A Few of FR's Finest...Every Day...12-06,07-03...Week in Review

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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~ Billie, Mama_Bear, dansangel, dutchess, Aquamarine ~

To Our FReeper FRiends: We hope you've been having as much fun as we have with our essays and/or spotlight on various FReepers. We thought we'd kick back on the weekends and simply review the features of the week. If you missed seeing them and want to say hello there now, feel free to click on the link to that particular thread. If you'd like to drop in and out of this thread today and tomorrow, please feel free to do that also. One of us will always be around to see the welcome mat is still out, and maybe even put fresh flowers on the table. ~ Billie

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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


12-01-03............................................. Military Monday
By BILLIE

12-02-03......... Holiday Contest Thread: Rumsfeld Doll
By FREETHEHOSTAGES

12-03-03... FReepets: deadhead's Lucy ("I Love Lucy")
By DUTCHESS, GIZMO and BILLIE

12-04-03........................................... John's Two Cents
"54 Fedayeen get creamed;
Democrat outpouring of anger over loss"
By JOHNHUANG2; Presented by AQUAMARINE

12-05-03.......................... Name That (FReeper) Santa!
By BILLIE

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[LadyX]

Yes, indeed, gunner.
But even we as children were trained to notice any suspicious individuals in our vicinity, just as we all over the nation scanned the skies for war planes not ours.

Most neighborhoods had voluntary Air Raid Wardens on watch, and I drew nifty P-38's by the dozen, and other planes, hoping to see and report one and be a heroine!

This is why I thoroughly believe every child should NOT be "shielded" from the current dangerous situations in the world that could come to their back yard.

We knew all the horrors, but adapted and were thrilled to be considered big enough and brave enough to do right things to help!

We learned cooperation and solving problems and overcoming obstacles, and profited greatly.

[deadhead]

"Christmas At The White House !! "

Thanks for the heads up, looking forward to it :-)

[Donaeus]

I have been thinking about Pearl Harbor all day. Recalling my response to 9/11 and wondering how similar it was to those who experienced Dec. 7, 1941. This afternoon I saw coverage on one of the local news stations about Pearl Harbor rememberances. I was brought to tears as survivors recalled the loss of their comrades-in-arms, disabled Veterans gave a 21 gun salute and a World War II widow raised the flag. These same ceremonies were repeated all over our country for an tragedy that occurred 62 years ago--almost twice my life ago. Our fellow Americans who were lost that day are honored with as much dedication and love as they were on that day of infamy, exactly as it should be. Yet, barely two years after an attack far more deadly many people have seemingly blocked 9/11 from their minds because they have "healed and moved on". There are those, with the help of the media, who wish not only to block it from our minds but to erase it from out collective consciousness altogether. I was sick at my stomach at the thought that the second anniversary of 9/11 was largely not given any more significance than 9/10 had been. If it is already so far removed from us in rougly 24 months, where will it be in 62 years? Ancient history revised into 2-3 paragraphs by "historians"? I shudder at the thought.

For anyone who would like a thorough investigation of the Klintoons I highly recommend Barbara Olson's book "Hell To Pay". Her focus is on HRC but a great deal is revealed about Bill as well. Whittaker Chambers' autobiography, "Witness," is an unprecedented view of the inner workings of the Communist party in the US. After reading these if you are not "afraid--very afraid" then there's something wrong. In fact, both are so intense I haven't finished reading either one.

Knowing the Father is in control of all things is indeed a great blessing and comfort.

[Donaeus]

This is why I thoroughly believe every child should NOT be "shielded" from the current dangerous situations in the world that could come to their back yard.

We knew all the horrors, but adapted and were thrilled to be considered big enough and brave enough to do right things to help!

We learned cooperation and solving problems and overcoming obstacles, and profited greatly.

AMEN!!! When better to teach them courage and character than now? If we let them live in fear the terrorists have won even if they never kill another one of us. If we keep them in ignorance for years they will never believe danger is imminent.

Your reasoning is what strikes fear into every war protester: war makes you grow up and understand responsibility as an individual and as a citizen. The very things that the SociocRATs don't want developed in any sector of the population but especially in children.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Whew! I'm finally back!!! What a day.

Thank you kindly for the gorgeous cake, Mayor. I ate lots of cake today, LOL. I need to start losing a few pounds.

[The Mayor]

You are very welcome, I hope you had a great day!

Birthdays can be fun and I Love cake.

See ya
Rus


Goog Night to the Finest!

[LadyX]

I appreciate your feedback, Donaeus.
Obviously your parents 'brainwashed' you as thoroughly as I did my three grown children, and they theirs.

Those of us in our generation feel privileged to have had an active part in America's defense, involved in a war that took us to every continent except Antarctica to fight.

The role of women changed dramatically, performing jobs that men usually did in manufacturing of vital equipment and goods - Rosie The Riveter was an important symbol - and they took immense pride in freeing men to go to combat.

The bad side effect of that, however, was when the men returned home and found the 'barefoot housekeeper' was earning more than he did, and the social change to two paychecks to get goods of which they had been deprived before was created.

Some men never adjusted to the loss of "the man must be the sole provider" role and the woman a house frau.
Still, women found they had real worth, and began to live their aspirations and dreams.

It's a tough life for any generation, though, one would surmise....each different, but challenging in their own aspects.

This morning on CNN, of all stations, I watched a very moving ceremony unfold in Hawaii.
At the site of the sunken USS Arizona, an Admiral conducted a burial there.
The decedent had been aboard the Arizona that fateful day and survived, and his son related he one time accompamied his father to it. He described the events in detail, pointing out where what happened, but other than that time, did not discuss the horrible happening.

He had stated when he died, he "wanted to be buried with his friends." Therefore, burial with full military honors was being accorded today, complete with a volley firing gun salute and a bugler playing a slow and plaintive rendition of Taps echoing over the waters.

After that, a woman Park Service (that maintains the site) employee advanced with a mesh bag containing a metal box with his ashes. At the end of the dock, she lowered it down to the water, where three Navy divers waited to together hold it and swim slowly to right above where the USS Arizona rested on the bottom of the ocean.

They then let it go down to rest forever "with his friends."
Who could watch that and not weep for his lifetime of the loss and pain, and "Why was I spared?" his question, no doubt.

The veterans of that war are dying by the thousands now, and soon will be as distant in memory as those of the Civil War. It is important to treat ANY veteran with utmost respect, no matter how insignificant a role he or she played in the scheme of things, whether in peacetime or war.

Just as an automobile will not work without each part doing its thing, so do our fighting forces need every cog in the enormous wheel.

God bless all those who did or do serve......

[Diver Dave]

Happy Birthday, Victoria.
I went ahead and helped myself to some of the cake. :)
Hope you had a very special day.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Nighty night, Mayor. Sweet dreams.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Thank you kindly, Dave. The cake was delicious.

I posted this song at the P&P, but I will post it here as well.

[Diver Dave]

Thanks for information about the service at the USS ARIZONA. I didn't see it, but your description of the events presented a great picture. What an honor to be part of that burial detail.

Great words of wisdom you've presented today, LadyX. Thank you.

[LadyX]

Hoped you'd see that one, Dave.

It was heartwarming to see the dignity and honor there, and know how those three Navy Divers must have felt with so precious a task.

I so appreciate having been part of such a special life, as I know you and many here do.

{{{{{ Hugs for Christian and Logan - okay - and Dave!}}}}}

[DollyCali]

Enthusiastically looking forward to a date to meet. Now we can tempt fate & stand on 270 w/ our best FReeper signs,smiles (& signed wills in our pockets) or meet SOMEWHERE ELSE!

[deadhead]

"God bless all those who did or do serve...... "

Seconded

Just returned from working some OT. Yikes, before I know it the alarm clock will be going off. Have a good night. Thank You for all your wonderful posts, LadyX!

[Aquamarine]

MILITARY MONDAY

[Calpernia]

Sheesh, TTM is always so jealous that the attention is not on him. He is back with an encore from the weekend.

Click

[Calpernia]

Thanks for the Coffee.

And thank you Aqua for adding my name to my pic.