A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-11-04....Military Monday

Billie, The Mayor

[The Mayor]

A Few of FR's Finest
....Every Day

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A Few of FR's Finest November 11, 2001

So many people have written me since my original Veteran's Day Tribute, asking how they, or a loved one, could be included in that tribute. Since I could no longer add the photos to the body of the thread, I had been including them in additional posts as I received enough to make another collage.

Still that didn't seem to be enough. I think there's never been a better nor more appropriate time to keep the faces of our own Veterans and Active Military in front of FReepers--every day! That's why I wanted to do yet another Daily Thread .....ABOUT FReepers .....and FOR FReepers. But not only about our Military FReepers; for all FReepers! Wouldn't it be nice to get to know a few of the other FReepers as well? That's why we've created a place for just that. This is a friendly room in JimRob's house where FReeper FRiends can gather every day and just say hello if that's all they want to do.

There's more of course. We sometimes feature different FReepers, with a little background information on who they are and what makes them who they are, along with a few photos you might not have seen on other threads; sometimes others write an essay for us to post as the feature for the day; sometimes our presentation is a human interest story found elsewhere that you might not have read; sometimes special holiday threads; but whatever the topic of the day, it is always with FR's Finest in mind and that is YOU!

If you would like to be featured, or would like to see someone else featured, please send me a private FR mail.

Every Monday we will post the photos of FR's Military Personnel that I have collected and put into groups; these will be available to view through a link the remainder of the week - every day just a click away. :)   If you would like to add a photo of yourself or a loved one in the military, past or present, please let me know; I will hold it until I have enough for a new group.

Thank you, and please have fun with us...every day! ~ Billie

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Thank You For Serving Our Country!

TOP: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete
MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1

TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet
MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga
BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc

TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette
MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid
BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf

TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP
MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian
BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, The Mayor, Vineyard, rhododogma

TOP:  g'nad, AgThorn's son Justin, SLB, AgThorn's son Brett.
MIDDLE:  fish70, razorback-bert, CheneyChick,Leroy S Mort, Mark17.
BOTTOM:  Terry's Take, Taxman, DinkyDau.

TOP:  ValerieUSA's son Grant, SK1Thurman, kd5cts, RangerVetNam,
dansangel and .45man's son-in-law Tony
BOTTOM:  rangerX, Old China Hand, Trish, Howlin's dad, Mustang

TOP: ohioWfan's son, MamaBear's father-in-law, MamaBear's dad, ladtx
MIDDLE:  The Mayor's niece, M.Kehoe, Beach_Babe's son-in-law
BOTTOM:  deadhead's dad, HiJinx, Severa's hubby, viligantcitizen's granddad.

TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68.
MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack

TOP:  Q6-God, Scan59, Mama Bear and JKPhoto's son, ofMagog.
MIDDLE:  Big'ol_freeper, JustAmy's great uncle, Prodigal Son.
BOTTOM:  JustAmy's husband, JustAmy's brother-in-law, JustAmy's brother.

TOP:  dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon.
BOTTOM:  Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat.

TOP:  ladtx #2 son; DiverDave's twin Don; petuniasevan and husband
poorman; Mustard; ladtx #1 son;
BOTTOM:  AlamoGirl's brother Floyd; AG's dad; AG's brother Jim (inset);
WVNan's husband; ladtx' Aunt Eva.

TOP: Mo1's dad; BuffyT's Uncle (right, w/ her dad & grandmother); Armymarinemom's 3 sons.
MIDDLE: ru4Liberty's dad; SheLion's husband, MaineRebel; wirestripper.
BOTTOM: fivetoes; bigghurtt; hurricane; ladtx' dad; Pippin's brother.

TOP: Repubmommy's brother, Rose in RoseBear's uncle, BoxerBlues' son Chris, BoxerBlues' son Brent.
BOTTOM: Rose in RoseBear's cousin's hubby, Deadhead's stepdad, Dansy's dad, Misty's brother.

                     

THE WEEKEND THREAD 10-8 thru 10-10-04... Week in Review ^

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' The guy's good, folks!

Thanks, Mixer!

1) Click on the graphic to open the Calendar.
2) Once there you can click on any month and even click to the right to go into next year. Once you are in the month that you joined FR you will need to click on the number in the calendar and then an add item screen will come up.
3) In the next box enter your name in the "Calendar Text" field and then click on submit.
4) If any of the screens fail to load simply click on refresh in your browser and that will usually fix it.
5) If all else fails or simply if you want me to do this for you send me a FReepmail and I will gladly do it for you. ~Mixer

[The Mayor]

[The Mayor]

October 11, 2004

Hypocritical Request

Read: Matthew 16:1-4

A wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign shall be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. —Matthew 16:4

Bible In One Year: Isaiah 37-38; Colossians 3

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A group of religious leaders asked Jesus to give them a "sign from heaven" (Matthew 16:1). They had witnessed many of His miracles, but they had either minimized them or attributed them to Satan. The Pharisees were now demanding that Jesus perform another miracle—perhaps like Joshua who commanded the sun and moon to stand still (Joshua 10:12-14), or like Elijah who called down fire from heaven (1 Kings 18:30-40). They did this to test Jesus.

Seeing their hypocrisy, Jesus said that while they could make weather predictions by looking at the sky, they were unable to read the much clearer "signs of the times" revealed in His ministry of teaching and healing (v.3).

Some people have told me they would believe in Jesus if He showed them miracles like those in the Gospels. But what makes them think they would react any differently than the religious leaders of Jesus' day?

Anyone who sincerely seeks the truth has all the evidence necessary for faith. The resurrection of Jesus is a historically credible event. The power of the risen Christ can be seen in many of His followers. The New Testament speaks to the mind and heart of every sincere, seeking soul. To ask for more is a hypocritical request. —Herb Vander Lugt

Some say they want a miracle,
And then they will believe;
Yet God already sent His Son—
The One they must receive. —Hess

Demanding a miracle to believe in Jesus ignores the evidence of His resurrection.

[SAMWolf]

Military Monday Bump.

[The Mayor]

Hi Ya Sam!

Happy Monday, see you in the Foxhole!

[SAMWolf]

We're always looking forward to seeing you.

[farmfriend]

Thanks to all who have served!

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Mr.Mayor.

[dansangel]

Heavenly Father, please place Your bloodline of protection around our military as they perform their selfless acts to keep us free from terrorism. Bless their families for the sacrifices that they, too have made. Allow us the humility to openly thank all of these wonderful people and to include them in our daily prayers. We ask these favors in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

*Whatta weekend!* Many difficulties and problems encountered beginning with unreasonably noisy neighbors and culminating in our ISP (Adelphia) losing the ability to connect with select Websites including Free Republic - go figure. We could go just about anywhere else on the Internet. They finally "fixed" the "problem" late yesterday afternoon.

((((((HUGS)))))))) - here's hoping for a better week!

[The Mayor]

Hi Ya Aeronaut!

[The Mayor]

Thanks for coming by..

[The Mayor]

I was having the same problems, I could go anywhere cept here.

I also have adelphia, I thought FR was just really busy.
It's a conspiracy I tell ya..

[dansangel]

Wow - so it really *was* an Adelphia "glitch!" Now I'll have to go do some research to see who owns these bozos.

They told .45MAN in an email that ebay was somehow blocked, too, so they had a lot of complaints about that. Naturally, I logged on to ebay and it came up quite nicely. Now I think that was just a fabrication.

(((((((RUS)))))))))))

[The Mayor]

I don't know who owns it any more.

The former owners are in court or jail..

[dansangel]

The former owners are in court or jail..

LOL - that, unfortunately, speaks volumes.

They have a monopoly where we are now living in FL. There are rumors that Comcast may buy them out, but I think that's just what they are - rumors.

Thank you, by the way, for bringing us our daily Scripture. It is greatly appreciated.

[The Mayor]

I enjoy posting Our Daily Bread, that way I'm sure to read it myself.

I have been pushing for another cable company, we need competition to beat the price down.
We pay almost 100. a month for TV and computer, it's ridiclous..

[dansangel]

We pay almost 100. a month for TV and computer, it's ridiclous..

Same here. That's what happens when they have a captive audience.

We had Earthlink DSL in Atlanta with very few problems. Oh well, got to take the good with the bad. At least we're back in FL.

[deadhead]

Proud to Support Our Military.

Colleen

[dansangel]

(((((((Colleen)))))))

It has been ages! Hoping this finds you doing well!

Thank you for the beautiful graphic supporting our military.

[deadhead]

Hi there. Hope everthing is going well in Florida for you and .45Man. I am so happy that you moved to where you want to be. Life is too darn short to be somewhere you don't want to be. My best to you and your hubby.

[dansangel]

((((((Colleen))))))) - thank you for the well wishes.

Please keep us in prayer for suitable employment. That part of the equation seems to be eluding us right now.

My daughter is coming down from VA to vist for a few days starting tomorrow - can't wait!