FReeper Canteen~Disneyland~17 July 08

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[AZamericonnie]

Welcome to the

~ Freeper Canteen ~

July 17, 1955

Disneyland Opens

Disneyland, Walt Disney's metropolis of nostalgia, fantasy, and futurism, opens on July 17, 1955. The $17 million theme park was built on 160 acres of former orange groves in Anaheim, California, and soon brought in staggering profits. Today, Disneyland hosts more than 14 million visitors a year, who spend close to $3 billion.

Walt Disney, born in Chicago in 1901, worked as a commercial artist before setting up a small studio in Los Angeles to produce animated cartoons. In 1928, his short film Steamboat Willy, starring the character "Mickey Mouse," was a national sensation. It was the first animated film to use sound, and Disney provided the voice for Mickey. From there on, Disney cartoons were in heavy demand, but the company struggled financially because of Disney's insistence on ever-improving artistic and technical quality. His first feature-length cartoon, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1938), took three years to complete and was a great commercial success.

Snow White was followed by other feature-length classics for children, such as Pinocchio (1940), Dumbo (1941), and Bambi (1942). Fantasia (1940), which coordinated animated segments with famous classical music pieces, was an artistic and technical achievement. In Song of the South (1946), Disney combined live actors with animated figures, and beginning with Treasure Island in 1950 the company added live-action movies to its repertoire. Disney was also one of the first movie studios to produce film directly for television, and its Zorro and Davy Crockett series were very popular with children.

Disneyland marquee, circa 1950's

In the early 1950s, Walt Disney began designing a huge amusement park to be built near Los Angeles. He intended Disneyland to have educational as well as amusement value and to entertain adults and their children. Land was bought in the farming community of Anaheim, about 25 miles southeast of Los Angeles, and construction began in 1954. In the summer of 1955, special invitations were sent out for the opening of Disneyland on July 17. Unfortunately, the pass was counterfeited and thousands of uninvited people were admitted into Disneyland on opening day. The park was not ready for the public: food and drink ran out, a women's high-heel shoe got stuck in the wet asphalt of Main Street USA, and the Mark Twain Steamboat nearly capsized from too many passengers.

Opening Day July 17th 1955

Disneyland soon recovered, however, and attractions such as the Castle, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Snow White's Adventures, Space Station X-1, Jungle Cruise, and Stage Coach drew countless children and their parents. Special events and the continual building of new state-of-the-art attractions encouraged them to visit again. In 1965, work began on an even bigger Disney theme park and resort near Orlando, Florida. Walt Disney died in 1966, and Walt Disney World was opened in his honor on October 1, 1971. Epcot Center, Disney-MGM Studios, and Animal Kingdom were later added to Walt Disney World, and it remains Florida's premier tourist attraction. In 1983, Disneyland Tokyo opened in Japan, and in 1992 Disneyland Paris--or "EuroDisney"--opened to a mixed reaction in Marne-la-Vallee. The newest Disneyland, in Hong Kong, opened its doors in September 2005.

When You Wish Upon A Star

 

[AZamericonnie]

[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~

[SandRat]

In.

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

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.

[The Mayor]

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July 17, 2008

Why Pray?

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READ: Luke 11:1-13

When [Jesus] had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. —Matthew 14:23

As a journalist, I have spent time with famous people who make me feel very small. I rarely sleep well the night before and have to fight a case of nerves. I wonder what I would do if seated at a banquet next to, say, Albert Einstein or Mozart. Would I chitchat? Would I make a fool of myself?

In prayer I am approaching the Creator of all that is—Someone who makes me feel immeasurably small. How can I do anything but fall silent in such presence? How can I believe that whatever I say matters to God?

The Bible sometimes emphasizes the distance between humans and God and sometimes the closeness. Without question, though, Jesus Himself taught us to count on the closeness. In His own prayers He used the word Abba (Daddy), an informal address that Jews had not previously used in prayer. A new way of praying was born.

Jesus understood better than anyone the vast difference between God and human beings. Yet He did not question the personal concern of God, who watches over sparrows and counts the hairs on our heads. He valued prayer enough to spend many hours at the task.

If I had to answer the question “Why pray?” in one sentence, it would be, “Because Jesus did.”

For Further Study
Many of us don’t pray to God on His terms. Learn from our Lord’s model for prayer by reading Jesus’ Blueprint For Prayer on the Web at www.discoveryseries.org/hj891

If Jesus needed to pray, how can we do less?

Bible in One Year: Nehemiah 1–3; Proverbs 6:20-35

[AZamericonnie]

Sandy! You can't say "Late" tonight! LOL

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[AZamericonnie]

{{{{Hope}}}}

Good evening Gramma to be & thank you for this evenings pledge.

Hand over heart & prayers up!

[Randy Larsen]

In!

Hi Connie!

***SWEATING***

[AZamericonnie]

Almost forgot....

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[SandRat]

OLD GLORY - U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Allshouse prepares to raise the national
ensign as the USS Ronald Reagan pulls into Busan, Korea, for a routine port visit,July 14, 2008.
The USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is on deployment in the 7th Fleet area of
responsibility operating in the Western Pacific and Indian oceans.
U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Joe Painter

[SandRat]

Nope I sure can’t...LOL

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you for our "Daily Bread" Mayor & how timely it always is.

Hope all is well with you & yours....*Hugs*

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[SandRat]

HEALING TALK - U.S. Army Maj. Mario Caycedo, a surgeon, talks with an Iraqi boy and his father during a cooperative medical engagement in Juhaysh, Iraq, July 9, 2008. Caycedo is assigned to the 703rd Brigade Support Battalion. 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Tami Hillis

[AZamericonnie]

Striking photo Sandy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

We Are off to Disneyland!

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[AZamericonnie]

***SWEATING***

Same here kiddo! LOL

We have now added "humidity" into the mix. Repeat after me...the winters are great, the winters are great!:)

[The Mayor]

And Thank you for the thread!

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening Ma!

Love that Mickey pic...it’s the personal icon for me on the computer. LOL

A good day for you? *Hugs*

[mylife]

Hugh Hewitt did his radio show from there monday.

[mylife]

You know who else has ears like that?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

AbnSarge USA
Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
Capt Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
Capt Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
Clarinet_King USAF (NerdDad/CDBear)
Col Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Ev USA (Mozie)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
KB4W USAF (arbee4bush)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCpl Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Lt David (Coldwater Creek)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
Sgt Dusty USA (MountainDad)
Sgt Sean Reed (preed)
Sgt Spencer USA (grame)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[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. 

(Click on graphics for music)

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. 

(Click on graphics for music)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Families, for your service to our country.

Thanks, unique, for the perfect woohoo.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[AZamericonnie]

~~When You Wish Upon A Star~~

[AZamericonnie]

Hiya My.

Did he now?

I really like HH but rarely get to listen to him....:(

[Kathy in Alaska]

[AZamericonnie]

Not saying a word! LOL

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you for your artwork!

[mylife]

HH is about the only one I can listen to besides Rush

[Kathy in Alaska]

A good day today.....checks cut on time.

Good commute for you? Traffic issues? It’s misting outside here.

[AZamericonnie]

20,000 Leagues exhibit

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[AZamericonnie]

When I get ready for work in the mornings I listen to my local Clear Channel station host the "Nearly Famous Barry Young".

I hate it when he goes on vacation...messes up my whole morning!:)

[AZamericonnie]

Yea! All systems up & running then.

The commute was good. Dodging giant lizards! LOL

[mylife]

When I get up for work “coast to coast” is still on! L0L

[AZamericonnie]

Thomas Kinkade artwork for the 50th anniversary.

[AZamericonnie]

Some people get up earlier than me! lol

Of course time zones matter.....

Did you hear from your friend Scott? Did he get to hear the Cats?

[mylife]

I hadn’t heard as of yet.

[Kathy in Alaska]

OUTPOST ZEROK - U.S Army soldiers survey a proposed site for a new observation post, Combat Outpost Zerok, in Afghanistan, July 11, 2008. The soldiers are assigned to Task Force Castle’s 420th Engineer Brigade.U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Tomas Rofkahr

TIGHT SQUEEZE - U.S. Army Private First Class Holtzhauser squeezes in next to several cases of water bottles in his Bradley Fighting Vehicle in Diyala, Iraq, July 13, 2008. Holtzhauser is assigned to the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment's Troop G, 2nd Battalion.U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Paul Seeber

[Soaring Feather]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Grabbing today's gold is Sand!!

[AZamericonnie]

Snow white is dancin’....now where are her 7 partners? :)

Good evening Ms Feather! *Hugs*

[AZamericonnie]

U.S. Army Private First Class Holtzhauser squeezes in next to several cases of water bottles

At least we know he'll be hydrated!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And right behind, snagging the silver, is Hope!!

[Soaring Feather]

Hi Connie!

Well, I don’t know where those dwarfs are probably in the mines. LOL

[AZamericonnie]

Walt in the "ViewLiner"

[Kathy in Alaska]

Now who can name them all without looking them up? d:o)

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top 3, bagging the bronze is The Mayor!!