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FReeper Canteen ~ Tunes For Our Troops: It's Kentucky Derby Time! ~ 04 May 2019
Our Troops Rock !!
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Posted on 05/03/2019 6:03:23 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
The Freeper Canteen Presents....
~ Its 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 Englands 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 Millionaires Row cost $50,000 (and up) for a table for eight. Suites are priced at $259,000 to $305,000 for two days, including Fridays 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. Click for the rest of the story
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.
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KEYWORDS: canteen; kentuckyderby; military; troopsupport
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To: LUV W; Kathy in Alaska; radu; left that other site
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posted on
05/04/2019 8:06:18 PM PDT
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Publius
("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill & Publius available at Amazon.)
To: 2LT Radix jr; acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ariamne; armyavonlady; ...
COUNTRY TIME.....
Linda Ronstadt~Blue Bayou
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posted on
05/04/2019 8:11:21 PM PDT
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luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: LUV W; Kathy in Alaska; radu; left that other site
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posted on
05/04/2019 8:13:10 PM PDT
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Publius
("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill & Publius available at Amazon.)
To: 2LT Radix jr; acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ariamne; armyavonlady; ...
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posted on
05/04/2019 8:15:25 PM PDT
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luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: LUV W; Kathy in Alaska; radu; left that other site
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posted on
05/04/2019 8:16:55 PM PDT
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Publius
("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill & Publius available at Amazon.)
To: 2LT Radix jr; acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ariamne; armyavonlady; ...
COUNTRY TIME.....
Mac Davis~One Hell Of A Woman
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posted on
05/04/2019 8:23:38 PM PDT
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luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: LUV W; Kathy in Alaska; radu; left that other site
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posted on
05/04/2019 8:24:51 PM PDT
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Publius
("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill & Publius available at Amazon.)
To: 2LT Radix jr; acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ariamne; armyavonlady; ...
COUNTRY TIME.....
Marty Robbins~El Paso
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posted on
05/04/2019 8:30:16 PM PDT
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luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: LUV W; Kathy in Alaska; radu; left that other site
THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK
HAROLD ARLEN
THE WIZARD OF OZ: IF I ONLY HAD A BRAIN
Its just Declan MacManus and a jazz guitar. Utter simplicity.
Elvis Costello: If I Only Had a Brain
Tune in next weekend for more Harold Arlen and the Great American Songbook.
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posted on
05/04/2019 8:30:53 PM PDT
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Publius
("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill & Publius available at Amazon.)
To: Publius
Ding-Dong! The Witch is Dead Love it!! I'm thinking about a few political "ladies" that need this tune sung to them. LOL!!
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05/04/2019 8:32:41 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: 2LT Radix jr; acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ariamne; armyavonlady; ...
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posted on
05/04/2019 8:34:21 PM PDT
by
luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: 2LT Radix jr; acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ariamne; armyavonlady; ...
COUNTRY TIME.....
Slim Whitman~End Of The World
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05/04/2019 8:39:20 PM PDT
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luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: 2LT Radix jr; acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ariamne; armyavonlady; ...
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posted on
05/04/2019 8:46:35 PM PDT
by
luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: spel_grammer_an_punct_polise
Good evening, spel, and thank you for the Saturday Afternoon Edition of the Salsa Addiction Emergency Room! ((HUGS))
We’ve started into the time of year when one forgets the time if they don’t look at a clock...today sunset is 10:10pm.
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05/04/2019 8:53:08 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: 2LT Radix jr; acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ariamne; armyavonlady; ...
COUNTRY TIME.....
Willie Nelson~Unchained Melody
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A BEAUTIFUL WAY TO END THE EVENING.
HAVE A BLESSED SUNDAY!
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS...
....AND GOD BLESS
AMERICA!!
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posted on
05/04/2019 8:54:15 PM PDT
by
luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: Liberty Valance
Good evening, Liberty, and thanks for the video tunes for the troops...and the pictures that go with them. ((HUGS))
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posted on
05/04/2019 9:03:24 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: 2LT Radix jr; acad1228; AirForceMom; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ariamne; armyavonlady; AZamericonnie; ...
Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
Music posted for your enjoyment. Thank you for serving our country.
Thanks, unique.
Parents, you are responsible for previewing.
Dolly Parton ~ Kentucky Gambler
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posted on
05/04/2019 9:21:28 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
No prob, Ma! ;-)
I sometimes wish that the Sunset would be late here, too.
To: spel_grammer_an_punct_polise
And it is now 9:15pm and the sun just came out for the first time today. d:o)
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posted on
05/04/2019 10:16:03 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: DoughtyOne
Good evening, D1...
The Pledge of Allegiance...so important.
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posted on
05/04/2019 10:16:51 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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