A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....07-22 thru 07-25-05....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie, Aquamarine | Billie

[Aquamarine]

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; 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, DollyCali ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


07-18-05 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

07-19-21-05....You'd Never Believe...
By DollyCali

Have a wonderful weekend!

06-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #12

Click on the photo to view the album. To submit your photo, please contact dansangel or .45Man at danbh59@yahoo.com and include Freeper Photo Album in subject line.

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[Aquamarine]

[Aquamarine]

Happy Friday All!

Come in and help yourself!

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

050720-N-8921O-001 Whidbey Island, Wash. (July 20, 2005) - Sailors assigned to the Ohio-class fleet ballistic missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) spell out the word “Fifty” as they return to Naval Base Kitsap in the Navy Region Northwest . Pennsylvania has just completed its 50th Patrol at sea and a significant moment in history for the submarine. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Chris Otsen (RELEASED)

050719-N-4374S-004 Caribbean Sea (July 19, 2005) - The guided missile cruiser USS Thomas S. Gates (CG 51) fires a training round from an MK-45 5-inch/54 caliber lightweight gun during a live fire exercise in the Caribbean Sea. Thomas S. Gates is part of a multinational naval and coast guard force from six nations conducting UNITAS 46-05 Pacific Phase off the coasts of Colombia. The Colombian Navy in this year's UNITAS Pacific Phase hosts Ecuador, Panama, Peru and the United States. During the two-week exercise, participating units have the opportunity to train as unified force in all aspects of naval operations, from maritime interdiction to anti-submarine and electronic warfare. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command sponsors UNITAS exercises with the objective to foster cooperation and develop interoperability among the navies of the region. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg (RELEASED)

050719-N-5248R-006 Atlantic Ocean (July 19, 2005) - A Sailor observes an E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to the “Bear Aces” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron One Two Four (VAW-124), as it launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The “Bear Aces” are embarked aboard Theodore Roosevelt as part of Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8). Roosevelt is currently underway for Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) in the Atlantic Ocean. JTFEX is the culmination of training and final preparation for deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Sheldon Rowley (RELEASED)

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning and hello from Ohio, Aqua. Happy FRiday to you!

Amy, Marissa and I are waiting for dutchess to arrive at our hotel momentarily. We are wearing red to support our military. We are doing the zoo today.

Sure wish we could have arranged to get together with you on this trip. Definitely next time. :-)

Have a great weekend, Sis.

[Aquamarine]

So happy you all made it to Ohio safe and sound. Am thrilled that you all are getting to meet each other!

[Aquamarine]

Good Morning EMB.

Thanks for the shots of our Navy at work.

[DollyCali]

Morning ladies.. thanks for checking in Lori.. you all have a great time zoo=ing today.

Beautiful brunch Aqua.. I am having my regular breakfast of water, vitamins, water, and more water..

are you going to post Billie's wear red? Oesy posted some wonderful graphics on wearing red this moring on last thread

[Aquamarine]

Beautiful brunch Aqua.. I am having my regular breakfast of water, vitamins, water, and more water..

LOL Sounds like my regular breakfast.

Thanks for the reminder, here's Billie's wear red on Friday Post...

"Wear Red" Friday

You will soon see a lot of people wearing Red on Fridays. Here's why..... The Americans, who support our troops, are the silent majority. We are not "organized" to reflect who we are, or to reflect what our opinions are. Many Americans, like yourself, and all their friends, simply want to recognize that Americans support our troops. Our idea of showing our solidarity and support for our troops is starting Friday and continuing on each and every Friday, until this is over, that every red-blooded American who supports our young men and women, WEAR SOMETHING RED.

Word of mouth, press, TV -- let's see if we can make the United States, on any given Friday, a sea of red much like a home football game at a University. If every one of our memberships share this with other acquaintances, fellow workers, friends, and neighbors, I guarantee that it will not be long before the USA will be covered in RED - and make our troops know there are many people thinking of their well-being. You will feel better all day Friday when you wear Red! So let's get the word out and lead by example; wear RED on Fridays.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. FOR US, THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED!! GOD BLESS AMERICA.

I received this in my email June 10th, the author is unknown.
I am wearing red today and every Friday ~ Billie

[OESY]

Why WEAR RED on Fridays? See also posts 390 and 391

[Aquamarine]

Thanks for the link Osey. Good info there.

[Texagirl4W]

Good morning, Aqua. That's a mighty good looking Lemon Chess Pie. Wednesday evening I served blackberry cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream (Blue Bell of course) and it was a hit, even though it was bought cobbler. Two sisters and a niece were visiting and I made dinner for them. I'll keep your pie recipe.

[Texagirl4W]

The last picture on your home page really puts size in perspective. Great pictures.

[Aquamarine]

Some store brand cobblers are as good as homemade. Seems like it's the Mrs. Smith's apple cobbler that is so good.

You should enjoy the Lemon Chess pie, it's easy to make and the taste and texture is light as a feather.

[Texagirl4W]

That's what I got, Mrs. Smith. Her pies are good also.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Morning, ((((Aqua))))

Your brunch looks very tasty.: )

I'll be back later.

[DollyCali]

Wear Red on Fridays--Grass Roots Movement!

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Here's some history behind this idea:

When Norway was occupied by Germany in 1940, Norwegian women began to knit RED caps for children as a way of letting everyone know that they did not like what was happening in their country, that they didn't like having their freedom taken away by the Nazis. Many women knitted red caps for their children and others. Similarly, in Denmark, women knit red-white-and blue caps (colors of the Allies) for the very same reason.

The result was that whenever Norwegians and Danes left their homes -- to go to the store, to work, etc, they could see that the majority opposed what was going on in their country. As you know, both countries organized effective Resistance efforts and changed history -- everything that happened began simply by wearing red!

390 posted on 07/22/2005 9:13:19 AM EDT by OESY

[OESY]

Wear Red on Fridays--Grass Roots Movement!

* * *

Here's some history behind this idea:

When Norway was occupied by Germany in 1940, Norwegian women began to knit RED caps for children as a way of letting everyone know that they did not like what was happening in their country, that they didn't like having their freedom taken away by the Nazis. Many women knitted red caps for their children and others. Similarly, in Denmark, women knit red-white-and blue caps (colors of the Allies) for the very same reason.

The result was that whenever Norwegians and Danes left their homes -- to go to the store, to work, etc, they could see that the majority opposed what was going on in their country. As you know, both countries organized effective Resistance efforts and changed history -- everything that happened began simply by wearing red!

[StarCMC]

Please stop by and post your condolences to the family of a fallen hero.

[Aquamarine]

Good Morning ((((((LOUIE))))))

Do you cook? If not this is a good recipe to start with. :)

[Gabz]

YUMMY

Morning all!!!!!!!!!!

[Gabz]

Hope you all have a WONDERFUL weekend!