FReeper Canteen ~ It's Kentucky Derby Time! ~ 06 May 2023

Our Troops Rock !! | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Freeper Canteen Presents....

~ It’s Kentucky Derby Time!! ~

The Gas House Gang ~ 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

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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.

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Elvis ~ Kentucky Rain

Neil Diamond ~ Kentucky Woman

Red Foley ~ Old Kentucky Fox Chase

Loretta Lynn ~ Blue Kentucky Girl

Phil Everly ~ 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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and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
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[PROCON]

IT'S FRIDAY!!

LET'S ROCK THE CANTEEN WITH

TUNES FOR OUR TROOPS!!

LET'S GET THIS SHOW OFF THE GROUND!!

[Fiji Hill]

Kentucky Waltz--Eddy Arnold (1951)

[Fiji Hill]

Foggy Mountain Breakdown--Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs and the Foggy Mountain Boys (1950)

[lightman]

Mint julep time!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...when I tried to post the first time it told me I needed a title...I HAD a title, but it posted the second time.

VRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMM!!

[Fiji Hill]

One Mint Julep--The Clovers (1952)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Perfect Eddy Arnold tune...thanks, Fiji. ((HUGS))

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[meyer]

Simple syrup is made.
Bourbon - Check
Ice - check
Mint leaves - check

New approach - put a sprig of mint into the simple syrup before it finished cooling, it’s in the fridge. Presumably, the flavors will meld overnight.

Only downside - I made enough simple syrup that I could make sufficient Mint Juleps to knock a buzzard off an S-wagon.

[Fiji Hill]

No, this tune is not performed by a family of mountaineers from eastern Kentucky, but by one of America's top bands. And the girl singing the solo is a very young Jo Stafford, a future juke box queen.

Friendship--T. Dorsey Family (Mountain Branch) aka Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra (1940)

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It's Kentucky Derby Time! ~

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Honoring those who have served before.

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[The Mayor]

May 6

Thankful Hearts

Bible in a Year:

• 1 Kings 21–22
• Luke 23:26–56

Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?

Luke 17:18

Hansle Parchment was in a predicament. He caught the bus to the wrong place for his semifinal in the Tokyo Olympics and was left stranded with little hope of getting to the stadium on time. But thankfully he met Trijana Stojkovic, a volunteer helping out at the games. She gave him some money to take a taxi. Parchment made it to the semifinal on time and eventually clinched the gold medal in the 110-meter hurdle. Later, he went back to find Stojkovic and thanked her for her kindness.

In Luke 17, we read of the Samaritan leper who came back to thank Jesus for healing him (vv. 15–16). Jesus had entered a village where He met ten lepers. All of them asked Jesus for healing, and all of them experienced His grace and power. Ten were happy that they’d been healed, but only one returned to express his gratitude. He “came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him” (vv. 15–16).

Every day, we experience God’s blessings in multiple ways. It could be as dramatic as an answered prayer to an extended time of suffering or receiving timely help from a stranger. Sometimes, His blessings can come in ordinary ways too, such as good weather to accomplish an outdoor task. Like the Samaritan leper, let’s remember to thank God for His kindness toward us.

Reflect & Pray

What can you thank God for today? How can you cultivate a heart of gratitude?

Dear God, You’ve been so good to me. I give thanks to You today for __________________________.

[Fiji Hill]

This tune goes back to 1860.

Wildwood Flower--The Carter Family (1929)

[PROCON]

Thanks Kathy!

Not much going on this weekend, I got all my shopping done early today. After some sunny 80 degree temps we had cool, rainy weather today, should get back to normal Spring weather soon.

Any weekend plans for you?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, lightman...

[Fiji Hill]

Though it has Kentucky in its name, this band is actually from Pennsylvania. Their opus includes a riff from "The Wedding of the Painted Dolls" (1929) and "Rhapsody in Blue" (1924).

Blue Shadows--Johnny Hamp's Kentucky Serenaders (1929)

[Kathy in Alaska]

****Liberty Call****

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

It's Tunes For Our Troops!

[Kathy in Alaska]