A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-04-05....Welcome ~ and Another Fascinating Question

Billie

[Billie]

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

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~ Billie, Dutchess, DollyCali, Mama_Bear ~

ood morning, FRiends.   I have often wished I had a *generic* table to post on days when I'm short of time,   or low on creativity, and can't think of a theme or can't find the right graphics when I *have* a theme.   So, here it is - I made one - and you will probably see it again 'cause it just says WELCOME!

I'm calling it my "Ain't Got No Theme" (sorta)  or  "Ain't Got No Graphics" (sorta) table.  When you see it, you will know it's one or the other - or BOTH!   Do hope you'll stop in, have a cup of coffee, share your thoughts, pick a theme, post a picture, offer a suggestion for a future theme, offer to WRITE a future thread, or just wave as you drive by. :)

Can cold water clean dishes?

Can cold water clean dishes? This is for all the germ conscious folks that worry about using cold water to clean.

John went to visit his 90 year old grandfather in a very secluded, rural area of Georgia. After spending a great evening chatting the night away, John's grandfather prepared breakfast of bacon, eggs and toast. However, John noticed a film-like substance on his plate, and questioned his grandfather, asking, "Are these plates clean?"

His grandfather replied, "They're as clean as cold water can get them. Just you go ahead and finish your meal, Sonny!"

For lunch the old man made hamburgers. Again, John was concerned about the plates as his appeared to have tiny specks around the edge that looked like dried egg and asked, "Are you sure these plates are clean?"

Without looking up the old man said, "I told you before, Sonny, those dishes are as clean as cold water can get them. Now don't you fret, I don't want to hear another word about it!"

Later that afternoon, John was on his way to a nearby town and as he was leaving, his grandfather's dog started to growl, and wouldn't let him pass. John yelled and said, "Grandfather, your dog won't let me get to my car".

Without diverting his attention from the football game he was watching on TV, the old man shouted ..."COLDWATER, GO LAY DOWN!!!!"

Meet Coldwater............

09-27-05 ~ Hall of Fame #13

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 10-03-05 Military Monday

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

[Billie]

[Billie]

[MEG33]

ROFLOL! I love it!

[The Mayor]

October 4, 2005

On Purpose

Read:
Genesis 50:15-21

All things work together for good . . . to those who are the called according to His purpose. —Romans 8:28

Bible In One Year: Haggai 1-2, Zechariah 1-2

When a cowboy applied for an insurance policy, the agent asked, "Have you ever had any accidents?" After a moment's reflection, the applicant responded, "Nope, but a bronc did kick in two of my ribs last summer, and a couple of years ago a rattlesnake bit me on the ankle."

"Wouldn't you call those accidents?" replied the puzzled agent. "Naw," the cowboy said, "they did it on purpose!"

That story reminds me of the biblical truth that there are no accidents in the lives of God's children. In today's Scripture, we read how Joseph interpreted a difficult experience that had seemed like a great calamity. He had been thrown into a pit and then sold as a slave. This was a great test of his faith, and from the human standpoint it appeared to be a tragic case of injustice, not a providential means of blessing. But Joseph later learned that "God meant it for good" (Genesis 50:20).

Are you passing through the deep waters of trial and disappointment? Does everything seem to be going against you? These apparent misfortunes are not accidents. The Lord allows such things for a blessed purpose. So patiently trust Him. If you know the Lord, someday you will praise Him for it all! —Richard De Haan

What looks like just an accident
When viewed through human eyes,
Is really God at work in us—
His blessing in disguise. —Sper

God transforms trials into triumphs.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Why Would A Good God Allow Suffering?

[Billie]

Hi, Meg. I got that in email a few weeks ago, and started not to even read it - thought it was going to be another boring bit of information, but it cracked me up and knew there would be a time I could use it here. Found that picture last night - he's a beaut, huh?! :)

[Issaquahking]

Good morning Billie, and all! One of my favorite pix...


Thanks guys for a great job!


Looks like one of America's finest to me!

[MEG33]

I got back to my fast computer last night! I couldn't wait to turn to the Finest.

[dutchess]

LOL!!! Now THAT was way to funny!!!! Thanks for starting my day with a smile on my face!!!!!

[MEG33]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1496219/posts

US troops launch big assault on al Qaeda in Iraq
Reuters ^ | October 4 2005

Finest indeed! Godspeed to our troops.

[dutchess]

Now that joke just really cracked me up!!!!!

[MEG33]

What a smile!

[FreeTheHostages]

[Diver Dave]

Mornin' Billie.

Speakin' of doin' the dishes...

Baby Bear goes downstairs and sits in his small chair at the table, he looks into his small bowl. It is empty. "Who's been eating my porridge?!!" he squeaks. Papa Bear arrives at the big table and sits in his big chair. He looks into his big bowl, and it is also empty. "Who's been eating my Porridge?!!" he roars.

Momma Bear puts her head through the serving hatch from the kitchen and yells, "How many times do we have to go through this with you idiots? It was Momma Bear who got up first, it was Momma Bear who woke everyone in the house, it was Momma Bear who made the coffee, it was Momma Bear who unloaded the dishwasher from last night, and put everything away, it was Momma Bear who went out in the cold early morning air to fetch the newspaper, it was Momma Bear who set the damn table, it was Momma Bear who put the friggin cat out, cleaned the litter box, and filled the cat's water and food dish, and, now that you've decided to drag your sorry bear-rearends downstairs, and grace Momma Bear's kitchen with your grumpy presence, listen good, cause I'm only going to say this one more time.


"I HAVEN'T MADE THE DAMN PORRIDGE YET"

[MEG33]

LOL!

[tuliptree76]

LOL! Cute joke, Billie. :-)

I hope you are all having a good day. Today's holidays are:

Golf Lovers Day
Universal Children's Day
Taco Day
Techies Day
World Animal Day
St. Francis Day
International Toot Your Flute Day

[Billie]

Good morning, Rus. I like today's *Word*; thank you for posting it every day.

Have been seeing lots of criticism of our President about his Supreme Court nominee. I wish people would sit back and trust Dubya's judgment - he's done pretty well so far. In spite of the naysayers. One of the big problems I read is "we don't know much *about* her"? I'm sure we will soon know why he nominated her - I trust President Bush to do what's right for America.

[Billie]

Good morning, mister king. I love that picture! Would have to agree with you - he is definitely one of America's Finest!!!!

[MEG33]

I just listened to his ringing endorsement of her...I am content...I have been reading as much as possible about her.

[Billie]

Welcome back to your fast pc! It sure makes a difference, doesn't it?! I thought I was doing fine with my old one - until I got my new one a few weeks ago. :)

[MEG33]

It is more addictive with instant access , instant viewing and instant posting...I have to watch it!