard nothing. The weather is supposed to be beautiful tomorrow so maybe the guys will get up there to finish the heavy work they couldn’t do last weekend. I hope so. Then we SHOULD be able to open next weekend.

As it is, I reckon I’ll just be puttering around here this weekend.

[radu]

Sorry to hear it, Liberty. I sure hope next week is a lot better!