A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-24-03....Military Monday

Aquamarine; Billie

[Aquamarine]

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.




                     

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 11-22,23-03...Week in Review

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' The guy's good, folks!

Thanks, Mixer!

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[WVNan]

Where is everyone tonight?

[LadyX]

Just getting here, Nan, working my way through the thread!

[Aquamarine]

Just saw Lady. Maybe everyone is busy getting ready for Thanksgiving...I know I am.

[LadyX]

Aqua, you are doing such a wonderful job with all your work here!
We so appreciate all you hostesses do to bring these to life each day, and the contributions made by the Finest Family and others who come by....

This time of year is so difficult for our military and their families, with separation issues keenly felt over the holidays.
I pray for them all - for their safety - and hope they know how appreciative we are of what they do for us.

They are the heart and the HANDS of America, actively striving to preserve our ideals, wherever that takes them.

In this time of worldwide terror, we ask God to be in our midst and guide us to do what might be His will.
Only in that will we survive.

Father, we come before you asking Your help in keeping this a nation of those who will follow You. There is no other way except through You.

Be with our warriors and their familes, Father, giving them strength and sureness of purpose.
Amen.

[Aquamarine]

Have to go off line now. Enjoyed spending the day (off and on) with everyone at the Finest.

[Aquamarine]

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers for the military and their families. They are much needed at this time. Good night (((hugs)))

[Victoria Delsoul]

Hi Aquamarine. Great thread as usual.

[LadyX]

I see the answer to my prayers for those 'odd jobs' have already borne fruit, Rus..:))
Your friend Dawn is an exceptional woman indeed, and she will remain firmly in the prayers of many. Please tell her of our love and admiration, and how we beseech the Lord to bless this situation.

Yes - Paul is the source of tremendous comfort and inspiration, bearing all things as he did so well.
God used him in a mighty way, still effective through all these generations!!

[LadyX]

Good night, Aqua....{{{HUGS }}}

[Calpernia]

Oh, I'm sure I'll hear the real explanation. I'm not too worried about it. It is probably just a spooky coincidence ^-^

[SpookBrat]

Oh my. That picture makes my face look so "full". I told Aqua to make my face look thinner. LOL It's getting rounder the older I get. What's up with that? Thanks for saying kind things about me. They are not deserved. You are always so gracious and sweet to me.

We had a beautiful time in NC. I'm pretty disappointed in not meeting my saintly mother figure LadyX. I will plan something soon and plan a little better. I thought she was closer to our vacation home than she was and we weren't able to make it by her place on Saturday.

Aqua was a very special person. Our meeting was like hugging and old friend. She was one of my first friends her and has always been faithful and kind. I wish we hadn't been in a hurry to get home, because it would have been nice to visit longer.

How is your husband doing? Is it beautiful up there this time of year or have all the leaves blown away. (((miss you Nanaroonie))). We're never on at the same time.

xoxox

[LadyX]

I'm disappointed to have missed seeing you, Spooky, but understand how it just wasn't feasible, and I'm so happy you at least got to see Aqua and her husband!

Hate to post and run, but need to execute a 'fill 'er up' now before bedtime.
Hope to spend more time on the Finest tomorrow....

Good night, everyone.

[WVNan]

Aw shucks, I missed you again. I was off spreading my good news over at the Dose.

[WVNan]

Hope you are still here Spooky. Your face is not round. It's beautiful. And, I'm sorry too that you missed seeing my wonderful Sistah. You can't imagine what an inspiration she is. Oh, the winter has set in here today. Yesterday was 70 degrees. Today it snowed a bit. Leaves all gone and I have my Christmas decorations up outside. Thankful I got them up before the cold hit.

My good news that I shared with Maggie by e-mail earlier is that I'm going to be a grandma for the very first time. My son and wife just found out today. They have been trying for four years. We're all very happy.

[SpookBrat]

Oh my goodness Nana...that's wonderful, terrific, blessed news. I'm so excited for all of you. You know....I found out I was pregnant with Jonah the week of Thanksgiving, come to think of it. It will make your Thanksgiving extra special this year. There is always so much to be thankful for.

Praise God for answering prayers and blessing us with children.

Give your son and his wife my love. I'll pray tonight for a safe, healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. When is she due?

[Calpernia]

Have a goodnight Maggie!

[SpookBrat]

(((((sleep tight wishes)))))

[WVNan]

I was so excited I forgot to ask. I'm guessing in the summer around July. Fourth of July would be nice. Yes, children are a blessing. This is my youngest son. The other two children will never have any children. One a confirmed bachelor, the other a 45 year old career woman. This son was my only chance to have a grandchild and I will be 70 next week.

[Calpernia]

I honestly thought about that. But I would be worried about any kind of backlash that could happen to Vicky (teacher/owner of the preschool). She is an active member at the town's Chamber of Commerce. And you know it isn't politically correct to say anything negative about a nonprofit.

If it was just a reflection on me...I don't mind. I'm sure you all have seen that I tend to be on the 'speak my mind' side. But I don't do things that can wrongly reflect others.

[SpookBrat]

An appropriate song for you Grandma.

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