A Few Of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-31-03, 01-01,02-04 ~ Happy New Year 2004

dansangel

[dansangel]

        



        

Each year, we look forward to the New Year with expectations of good fortune, good health and a renewed faith in God. It is also a time to reflect on all of the events of the year that is about to pass. Here are just a few of the highlights, good and bad, of the year 2003.

January 2003:

The Progressive Review leaks the news that Wesley Clark is considering a run for the president on the Democratic ticket.

Senator Zell Miller announces retirement

Hillary announces that she will not accept draft into 2004 presidential race.

30th Annual CPAC Conference is held in Arlington, VA.

February 2003:

The space shuttle Columbia disintegrates during landing killing all 7 astronauts on board.

Pro-America Rallies kick off in cities all over the US.

SARS outbreak reported in China.

March 2003:

Operation Iraqi Freedom begins.

Legal format of petition to recall Governor Gray Davis of CA is approved.

Peter Arnett is fired by NBC for treasonous remarks made on Iraqi television.

FOX News reporter Geraldo Rivera is expelled from Iraq for giving away crucial tactical information.

April 2003:

Private Jessica Lynch is rescued.

Columnist Michael Kelly is killed in Iraq.

NBC war correspondent David Bloom dies of a pulmonary embolism in Iraq.

Scott Peterson is arrested in connection with the death of his wife Laci and their unborn son.

May 2003:

President Bush lands aircraft on USS Abraham Lincoln.

The New York Times runs a 7500 word story exposing their own reporter, Jayson Blair, as a liar and a plagiarist.

June 2003:

Hillary Clinton's book "Living Lies" - er, uh "Living History" is released.

Martha Stewart is indicted on 9 counts including obstruction of justice and lying to federal investigators in connection with alleged insider trading.

July 2003:

The 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals affirms order to remove the Ten Commandments from the Alabama Supreme Court building.

CBS announces mini series about Ronald Reagan starring James Brolin.

Kobe Bryant is accused of rape.

Uday and Qusay Hussein are killed in Iraq.

August 2003:

Arnold Schwarzenegger announces candidacy for California governor.

UN headquarters in Iraq is bombed.

Eight-state blackout in the northeast.

September 2003:

The nation observes second anniversary of the 9-11 attacks.

Miguel Estrada withdraws his Federal Appellate Court nomination.

October 2003:

Arnold Schwarzenegger becomes governor of California.

Rush Limbaugh announces resignation from ESPN. Shortly after, he becomes the subject of an illegal drug probe.

Roy Horn of Siegfried and Roy is mauled by a tiger.

Governor Jeb Bush orders that Terri Schiavo's feeding tubes be reinserted.

November 2003:

CBS cancels "The Reagans." Shortly after, it is learned that Showtime purchased the miniseries for later broadcast.

President Bush pays troops a surprise visit in Baghdad for Thanksgiving.

December 2003:

Saddam Hussein is captured.

"The Reagans" is declared a "dud" for Showtime.

The Dow soars over 10,000 points.

    

There are many other noteworthy events that took place during 2003. Please feel free to share them over the next few days as we celebrate the dawn of a New Year here on the Finest.

        

Last, but not least, the most important people to showcase for the year 2003 are all of the members of our military. These brave men and women consistently place their lives on the line to ensure our freedom.

Some made the ultimate sacrifice during 2003. To read their names and pray for their eternal well-being, please use this link to NewsMax:

Roll Call of Honor (NewsMax)

A Finest Prayer for our brave Military:

God Bless Our Military

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Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Dansangel; Dutchess; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation's leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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We ask Lord, that You guide the leaders of our great country in their hour of decision. The burden that has been placed on their shoulders is overwhelming. We ask that with Your infinite wisdom You guide them gently to the right decisions.

Please give us the strength, Lord, to get through each difficult and devastating day that faces each of us and our country. Protect and guide our Military that are now being called to duty, strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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OhioWfan.............son mystery-ak...son, husband Gogrammy.......grandson Inspectorette....son Blessed American...nephew Slip18..........nephew anniegetyourgun....nephew Pippin....niece,nephew,loved one Doug from Upland....son-in-law weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater....cousin WaterDragon..son-in-law,grandson BeforeISleep........son The Mayor..........niece LadyX............grandson fawn796...........nephew ValerieUSA.......2 sons Warrior Nurse...active duty SK1 Thurman.....active duty David Osborne....active duty fc2tomschermuly...active duty bkwells......active duty LongCut........active duty Trish......active duty StarCMC........brother TexKat........son and stepson Atomic Conspiracy....half-brother, niece, and nephew Dubya......nephew

Maigrey.......cousin ladtx.......2 sons Mama_Bear....2 nephews gator girl...husband severa...husband, brother Hostel........cousin MozartLover...son, nephew LBGA......son SpookBrat...nephew Himyar.......son boxerblues...2 sons the piper......son sheeza......husband kemathen7.....husband Diver Dave...niece, nephew deadhead......cousin JimRobinson...2 nephews Armymarinemom...3 sons Consort..2 daughters, son-in-law Darheel......niece dixie sass....nephew BeAllYouCanBe...son AgThorn.....2 sons homeschoolmama...nephew kneezles....son kimmie7....brother Tiffee4Bob...boyfriend Visualops...adopted Marine ODC-GIRL.....active duty Donaeus......nephew thumperusn...active duty

From all of us at the Finest:

A Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year 2004!
God Bless You All

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 12-29-03 Military Monday 12-30-03 Hall Of Fame #6

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

Thanks, Mixer!

1) Click on the graphic to open the Calendar.
2) Once there you can click on any month and even click to the right to go into next year. Once you are in the month that you joined FR you will need to click on the number in the calendar and then an add item screen will come up.
3) In the next box enter your name in the "Calendar Text" field and then click on submit.
4) If any of the screens fail to load simply click on refresh in your browser and that will usually fix it.
5) If all else fails or simply if you want me to do this for you send me a FReepmail and I will gladly do it for you. ~Mixer

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[Victoria Delsoul]

[deadhead]

Wishing you All a Happy, Healthy New Year!

[deadhead]

Awesome thread, dansangel!!

[deadhead]

Thank You, lovely graphic. Happy New Year to you and yours :-)

[deadhead]

Lovely graphic, beautiful sentiments. Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year!
Thank You for the bringing us the gift of FR's Finest each day!

CHEERS!

[deadhead]

Thank You, Victoria!

[dutchess]

In case I don't make it back before midnight a toast to all our Finest Family and Friends

[MeekOneGOP]

hehe ! I'm outta here for the day, folks !

Happy New Years !!!

Bu-bye 2003 ... helllllllllloooooooo 2004 !!

[WVNan]

[deadhead]

Thank You for your New Years greetings.

LOL, love that graphic Nan! The guy in the middle, he is just the type of character that would come over to me and chat....LOL

[MEG33]

Thank you for a beautiful New Year's thread!

[The Raven]

Thank you Billie...Happy New Year one and ALL

[Dubya]

HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL

Article published Dec 31, 2003
Town ready for bash
Kure Beach fireworks display to herald in brand new year

KURE BEACH - It should be good fireworks weather tonight for hundreds of celebrators expected to ring in the New Year at Kure Beach’s annual party – the only big, local celebration of the event.

DJ music and dancing begins at 10 p.m. at the base of K Avenue near the Kure Pier, said Frances Massey, president of the Island of Lights, the community group that plans the annual party.

Popcorn, hot chocolate and soft drinks will be sold at the event, as will noisemakers, but alcohol won’t, Ms. Massey said.

"It’s family-oriented," said Tim Fuller, a member of the Kure Beach council and the Island of Lights. "It’s like a big block party."

In the seconds before midnight, Kure Beach Mayor Betty Medlin and Carolina Beach Mayor Dennis Barbour will lead the countdown to the midnight drop of a large, lighted ball from the extended ladder of a Carolina Beach firetruck, Ms. Massey said.

Then the pyrotechnics begin, Mr. Fuller said. Lasting about 15 minutes and costing about $3,000, the fireworks will be shot from about 100 yards south of the pier over the ocean. Mr. Fuller said the pier would be open for spectators.

The view of the explosions should be a good one.

Light winds and mostly clear skies are forecast with temperatures in the low 40s or upper 30s around midnight, said Dave Loewenthal with the National Weather Service office in Wilmington.

The Island of Lights New Year’s celebration is about 12 years old, Ms. Massey said. It used to be held in Carolina Beach but moved to Pleasure Island’s smaller partner two years ago.

[WVNan]

LOL. I think we've all met him at one time or another.

[LadyX]

(looks around to see if it is safe to enter the Finest Room after a 2-day asence...)

To All The Finest Hostesses, Hosts, Regulars and Visitors - -
My sincere hope that in the Year 2004
God will continue to bless each and every one of you!

You've created something really special, Billie, beginning with honoring veterans, and expanding it a year and a half ago to all military, past and present, and the Finest Things of Life.

We so appreciate your dedication and always delightful ideas and illustrations, but most of all, your beautiful spirit and heart for others and for America.
You entertain us and bedazzle us and inspire us day in and day out, and we *SALUTE* you, dear friend of 5 1/2 years!

Noting your and Freezee's statistics yesterday, it was overlooked they are merely on the 'New System.'
Can you imagine how many more we had during the wonderful Whitewater Days, now lost to us??!!

I am forever indebted to Phil V. (as well as Pharmer Phil and Socks C. and Altered Ego in days of yore..:)) for linking us in 1998.

This truly is a Family Place, unabashedly supporting the military, America, our President and leaders, and one another....

A heartfelt Thank You, Empress...

[LadyX]

Here is an update on my son, Steve, and his Standby Status to go to Iran with his Disaster Medical Assistance Team based in South Florida:

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"Still on Standby. Apparently the Boston team took 3 days to get there, arriving just today (exhausted). I saw them on NBC Nightly News.
Click Here for Written Report.

Dr. Briggs was interviewed (met her in Orlando during our exercises earlier this month.)
We could still be called.
I'll certainly let you know.

We're attending a New Year Eve celebration hosted by some Scottish friends of ours.
It will be authentic -- we'll even be "piping in the new year".
Scottish food, music, and customs.
Should be interesting.

Have a happy New Year!"
Love,
Steve

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His DMAT Team already was scheduled for the month of January to respond to any terrorist strikes in the United States, but since they are designated one of only three International Insert Teams, that would take priority, and others in the States could take those.

[LadyX]

The very happiest of New Years to you and Jack, Nan....

Loveya!!

[ladyinred]

What a beautiful post LadyX! Happy New Year to you and yours. I am still wondering what happened to 2003! How time flies when you grow up! :-)

[MEG33]

.........HAPPY NEW YEAR TO THE FINEST................

May your days be filled with love,friendship,joy and health.

[ladyinred]

I loved the fireworks over the Capitol! What fun that was! Happy New Year to you! Stay safe everyone!