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FReeper Canteen ~ It's Kentucky Derby time!! ~ 01 May 2021
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !!
| The Canteen Crew
Posted on 04/30/2021 6:01:33 PM PDT by 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. 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 Millionaires 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
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To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
04/30/2021 6:59:06 PM PDT
by
GreenLanternCorps
(Hi! I'm the Dread Pirate Roberts! (TM) Atsk about franchise opportunities in your area.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Here is the
New York Posts's guide to the Derby:
https://nypost.com/2021/04/30/kentucky-derby-2021-best-bets-odds-horses-and-complete-guide/
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posted on
04/30/2021 7:18:07 PM PDT
by
TBP
(Progressives lack compassion and tolerance. Their self-aggrandizement is all that matters. )
To: Kathy in Alaska
To: TBP
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posted on
04/30/2021 7:19:47 PM PDT
by
TBP
(Progressives lack compassion and tolerance. Their self-aggrandizement is all that matters. )
To: spel_grammer_an_punct_polise
Dude. 2.75” That’s BIG for the desert. LOL!
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posted on
04/30/2021 7:22:28 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: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
04/30/2021 7:23:35 PM PDT
by
Gomez
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
04/30/2021 7:24:22 PM PDT
by
TBP
(Progressives lack compassion and tolerance. Their self-aggrandizement is all that matters. )
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 (me and others!)
YOU ROCK OUT LOUD!! God bless our troops!!!
Thanks for a great thread, Kathy! (((hugs))) |
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posted on
04/30/2021 7:24:33 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: Kathy in Alaska; acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ariamne; ...
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posted on
04/30/2021 7:26:11 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: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
04/30/2021 7:31:36 PM PDT
by
TBP
(Progressives lack compassion and tolerance. Their self-aggrandizement is all that matters. )
To: Liberty Valance
Howdy, LV! Good to see you...and early too! :)
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posted on
04/30/2021 7:37:32 PM PDT
by
luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American)
To: radu
Hey there, radu! Hope you had a good day. We ended up with almost 3 inches of rain. I’m so happy!
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posted on
04/30/2021 7:40:14 PM PDT
by
luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American)
To: acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ariamne; armyavonlady; BIGLOOK; BLCA; ..
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posted on
04/30/2021 7:43:25 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
(Down by the ) Banks of the Ohio--Red Patterson's Piedmont Log Rollers (1927)
The lyrics don't specify whether this takes place in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky or Indiana.
To: luvie
Howdy, luvie.
Still enjoying cool temps? Does your grass look happy today after all the rain you had? That probably wouldn’t make your hubby happy since he’ll have to mow again. LOL
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posted on
04/30/2021 7:44:38 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: luvie
Dang! Almost 3 inches? We got 3.5 for the whole month. You did REAL good!
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posted on
04/30/2021 7:46:08 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: radu
LOL! I’m trying not to remind him of that part. It is looking way better. I just wish we hadn’t lost some of my favorite plants due to that deep freeze. My favorite rose, my lilac and all but one branch of our crepe myrtle.
Did y’all ever get the rain they were promising? Did the farmer finish his planting?
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posted on
04/30/2021 7:47:51 PM PDT
by
luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American)
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