A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....08-15-05....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, TheMayor, 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.

LEFT: Little Pig; TOP: hattend, Old Sarge, Aquamarine's dad.
MIDDLE: HuntsvilleTxVeteran.
BOTTOM: Its_me_K.E.T.'s son, Veloxherc, SeeRushToldU_So.




                     

06-28-05 HALL OF FAME #12

THE WEEKEND THREAD 8-12 thru 8-14-05... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[The Mayor]

[The Mayor]

August 15, 2005

It's Beautiful!

Read:
Mark 14:3-9

Jesus said, "Let her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work for Me." —Mark 14:6

Bible In One Year: Jeremiah 33-36

After being away on business, Terry wanted to pick up some small gifts for his children. The clerk at the airport gift shop recommended a number of costly items. "I don't have that much money with me," he said. "I need something less expensive." The clerk tried to make him feel that he was being cheap. But Terry knew his children would be happy with whatever he gave them, because it came from a heart of love. And he was right—they loved the gifts he bought.

During Jesus' last visit to the town of Bethany, Mary wanted to show her love for Him (Mark 14:3-9). So she brought "an alabaster flask of very costly oil of spikenard" and anointed Him (v.3). The disciples asked angrily, "Why this waste?" (Matthew 26:8). Jesus told them to stop troubling her, for "she has done a good work for Me" (Mark 14:6). Another translation reads, "She has done a beautiful thing to Me." Jesus delighted in her gift, for it came from a heart of love. Even anointing Him for burial was beautiful!

What would you like to give to Jesus to show your love? Your time, talent, treasure? It doesn't matter if it's costly or inexpensive, whether others understand or criticize. Whatever is given from a heart of love is beautiful to Him. —Anne Cetas

With thankful hearts give praise to Jesus
For His blessings without end;
Let's give to Him our full devotion—
He's our Savior and our Friend. —D. De Haan

A healthy heart beats with love for Jesus.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
What Does It Take To Follow Christ?

[RedBeaconNY]

1st!

[MoJo2001]

BTTT to Military Monday at FR's Finest!

Thank you to all that support our Troops!!

Hello Mayor!! Have a fabulous week everyone!

[The Mayor]

Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Mama_Bear; Dutchess; Dansangel; Aquamarine, and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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Maigrey...................cousin OhioWfan........................son mystery-ak..........son, husband Gogrammy................grandson Inspectorette...................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew anniegetyourgun...........nephew Diver Dave.......niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews Pippin..........niece, loved one Pippin...nephew & his fiancee weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater..........cousin WaterDragon.............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law BeforeISleep...................son kimmie7......................brother Armymarinemom............3 sons american_ranger.............son LadyX.........................grandson fawn796.......................nephew Dubya............................nephew StarCMC......................brother ValerieUSA..................2 sons Lakeside......................2 sons LakeLady.....................nephew Spruce.....................daughter Philman_36..............2 nephews bjcintennessee.......son, niece Ladysmith..nephew, friend's son tina07......soninlaw & his friend Katydidnt..........................son MontanaCowgirlCop.......brother Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne.........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells..................active duty LongCut..................active duty cjk..........................active duty Trish.......................active duty ODC-GIRL.................active duty AF_Blue..................active duty Notwithstanding.....active duty thumperusn.............active duty Q6-God.....................active duty Q6-God...................twin brother Veloxherc.................active duty Don Simmons...........active duty wingnutx..................active duty Old Sarge................active duty Bykrbayb.........................son Hope and Glory................son Walkenfree............2 grandsons, 3 nephews, 1 granddaughter ariamne.....................2 cousins Zechariah_8_13..brother-in-law, cousin El Gato.....................nephew MississippyMuddy.............sister MississippyMuddy.....2 nephews Kramster......................stepson veeceeque................active duty

scubachick...............husband ladtx........................2 sons Its_me_K.E.T...................son gator girl.................husband severa.......husband, brother Hostel......................cousin MozartLover......son, nephew LBGA...............................son katykelly......................son cookcounty.....................son SpookBrat...nephew, cousin Doug from Upland...son-in-law Himyar..........................son boxerblues................2 sons the piper.........................son sheeza.......................husband kemathen7.................husband Tiffee4Bob.................boyfriend deadhead......................cousin JimRobinson.........2 nephews TexKat..............son, step-son Consort..2 daughters,son-in-law Darheel.........................niece Donaeus......................nephew dixie sass...................nephew BeAllYouCanBe...................son Repubmommy...............brother AgThorn.........................2 sons homeschoolmama.......nephew kneezles.............................son Rose inRoseBear...cousin's hubby Skimask.......................Son Atomic Conspiracy..half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...nephew Atomic Conspiracy..........niece Sunflowergal..............grandson visualops.......................cousin Alouette..............................son mrstank.......................husband MrsMike31..................husband eaglesiniowa......................son auboy............................cousin spotbust1...................husband Leofl.................................son chena................................son campfollower...................fiance LUV W..............................son painter.........................nephew ProudAFDad......................son TheMayor....friends'son & nephew mhking............................cousin Misty4jc.......................husband Colorado Slim.............. nephew Tapatio......................2 nephews CGblue......................active duty ak_daddoo.........................nephew DirtyHarryY2K............daughter, son-in-law nelibeli......................................nephew bigghurtt...............................Active duty frankiep................................Active duty Palladin...............................grandson Gonzo...............................friend's son jkphoto............................nephew JRios1968..........Active Duty sneakers……….son

[luvie]

Thank you for your usual wonderful lesson from God's Word, Mayor.

"How beautiful the hands that served
The wine and the bread and the sons of the earth.
How beautiful the feet that walked
The long dusty roads and the hill to the cross."
~~Twila Paris~~

The Lord is beautiful to those who believe in Him!

[The Mayor]

Yes you are!!

[The Mayor]

Thanks MoJo.. Thankyou for all you do at the Canteen!

[The Mayor]

How right you are Luv!

[The Mayor]

Sorry to post and run but after another computer crash and trying to deal with this slow motion one, I am heading to bed.
The push is on to finish this house in 16 days and of course the primary is Sept 13th.

I have a very busy week, working all day and political events almost every night.

See you in the AM and hopefully for a little bit tomorrow night.

[RedBeaconNY]

Muahaha... Thanks for the great thread, Mayor.

Have a great week, everybody! Remember our awesome military men and women, fighting the good fight. Pray for their continued safety, as I will. They are the pride of America.

Let Freedom and Democracy spread abroad!

[MoJo2001]

No need to thank me. I'm not the one protecting America. Just enjoying the benefits of it.
*HUGS*

[luvie]

Good evening! Hope you have had a nice lazy Sunday, so you can hit the floor running tomorrow!

Let us hear how the interviews and such turn out this week!

[tuliptree76]

Good evening, Mayor. Thank you for the thread and the Our Daily Bread Post!

[tuliptree76]

Hi everyone! Here are the holidays for today.

Sit Back And Relax Day
Independence Day (India)

[The Mayor]

Our county gov't is a mess, too. We have a D.A. that's nuts, too.
I think it's amazing the perks "public servants" give themselves. Retirement benefits are out of sight.

We've been fighting city hall for 6 years. It only began to pay off in late April when the city manager was caught on camera doing electrical work without a license. Then it began to snowball. It was indicative of Devine Intervention the way it all came about.

We will get the third vote we need installed tomorrow night.

It's taken six years and we have the Mayor (in office 2 years)and the local radio and paper on our side. All of us are Republicans--'cept the paper but the editor has been with us editorially--since the city manager cussed his wife. It's been like a zoo. The people we've been fighting aren't even smart! That's the scary part!!!

I had to bring this over here to continue the conversation..

This type of government is running rampant throughout parts of the country and I applaud you for doing something about it, as we are in Western NY..

What ever happened to the days when working for the government was "Public Service"? Government types these days are all about themselves and what they can do for their friends. Erie County NY has 9000 employees and a dwindling population below a million, 936,000 to be more precise. We are blessed with the highest taxes in the country, highest utility costs, highest business costs, highest medicaid costs (Nat avg 2500 per person, NY 5000 per person) more restrictions, regulations on businesses that puts us at the botton of the list #50 in having a business friendly atmosphere..

Corruption runs rampant from the governor to the local councilmen. Retirement with healthcare and pensions for life with no co-pays and on top of it all no state taxes are being paid and they move out of the state because it's to expensive to live here...

Our sales tax is 8.25% and they are threatening to raise it 3/4 of a penny. Every penny increase is worth 110 million in the county coffers. All of government has become addicted to revenue to hand out for jobs and pork spending to buy votes.

A wise and frugal government should be there to freely let the people regulate their own commerce, free of government regulations and constant interference. When the government fears the people, we have Liberty. When the people fear the government, we have Tyranny..

It's time for the People throughout the United States to take back control of the out of control spending and corruption that is effecting our very lifestyles.

I wish everyone here could vote in NY. Tomorrow at 4PM I have an interview with the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, they are the biggest and most influntial business orginization in the area, Please Pray that the interview goes well and I get their endorsement. Also on Sept 7th I will be having my first televised debate with the Tonawanda Chamber of Commerce. All the candidates for County Legislature will be there, I am by far the most qualified for the job. I am completely involved in the start of the Tax Revolution that started in December and we created Primary Challenge which is the biggest threat the local elected officals have ever had to face.

By the Grace of God we will be successful in turning the tide and changing the direction of Erie County NY..

[LadyX]

Good morning, everyone!
Thanks for the reminder, tulip, that today is
Sit Back And Relax Day

[i shall try to obey..:))]

[LadyX]

In your reply to lonestar, who succeeded in weeding out some corrupt ones in her government in Texas, you wrote:

"Tomorrow at 4PM I have an interview with the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, they are the biggest and most influntial business orginization in the area, Please Pray that the interview goes well and I get their endorsement. Also on Sept 7th I will be having my first televised debate with the Tonawanda Chamber of Commerce. All the candidates for County Legislature will be there,"

Heartfelt prayers will abound here for you, Rus, that these hurdles and all others ahead will be eased and overcome.

You truly are a throwback to the passionate men who founded this nation, and you're an inspiration to us all, as is lonestar.

It is our honor, to know you, Your Honor.

[LadyX]

How'm I doin' at relaxing, tuliptree??

[luvie]

You truly are a throwback to the passionate men who founded this nation, and you're an inspiration to us all....

Amen, Lady!

Rus, keep their feet to the fire and stay in the public eye as much as you possibly can. The more people up there hear your message, the more they must believe it when you talk of change, and that the changes are better!