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FReeper Canteen ~ Happy Labor Day 2015 ~ 07 September 2015
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !!
| The Canteen Crew
Posted on 09/06/2015 5:01:22 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
The FReeper Canteen Presents...
Happy Labor Day!
September 7, 2015 |
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H I S T O R Y |
Labor Day is a national legal holiday that is over 100 years old. Over the years, it has evolved from a purely labor union celebration into a general "last fling of summer" festival. It grew out of a celebration and parade in honor of the working class by the Knights of Labor in 1882 in New York. In 1884, the Knights held a large parade in New York City celebrating the working class. The parade was held on the first Monday in September. The Knights passed a resolution to hold all future parades on the same day, designated by them as Labor Day. The Socialist Party held a similar celebration of the working class on May 1. This date eventually became known as May Day, and was celebrated by Socialists and Communists in commemoration of the working man. In the U.S., the first Monday in September was selected to reject any identification with Communism. In the late 1880's, labor organizations began to lobby various state legislatures for recognition of Labor Day as an official state holiday. The first states to declare it a state holiday in, 1887, were Oregon, Colorado, New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. Then in 1894, Congress passed a law recognizing Labor Day as an official national holiday. Today, Labor Day is observed not only in the U.S. but also in Canada, and in other industrialized nations. While it is a general holiday in the United States, its roots in the working class remain clearer in European countries. |
For a lot of people, Labor Day means two things: a day off and the end of summer. But why is it called Labor Day? Labor Day is a day set aside to pay tribute to working men and women. Membership in labor unions in the United States reached an all-time high in the 1950s when about 40 percent of the work force belonged to unions. Today, union membership is less than 12 percent of the working population and closing in on just 11 percent. Labor Day now carries less significance as a celebration of working people and more as the end of summer. Schools, government offices and businesses are closed on Labor Day so people can get in one last trip to the beach or have one last cookout before the weather starts to turn colder. |
T O D A Y |
So what about you? How are you celebrating Labor Day?
Please remember that The Canteen is here to support and entertain our troops and veterans and their families, and is family friendly.
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To: MS.BEHAVIN
Praise the Lord that your pain level is down. That had worried us, too.
I hope he’ll get back to “normal”. It sux to lose the ability to do the things you love!
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posted on
09/06/2015 7:04:01 PM PDT
by
luvie
(Cruz or Lose!)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Even with the sprained ankle still hurting like the dickens, I forced myself to ride tonight.
Shifting was painful, but it felt good to be in the wind.
Lynn-Dah has no use for the Harley. She stayed home in the A/C.
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posted on
09/06/2015 7:05:08 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: left that other site
Yeah, that’s not good. I’m not sure if we get paid for this one or not. Retail is kind of dicey on holiday pay.
43
posted on
09/06/2015 7:05:29 PM PDT
by
luvie
(Cruz or Lose!)
To: LUV W
Funny thing is, parents think I have paid holidays and vacations just like schoolteachers.
They do not have a clue.
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posted on
09/06/2015 7:10:16 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
I forgot.....prayers for Robert and his medical issues. Glad there are no blockages.
AND....is your driving distance longer or shorter? Does your new car remember the way?
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posted on
09/06/2015 7:19:06 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: left that other site
Sprained ankle?
Owwww!!!
How did you do that?
Try not to aggravate it too much!
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posted on
09/06/2015 7:22:50 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Stepped in a hole while walking the dog.
I wish i could say it was something more exciting or romantic...like parachuting, rappelling down a waterfall, shooting Class 4 Whitewater, bronco riding, or even stunt flying.
But no.
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posted on
09/06/2015 7:25:56 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: PROCON
I like unlaboring....LOL!
Gonna work on threads, and pick up a couple of my Mom’s friends so they can come visit for a couple hours.
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posted on
09/06/2015 7:28:56 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W
The driving distance is about 10 miles shorter than my previous one.
Half of that is on the Interstate, and the roads are much better!
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posted on
09/06/2015 7:29:46 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: left that other site
LOL!
Don’t feel bad.
I hurt my arm on the coffee table, and bashed my head on the floor,
falling off the sofa when I was napping!
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posted on
09/06/2015 7:32:24 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Gotta watch out for those coffee tables!
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posted on
09/06/2015 7:34:03 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks Kathy!
I have been relaxing all weekend so far.
Tomorrow I will work a little.
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posted on
09/06/2015 7:50:49 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: LUV W; Kathy in Alaska; AZamericonnie
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posted on
09/06/2015 8:02:11 PM PDT
by
SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
To: left that other site
Good evening, ML...((HUGS)...how big was the choir today?
Nice weather?
Mom report? Ankle report?
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posted on
09/06/2015 8:03:35 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
I talked to Mom today. Afternoons seem to be a better time to talk with her.
She is glad to be home, but very nervous about falling again. Can’t blame her. She has been really traumatized.
I finally got to ride the Harley tonight...took myself out for a beer.
The ankle really hurt while shifting gears, but I DID IT!
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posted on
09/06/2015 8:06:16 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: Semper Mark
Perfect tune for Labor Day. d:o)
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posted on
09/06/2015 8:09:55 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: ConorMacNessa
Computer issues are a real pain. Good luck.
I hate the dredging method...and I’m worthless doing it on a tablet.
Glad you had a good grilling day and could share it.
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posted on
09/06/2015 8:18:47 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: left that other site
What do they not understand about “self employed”! Yeesh!
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posted on
09/06/2015 8:22:05 PM PDT
by
luvie
(Cruz or Lose!)
To: LUV W
It is what it is, I guess.
But I barely survive the summers.
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posted on
09/06/2015 8:23:30 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
That is awesome...sounds like some prayers have been answered for you!
Do you ever seen Dawn? How is she doing? I wonder about her at times....
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posted on
09/06/2015 8:25:10 PM PDT
by
luvie
(Cruz or Lose!)
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