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FReeper Canteen ~ Happy St Patrick's Day! ~ 17 March 2016
Serving The Bestest Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 03/16/2016 5:58:36 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska




The FReeper Canteen Presents...
Happy St Patrick's Day






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.



St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17, his religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over a thousand years.

On St. Patrick's Day, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of meat were waived and people would dance, drink, and feast—on the traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage.


Irish Rovers ~ When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

Dominic Behan ~ Erin Go Bragh

Lisa Kelly ~ Carrickfergus

Clancy Brother & Tommy Makem ~ Johnnie I Hardly Knew You

The Dubliners ~ The Rocky Road To Dublin

Today, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated by people of all backgrounds in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Although North America is home to the largest productions, St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated in other locations far from Ireland, including Japan, Singapore, and Russia.


Loreena McKennitt ~ She Moved Through The Fair

El McMeen ~ Danny Boy

Bill Douglas ~ Irish Lullaby

The Wolfe Tones ~ The Wearing Of The Green

The Chieftains ~ An Gaoth Aneas

In modern-day Ireland, St. Patrick's Day has traditionally been a religious occasion. In fact, up until the 1970s, Irish laws mandated that pubs be closed on March 17. Beginning in 1995, however, the Irish government began a national campaign to use St. Patrick's Day as an opportunity to drive tourism and showcase Ireland to the rest of the world.

Last year, close to one million people took part in Ireland 's St. Patrick's Festival in Dublin, a multi-day celebration featuring parades, concerts, outdoor theater productions, and fireworks shows.


Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and their families,
and is family friendly.






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To: ButThreeLeftsDo

Then you are the real Celt


101 posted on 03/16/2016 7:44:56 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: ButThreeLeftsDo

Then you are the real Celt


102 posted on 03/16/2016 7:44:57 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

And a Happy St. Patty’s Day to you also, from a son of the famine Irish, who gives thanks on this day that James Jones had the good sense to head for America. God bless you and keep you!


103 posted on 03/16/2016 7:44:59 PM PDT by ameribbean expat
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To: Kathy in Alaska

That’s Charlie’s wish to you Ladies.


104 posted on 03/16/2016 7:46:22 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

“:^)


105 posted on 03/16/2016 7:51:18 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (Facing Trump nomination inevitability, folks are now openly trying to help Hillary destroy him.)
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To: radu
Wo Ho!!!
Yep! :)

106 posted on 03/16/2016 7:52:14 PM PDT by luvie (Cruz or Lose! "Where the vision is lost, the people perish"--Proverbs 29:18)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thanks! I’m Irish and don’t drink but do eat Corned Beef and cabbage!


107 posted on 03/16/2016 7:57:01 PM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: LUV W

Finally got one. Luck o’ the Irish, I guess. LOL!


108 posted on 03/16/2016 8:00:58 PM PDT by radu (May God watch over our troops and keep them safe)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

For a beautiful Irish song, have a listen to ‘Danny Boy’ sung by Irish singer, Rhoda Barfoot :
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=l807YHNNJjk
Hope you enjoy it.


109 posted on 03/16/2016 8:11:19 PM PDT by rjohnb
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To: The Mayor

I like the cabbage with.. Pohtatahas.. and onions.

Gnigh FReind


110 posted on 03/16/2016 8:25:26 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: The Mayor
I love the corned beef....


111 posted on 03/16/2016 8:42:33 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: mylife

Yes...it was funny. d:o)


112 posted on 03/16/2016 8:43:42 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: johnny reb
LOL! Thanks, johnny reb, and Happy St Patrick's Day!


113 posted on 03/16/2016 8:47:03 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: LUV W
Good evening, Luv, and Happy St Patrick's Day. Do you have to work?

Love Maxine!!


114 posted on 03/16/2016 8:52:13 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: LUV W; radu
wh!!

Luv.....#50!!
radu.....#100!!


115 posted on 03/16/2016 8:57:31 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

You’re back!
Had supper and got your mom all settled for the evening?


116 posted on 03/16/2016 9:00:58 PM PDT by radu (May God watch over our troops and keep them safe)
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To: Georgia Girl 2
Without comment....LOL!


117 posted on 03/16/2016 9:10:54 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thanks! To you, too! I’m off so maybe I won’t get pinched. LOL!

At any rate, I have a green top to wear tomorrow when we go out for lunch. LOL!


118 posted on 03/16/2016 9:15:12 PM PDT by luvie (Cruz or Lose! "Where the vision is lost, the people perish"--Proverbs 29:18)
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To: LUV W
You're getting pinched? You must be in an Italian neighborhood, not an Irish neighborhood.

(ducking)

119 posted on 03/16/2016 9:17:35 PM PDT by Publius ("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill and Publius now available at Amazon.)
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To: PROCON
Happy St Patrick's Day, Pro.


120 posted on 03/16/2016 9:22:08 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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