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

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[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.
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

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and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[mylife]

It’s pretty much what the community brings in and cooks. (In a big ol pot)

It may not be the Chez Grandiose but I’m cool with it. :)

[Publius]

ROCKUMENTARY: 50 YEARS AGO TODAY

#34: TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS: “MONY MONY”

Mo Levy, the founder of Roulette Records, was the real life source of the character Heschie on “The Sopranos.” It was a mob owned company, and as long as Tommy James didn’t insist on his share of the money, Mo didn’t care what Tommy recorded.

This was a “B” side that took off when the “A” side didn’t. It would become one of the band’s biggest successes.

Tommy James & the Shondells: “Mony Mony”

[luvie]

GALZ NIGHT OUT--

Ann Hampton Callaway~Time After Time

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[mylife]

Dirty old brute LOL

[mylife]

Squirrel’s may be included LOL

[TianaHighrider]

Yummy!

[luvie]

GALZ NIGHT OUT--

Annie Lennox~Why

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, robroys woman.

I can sure imagine what it might be like to get around town.

Glad you were able to work from home. Are you going to any of the festivities?

[TianaHighrider]

But NO Possum. Ewwwwww.

[ConservativeStatement]

I read that $17.5 million was bet on the Kentucky Oaks today (Friday) which established an all-time high for the race. Attendance exceeded 113,000.

[TianaHighrider]

Not that I ever had possum. But heard it was nasty and greasy as heck.

[luvie]

ROFL!!!

[mylife]

Did you see this hee haw.. Mitt Romney claims his favorite meat is “Hot Dog” LOL! He says Hamburger is 2nd!

I gotta go to bed LOL

I still want one of them beanie wienie church dinners, maybe I scoff to much..

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Repeal The 17th]

“... Not that I ever had possum. But heard it was nasty and greasy as heck ...”
-
Yes, and armadillo is “possum on the half-shell”.

[Publius]

ROCKUMENTARY: 50 YEARS AGO TODAY

#32: SIMON & GARFUNKEL: “MRS. ROBINSON”

The first side of the “Bookends” album was a concept side meant to be played all in one sitting. Thanks to the Moody Blues, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, concept albums were hot in 1968. This is from the second side.

“The Graduate” was a sleeper, a film that racked up ticket sales and money while other films got the headlines. It ended up being one of the greatest financial successes in film history, made Dustin Hoffman a star and further burnished the reputation of director Mike Nichols. Some of the techniques Nichols pioneered in the film became standard procedure in movies and TV over the years.

The New Yorker wrote a long article about this movie explaining why it resonated with Baby Boomers. There was one classic bit of dialog where Ben’s father asks, “What did I send you to college for?” and Ben answers, “Got me, Dad.” That line produced applause from Boomer audiences. Another conclusion was that it gave a Boomer (Ben) the chance to punch out a member of the GI Generation, specifically Elaine’s father.

The scene in the church, filmed in the L.A. suburb of La Verne, where Ben arrives too late to stop the wedding but busts it up anyway, is a landmark in American cinema. “It’s too late!” Elaine’s mother screams at her. “Not for me it isn’t!” Elaine screams right back.

The last scene on the bus was directed by Mike Nichols with the instruction, “Don’t think about anything. Make your minds blank.”

Simon & Garfunkel: “Mrs. Robinson”

[mylife]

Allimigator?

The Chef can fix most stuff pretty good.
Shaquilaa or Thiebedeox

[luvie]

GALZ NIGHT OUT--

Basia~If Not Now, Then When

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[TianaHighrider]

Yes, I did have alligator before. Not bad, but not something on my fav list either. I like to try new but not too exotic cuisine. Absolutely Nothing looking back at me or still kicking. Or anything that will turn my stomach before it hits it.

[mylife]

They just UGLY, I Don’t want to Armadillos neither!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=Owg8cDOR7pY