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The ***OFFICIAL*** Weekend Singles' Thread -- New Year's Weekend (December 29th-31st)
December 29, 2006
| ilovew, darkangel82
Posted on 12/29/2006 4:06:55 PM PST by ilovew
On Tuesday, former president Gerald R. Ford, Jr. died at the age of 93. He led a full life beginning on July 14, 1913 in Omaha, Nebraska.
The future president was a star athlete and the captain of the Grand Rapids South High School football team. He was offered contracts with the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers but declined so that he could attend Yale Law School. Shortly after his graduation, an outside event changed his plans. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Gerald Ford enlisted in the Navy.
Shortly after returning from the war, Ford decided to run for a seat in the House of Representatives. His 24-year tenure included his rise to the House Minority Leader. After Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned, President Nixon chose Ford to beceome the new vice president. When Nixon himself later resigned, Gerald Ford became the first (and only) person to ever rise to the presidency without ever being elected as president or vice president.
His presidency was notable for not only his pardon of Nixon but, according to many, his restoration of trust in the presidency. President Ford worked hard to ensure that his tenure in the office was open and honest. Later in life, Gerald and Betty Ford moved to their Rancho Mirage home in California. It was there that President Bush visited the couple in April of this year.
On December 26, 2006, Gerald Ford died at his home in Rancho Mirage. Ford will have services in Washington, DC and will be buried at his Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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KEYWORDS: dating; geraldford; newyear; singles
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To: snugs
I thought you might post that second one :) That's one of my favorites of him.
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posted on
12/29/2006 5:00:59 PM PST
by
ilovew
("Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens." --J. R. R. Tolkien)
To: snugs; ken5050; All
Oh geeze, how did I forget Dick Cheney and "W" ?!
Yum!
To: All
Good luck to all. If Santa missed bringing you a good Christian Conservative partner this past year, may the Easter Bunny find one for you.
I met my beautiful wife through church. It's amazing what God will bring you when you trust Him.
To: ilovew
Happy New Year!
I am kinda hoping to have time to make a video with some of the pix of President Ford that are online.
To: Kate of Spice Island
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posted on
12/29/2006 5:46:39 PM PST
by
ilovew
("Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens." --J. R. R. Tolkien)
To: ilovew; MotleyGirl70
Posting on dial up from my home of Tampa, FL. Dial up still sucks and just wanted to wish a Happy New Years to all.
And to MotleyGirl70 Go Packers, unless they are playing Denver. ;)
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posted on
12/29/2006 6:27:02 PM PST
by
Dmitry Vukicevich
(My posts are more FRIVOLOUS than YOUR posts.)
To: Dmitry Vukicevich
Yup, dial-up sucks! I hope I never have to go back...
Happy New Year!
To: Dmitry Vukicevich
Hey! Happy New Year! :) Having fun in FL?
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posted on
12/29/2006 6:31:43 PM PST
by
ilovew
("Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens." --J. R. R. Tolkien)
To: krunkygirl
I do have cable at my home in AL, but I am visiting my parents for Christmas, my parents are stuck in the 90's. lol
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posted on
12/29/2006 6:33:47 PM PST
by
Dmitry Vukicevich
(My posts are more FRIVOLOUS than YOUR posts.)
To: ilovew
I am struggling to have a good time, the temp was only 84 today. ;) How was your Christmas?
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posted on
12/29/2006 6:49:27 PM PST
by
Dmitry Vukicevich
(My posts are more FRIVOLOUS than YOUR posts.)
To: Dmitry Vukicevich
Lol yeah I bet that was rough. It's pretty warm here too although not quite *that* warm. My Christmas was very nice. Lots of warm, fuzzy family time :P My mom's now getting very excited about finding things for me to use in my future apartment. I told her that's what I want for my graduation present so now she's looking at kitchen appliances and dish sets and comforters. She loves shopping :)
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posted on
12/29/2006 6:57:35 PM PST
by
ilovew
("Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens." --J. R. R. Tolkien)
To: ilovew
I am glad you had a good Christmas, I hope you have an even better New Year, and make sure that Yankee treats you well. ;)
I hope you find a nice place to live and good luck in your future endeavors.
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posted on
12/29/2006 7:05:11 PM PST
by
Dmitry Vukicevich
(My posts are more FRIVOLOUS than YOUR posts.)
To: Dmitry Vukicevich
Thank you :) You're so nice. I have a feeling it's going to be a good year.
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posted on
12/29/2006 7:09:11 PM PST
by
ilovew
("Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens." --J. R. R. Tolkien)
To: All
So long, Saddam. Good riddance.
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posted on
12/29/2006 7:28:59 PM PST
by
ilovew
("Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens." --J. R. R. Tolkien)
To: ilovew
I don't want to send any evil karma my way, but i hope he was in excruciating pain. May he burn in Hell.
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posted on
12/29/2006 7:37:04 PM PST
by
Dmitry Vukicevich
(My posts are more FRIVOLOUS than YOUR posts.)
To: Dmitry Vukicevich
He's on his way there now, with a free ticket on the Hell Express.
To: darkangel82; Dmitry Vukicevich
No one deserved it more than he did.
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posted on
12/29/2006 7:43:27 PM PST
by
ilovew
("Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens." --J. R. R. Tolkien)
To: ilovew
We just enjoyed a toast and are watching the Fox News as they broadcast.
To: ilovew
To: Kate of Spice Island
That's what I'm watching too. But a toast is a good idea. *goes off to find something to toast with*
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posted on
12/29/2006 7:46:01 PM PST
by
ilovew
("Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens." --J. R. R. Tolkien)
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