A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-15,16,17-04...T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie

[Billie]

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, dutchess, Aquamarine ~

Bush - Cheney 04

Welcome to TGIF at the Finest!   We hope you've been having as much fun as we have with our essays and/or spotlight on various FReepers. From the beginning, we've been kicking back on Saturdays and Sundays and simply reviewing the features of the week; our weekend threads now start on Friday and continue through Sunday. If you missed seeing any of this week's threads and want to say hello there now, just click on the link for that particular day. If you'd like to drop in and out of this thread today through Sunday, please feel free to do that also. One of us will try to be around to see the welcome mat is still out, put the coffee pot on, and maybe even bring fresh flowers for the table. : )

~ Billie, Mama_Bear, Dutchess, Aquamarine ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


10-11-04 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

10-12-04 ~ If Women Ruled the World
By Billie

10-13-04 ~ Celebrate Autumn!
By Mama_Bear

10-14-04 ~ The Afghan and Australian elections - bad news for Kerry. Here's why.
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Dutchess

Have a wonderful weekend!

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[Billie]

I don't ever want to take for granted all your hospitality and your welcoming friendship. And thank you to everyone who puts the thread together everyday; I, like everyone else, appreciate it so much!

What a sweet thing to say, and I know I speak for the others who 'put the threads together everyday' that you all give us the reason to be here! Love your Barney pic! :)

[The Mayor]

Still on the other computer with no ping list

October 16, 2004

Glad To Get Home!

Read: Revelation 21:1-5

Here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one to come. —Hebrews 13:14

Bible In One Year: Isaiah 47-49; 1 Thessalonians 4

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In wintertime, a condition known as a "whiteout" sometimes occurs along the Lake Michigan shoreline. The air becomes so filled with powdery snow that you can't see more than a few feet ahead. You feel totally helpless, especially if you're driving, and that's what we were doing on a bitterly cold December day.

Our family had been invited to my sister's house for Christmas dinner. As we headed west toward Lake Michigan, the weather became treacherous, but we made it to our destination. Later, however, as we were driving home after dark, the situation grew even worse. The expressway was covered with ice, traffic slowed to a crawl, and several cars were in the ditch. Then all at once we were enveloped by a brief whiteout. Believe me, it was frightening. After a slow, tedious journey, we finally reached Grand Rapids and pulled into our driveway. I think every member of the family said, "I'm sure glad to get home!"

I wonder if we'll have a similar feeling when we enter heaven. The dangerous "whiteouts" of our earthly journey will be over. The temptations, stresses, and failures will all be in the past. Best of all, we'll be safe with our Savior.

Yes, we'll be so glad to get home! —Dave Egner

When we all get to heaven,
What a day of rejoicing that will be!
When we all see Jesus,
We'll sing and shout the victory. —Hewitt

Heaven for the Christian is best spelled H-O-M-E.

[Billie]

Thanks to all who make the Finest a home on the internet. Have a great weekend all!

Thank YOU, Colleen. I just love that kitty graphic - used it once to make a 'hostess' graphic - remember this one, girls? LOL! Of course we all had the same FACE!

[Billie]

Good morning, Mr. Owl.

[Billie]

#19 AND #20 :)

[Billie]

Good morning, dixie! Or 'Afternoon may be more like it. :)

[Billie]

Thank you ((((((Billie))))))) for making this place as comfortable as you have. And thank you to the (((((((hosts and hostesses))))))))) who have taken on the task of putting up the thread each and every day. Having been a part of that at one time, I can appreciate all of the work and time that goes into it.

I'd rather think of you, not as just having been a part of that at one time but still a part of it but you're just on extended leave. :) In keeping with that thought, and knowing you're back in "flamingo country", wanted to repost *this* host/hostess grpahic. :)

[Billie]

Those forest fires are over 100 miles away, but the skies are still cruddy today. Had strong aroma of smoke yesterday. Health advisories warning folks to stay indoors, limit outdoor activities.

Air's clean here, 'cept when a dust storm blows through. :)

[Billie]

Still think that's one NEAT bumper sticker!

[Billie]

I figured I may as well make light of two of my typos 'ganags' and 'epopel' which were supposed to be 'gangs' and 'people'

LOL! Bellieve it or not, I did figure that out! :)

[Darksheare]

LOL!
I forget where I made the first typo, but the second one was made in the Undead Thread.

[Billie]

Hi, Rus - got your FR mail, so I feel better knowing that you can get the regular email I sent you with the html text for Monday. Hope your computer is fixed soon! At least during the week, your kids are in school so you don't have to fight them for theirs!

[Billie]

:)

Lunch time here - need to go! Enjoy the day!

[jwfiv]

Yes, I do have a little more get up and go this morning ... duty calls, company coming ... can't be a lazy fox today ... )

[Darksheare]

Willdo.
Have fun!

[The Mayor]

I am heading out to pick up my son from work and will be paying a visit to the repairman..

I feel helpless and hate relying upon others.. I don't have the patience for it..

[Aeronaut]

Still think that's one NEAT bumper sticker!

Thanks!

[firewalk]

hello you (-:
hope you have a very nice weekend
(thanks for the ping)

[Pippin]

Hi! :O)

[dixie sass]

Egads and little fishes! Don't tell me that ...

Oh, wait, what were we talking about?