A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....09-30,10-01,10-02-05....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

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

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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day was introduced on June 24, 2002. It's only a small room in JimRob's house where we can get to know one another a little better; salute and support our military and our leaders; pray for those in need; and congratulate those deserving. We strive to keep our threads entertaining, fun, and pleasing to look at, and often have guest writers contribute an essay or a profile of another FReeper.

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We're having fun and hope you are!
~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, Mama_Bear ~

Welcome to TGIF at the Finest!   We hope you've been having as much fun as we have with our essays and/or spotlight on various FReepers. From the beginning, we've been kicking back on Saturdays and Sundays and simply reviewing the features of the week; our weekend threads now start on Friday and continue through Sunday. If you missed seeing any of this week's threads and want to say hello there now, just click on the link for that particular day. If you'd like to drop in and out of this thread today through Sunday, please feel free to do that also. One of us will try to be around to see the welcome mat is still out, put the coffee pot on, and maybe even bring fresh flowers for the table. : )

~ Billie, Dutchess, DollyCali, Mama_Bear ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


09-26-05 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

09-27-05 ~ Finest Hall of Fame #13
By Billie

09-28-05 ~ Poetry and Potpourri at the Finest!"
By JustAmy

09-29-05 ~ John's Two Cents -
In Two Storms, Same Media Morons Seen
By JohnHuang2
Presented by dutchess

Have a wonderful weekend!

09-27-05 ~ Hall of Fame #13

Click on the photo to view the album. To submit your photo, please contact dansangel or .45Man at danbh59@yahoo.com and include Freeper Photo Album in subject line.

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

"Wear Red" Friday

You will soon see a lot of people wearing Red on Fridays. Here's why..... The Americans, who support our troops, are the silent majority. We are not "organized" to reflect who we are, or to reflect what our opinions are. Many Americans, like yourself, and all their friends, simply want to recognize that Americans support our troops. Our idea of showing our solidarity and support for our troops is starting Friday and continuing on each and every Friday, until this is over, that every red-blooded American who supports our young men and women, WEAR SOMETHING RED.

Word of mouth, press, TV -- let's see if we can make the United States, on any given Friday, a sea of red much like a home football game at a University. If every one of our memberships share this with other acquaintances, fellow workers, friends, and neighbors, I guarantee that it will not be long before the USA will be covered in RED - and make our troops know there are many people thinking of their well-being. You will feel better all day Friday when you wear Red! So let's get the word out and lead by example; wear RED on Fridays.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. FOR US, THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED!! GOD BLESS AMERICA.

I received this in my email June 10th, the author is unknown.
I am wearing red today and every Friday ~ Billie

[Mama_Bear]

[Mama_Bear]

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[ST.LOUIE1]

Happy Friday, sweetbear! : )

Cute graphic. : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

And your 'Pledge' graphic is wonderful. : )

[GailA]

Good morning every one.

[DollyCali]

good morning everyone! Quick note to friends here & there as I will be gone for a good part of day , checking in now & then. No frost last night thankfully as I didn't move my tropicals. I have a LOT of them outdoors & for early in season find that I can move them under the evergreens when frost comes through.

Molly & ohio.. I have a couple tropicals that you may want. they are angel trumpet plants that I started this spring. I take them in each winter & get one or two blooming cycles inside.

article link HERE

these pix are from last fall. they have one major bloom (the best) right before the frost normally. THey can get big but you can successfully trim back for inside control & very easy to start new ones. The part you cut off..stick it in pot & voila! - a new plant. the ones I have for you are about 15" tall.

[DollyCali]

one of my little "composites"

when we meet for lunch for our fall get together, I can bring some plants

[The Mayor]

September 30, 2005

A Great Mystery

Read:
Luke 16:19-31

We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. —2 Corinthians 5:8

Bible In One Year: Esther 1-3

Many people love mysteries. It's exciting to put ourselves in the shoes of a detective and try to figure out "whodunit" as we turn the pages of a mystery novel. But there's a cliffhanger that we'll never resolve—until we experience it ourselves.

Those of us who have watched in sadness as someone close to us has died may wonder about their new existence. Our hearts ache to know what they are doing or where they are. If they had trusted Jesus Christ as Savior, we know they are in heaven. But, for now, a veil separates us from our loved ones and we cannot see behind it.

We do have a few clues about this mystery, though. We know that our departed loved ones are enjoying God's presence (2 Corinthians 5:8). We also know that they are recognizable and conscious of their surroundings—just like the rich man and the beggar Jesus spoke of in Luke 16:22-23. And we know that they haven't yet received the perfect body that will be theirs when Christ returns (1 Thessalonians 4:13-17).

Beyond that, we are left with this truth: God, in His matchless love and power, is planning a glorious reunion. Then, our eternal rejoicing will begin. The last page of this great mystery has a happy ending. —Dave Branon

The Lord has promised to prepare
A place in heaven above—
A home where we will always be
With Him and those we love. —Sper

God's people never say goodbye for the last time.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
How Can I Live With My Loss?

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

050925-N-0413R-043 Indian Ocean (Sept. 25, 2005) – The Indian aircraft carrier CVH Viraat (R 22) underway in the Indian Ocean as part of exercise Malabar 2005. The exercise is designed to increase interoperability between the two navies while enhancing the cooperative security relationship between India and the United States. The at-sea exercise includes maritime interdiction, surface events, sub-surface, air events and personnel exchanges. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Shannon E. Renfroe (RELEASED)

050927-N-3312P-001 Norfolk, Va. (Sept. 27, 2005) - The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Scranton (SSN 756) returns to Naval Station Norfolk after a regularly scheduled deployment. Scranton deployed in support of the Kearsarge Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), participating in two joint/multi-national exercises. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Mark O. Piggott (RELEASED)

050925-N-2838C-004 Mediterranean Sea (Sept. 25, 2005) - Four F-14D Tomcats prepare to enter the "break" prior to landing aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during flight operations in the Mediterranean Sea. Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are currently underway on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Michael D. Cole (RELEASED)

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning FR Finest! :)

Honoring Our Heroes for Their Sacrifices, Freedom and Protection
is Their Gift to Us.
God Bless Our Military
God Bless America

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning!
Have a Wonderful Weekend!

Woo Hoo! It's Friday! :)

[Temple Owl]

Good morning all. Have a happy one.

[luvie]

It's FRIDAY!!
Let's all wear red!
SUPPORT THE TROOPS!

[snugs]

Hello from South East England and yes I am wearing a red tee shirt

[DollyCali]

Stealing(borrowing) both of your tables, putting them in blender & adding the pledge, I came up with:(will see it again when I post threads).. see Billi, I am practicing my stealing (HTML) skills

I pledge allegiance to the flag

Of the United States of America

And to the Republic, for which is stands

One nation
UNDER GOD

With liberty and Justice

For all.

[luvie]

Beautiful, Dolly! You mean you haven't recognized some of my backgrounds as yours? :o)

[GodBlessUSA]

I'm stealing borrowing yours! Is it ok if I use it in the future on Canteen? I'll put your name on it. :) This is incredibly beautiful Dolly! :)

[DollyCali]

Hey darling! Great Dose last night. Great Day for the USA. Out in a bit.. band/game tongith. Tomorrow TWO band shows. One at 2 in afternoon & the other at 7.

The afternoon will be 11 high schools & one College (KENT STATE) which is my alma mater, PM is Hudson, the band I follow & it will have 8 bands. Ping to musician, band person Jemian.

[DollyCali]

sure.. please do. I have a stash of billies things & a lot of the threads & just go & take a url back ground here & there to use. Alsio been picking up a lot from you, luvW, deadhead & mrs. N.. fun to share. I never mind people using my 'stuff'

[DollyCali]

Here it is w/signature..(will pull the other one)

I pledge allegiance to the flag

Of the United States of America

And to the Republic, for which is stands

One nation
UNDER GOD

With liberty and Justice

For all.

DollyCali2005