A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....01-16-04...The Holy Grail of the Marine

Billie

[dutchess]

What a great post Billie. Simply beautiful and the poem...very touching...Make me think of and take pride in all our marines including my dear father. Thanks...and thank you gnad for your service to our country!

[dutchess]

Maggie...what an absolutely stunning picture!

[dutchess]

I guess I just want to be like you and the rest and have a hand injury. It seems all the fad.

I chipped a finger nail...does that count?????

Love todays calendar Freezie!

[LadyX]

This is the Iwo Jima Monument at Parris Island,
funded entirely by Marines.
The sculptor created this one as his model
for the one he made for display in Washington, D.C.

It was dedicated in 1952, and it was my privilege
to be Guidon Bearer, carrying the American Flag,
out front of the eight full companies that comprised the Parade.

In April of 2002, I returned for a Globe & Anchor ceremony
for a graduating platoon,
and this picture was taken of me, 50 years after the dedication...

(And yes, dansy, I do my Freepercises, weighing now 10 pounds less than above.
You badgered us, inspired me and made me buckle down..:))

[Diver Dave]

Mornin' to FR's Finest...

Another cold foggy day in the Big Valley. Perhaps I'll gather up some wood and fart a stire oops! start a fire in the old fireplace.
In the meantime, another cup of coffee to get the day going.

Nice tribute to the Marines. I can hear the Marine Hymn playing in my head - much better than the voices. :)

[dansangel]

(((((Billie)))))) and (((((g'nad))))))

What a wonderful tribute, not only to the Marines, but to all of our wonderful Military Members.

May God hold our troops in His loving hands and protect them the way that they protect us with their selfless acts. Bless their families and hold them close during their separation from their loved ones. We ask this in name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Billie - *love* the hostess graphic!

[dutchess]

Hi knighthawk. Sending some cyber hot chocolat your way to warm you up!

[dutchess]

Hi Meekie...gosh I have to get used to your new addy! And thanks again for sending me the link to the Bono picture the other day. Always know that I can count on you!

[dutchess]

The hostess graphic is awesome too although I look a little lonesome. LOL

I'll fly over and visit you dear sistah! :)

[dutchess]

Hi Julie...I'm anxious to hear what Katherine Harris decides...sure hope she goes for the senate. From what I hear she would stand a great chance!

[MeekOneGOP]

I've had a couple of folks tell me that regarding my screen name.

You're welcomed regarding the pic. When you mentioned that Bono-O'Neill pic, PhilDragoo immediately came to mind because he'd posted it quite a bit. So it was easy to find that pic going to his 'In Forum' link on his profile page.

[dutchess]

I'm so glad I found this

WE'RE GLAD you found US! Have a wonderful day!

[LadyX]

"I chipped a finger nail...does that count?????"

Certainly!!!
LOL

(TMan - you did declare this is "Be kind to The Dutchess Day," didn't you?)

[dutchess]

....start a fire in the old fireplace.

Oh...that sounds nice about now!

[Billie]

Good morning, Julie - be sure and give us a first-hand report about Katherine's decision. Any idea which way she's leaning?

[dutchess]

(TMan - you did declare this is "Be kind to The Dutchess Day," didn't you?)

LOL! That sounds kind of nice!

[Billie]

Hi, Meekie - I like your name change. :)

[The Mayor]

Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who deal truthfully are His delight.

A lie is a coward's attempt to get out of trouble.

[The Mayor]

January 16, 2004

Nothing But The Truth

Read: Proverbs 12:17-22

Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who deal truthfully are His delight. —Proverbs 12:22

Bible In One Year: Genesis 39-40; Matthew 11

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Years ago I read some unusual and humorous explanations for auto accidents. The following are just a few that people submitted to an insurance company:

"I had been driving my car for 40 years when I fell asleep at the wheel and had the accident."

"I pulled away from the side of the road, glanced at my mother-in-law, and headed over the embankment."

"The pedestrian had no idea which direction to go, so I ran over him."

"The telephone pole was approaching fast. I attempted to swerve out of its path when it struck my front end."

"The guy was all over the road. I had to swerve a number of times before I hit him."

"The indirect cause of this accident was a little guy in a small car with a big mouth."

These "excuses" may bring a smile, and some were probably meant to. But they also remind us of how prone we are to shade the facts, especially when it works to our advantage. The book of Proverbs tells us that "lying lips are an abomination to the Lord" (12:22).

So let's be careful at all times to speak the truth—and nothing but the truth! —Richard De Haan

Deceit at first may have its sweets,
But these are brief, decaying,
So speak the truth as God directs,
For all your words He's weighing! —Bosch

A lie is a coward's attempt to get out of trouble.

[dutchess]

(((((((dansy))))))))

I've played enough and must get back to work! Again, beautiful thread billie. See you all later!