FReeper Canteen ~ Pancakes on Wednesday ~ September 7, 2005

Guest Chef Spotsybelle

[Spotsy]

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Born on this Day 1533 England's Queen Elizabeth I

Born on this Day 1936 singer Buddy Holly

Born on this Day 1950 author Peggy Noonan

Noonan served as a speechwriter for U.S. presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. She coined the phrase "a kinder, gentler nation" and also popularized H.G. Well's "a thousand points of light," two memorable catchphrases used by Bush. However she also was the one who pushed for Bush to pledge "Read my lips: no new taxes" in his 1988 acceptance speech.

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On this Day in History 1940 Nazi Germany blitzed London for first of 57 consecutive nights; click here for BBC coverage

On this Day in History 1977 In Washington, President Jimmy Carter and Panamanian dictator Omar Torrijos sign the Panama Canal Treaty, agreeing to transfer control of the Panama Canal from the United States to Panama at the end of the 20th century

On this Day in History 1977 G. Gordon Liddy released from prison after serving more than 4 years for his part in "Watergate"

On this Day in History 1998 St Louis Cardinal Mark McGwire hit home run number 61, tying Roger Maris' single-season home run record

Don't forget the syrup! Pancakes Wednesday with the Troops --
definitely!

[Spotsy]

God Bless our Troops and Veterans
and their Loved Ones
and help us to continue to bring comfort and relief to those in need

[Soaring Feather]

me

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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

Proud American Keeping Watch Over the Land . . . God Bless Our Troops.

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.

[Soaring Feather]

[WestVirginiaRebel]

MINE!

[The Mayor]

September 7, 2005

My Sin

Read:
Genesis 3:1-6

When desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death. —James 1:15

Bible In One Year: 2 Chronicles 23-25

Eve explained the rules to the tempter. She and Adam could eat the fruit of any tree in the Garden of Eden, except for the special one in the middle. Just touching it, she said, would bring death.

I can imagine Satan throwing back his head and with mocking laughter saying, "You will not surely die" (Genesis 3:4). He then suggested that God was holding back something good from her (v.5).

For thousands of years the enemy has repeated that strategy. He doesn't care if you believe in the authority of the Bible, as long as he can get you to disbelieve that the one thing standing between you and God is sin.

"You will not surely die," we are told. That is the theme of so many modern novels. The hero and heroine live in disobedience to God but suffer no consequences. In TV shows and movies the characters rebel against the moral laws of God but live happily ever after.

There is even a perfume called "My Sin." It's a fragrance "so alluring, so charming, so exciting," the ads tell us, "we could only call it 'My Sin.'" You would never guess that sin is a stench in the nostrils of God.

In the temptations you face, will you believe Satan's lie? Or will you obey God's warning? —Haddon Robinson

Personal Reflection
How has sin damaged the lives of people I know?
How has disobedience to God harmed me?
Have I experienced God's forgiveness? (1 John 1:9-10).

One bite of sin leaves a bitter aftertaste.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Knowing God Through Genesis

[AZamericonnie]

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[SandRat]

Num 11:8 [And] the people went about, and gathered [it], and ground [it] in mills, or beat [it] in a mortar, and baked [it] in pans, and made cakes of it: and the taste of it was as the taste of fresh oil.

[Spotsy]

WOOHOO Bentfeather!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Thanks for cooking today!

PS Was that a snake I saw under your desk???

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you for this evening's thread Diva! *Hugs*

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[EsmeraldaA]

Great Wednesday thread! thanks.

[Spotsy]

Happy Wednesday Ma!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

From the men in the Military and the Canteen

[LUV W]

Thanks for the fun mid-week pancake jamboree, Spotsy! Yum-yum! (((hugs)))

[TheMom]

I really wish you folks would save the pancake thread for the weekend . . . seeing pancakes on Wednesday just makes me hungry for three days running.

[SevenofNine]

Rackkk TCM they showing Greta Garbo bio tonight

BTW Tomkow they showing Chicago Mob bosses on A&E Tonight man I got give props to Sam Mono Giancania not only he may have almost came this killing of Fidal Castro
He gave ton of money and behind the scenes in Italy to overthrow Mussoali during WW2 rack Sammy

Also breaking news off BBC wire report that cousin of late Yassar Arafat was whack by bunch of gunmen apparently he tick off way too many people

You know at end of Casino where they met with Bosses you know how going end after Arafat died

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[LUV W]

What a beautiful graphic--thanks for your love of the troops, Hope! Of course, having a troop makes it easy....but we'd do it anyway, wouldn't we! (((hugs)))

[Spotsy]

PS Was that a snake I saw under your desk???




heeheehee . . . Happy Wednesday Tonk!

[LUV W]

Awwww! How beautiful the little kitten snow-globe is, Tonkin! Thanks to you and the men of the Military and the Canteen! Y'all are the greatest! (((hugs)))

[WestVirginiaRebel]

[LUV W]

God love you for always being here to bless the troops....they need extra blessings this week for the hard stuff they're doing here and around the world!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Hope, for today's Pledge. Love that red, white, and blue. Thank you, AfghanMan, for your service to America. Prayers sent for your safety and success of mission. Hello, Penguin Girl.

[LUV W]

God love you, Mayor, for your lesson in God's Word. My sin, my sin---washed away by the blood of the Savior! Grace and mercy are my portion now!

[Spotsy]

SUNDAY!

[Smartass]

Our Great Old Soldiers

The old soldiers sit on an old wooden bench
just outside the post office door.
They each have their memories of days long gone by
when they served and they fought in their war.

They brag of their battles, their fights, and their skirmishes,
talk of fine medals they've worn.
Each with his tales tries to outdo the other
with all he has done, and what for.

There's Harry, who fought in the Second World War,
then worked thirty years at the mill.
At night he does battle with demons so evil,
can't sleep, lies awake
hurting still.

There's James, in Korea's where he served his time,
lost part of one leg to the cold.
Carries a bag with a bottle inside it,
the park cross the street is his home.

There's Joe who flew off to a land called Vietnam,
fought commies to protect mankind.
In nightmares and flashbacks he relives each moment
and grieves for the men left behind.

And Amos, he fought in a place called Kuwait,
his battle much shorter and cleaner,
but the chemicals there that he breathed in the air
slowly now take their toll day by day.

Old Glory waves o'er the post office door
in thanks to these men proud and brave.
As the old soldiers sit on the old wooden bench,
few know the true price that they paid.
~ By, Karen Briggs ~

America is Blessed To Have
Such Great Old Soldiers

 

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Soup Report on Wed, this week.

Full day of training on base Wed this week.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[The Mayor]

Amen!

Off to bed.. G'Night.

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[LUV W]

God bless the old soldiers---and the young ones! Thanks for that poem, SA.....I've missed you!

[SandRat]

Thank you for the late nite snack.

[StarCMC]

That reminds me of a Garth Brooks song called "Cowboy Bill" ~ have you ever heard it?

[LUV W]

'Nite, good Mayor. Get your rest--you will need it these next few weeks! (((hug)))

[Smartass]

Thanks Luv...I was gone for a few days!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Spotsy!! ((HUGS)) How are you? LOTS of rain the last 24 hours. It's nice. How is Spotsylvania? Snakes? Lightning? Poison Oak?

[fatima]

Night Beautiful.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Thanks for todays thread Spotsybelle!
Hugs!
Ms.B
Hi again, everyone!
Ms.B

[LUV W]

Reeeeeeeeely--I hadn't noticed!;o)

[LUV W]

Evening, Connie! ((((hugs)))) It is always so good to see you here, honoring our beloved troops! Thanks for that!

[Smartass]

GARTH BROOKS LYRICS

"Cowboy Bill"

He told a good story and all of us kids listened
'Bout his life on the border and the way it was then
And we all believed him and when he would finish
We'd ask the old cowboy to tell 'em again

You could almost hear those prairie winds blowin'
His saddle a creakin' 'neath his old faded jeans
You could taste the dry dust from the trail he was ridin'
As he sat there and painted those west Texas scenes

And the grown-ups would tell us
You boys keep your distance, that old man's just tellin' you lies
But to all of us kids Cowboy Bill was a hero
Just as true as his blue Texas skies

He told of a time when he rode with the Rangers
Down on the pecos and he saved the day
Outnumbered by plenty, they were almost too cover
With thirty banditos headed their way

He looked back just in time to see a horse stumble
The captain went down and Bill pulled up on his rains
And through a flurry of bullets he rescued the captain
And they rode for a sunset, just the story remains

And the grown-ups would tell us
You boys keep your distance, that old man's just tellin' you lies
But to all of us kids Cowboy Bill was a hero
Just as true as his blue Texas skies

Well I still remember the day that it happened
We waited and we waited but Bill never showed
And the folks at the feed store said they hadn't seen him
So we set out for his place down Old Grist Mill Road

And we cried when we found him lying there with his mem'ries
The old trunk wide open, things scattered about
He was clutchin' a badge that said Texas Ranger
And an old "yeller" letter said Texas Is Proud

And the grown-ups that told us
You boys keep your distance, that old man's just tellin' lies
Well now they're all sayin' Cowboy Bill was a hero
Just as true as his blue Texas skies

Just as true as his blue Texas skies

[laurenmarlowe]

Ray Charles~America The Beautiful

[Kathy in Alaska]

Our Great Old Soldiers

Very nice, Sa, very nice. Thank you.

[LUV W]

Oh, goody--I'll be waiting for a full report--on the soup and on your training! Hope it isn't the kind that wears ya out!

[fatima]

Spotsy,You are never going to believe this.I have a small stuffed Smarty Jones Horse.:)Someone gave it to me.

[LUV W]

Very good! Wonder how many pancake scriptures there are in the Bible...:o)