A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-10-04....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 05-07,08,09-04... 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]

How long will You hide Your face from me. —Psalm 13:1

When living under clouds of adversity, remember that the sun is still shining.

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Mr. Mayor.

[MEG33]

Good morning!My gratitude for the great job our armed forces do.Thank you for serving our country.

.....AMERICA.. HOME OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE....

[The Mayor]

Good Morning Aeronaut.

[The Mayor]

[The Mayor]

U.S. Marines Begin Fallujah Patrols

Thankyou Ragtime Cowgirl

[The Mayor]

Military Monday every Monday

[The Mayor]

May 10, 2004

Postcard Christianity

Read: Psalm 13

How long will You hide Your face from me. —Psalm 13:1

Bible In One Year: 2 Kings 10-12; John 1:29-51

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When my husband and I visited Mt. Rainier, the highest point in the continental United States, I expected to see some spectacular sights. But for 2 days the mountain remained shrouded in clouds. So instead of taking pictures, I bought postcards.

Our vacation caused me to question the way I portray my faith to people around me. Do I present a "postcard" view of Christianity? Do I give the false impression that my life is always sunny—that my view of God is always clear?

That's not what David did. In the passion-filled poetry of Psalm 13, he admitted that he couldn't see God and didn't understand what He was doing (v.1). But by the end of his prayer, he was certain that what he couldn't see was nevertheless there because he had seen it before in God's bountiful care (vv.5-6).

Christians are like people living at the foot of Mt. Rainier. They've seen the mountain before, so they know it exists even when clouds are covering it.

When suffering or confusion obscures our view of God, we can be honest with others about our doubts. But we can also express our confidence that the Lord is still there by recalling times we've witnessed His grandeur and goodness. That's better than postcard Christianity. —Julie Ackerman Link

God, give us wings to rise above
The clouds of trial that block the sun,
To soar above gray skies and see
The love and goodness of Your Son. —Sper

When living under clouds of adversity, remember that the sun is still shining.

[StarCMC]

Good morning Your Honor!!

Excellent pictures -- thanks for pinging me!

Thank you to all our military heroes, past and present. Thank you for everything you have done and are doing to keep my family safe and free!

HUGS!

[Donaeus]

Good morning to all the Finest! I hope all our Mothers had a wonderful Mother's day, with special thoughts to the Mothers whose sons and daughters are serving. I visited with my Mother on the phone and look forward to taking her to dinner later in the week.

Speaking of our brave military...I found out last night that Ryan, the young friend who just returned from a tour in Korea, is being deployed to Iraq. He ships out in June and will be gone for a year. He's ready to get in there and rock 'n roll. Please keep him in your prayers along with all our other amazing men and women.

Also please keep the upcoming troop rally, Operation Enduring Support May 15, 2004 3pm - 6pm, in your prayers. The host has said a number of people have tried to discourage and dissuade him in the face of the Iraqi prisioner photos. Ankarlo is even more determined to carry on with the plan and I absolutely agree. Our troops need to know we are behind them and believe in what they are doing, now more than ever!!!

PS If anyone has questions about the rally please freepmail me and I'll get you the info. Thanks a million!

GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

GOD BLESS PRESIDENT BUSH!

GOD BLESS DONALD RUMSFELD!

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Monday !

[MeekOneGOP]

I added Snowboard Boy to my pic .....

[GailA]

Good Morning FRiends, another beautiful sunny day here in Memphis.

[Texagirl4W]

Happy Monday. I like your idea of another thread. This is one of about 4 threads that are a pleasure to visit.

Also, your post #8 is awesome.

I'll be back later. Hope you all have a great day.

[Pippin]

GOOD MORNING EVERYBODY!!!!

Hope everybody had a happy Mother's Day yesterday

God Bless you all!

God bless our Troops!

God bless President Bush!

God bless Donald Rumsfeld!

And

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

[The Mayor]

Thankyou Donaeus

[The Mayor]

Mornin GailA

Spring has sprung here on Grand island too..

[The Mayor]

Mornin Meek

[MeekOneGOP]

Amen ! :^)