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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-30-05....Signs of Spring at the Finest
Mama_Bear

Posted on 03/30/2005 12:12:28 AM PST by Mama_Bear



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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We're having fun and hope you are!

~ Billie, Mama_Bear, Dutchess, Aquamarine ~


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"Winds wander, and dews drip earthward;
Rains fall, suns rise and set;
Earth whirls, and all but to prosper
A poor little violet." ~ James Russell Lowell,











"The first day of spring is one thing,
and the first spring day is another.
The difference between them is
sometimes as great as a month."
~ Henry Van Dyke














"Science has never drummed up quite as effective
a tranquilizing agent as a sunny spring day."
~ W. Earl Hall















Spring shows what God can do
with a drab and dirty world. ~ Virgil A. Kraft












"Is it so small a thing
To have enjoy'd the sun,
To have lived light in the spring,
To have loved, to have thought, to have done..."
~ Matthew Arnold











We are glad you are here.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!





THIS WEEK'S THREADS

03-28-05 Military Monday
03-29-05 Hall of Fame #11

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Hall of Fame #11 ~ 03-29-05



TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: finest; friends; fun; military; quotes; spring; springtime; surprises; veterans
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To: lonestar
KITES!

Good choice! : )

Good morning, (((((((((lonestar-Weinie)))))))))

41 posted on 03/30/2005 8:00:51 AM PST by ST.LOUIE1
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To: Mama_Bear

Good morning to you, Mrs. Bear ... thanks for a great thread ... each verse is beautiful and inspiring ... and your design and colors frame them perfectly.

Looks like it'll be a lovely spring day here ... the air is chilly, but the sun bright and warm, and the tree out my window no longer bare and wintry.

It's a wonderful life.


42 posted on 03/30/2005 8:03:54 AM PST by jwfiv
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To: LadyX
""A young man's fancy"..... are you busy this evening? : )"
Hmmmmm -- refuse to be jealous about that,...

Good girl! Jealous wimmen have always been a pain in wolfie's......neck. : )

... however, since you did agree to let me in on your Final Four Party! As an avid ACC basketball fan since going to live in North Carolina in 1974,
you can bet I'll be rooting for North Carolina --

Hmmmmm.....if wolfie kissed and hugged on you for a spell.....would you consider rootin' for Illinois? LOL

43 posted on 03/30/2005 8:05:57 AM PST by ST.LOUIE1
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To: The Mayor; WVNan; Diver Dave; Aquamarine; Mama_Bear; Billie; dutchess; deadhead; DollyCali; ...
Jesus is alive in every sense of the word and He is fully aware of each of us and our needs. As we live in obedience to Him, we can expect Him to keep His promise to manifest Himself to us (John 14:21). Then we can say with humility, "The Lord spoke to me." - Herb Vander Lugt

How precious is this aspect of our relationship with Him, that sometimes if we approach Him with praise and thanksgiving, He sometimes interacts ith us.

It has been my special joy to experience this "speaking to my understanding" a number of times over the decades of my life, beginning at age 9.

It became clear I was to be for Him An Appreciator of His wondrous Creations, sending me far and near all over America to see them.
"Home" was wherever He wanted me to be -- never a physical dwelling or abode.
One does not "own" property, but have it simply on loan from Him..:))

Our Home will ultimately be back with Him, Who created us -- through His love and grace.


44 posted on 03/30/2005 8:20:27 AM PST by LadyX ((( To God be all praise and honor and glory -- )))
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To: Aquamarine
April hath put a spirit of youth in everything. ~ William Shakespeare

Yes, indeed!

Another quote, for all seasons.....

Yes, Spring is the best time of year! And a hard, long winter makes us appreciate it even more.

Excellent job on the Opener and your "bearpaw" print welcome graphic is so cute.

Thanks, Sis. You have yourself a lovely day!

45 posted on 03/30/2005 8:44:15 AM PST by Mama_Bear
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To: GailA

Hi, Gail. Yes, it's about time to dust off the grill. The time will be changing this Sunday. I love the longer days!


46 posted on 03/30/2005 8:47:16 AM PST by Mama_Bear
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To: ST.LOUIE1

Hi Sweetie... there was a hot tub party (w margarita) at Just Amy's place last night. We had to find our own dates.. I should have thought of you when I didn't hear back from Mel, the Rock & Denzel..shucks.. so I just poured some wine, watched a DVD & crashed early

break over.. back to yard work


47 posted on 03/30/2005 8:51:55 AM PST by DollyCali ( Teri..;We Care !!!)
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To: Lakeside
I just love Spring here on the lake. The sun just made another spectacular display rising over the water.

Oh, it sounds idyllic!

Have a nice spring day, friend.

48 posted on 03/30/2005 8:52:12 AM PST by Mama_Bear
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To: Aeronaut

Mornin' Aeronaut. Is it beginning to feel like spring in Minnesota?


49 posted on 03/30/2005 8:53:48 AM PST by Mama_Bear
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To: DollyCali
loved the violet centered presentation.. the sayings were whimsical & the whole thread the aroma of femininity.. LOVED IT.

Thanks, Dolly. I appreciate your coming by each day with your positive, upbeat messages and compliments. You are special.

Hugs to you and Oliver.

50 posted on 03/30/2005 8:57:04 AM PST by Mama_Bear
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To: ST.LOUIE1
"would you consider rootin' for Illinois? LOL"

Only if you swear to give up all the Other Wimmin..:))
LOL

51 posted on 03/30/2005 9:05:38 AM PST by LadyX ((( To God be all praise and honor and glory -- )))
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To: The Mayor
"God speaks to those who are willing to hear Him."

This is true. And, to me, God speaks loudest in the Springtime. :-)

Good morning, Rus.

52 posted on 03/30/2005 9:05:49 AM PST by Mama_Bear
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To: LadyX; ST.LOUIE1
"would you consider rootin' for Illinois? LOL"

Only if you swear to give up all the Other Wimmin..:)) LOL

Uh, oh....hmmmmmmmm...whatcha gonna do now, Louie? LOL

Good morning, wolfie. :-)

53 posted on 03/30/2005 9:09:39 AM PST by Mama_Bear
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To: dutchess
What an absolutely BEAUTIFUL thread. Simply stunning. And PERFECT for those of us in the midwest.... P.S. Love your new military prayer too. It's very special. ((((lori))))) Sigh...now off to work.

Thank you......and thank you! I have been meaning to design a new military prayer graphic for awhile. I know the other one was a bit hard to read.

I hope you have a lovely day, dutchess (even if you do have to work).

54 posted on 03/30/2005 9:14:14 AM PST by Mama_Bear
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To: Temple Owl

Hello, Sir Owl. Happy spring to you!


55 posted on 03/30/2005 9:15:01 AM PST by Mama_Bear
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To: Mama_Bear; ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dutchess; DollyCali; MEG33; Lakeside; GailA; The Mayor; jwfiv; ...
Good morning, Finest! Spring is my favorite season of the year - love the spring flowers and the sunshine and fresh air and birds singing, and thanks, sistah Lori, for a Spring post that is so pretty and refreshing and ....SPRINGY!

56 posted on 03/30/2005 9:15:18 AM PST by Billie
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To: StarCMC
Good morning Mama Bear! I hope you'll not mind if I post this here!

I am happy you DID post it here! What we are about here at the Finest, first and foremost, is honoring our outstanding Military and Freepers. Military posts are always welcome......as are you. :-)

As soon as I finish answering my pings on this thread, I will head over to Shannon's Welcome Home thread.

Have a nice day, Star.

57 posted on 03/30/2005 9:20:09 AM PST by Mama_Bear
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To: ST.LOUIE1
Thank you for the flowers and the hugs and the 'preciation' comments. We 'preciate' th' wolfie, too. :)

to th' wolfie!

58 posted on 03/30/2005 9:20:37 AM PST by Billie
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To: Billie

Have a Happy Day, Billie!


59 posted on 03/30/2005 9:20:54 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: Mama_Bear; All; Billie; dutchess; dansangel; Aquamarine; The Mayor; ST.LOUIE1; JustAmy; ...
Beautiful thread, Mama_Bear!

Happy Spring Everyone!


60 posted on 03/30/2005 9:24:29 AM PST by tuliptree76
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