A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-04,05,06-05...T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.

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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We're having fun and hope you are!
~ Billie, Mama_Bear, dansangel, dutchess, Aquamarine ~

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; starting today our weekends will begin on Friday. 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, Dansangel, Dutchess, Aquamarine ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


02-28-05 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

03-01-05 ~ A Fine Zoo
By Billie

03-02-05 ~ FR Pet Day - Here's Rusty!
By Dutchess

03-03-05 ~ Downcast Democrats turn to
Hillary as Mideast Dominoes Tumble

By JohnHuang2
Presented by Dansangel

Have a wonderful weekend!

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[WVNan]

Holzer, thank God. At least I won't have to drive to Huntington at 5:00 a.m.

[WVNan]

Everything got quiet around here. Happens about this time every night. I think the East coasters go to bed and the West coasters are still eating supper. Just about the time I give up and decide to go to bed the Calif. crew starts reporting in. Of course Mama_Bear has been here for two days. That's because the weekend thread is her assignment. I'm about to give it up for the night. My head is falling on the keyboard. LOL. Some morning I'm going to wake up and the asdf ;lkj on my forehead will be permanent.

[Mama_Bear]

Good night and sweet dreams, everyone.

[WVNan]

Goodnight Lori. Rest in God's love. See you tomorrow, God willing.

[Dr. Zoo]

Oh Dear, Mama Bear. We put Syncro in the GenderBenderSender Machine and now he is...well..."changed"...

Well, back to the drawing board...

[luvie]

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING.

[jwfiv]

Read reply #53.

[Allegra]

WVNan told me that her friend's son is flying out to Kuwait today. He will be there for a staging period before going into Iraq. I know that her friend, FReeper "It's_Me_K.E.T.", could use some moral support and would appreciate our prayers for her son's safe return.

I will include him in my nightly prayers for our troops.

May he serve with stength and calm and return safely to those who love him.

Please thank him for me.

[The Mayor]

March 6, 2005

Keep The Organ Playing

Read:
1 Corinthians 12:20-26

Those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. -1 Corinthians 12:22

Bible In One Year: Deuteronomy 20-22

Many years ago an accomplished organist was giving a concert. (In those days someone had to pump large bellows backstage to provide air for the pipes.) After each song, the audience applauded heartily. Before his final number, the organist stood and said, "I shall now play . . ." and he announced the title. He sat down and adjusted his music. With feet poised over the pedals and hands over the keys, he began with a mighty chord. But the organ remained silent. Just then a voice was heard from backstage: "Say 'We'!"

In the Lord's work, there is plenty of room for personal achievement. Our abilities are God-given, and the Holy Spirit helps us to excel in what we do best. But a self-sufficient spirit that overlooks the contributions of others can ruin it all. No Christians have ever climbed the ladder of success alone. With them were mothers, fathers, friends, a husband, a wife, or children who prayed, sacrificed, and did what they could to help.

Aware of our deep indebtedness to others, we should be grateful for their vital role in the Lord's work in and through us. A note of sincere thanks, a word of honest recognition, or a thoughtful deed of love will help to "keep the organ playing." -Dennis De Haan

Two Christians working for the Lord
Should keep this goal in mind:
Give praise for what the other does-
To your success be blind. -Branon

It's amazing what can be accomplished when you don't care who gets the credit.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
The Church We Need

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Christa Wolfe, wife of 1st Lt. Marc Wolfe from the 741st Missile Squadron here, hangs a two-star service flag on her door. Christa's service flag honors her husband and her father, Lt. Col. Dennis McCarty, a chaplain at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Service flags are hung during any period of war or hostilities in which the U.S. armed forces may be engaged. Each star represents a family member in the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steve Grever)

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- With three American flags on board his F-15 Eagle, Lt. Col. Matt Meloy prepares for a mission at a forward deployed location in Southwest Asia. "I have two in the front of the canopy to represent my two kids and I carry one on me for my wife," said Meloy. Many servicemembers will celebrate Independence Day on U.S. soil with family and friends, but there are many who will spend the holiday on duty around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. D. Myles Cullen)

MCGUIRE AIR FORCE BASE, N.J. -- Senior Master Sgt. Thomas Kenny displays the American and 6th Airlift Squadron flags aboard the final C-141B Starlifter to leave here Sept. 16. The C-141 is heading to permanent storage at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. Sergeant Kenny is assigned to the 6th AS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Scott H. Spitzer)

[StarCMC]

 

 

 

The Song of the Patriot
(Johnny Cash & Marty Robbins)

(Click for music)

I’m a flag waving, patriotic nephew of my Uncle Sam
A rough riding fighting Yankee man
I love mom and apple pie,
And the freedoms that we all enjoy across this beautiful land
I work hard and I fight hard for the old Red, White, and Blue
And I’ll die a whole lot harder if it comes to where I have to.

I’m a flag waving, patriotic nephew of my Uncle Sam
A rough riding fighting Yankee man.
And when I see old Glory waving
I think of all the brave men who have fought and died for what is right and wrong.
And when I see old Glory burnin', my blood begins to churnin'
And I could do some fightin’ of my own.

I don’t believe in violence, I’m a God fearing man
Bul I’ll stand up for my country just as long as I can stand.

Cause I’m a flag waving, patriotic nephew of my Uncle Sam
A rough riding fighting Yankee man.
I’m a flag waving, patriotic nephew of my Uncle Sam
A rough riding fighting Yankee man.

And I enjoy the liberty of being what I want to be and achieve any goals that I can
I was taught to turn the other cheek, but daddy used to say
Walk soft and pack a big stick, but never walk away.

I’m a flag waving, patriotic nephew of my Uncle Sam
A rough riding fighting Yankee man
And When I see old Glory waving
I think of all the brave men who have fought and died for what is right and wrong.
And when I see old Glory burnin', my blood begins to churnin'
And I could do some fightin’ of my own.

Cause I love all my brothers and were proud of our group
We’ve got the greenest country here on God’s green earth
I’m a flag waving, patriotic nephew of my Uncle Sam
A rough riding fighting Yankee man.

 

 

 

[StarCMC]

ATTENTION:  VIETNAM VETS!

 

Thirty years have passed since the end of the Vietnam War. During those three decades, the brave men and women who served in that conflict have never been given the recognition they deserve for their heroic sacrifices in service to our country. Now, the time for that recognition has come. Welcome Home…America’s Tribute to Vietnam Veterans will be the homecoming celebration they never received.

This first-ever national event will take place June 13-June 19, 2005 in Branson, Missouri. Including veterans, their families and friends, 100,000 participants from across the country are expected to attend.

For Vietnam Veterans and their loved ones, and our nation, this celebration is profoundly important. By honoring those who answered their country’s call during a difficult time in our nation’s history, the legacy of duty, honor and country will be passed on to America’s sons and daughters who will be called to serve in the future. It’s an idea whose time has come.

 

For more information, click here!

 

[WVNan]

What a wonderful idea! Wish I could be there.

[WVNan]

Thank you Allegra. I know that your prayers will mean a lot to KET because you are there in the midst of things. You are in my prayers too. I think of you often and how brave you are to be doing what you are doing (and of your own free will too). God bless you, beautiful woman.

[StarCMC]

They are running commercials on TV here - St. Louis - and I'm not sure if that's because of the close proximity (~120 miles) to Branson. I thought it was worth posting on FR in places where VN Vets are likely to see it in case they don't know about it and want to join in! *HUGS!*

[dutchess]

Good afternoon everyone. Hope you're all having a blessed weekend!!!!

utchess

[Temple Owl]

Thyank you, I really am having a blessed weekend. The grandkids are over and they are having a wonderful weekend too. I hope you have a great weekend also.

[WVNan]

Goodness! No one has been here since 4:00?? You guys are really taking the day off. I have an excuse. I went to church.

[The Mayor]

Join us Here for Military Monday..

[Temple Owl]

Hi Nan, good excuse. Have a blessed day.