FReeper Canteen ~ Fabulous FRiday

March 29, 2012 | Canteen Crew

[beachn4fun]

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale
of our military and our allied military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

Remember the Good Old Days?
Sock Hops?
Drive-in Movies?
Buddy Holly?
Or other things that made it Fabulous?
You know, before cellphones?
Come on in and share your memories.
Or take a trip back in time.

Tonight we’ll check out 1954.

President: Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican)
Vice President: Richard Nixon (Republican)
Chief Justice: Earl Warren
Speaker of the House of Representatives: Joseph William Martin, Jr. (R-Massachusetts)
Senate Majority Leader: William F. Knowland (R-California)

Popular TV shows: "Father Knows Best"
The Vampira Show
Movies: Rear Window,
Them,
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,
Dial M for Murder,
Godzilla
Marlin Brando starred in two of the most popular movies
" On The Waterfront" and "The Wild One"
Elvis Presley cut his first commercial record.

Average Cost of new house $10.250.00
Cost of a gallon of Gas 22 cents
Average Cost of a new car $1,700.00
Average Monthly Rent $85.00
Movie Ticket 70 cents
Life Magazine 20 cents

A new trend also started called DIY Do It Yourself projects

Following the discovery of a vaccine against Polio, the first mass vaccination of children against begins.

Number One Hit
Rock Around The Clock ~ Bill Haley & His Comets ~

(click graphic)

Beachy was born

Remember, the Canteen is a family friendly place.
We welcome the military, our allies, and their families.
Continued prayers for the success and completion of your mission.
Prayers for your safe return home.

[tomkow6]

MINE

[tomkow6]

MINE

[tomkow6]

MINE

[GodBlessUSA]

Before my time ;) Even though some times it feels like it was way after my time LOL

Have a Wonderful Weekend! :)

[beachn4fun]

ATTENTION...ATTENTION EVERYONE

I am proud to announce that
my eldest granddaughter will graduation from HS on June 9
And has been accepted by 3 Virginia colleges

AND

today is my precious Kylie's birthday - she turns 7!
They grow up so fast (sniff...sniff)

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, dear ((HUGS))

[beachn4fun]

Nonsense. You're still a spring chick...best year(s) of your life.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Beachy!

*HUGS*

Congrats on the Grad and on Kylie's 7th Birthday!



Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to you too and congrats on your granddaughter’s graduation. (((HUGS))). Off on a walk in a few minutes.

[luvie]

It's Friiiday!!!
Yippppeeeeeee!
Hope all you Early Birds have a wonderful weekend!
(((hugs)))
Congrats to your granddaughter, Beachy! :)

[beachn4fun]

Thanks, CMN

[beachn4fun]

Thanks, guyz ((HUGS))

Have a great weekend. Moving to lurker mode, got to do some work.

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Morning, Ladies.

Just got back from a restocking trip to Duncan. Getting ready for my sister's visit tomorrow.

How's it going for you?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, EG ((HUGS))

Let’s hope the weather stays nice for your sister’s visit.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning LUV and (((HUGS))). I’m off to run some errands in a few minutes.

[unique1]

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, unique1

that truly is a weeeeeeeeee graphic

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Luv!

*HUGS*

Great to see you this morning! Getting off early today - family wedding tonight.



Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[blackie]

Thanks Kathy!

{{HUGS}}

[Fiji Hill]

I have several Eagles recordings on 78 rpm discs. This is a very obscure group which waxed a few discs and then disappeared around 1956.