To: The Thin Man

41 posted on 04/02/2004 10:50:23 AM PST by Pippin (Each day is a gift from God. ---That's why it's called the PRESENT!)

To: Billie; Aquamarine; dansangel; dutchess; FreeTheHostages; Mama_Bear; LadyX; WVNan; Pippin; GailA; ..

Love your Pledge graphic, Miss Billie...)

Chirpin' all my Freeper neighbors a good Friday and perfect weeekend.

42 posted on 04/02/2004 10:52:45 AM PST by jwfiv

To: The Thin Man

I hope you choose Billie. You're too unstable. :-)

Well, I wouldn't want to disappoint you. I choose Billie. (You're strangely off your stride today, ignoring the tipos.)

43 posted on 04/02/2004 12:16:19 PM PST by FreeTheHostages (Be a Free Republic monthly donor -- small monthly contribs are painless!)

OVER MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- A Quad truck is released out of an HC-130 aircraft over the 820th Security Forces Group Drop Zone here March 21. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua T. Jasper)

OVER MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Members of the 820th Security Forces Group free fall to the earth after jumping out of an HC-130 aircraft March 21. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua T. Jasper)

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- A member of the 820th Security Forces Group lands on the Drop Zone here after jumping out of an HC-130 aircraft during a static line jump March 21. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua T. Jasper)

44 posted on 04/02/2004 12:38:54 PM PST by Excuse_My_Bellicosity (Bad spellers of the world untie!!)

To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity

That looks fun I'm next!!! Who's with me? parachuting is fun!

45 posted on 04/02/2004 12:52:00 PM PST by Elenheru

Hi Billie, I just found out that I missed my favorite state spotlighted on Tues. Makes me sad. But today was a good day in WV.

Okay. I watched the President's appearance in Huntington at Marshall Univ. on the local. I could have been there had I known the details because one of my friends was sitting directly behind the President. He's head of our local Marshall Univ. branch, and we are both on the Tourism Committee. I'm gonna get him for not getting me an invitation (the event was by invitation only). When you watch the clips, he is the white haired, slighly balding man so behind the President you only get a glimps of him. The President hit another home run and I'm so thankful that it was carried live on the local TV stations. There were the obligatory Union protestors outside, but they were gettiing rained on LOL. The President sat on a stool the whole time as he made his standard speech about "when someone provides a good or a service, they need workers..etc." He pointed out today's good news, 308,000 jobs in March. He touched on the need for an energy bill and included the point that in his budget there is $400M for "clean coal" tech. That resonates with WVirginians. He "interviewed" six people who were sitting beside him. One who heads up Marshall Community College, explaining how easy it is to attend for job training. One who heads up a "One Stop" place where people can get help with re-training, job search and placement, etc. One who started her own Physical Therapy business with three employees and now provides jobs for 45. One a young mother who qualified for re-training who will graduate soon and double the salary she was making before. One a young man who was a restaurant manager who went to MUCC and became an IT specialist. He provides networking services and assists handicapped people who need computer skills. He was red-headed and the President asked him if people ever call him red. He replied, "yes, but I've never figured out why." Everyone laughed and the President said, "Watch it, I'm the funny one around here." Another big laugh. I can't recall the sixth person for some reason (senior moment). The crowd was enthusiastic and was a whole lot happier looking than kerry's crowd a few weeks ago in Charleston, WV. The President was so relaxed and he did a masterful job of interacting with the interviewees. He was funny too. I believe he will get a good boost in WV with this appearance.

46 posted on 04/02/2004 3:10:30 PM PST by WVNan (I'm on a fixed income....BUT I'M A MONTHLY DONOR . Keep FR healthy. Give blood...uh .....generously.)

I'm sorry about that format. I forgot that the HTML commands don't copy. Duh.

47 posted on 04/02/2004 3:18:59 PM PST by WVNan (I'm on a fixed income....BUT I'M A MONTHLY DONOR . Keep FR healthy. Give blood...uh .....generously.)

48 posted on 04/02/2004 6:10:34 PM PST by Temple Owl

To: Aquamarine; Billie; Mama_Bear; dansangel; dutchess; The Mayor; SpookBrat; LadyX; nicmarlo; ...

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Saturday !

49 posted on 04/03/2004 4:14:26 AM PST by MeekOneGOP (Become a monthly donor on FR. No amount is too small and monthly giving is the way to go !)

Missed your goodnight wishes last night - I was firmly embedded with a good book at the time. LOL!

Hoping this finds you and yours doing well - haven't heard from you in a while and trust that all is well.

Enjoy your weekend! :-)

50 posted on 04/03/2004 4:18:44 AM PST by dansangel (Do your part to drive the rats to distraction - You *too* can be a monthly donor)

To: MeekOneGOP; Aquamarine; Billie; Mama_Bear; dansangel; dutchess; The Mayor; SpookBrat; LadyX; ...

Good morning! I'm off and running for a weekend of R & R.

lonestar

Me, too!

Weinie

51 posted on 04/03/2004 4:50:24 AM PST by lonestar (Me, too!--Weinie)

Good morning! I'm off and running for a weekend of R & R.

Well, don't wear yourselves out before getting to the "R&R" part!

((((((lonestar and Weinie))))))

52 posted on 04/03/2004 5:22:21 AM PST by dansangel (Do your part to drive the rats to distraction - You *too* can be a monthly donor!)

To: ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; Billie; dansangel; dutchess; Mama_Bear; FreeTheHostages; .45MAN; Aeronaut; ..

April 3, 2004

Chess Master

Read: Isaiah 48:17-22

He caused the waters to flow from the rock for them; He also split the rock, and the waters gushed out. —Isaiah 48:21

Bible In One Year: Judges 19-21; Luke 7:31-50

An intriguing painting is on display in the Louvre in Paris. It portrays Faust (the legendary German magician who bartered away his soul to the devil) sitting across from Satan at a chessboard. Satan is gloating over what appears to be the checkmate of Faust's king. The magician's expression is that of a beaten man.

According to an often told story, a famous chess master visited the gallery one day and studied the painting with great care. All at once he startled everyone around him by shouting excitedly, "It's a lie! It's a lie! The king and the knight have another move."

Isaiah assured the people of Judah that God always provides a way of escape. Although they would be deported to Babylon because of their sinfulness, Isaiah prophesied that a future day of release would come when they would have to leave hurriedly. But they wouldn't have to worry. Just as God had provided water for the Israelites in the desert, He would also provide for them on their long trek homeward.

Many of us have experienced situations that appeared hopeless. We saw no way out, but we prayed and God opened a way. He made that "impossible" move. We can trust Him. He can never be checkmated. —Herb Vander Lugt

When problems seem impossible
And we can't face another day,
The Lord extends His helping hand
And shows us He can make a way. —Sper

God is the only King who can never be defeated.

53 posted on 04/03/2004 6:25:29 AM PST by The Mayor (God's truth is the best protection against Satan's lies)

To: ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; Billie; dansangel; dutchess; Mama_Bear; FreeTheHostages; .45MAN; Aeronaut; ..

He caused the waters to flow from the rock for them; He also split the rock, and the waters gushed out. —Isaiah 48:21

When problems seem impossible
And we can't face another day,
The Lord extends His helping hand
And shows us He can make a way.

God is the only King who can never be defeated.

54 posted on 04/03/2004 6:26:06 AM PST by The Mayor (God's truth is the best protection against Satan's lies)

55 posted on 04/03/2004 6:57:47 AM PST by MeekOneGOP (Become a monthly donor on FR. No amount is too small and monthly giving is the way to go !)

Many thanks Mayor. I especially needed those reminders today. We truly serve a wonderful God!

Have a great weekend everybody! I'm out to work(never ending) on flower beds. Check ya'll later....

Lakeside

56 posted on 04/03/2004 7:02:55 AM PST by Lakeside

Your welcome and welcome to the ping list....

57 posted on 04/03/2004 7:24:04 AM PST by The Mayor (God's truth is the best protection against Satan's lies)

To: Temple Owl; ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dansangel; dutchess; FreeTheHostages; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; ...

A Good Saturday Morning to my Finest Family.

58 posted on 04/03/2004 8:04:07 AM PST by Billie

I'm glad you liked the pledge graphic, Meg. Thank you, and enjoy the weekend!

59 posted on 04/03/2004 8:06:57 AM PST by Billie

Just 2 more working days till vacation (after today). Hope you all have a great weekend.

But who's counting. LOL! Good morning, Texagirl. :)

60 posted on 04/03/2004 8:09:10 AM PST by Billie

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