FReeper Canteen ~ Pancakes on Wednesday ~ Dec 8, 2004

Guest Chef Spotsybelle

[Spotsy]

For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday...
Thank the Veterans who served in
The United States Armed Forces.

Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom?
Support The United States Armed Forces Today!

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Military Families, Allies, and FRiends!
Have a seat by the fire and enjoy the pancakes.

Today's Birthdays

Sammy Davis Jr, entertainer (1925 - 1990)
Jim Morrison, Doors singer (1943 - 1971)
Gregg Allman, Allman Brothers Band (1947)
Sam Kinison, comedian (1952 - 1992)
Kim Basinger, actress (1953)
*click the pictures for these stars' biographies

Silly Word of the Day panjandrum \pan-jan-druhm\ noun
an important personage or pretentious official

And so I have appointed myself the chairman, the High Panjandrum, Grand Inquisitor - and sole member - of the grievance committee of my own making.
--Alan K. Simpson, Right in the Old Gazoo

On this Day in History 1941 U.S. and Great Britain declared war on Japan Field Trip click here to visit the National Archives
to learn more about FDR's "Day of Infamy" speech

On this Day in History

1980 John Lennon assassinated
at age 40 in New York

Don't forget the syrup -

Picture from Hanukkah, 2001; President Bush watches his young helper light the second candle on this 100-year old menorah loaned to the President and Mrs. Laura Bush for the White House private residence.

[Spotsy]

 

 

 

 

~ Upcoming Canteen Events! ~

If you're going to be away from home this holiday season, fret not! The Canteen is the place to be!

  Highlights

 

December 7th sundown: Hanukkah begins! Happy Hanukkah to all of our Jewish friends around the world! God Bless You!

December 25th: Merry Christmas! Join us for a fun filled day of holiday music. Get your requests in early. FReepmail MoJo2001 or Kathy In Alaska with any holiday music requests. Also, we can be reached via email at canteenusa@canteenusa.com . Please put "Holiday Music Request" in the subject line. Thank you!

New Years: Come start the New Years with Queenie! She's hosting a party!! Come enjoy the festivities!

More events will be added later!

 

 

 

 

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners . . .
Here comes SpotsyBelle with the pancakes!!! . . .see I told ya!!! . . . ;-)

Prayers going up.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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Honoring those who have served before.
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[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Thanks for the cooking, especially during the holidays!

[Spotsy]

Hi Ma! I see you are back in your winter wonderland. The White House Christmas special on HGTV airs again at 12 a.m. eastern time.

[Spotsy]

What a cutie to lead us in saying the Pledge!
Thank you Hope!

I'm sending my prayers too. ((HUGS))

[Soaring Feather]

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[Spotsy]

Your're welcome Tonkin! It is a special pleasure to cook for the Canteen during the holidays!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

From the men in the Military and the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.

To our military readers, we remain steadfast in keeping the Canteen doors open.
The FR Canteen is Free Republics longest running daily thread specifically designed
to provide entertainment and morale support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.
We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.
CLICK HERE TO FIND LATEST THREAD.

[Spotsy]

Hi Bentfeather!
Thank you for the Canteen Blessing.

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Cute thread- as always Spotsy!

[MeekMom]

What pretty flowers. Thank you Tonkin.

[Spotsy]

Thank you Betsy! So good to see you.

I hope I'm not duplicating anyone's holiday dress.

[2ndreconmarine]

Hello Canteeners,

I have a favor to ask.

I am on an e-mail list at work for Navy / Marine Corps vets. The guy who runs it is an ex Navy Captain. He is "plugged in" to the system and gets all sorts of interesting stuff.

What he just sent us today was a MS PowerPoint presentation done by the III MEF, USMC, on the recent operation in Falugia (sp?). It was fascinating. All sorts of pictures and analysis.

I think it should be posted here as a Thread in FR, but I don't know how. If anyone does and would be willing to post it, I will e-mail it to you directly.

Thanks,

[luvie]

Good evening everyone--hope everyone is getting geared up for the holiday fun!

[Spotsy]

Hi Luv W!

I was the only house in a neighborhood of 70 that isn't covered with Christmas lights. Today, I put a wreath on the front door. Does that tell you where I am? LOL!

P.S. You have Freepmail

[laurenmarlowe]

Spotsybelle! Thanks for our Pancake Wednesdays!

Merry Christmas Spotsybelle!

[tomkow6]

Good nite, Ms Feather!