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A Few Of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-27-03 thru 11-30-03....Happy Thanksgiving To The Finest
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Posted on 11/27/2003 4:14:36 AM PST by dansangel
A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day
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Thanksgiving by Edgar Guest
GETTIN' together to smile an' rejoice, An' eatin' an' laughin' with folks of your choice; An' kissin' the girls an' declarin' that they Are growin more beautiful day after day; Chattin' an' braggin' a bit with the men, Buildin' the old family circle again; Livin' the wholesome an' old-fashioned cheer, Just for awhile at the end of the year.
Greetings fly fast as we crowd through the door And under the old roof we gather once more Just as we did when the youngsters were small; Mother's a little bit grayer, that's all. Father's a little bit older, but still Ready to romp an' to laugh with a will. Here we are back at the table again Tellin' our stories as women an men. Bowed are our heads for a moment in prayer; Oh, but we're grateful an' glad to be there. Home from the east land an' home from the west, Home with the folks that are dearest an' best. Out of the sham of the cities afar We've come for a time to be just what we are. Here we can talk of ourselves an' be frank, Forgettin' position an' station an' rank. Give me the end of the year an' its fun When most of the plannin' an' toilin' is done; Bring all the wanderers home to the nest, Let me sit down with the ones I love best, Hear the old voices still ringin' with song, See the old faces unblemished by wrong, See the old table with all of its chairs An I'll put soul in my Thanksgivin' prayers. |
In searching for a Thanksgiving prayer, I came across this from last year. I don't think I could find anything more fitting to include in this years Thanksgiving presentation. Thank you, Michelle Malkin, for this.....
November 27, 2002
By Michelle Malkin
Dear Heavenly Father,
As we gather together to count our blessings, 381 years after the first Thanksgiving Day, we realize how little appreciation we have expressed for this thy bounty:
For sunbeams and sunsets and sun-kissed cheeks, for rainbows and raindrops and rain sticks, for mountain dew and prairie frost, for harvest moons and shooting stars, we give thee praise.
For Blueberry Hill and Blackberry Creek, for Apple Valley and Orange County, for Plum Borough and Peachtree City, for Pineapple Park and Coconut Grove, we give thee praise.
For coal miners and construction workers, for truckers and bakers, for mail sorters and short-order cooks, for ranch hands and stage hands, for accountants who keep honest books, for politicians who keep their promises, for stay-at-home moms and double-shift dads, we give thee praise.
O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, we thank you this day for "Proud to Be an American" and "These Colors Don't Run," for "Let Freedom Ring" and "Of Thee I Sing," for "Every Heart Beats True" and for "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue."
For Purple Hearts and Bronze Stars, for Green Berets and Gold Stripes, for the 10th Mountain Division and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, for the KC-130 Crew and the 101st Airborne Division, for the soldiers and SEALS and special forces who made the ultimate sacrifice this year, and for all who continue to protect and to serve, we give thee praise.
For the Border Patrol and citizens on patrol, for the National Guard and Guardian Angels, for the USO and the VFW, we thank you, O God, our creator and redeemer.
For the Pentagon rebuilt and Ground Zero restored and the faith of a nation renewed, for "Semper Paratus" and "Non sibi sed patriae," for "Never forget" and "Never surrender," for freedom from fear and freedom to dream, for free minds and free markets, for freedom with responsibility, we give thee praise.
For the Song of Solomon and the Prayer of St. Francis, for "the Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer," for "without vision we perish," for Proverbs 28, for John 3:16, for "The Old Rugged Cross," for "The Solid Rock," and for "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," we offer eternal thanks.For "All men are created equal," for "Tear down this wall," for "Ask not what your country can do for you," for "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty," for "I swear to uphold the laws and Constitution of the United States of America, against all enemies foreign and domestic," we give thee praise.
For iron will, for steely resolve, for mettle tested and time-worn, for uncommon valor that never sleeps, for steady hands, sturdy legs, broad shoulders, and level heads, for stiff upper lips, for blood, sweat and tears, for conquering our fears, and for unbending courage in the face of the unknown, we give thee praise.
O Father, we come to thee on this national day to join with heart and voice all the people of our blessed land to honor and thank thee. We ask you, Lord, as our forefathers did in times of strife, "to inspire our commanders both by land and sea, and all under them, with that wisdom and fortitude which may render them fit instruments, under the providence of Almighty God, to secure for these United States the greatest of all blessings: independence and peace."
For precious life itself in this great nationunder God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for allwe thank thee, O Father. Amen.
Michelle Malkin is author of Invasion: How America Still Welcomes Terrorists, Criminals, and Other Foreign Menaces to Our Shores. Click here for Michelle Malkin's website.
Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, INC.
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To you and your family, from the "Finest" hostesses ~
Billie, Mama_Bear, Dansangel, Dutchess, Aquamarine
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Thanks, Mixer!
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To: Mama_Bear
(((((Mama_Bear and JKPhoto))))))
Many Blessings to you and your family on this Thanksgiving Day.
I apologize for not using the second pledge graphic - I had a senior moment this morning.
:-( Am I fired?
Love and (((((HUGS)))))
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posted on
11/27/2003 1:55:31 PM PST
by
dansangel
(*PROUD to be a knuckle-dragging, toothless, inbred, right-wing, Southern, gun-toting Neanderthal *)
To: MEG33
Thank you ! Hope your Thxgiving has been great ! ...
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posted on
11/27/2003 2:11:54 PM PST
by
MeekOneGOP
(George Soros "MINOB": http://richard.meek.home.comcast.net/SorosRatsA.JPG)
To: Mama_Bear
Happy Thanksgiving to you and God bless you.
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posted on
11/27/2003 2:15:46 PM PST
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Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: Mama_Bear
Happy Thanksgiving.
And remember, the vengeance upon turkey kind must be swift and sweet, may they be moist and buttery in their taste, and may they feed us well.
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posted on
11/27/2003 2:21:09 PM PST
by
Darksheare
(Even as we speak, my 100,000 killer wombat army marches forth)
To: dansangel
Thank you for putting this thread up.
Happy Thanksgiving.
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posted on
11/27/2003 2:29:23 PM PST
by
Darksheare
(Even as we speak, my 100,000 killer wombat army marches forth)
To: Dubya; Jim Robinson; All
Happy Thanksgiving
What a wonderful post, I have saved it for my newsletter! Thank you. Thank you Jim for our wonderful FRee Republic! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
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posted on
11/27/2003 2:47:26 PM PST
by
Libertina
("We're not establishing intimacy with these people, we want to crush them." Rush on rats.)
To: Darksheare
Thank you (((((Darksheare)))))
Wishing you and yours a very Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving!
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posted on
11/27/2003 3:03:22 PM PST
by
dansangel
(*PROUD to be a knuckle-dragging, toothless, inbred, right-wing, Southern, gun-toting Neanderthal *)
To: dansangel
Thank you, and welcome.
Yes, we have acorn squash here, and just a few minor preps to make before the drop time.
Again, thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!
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posted on
11/27/2003 3:10:26 PM PST
by
Darksheare
(Even as we speak, my 100,000 killer wombat army marches forth)
To: LadyX
Hilarious !! ...
ROFL !!
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posted on
11/27/2003 3:11:07 PM PST
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MeekOneGOP
(George Soros "MINOB": http://richard.meek.home.comcast.net/SorosRatsA.JPG)
To: Libertina
Your are welcome. Happy Thanksgiving to you. And thanks Jim Rob for the FR web site.
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posted on
11/27/2003 3:37:06 PM PST
by
Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: MeeknMing
We conservatives cannot be 'series' ALL the time - right?!!
Far better to be well-adjusted and happy and able to laugh, instead of liberals who in general are sourpusses...
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posted on
11/27/2003 4:02:00 PM PST
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LadyX
(((( The only safe way to live is to Follow The Light !! ))))
To: LadyX; Aquamarine
Re: #87:
I love that pic!
LOL!
To: LadyX
LOL !! Hey ! Don't you know that the 'RATS are consuming massive amounts of Alka-Seltzer today after Bush's surprise visit to Baghdad ?? ROFL !! Gotta love it ! ...
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posted on
11/27/2003 5:25:41 PM PST
by
MeekOneGOP
(George Soros "MINOB": http://richard.meek.home.comcast.net/SorosRatsA.JPG)
To: MEG33; All
Back home and the first thing I see is the thread from Diogenesis about the President being in Iraq!
What a morale booster that is!
I am so stuffed, plus brought home a plate for "later".
Poor Karen, she has five little girls, all ranging in age from five to two and two of them are sick with the flue. And I'm stuffed!!!!!!
The best thing about Thanksgiving is the heirloom receipts that are pulled out on special occasions. The scent and taste always bring back the most wonderful memories of times gone by.
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posted on
11/27/2003 5:49:58 PM PST
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dixie sass
(Meow, pfft, pfft, pfft - (hmmmm, claws needed sharpening))
To: dixie sass
There are about 2000 posts about the great visit!
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posted on
11/27/2003 5:55:16 PM PST
by
MEG33
To: SpookBrat
You could always have Pecan Pie Soup!
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posted on
11/27/2003 6:04:24 PM PST
by
dixie sass
(Meow, pfft, pfft, pfft - (hmmmm, claws needed sharpening))
To: MinuteGal
Oh Leni, that sounds wonderful! I don't even have room for pumpkin pie - maybe by tomorrow!
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posted on
11/27/2003 6:07:14 PM PST
by
dixie sass
(Meow, pfft, pfft, pfft - (hmmmm, claws needed sharpening))
To: TexasCowboy
I sent that funny picture to Faith, and she liked it..:))
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posted on
11/27/2003 6:08:28 PM PST
by
LadyX
(((( The only safe way to live is to Follow The Light !! ))))
To: LadyX
Happy Thanksgiving, Cuzzzzzzzzz. We have much to be thankful for in this beautiful state and country.
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posted on
11/27/2003 6:11:08 PM PST
by
dixie sass
(Meow, pfft, pfft, pfft - (hmmmm, claws needed sharpening))
To: MeeknMing; dixie sass; TexasCowboy
Meekie, I do believe we have ruined their Thanksgiving Holiday with the economy surging - jobs improving, Rx Bill passed, and now this wonderful Right Flank Maneuver by the President, appearing in Iraq to raise the morale of the military and the Iraquis!
Kinda eclipsed the done-for-press trek by Hillary, not exactly greeted with enthusiasm by the troops, and the Big Show in Afghanistan - "See - I can run with the Big Dogs" and tell the Afghani wimmin to get in there and pitch a few curves...
Let's see - she has The Perfect Family that waltzes together on the secluded beach...but..but..where is there ANY mention made of what Poor Bill and Cheerless Chelsea were doing this day??
Has The Family disintegrated to the least common denominator?
Hillary was totally upstaged by the President's stealth maneuver and the thunderous ovation and show of affection by the troops!
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posted on
11/27/2003 6:20:01 PM PST
by
LadyX
(((( The only safe way to live is to Follow The Light !! ))))
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