FReeper Canteen ~ Pancakes on Wednesday ~ August 31, 2005

Guest Chef Spotsybelle

[Spotsy]

For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday...
Thank the Veterans who served in
The United States Armed Forces.

Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom?
Support The United States Armed Forces Today!

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Military Families, Allies, and FRiends!
Thank goodness, the pancakes are back.
No waffles for another year!

Born on this Day
12 A.D. Roman Emperor Caligula;
known for his extravagant, eccentric and sometimes cruel despotism, he was assassinated in 41 by several of his own guards

Born on this Day
1924 Buddy Hackett, actor and comedian;
film credits include The Music Man and
It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World

Born on this Day
1928 James Coburn, actor;
film credits include Our Man Flint
and The Magnificent Seven

Happy Birthday
1945 Van Morrison, singer;
born George Ivan Morrison in Belfast, Northern Ireland; credits include "Brown-Eyed Girl"

Happy Birthday
1949 Richard Gere,
actor born in Philadelphia, PA

Happy Birthday
1954 Caroline Cossey, a.k.a. Tula, British model and nominal actress famous for being the first woman-who-used-to-be-a-man to pose for Playboy

On this Day in History 1888 infamous London serial killer "Jack the Ripper"
claimed his first victim

On this Day in History 1997 Diana, Princess of Wales,
died in an automobile accident in Paris;
she was 36 years old

We must end this edition of pancakes on a high note --
Canteen DJs, give us a high note please --
And don't forget the syrup! Pancakes Wednesday with the Troops --
definitely!

[Spotsy]

GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND VETERANS

[Soaring Feather]

me

[tomkow6]

FIRST!!!!

[Soaring Feather]

[Soaring Feather]

BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!

WRONG!!

[WestVirginiaRebel]

MINE!

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[Colonel_Flagg]

Hi, Spotsybelle!

[Spotsy]

WOOHOO BENTFEATHER!
First in line, beating Tomkow!

Sorry I can't post the blue ribbon -- my mouse is doing weird things and stopped right-clicking a little bit ago -- hence, the reason I was late.

[WestVirginiaRebel]

Mine?

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Thanking Our Troops For Their Dedication to America . . . God Bless You All.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Thanks for cooking today!

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you for this evenings thread Spotsy & pancakes on Wednesday! *Hugs*

[Radix]

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[Spotsy]

My computer mouse slowed me down tonight *sigh*
Computer going a little nutty right now. *double sigh*

Ah yes, the trials and tribulations of being Spotsy --
I have poison oak on my hand again and we are currently on tornado watch.

I'm going to go pull the covers over my head before I cause any more trouble.

Many, many prayers going up!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

From the men in the Military and the Canteen

[SandRat]

Gen 19:3 And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat.

[Radix]

An Iraqi boy shakes hands with a soldier during a food distribution mission conducted by Alpha Company, 425th Civil Affairs Battalion and 304th Psychological Operations Company of Task Force 4-64 Armor in Baghdad's Janain area on Monday.

The quagmire in Iraq continues..................

An uparmored Humvee and an ambulance drive past the remains of a car bomb in Mosul, Iraq, on Sunday. The suicide car bomber missed his target, a U.S. patrol, killing three Iraqi civilians instead.

Automobile rental companies in Iraq are now requiring a signed waiver from all customers concerning the problems of parking a vehicle for too long under the scorching Asian sun. 

Army Capt. Joseph Reed and his staff watch as Iraqis sign forms authorizing their release from Abu Ghraib prison near Baghdad on Wednesday. The U.S. military announced the release of nearly 1,000 prisoners from Abu Ghraib in response to a request by Iraqi authorities. 

The new soon to be opened  "Emeril's College of Cooking" has been taxing the administration department because of all of the greater than anticipated interest.

Florida Army National Guard members distribute ice and water to Miami-Dade County, Fla., residents at Miami’s Metro Zoo on Saturday. Hurricane Katrina took South Florida residents by surprise Friday night as it suddenly intensified before it struck land and killed seven people. 

Hey good idea, Floridians get the ice and Insurgents get the fire.

 

A National Guard soldier gives instructions to New Orleans residents as they arrive at the Louisiana Superdome, which has been set up as an emergency hurricane shelter on Sunday. Hurricane Katrina began pounding the Crescent City with Category 4-strength winds and rain early Monday morning.

Okay, Box Seat holders to the left, Grandstanders to the right, and those of you with Standing Room Only tickets must please wait over this way.

 

A National Guard soldier, left, directs the crowd of New Orleans residents seeking refuge at the Louisiana Superdome, which has been set up as an emergency shelter on Sunday. Hurricane Katrina began pounding the Crescent City with Category 4-strength winds and rain early Monday morning.

Critics of the security procedures in New Orleans have stated that the politically correct measures are unnecessary because nobody including Islamic terrorists has ever hijacked a domed stadium while in flight. 

A soldier from Alpha Company, Task Force 4-64 Armor searches a civilian car at a checkpoint on the Al-Araas Bridge in Baghdad early Tuesday morning.

Security procedures have been heightened since the recent decision to no longer allow the "By the carload" discounts at  Drive-In theaters in Iraq.

Coast Guard Aviation Maintenance Technician Blaise Koep, right, motions to a truck driver as Petty Officer Robert Peckham, left, and Electronics Technician 1st Class Scott Herring prepare to attach a communications trailer to it on Monday. The Coast Guardsmen, from Elizabeth City, N.C., Coast Guard Station, are headed to Alexandria, La., to help in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. 

Come on Chief, where am I ever going to find a wrench for a lug nut this big?

Coast Guard Aviation Electronics Technician John Martinez sits on the hood of a Ford F-350 truck inside of a Coast Guard C-130J while en route from Elizabeth City, N.C., Coast Guard Station to Alexandria, La., with electronic communication equipment Monday. The gear will help the Coast Guard during Hurricane Katrina relief operations.

Critics are up in arms concerning the Coast Guards policy of allowing air cargo to be braced by the bodies of enlisted Troops while in flight.

President Bush greets troops at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., on Monday. Bush was headed to California to deliver a speech to retired persons.

May the Force be with all of you from Luke!

Airman 1st Class Tom Bank of the 914th Air Reserve Base in Niagara Falls, NY, hugs his girlfriend Danielle Tabbi, before he boards a plane bound for Iraq on Monday.

Airman Banks from the renowned Banks of the Niagara River.

Army Spc. Johnny Boyette, with the 769th Engineer Battalion, C Company, Louisiana National Guard, helps a young flood victim make his way to an awaiting transport in New Orleans during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina on Tuesday.

Even some of the kids were astonished at the might of the heart of our Troops.

Soldiers with the Louisiana Army National Guard transport flood victims in New Orleans to safer ground in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina on Tuesday.

The Bayou car wash was the only industry to keep on running as if nothing happened after Katrina.

Just another day at the office for our Troops

 

 

Disclaimer: The hurricane is serious business, ...no serious malice or insensitivity is intended during this awful period.

[SevenofNine]

MAN THE DODGERS SUCKS

Cubs 9
Dodgers 6

What happen

Well report off Fox news tonight reporting that they thinking maybe New Orleans get this would be unhabitable for weeks

Also report from Fox news new report coming out that Iran Syria and even Russia has maybe biological weapons OH BOY

[AZamericonnie]

Good job SR...tonights verse is right in line with the thread!

[HopeandGlory]

Mucho hugs!!!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.

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[SevenofNine]

Damn it is war zone in that area

Well report from ABC news new Pentagon study claim that application to Miltary academies are fall really low they blaming of course ABC news blaming this war on Iraq and Aghatarion

According to SO Cal news report that some High school in Los Angeles going ban US Army from recruit on Career day reason some Leftist parent threw a diva fit claim that bunch of baby killers shouldn't be particpate in Career day

Baby killer is that Vietnam reset I THINK SO

Maybe old school Freepers could tell me that

[SandRat]

True,.... but one way or the other don't we feast every nite in the Canteen?

[Smartass]

[LUV W]

Thank you for another beautiful one, SA! Love that flag!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sending prayers that the tornado will not happen.

Spotsy, are you becoming a weather magnet? How, pray tell, did you get poison oak?

[EsmeraldaA]

That is to cute for words. Thank you. :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Soaring Feather]

Thanky Ma, thanky!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

[AZamericonnie]

Oh yes we do SR....Yes we do!

[SevenofNine]

Breaking news off Fox news Greta just broke in Fox news coverage and said that two gunmen are shooting at Substation of New Orlean police dept

Damn turn into Escape from NY LOL!

[Soaring Feather]

Great pictures of our troops at work. Thanks Radix.

[AZamericonnie]

That puppy is too cute. Thanks to you the men in the Military and the Canteen!

[EsmeraldaA]

I'm having computer problems also.

Thanks for the Pancakes thread.

You have my prayers . Hoping the tornadoes go away.

[herewego]

A bump for Slidell,La. - they need some help.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Great pictures of our troops at work, Radix. Levity is an important part of each day.

Okay, Box Seat holders to the left, Grandstanders to the right, and those of you with Standing Room Only tickets must please wait over this way.

I suspect our National Guardsmen actually felt like this at times.

[LUV W]

Mmmmmmm! Yummers for the pancakes! I felt really good till I scrolled past Diana's name--that was so sad!

But, thank you, Spotsy for the fun thread!....and for trying to make us all fat from all the food! LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oops, I forgot your 1st place waffles.

[LUV W]

Not first, ya nut! :o)

[LUV W]

God bless you for your Blessing to the troops! I know how much you love them, and it gives me comfort!

[LUV W]

Good evening, Connie! Thanks for your wonderful tribute! (((hugs)))))

[LUV W]

Awesome flag, Hope! Thanks to you and yours for your love and service to our beloved America!

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

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