FReeper Canteen ~ It's Kentucky Derby Time!! ~ 05 May 2018

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Freeper Canteen Presents....

~ It’s Kentucky Derby Time!! ~

Barbershop Quartet ~ 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

Canteen Mission Statement

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

Everly Brothers ~ 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

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

[MS.BEHAVIN]

I know dat!
;0)

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Have you one I can play when the Fire flies return?
I love that part of summer!

[mylife]

Ralph Vaughn Williams is so underrated

The Lark Ascending seals his place

[mylife]

Better than when I was quesy in Booth bay!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

I will set some time aside to listen to it!
Again, I thank you!
;0)

[MS.BEHAVIN]

LOL
When were you queasy in Boothbay?
The first whale watch trip?

[Publius]

Vaughan Williams: "Toward the Unknown Region"

My personal favorite. Poem by Walt Whitman. First heard it about 40 years ago done by the Burbank Choral Society and was blown away by the piece.

[mylife]

The sea is a humbling thing

[mylife]

Rufus T Firefly

https://www.bing.com/search?q=stackridge+rufus+t+firefly&form=EDGTCT&qs=HS&cvid=35124af6037346b08ea83e14ad3db072&refig=444451c1dbb0400bd46391e575fc65b2&cc=US&setlang=en-US

[mylife]

2nd LOL

[Publius]

Schubert: "The Stars," D. 939

Mark Padmore accompanied by Paul Lewis. In German. I saw them do this in Vancouver several years ago.

[mylife]

seriously underrated

[mylife]

We was all socked in with fog, that throws all the perceptions off.

I’m OK for a few hours LOL and then I don’t feel so good LOL

[mylife]

Who knew Ralph did an ICEX!

[mylife]

wonderful....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4NMf2PO_mQ

[mylife]

You know what cracks me up? I came off this really hard mission, and this retired General is patting me on the back and I aint having any of it, He says “But I bet you learned a lot about yourself” man I almost went ballistic LOL

[mylife]

Gotta hit the fart sack

[mylife]

More my stride LOL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=nn43E7GXHwY

[MS.BEHAVIN]

She’s a harsh mistress for sure!
The sea is also unforgiving if you make a mistake!

A few years ago. the sea was doing some weird stuff
and the tourist were warned to stay back because of rogue waves.

Sure enough, a tourist stood up on the jagged rocks and a rogue wave snatched her off the rocks.

Many people tried to save her, and almost lost their own lives.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Oh yes, I remember now.
You were below deck turning sone interesting shades of green.

I got into a card game to try and take my attention from looking out at the fog!