USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ Pancakes on Wednesday ~ 09 July 2003

Canteen FRiends ~ Radix

[Radix]

For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday...
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The United States Armed Forces.

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Pancakes on Wednesdays  

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Welcome to Pancakes on Wednesdays.

Wednesday July 9, 2003

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Here is an amalgamation of trivial facts and seemingly usesless data.

Do not forget to hit the hyperlinks.

We have links, lots of them.

Three entries found for fame.

Main Entry: ¹fame
Pronunciation: 'fAm
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, from Latin fama report, fame; akin to Latin fari to speak -- more at BAN
Date: 13th century
1 a : public estimation : REPUTATION b : popular acclaim : RENOWN
2 archaic : RUMOR

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Happy Birthday

Brian Dennehy 1938

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O.J. Simpson 1947

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Debbie Sledge (Sister Sledge) 1954

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Tom Hanks 1956

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Jimmy Smits 1958

Why am I famous?

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I am an excellent driver.

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1776 - The American Declaration of Independence was read aloud to Gen. George Washington's troops in New York.

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1872 - The doughnut cutter was patented by John F. Blondel.

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Would you like some coffee with your pancakes?

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Todays Wednesday field trip is to the Hollywood walk of fame.

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1922 - Johnny Weissmuller became the first person to swim the 100 meters freestyle in less than a minute.

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1968 - The first All-Star baseball game was  played indoors.

It took place at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas.

The Astrodome was originally designed as a giant pancake.

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Pancakes Wednesdays

Definitely

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[beachn4fun]

You are funny!

[tomkow6]

Q: What do you call a blonde skeleton in the closet?

A: Last year's hide and seek champ.

[beachn4fun]

100

no fair. I was there first.

[beachn4fun]

Wait a minute. Why you picking on me? You think I'm blonde or something?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Rain dancer didn't help yet! RECORD HI TEMP YESTERDAY: 83F! We are melting here!!

[tomkow6]

 

 

NEENER!  NEENER!  NEENER!

[txradioguy]

Thought you might like to see this one. These guys are true heroes in ANY one's book. The soldiers are from Hawk Troop 1st Calvary. They are the brigade's recon troop. Enjoy

HAWK TROOP SAVES IRAQI FAMILY


By Spc. John S. Wollaston
3BCT PAO



What started out as a sweep through a Baghdad neighborhood for improvised explosive devices like those that have wounded U.S. Soldiers over the last few weeks, turned into a rescue mission for the 3rd Brigade’s reconnaissance troop. In what intelligence later revealed to be an elaborate trap for the 2nd Battalion 70th Armor Regiment’s Quick Reaction Force, two rocket propelled grenades slammed into liquor store and a hand grenade was tossed into a house two blocks from the store. Both structures were set ablaze by the grenades. The explosions occurred moments after the BRT’s 2nd Platoon discovered I.E.D.’s near the liquor store placed approximately 75 meters apart.
The unknown attackers original plan had been to lure the 2-70th’s QRF to the area with the blasts, then detonate the I.E.D. when the QRF approached. But because of the discovery of the explosives by the BRT and the speed in which the soldiers cordoned off the area, the attackers were unable to proceed with the second part of their attack.
Making this story even more amazing was the heroism displayed by the soldiers of 2nd Platoon, who rushed headlong into the burning liquor store to rescue the owner his wife and three daughters trapped on the roof of their house located above the building.
“Anyone would have done it.” Said 2nd Platoon’s Staff Sergeant Joseph R. Dirks.
“When we went in there is was just an automatic thing. I wasn’t worried about my safety, my only concern was getting anyone trapped in the building out safely.”
The storeowner, his wife and 3 daughters were rescued safely from the blaze. None of the family members or the soldiers of second platoon received any injuries in the incident.

[beachn4fun]

Ok, well, see if this helps!

[E.G.C.]

Well, just like the weather where Kathy from Alaska is it's very hot also. We may get some rain to take some oomph off the heat but we'll see what happens.

[beachn4fun]

AWESOME. We know our military are the greatest. Just another example. Kudos to Hawk Troop 1st Calvary

[Long Cut]

Hello, FRiends! This is just to let all of you know that tomorrow morning, at 0600 sharp, the doctors will work their magic and Mrs. Cut will give birth to our child, Mini Cut!

They decided to induce the birth because the pregnancy has become difficult; she's on total bedrest now, as walking alone causes her pain. However, she is full-term, and the baby is quite healthy so no trouble is expected. She's obviously excited and nervous, but is still being a real trooper about it.

Thus, the next time you hear from me here, I'll be a Daddy! I think I'm just as excited as she is, maybe more! I can't wait to finally meet my baby! I'll post the details, including size, weight, and sex as soon as I can after the birth. I know that a lot of you have been following our progress for many months, now. Years, if you count our previous, tragic attempt, fo which we STILL thank you all for your support and prayers in that dark, dark time.

Wish us luck, we've got a LOOONGGGG couple of days ahead!!!!

Thanks, again, to all!

[justshe]

More than a couple long days....Long Cut! LOL!

Good luck to you and Mrs. Cut.....and I will be awaiting birth news!

[Soaring Feather]

This is the most wonderful news!! Thank you for telling us!

I pray all goes well for Mrs. Cut and Mini and Daddy.

God be will you all LC!! Prayers up!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOL! Those are two large pancakes. Someone has a really good imagination. They are cute. Good morning, SH!

[Long Cut]

PINGG!!!!!!!!!! Tomorrow, I'll be a quite different person, I think.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Beautiful painting this am, and loverly flowers and the beach in the background, to boot. Thanks fellas.

[Amelia]

Congrats and best wishes, Long Cut!

If it works like it did on my last grandbaby, you ought to be a daddy by lunchtime or thereabouts! :-D