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.

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Kate Smith ~ My Old Kentucky Home

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our military and our allies military
and family members of the above.
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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

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[luvie]

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[TianaHighrider]

I am actually partial to gumbo Oddly, either is not so easy to find. Best to make homemade. More popular in the area are Ky hot browns.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...is it finally spring now? Did you and Penny get in a good hike?

Another overcast day here, and the wind continues. Every time I crack my windows, the whistling starts again.

[TianaHighrider]

oops, some of my 'answer' got lost. yes, of course we can do burgoo. Haven't made it myself, but how hard can it be? . We can do burgoo and Texas BBQ!

[mylife]

But you know what burgoo is don’t yah?

In the fall all the harvest does in the community pot, recipes vary.

[Kathy in Alaska]

In first...Pro!

[Kathy in Alaska]

In second...Publius!

[luvie]

GALZ NIGHT OUT--

Adele~Hometown Glory

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[luvie]

Boom!

[luvie]

Boom!

[mylife]

I think we are on the same page LOL

Gnight

[TianaHighrider]

I saw it made on TV shows plenty. Some local towns have festivals where the folks have an all day burgoo cooking. That would be the way to go. I understand venison used to be a main meat of choice. But like you said, it varies from cook to cook. Pretty much a stew of what is available.

[Publius]

ROCKUMENTARY: 50 YEARS AGO TODAY

#46: SPANKY & OUR GANG: “LIKE TO GET TO KNOW YOU”

Some viewed them as a bargain basement version of the Mamas & the Papas, but they are better classified in the “sunshine” category. Lead singer Elaine McFarlane was not related to child star Spanky, but the name sounded commercial and it stuck. In hindsight, their first album from 1967 sounds rather schlocky today, but it sold well enough. This would become a hit, and the production values are a bit higher.

On the album the song ends cold, and the long fadeout comes at the end of the second side. For the single, the two tracks were merged into one.

Spanky & Our Gang: “Like to Get to Know You”

[TianaHighrider]

Have a great one*

[Kathy in Alaska]

In third...The Mayor!

[dfwgator]

“......and Feetlebaum!”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BavRrRNvz8g

[luvie]

GALZ NIGHT OUT--

Angela Desveaux/The Mighty Ship~Shape You

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[luvie]

Dude....

[elcid1970]

An old Kentucky Colonel was being honored for his years of service to state & community with the dedication of a bust in his image.

A beautiful Kentucky belle came up to him & gushed, “Colonel, I want you to know I’ve come from miles away just to see your bust unveiled.”

The Colonel doffed his hat and replied, “Madame, I would gladly return the compliment!”

;^)

[luvie]

Great theme! I can hardly wait to see what’s on the lineup for the rest of the weekend!