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

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[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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[JohnHuang2]

Same to you, my friend :-)

[ST.LOUIE1]

Happy New year Too, Finest FRiend!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Happy New Year, KING! Long may you Reign! : )

[JohnHuang2]

Long may you Reign!

From your keyboard to the King's ear...wait, that's me!
Thanks, my friend, and Happy New Year to you & yours as well!

[firewalk]

Happy New Year to you too
hope this year brings you wonderful things

[Libertina]

(Late) good morning everyone!


Love your graphic, Meek! LOL I didn't drink that much last night but still couldn't drag myself out of bed until after 10:30! Good thing it's a national holiday! ;)

[Libertina]

Got 'em and enjoyed 'em....you're a mighty fine 'kisser'. LOL
LOL yourself... All that in just one night's practice! hehehe ;)

[Libertina]

Oh Naaaaan! ( ( ( Good morning ;) ) )


Senstive person that I am, it's still colorful but I used the small font ;)

[ST.LOUIE1]

Got 'em and enjoyed 'em....you're a mighty fine 'kisser'. LOL

LOL yourself... All that in just one night's practice! hehehe ;)

It do take practice learning how to kiss a wolf. Ya did good!

You'll never be the same though.....wolfie spoils his wimmen. LOL

[Billie]

May the Good Lord continue to keep alikin you, too, Billie! You deserves it!!!

Hey, there, Wasp! Been a long time since I've seen you. Thank you for the wishes - I can always use them. Hope you have a marvelous new year, and would love to see you drop in again.

[Billie]

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!

Thank you, Colleen - we wouldn't be here if not for you and the others. Have a wonderful 2004.

[Billie]

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!

Maggie, I love you, you know. Hard to know what to say except that it's been a great ride - bumps and all - on FR, hasn't it? Thank you for being my friend!

Thanks for the update on Steve. The earthquake in Iran is so tragic - imagine (no, I can't) losing over 30,000 people as the earth swallows them up or buries them under rubble. It's just devastating, and am sure Steve won't ever want to remember the sight if he does have to go.

[Billie]

Happy New Year, Victoria - great, cute graphics you posted! :)

[Billie]

Bonny Billie Blue, thank you for all the joys you have provided for the Finest Family in 2003.

Thank 'you', Nan! It's great seeing you were here yesterday even though I was long gone. Love that graphic! You find the neatest things for all of us! Happy happy, dear Nan!

[Billie]

Thanks for including me in the invitation, Wolfie. Looks like you had a crowd - hope you didn't wear your kisser out! You made need it again another time. :)

[Billie]

Thank you, Sam - hope yours is a good one, too!

[dansangel]

(((((((((Carlo))))))))))

You ***Rock*** food-man! :-)

A very Blessed and Happy and Healthy New Year to you and your beautiful family. Thank you for *ALL* that you bring to Free Republic and for all that you have done for the Finest.

((((((****Smoochies****)))))

[ST.LOUIE1]

Thanks for including me in the invitation, Wolfie.

Not to invite the most beautiful woman at FR would be sinful. : )

Looks like you had a crowd - hope you didn't wear your kisser out!

LOL Not to worry, wolfie's "kisser" has a never ending supply. : )

You made need it again another time. :)

How's about tonight??? : )

[dansangel]

Good Afternoon and Happy New Year (((((Rus)))))))

Thank you for the reminder that not only is our life much brighter with Jesus, but also that no matter how dark our past, He has forgiven us all of our transgressions.

How fortunate for us that He loves us so much He died for our sins.

[dansangel]

Happy New Year (((((((nicmarshmallow))))))))!!!

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