A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....08-09,10-05....Money is No Object

Billie

[Billie]

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

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~ Billie, Mama_Bear, Dutchess, Aquamarine, DollyCali ~

           

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What if it were really true? What if you woke up one day and money really were no object? How would you change your life? Would your life change? Would it be better? Worse? Can money really buy happiness?

Let's *play like* today (and tomorrow) we can have absolutely anything in the world that money can buy. Money's no object. What would you buy? Pretend we've already saved the world with our vast wealth, and now we're ready to spend it foolishly and selfishly. :)

Would you buy a bigger house?



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Perhaps your own private island...



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How many of these would you own?



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Vacation around the world

You have a summer home, a winter home, a
beach house, a bungalow in the mountains....
You travel to exotic, faraway places and
stay in nothing but 5 star hotels and resorts.

AND...of course, only the best tables...
in the very finest restaurants will do.

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Finest Restaurant? Why I think that's US!

06-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #12

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 08-08-05 Military Monday

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

[Billie]

All I know is that I want my own washer and dryer. LOL!

Oh my gosh - well at least wish for Maytags! :)

[Just mythoughts]

LOL, good morning, that outfit is simply toooo hot for 93 degree temperatures.

[Billie]

If I woke up and were fantasticly wealthy, I would be torn which way to go. Should I buy a million dollars worth of peanuts or should I use it all to buy celery? I think I'll just keep spending my pittance on bird seed. They really seem grateful. The birds that is.

Oh, thank you, Mr. Owl! :)

[Billie]

Oh, my goodness, Prissy - your table certainly does work! And what a pretty one you set! Delicious even! :)

[Billie]

Oh, my goodness, Prissy - your table certainly does work! And what a pretty one you set! Delicious even! :)

[Billie]

Like this??

He's your man, Noosie! That's a log cabin to dream about. :)

[Billie]

If only all the money in the world could buy their safety and our freedom, we wouldn't need prayers, but I'll put my money on prayer and faith. God Bless and keep His loving arms around these men and women.

Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to

Billie; Mama_Bear; Dutchess; Aquamarine; The Mayor; DollyCali,
and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

gator girl........................husband severa............husband, brother Maigrey............................cousin mystery-ak.............son, husband Gogrammy...................grandson Inspectorette.......................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew Diver Dave.......niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews Pippin............niece's husband sneakers..............................son weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater..........cousin WaterDragon.............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law BeforeISleep...................son kimmie7......................brother Armymarinemom............3 sons american_ranger.............son LadyX.........................grandson fawn796.......................nephew ValerieUSA....................2 sons Lakeside........................2 sons LakeLady......................nephew Spruce.........................daughter Leofl......................................son chena......................................son Philman_36..............2 nephews bjcintennessee.......son, niece TheMayor...............friends'son homeschoolmama...........nephew mhking.........................cousin visualops..........................cousin auboy.............................cousin Ladysmith..nephew, friend's son tina07......soninlaw & his friend MontanaCowgirlCop.......brother Colorado Slim................nephew Tapatio....................2 nephews Alouette................................son Katydidnt..............................son Q6-God...................twin brother Q6-God.....................active duty Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne.........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells....................active duty LongCut....................active duty cjk...........................active duty Trish.........................active duty ODC-GIRL.................active duty AF_Blue...................active duty Notwithstanding.......active duty thumperusn..............active duty Veloxherc.................active duty Don Simmons...........active duty wingnutx...................active duty Old Sarge.................active duty CGblue.....................active duty bigghurtt...................active duty frankiep....................active duty veeceeque................active duty JRios1968...............active duty

scubachick.....................husband OhioWfan................................son ladtx..................................2 sons Its_me_K.E.T.........................son Hostel............................cousin MozartLover...........son, nephew Dubya............................nephew LBGA (RIP)..........................son katykelly..............................son cookcounty.............................son SpookBrat........................nephew SpookBrat........................cousin Doug from Upland............soninlaw Himyar....................................son boxerblues........................2 sons the piper....................................son sheeza................................husband kemathen7.........................husband Tiffee4Bob..........................boyfriend deadhead.............................cousin JimRobinson...............2 nephews TexKat.......................son, step-son StarCMC.............................brother Consort........................2 daughters Consort.......................son-in-law Darheel...............................niece Donaeus...........................nephew dixie sass........................nephew BeAllYouCanBe........................son Repubmommy........................brother AgThorn................................2 sons kneezles.................................son RoseinRoseBear.....cousin's hubby Atomic Conspiracy......half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...........nephew Atomic Conspiracy..............niece Sunflowergal....................grandson mrstank..............................husband MrsMike31........................husband spotbust1............................husband campfollower............................fiance LUV W........................................son painter...................................nephew ProudAFDad...................................son Misty4jc................................husband Bykrbayb........................................son Hope and Glory.........................son ak_daddoo..............................nephew SilentServiceCPOWife........husband Walkenfree................2 grandsons Walkenfree.................. 3 nephews Walkenfree..................granddaughter ariamne.........................2 cousins Zechariah_8_13.......brother-in-law Zechariah_8_13.......................cousin DirtyHarryY2K......................daughter DirtyHarryY2K................son-in-law nelibeli...................................nephew Skimask.....................................son El Gato...............................nephew Palladin...............................grandson MississippyMuddy...................sister MississippyMuddy.....2 nephews Kramster...............................stepson gonzo.........................friend's son Socratic.............................nephew jkphoto...............................nephew

[JustAmy]

Good morning, PAL
Sorry I missed your birthday; I was busy shopping yesterday.

Wait until you see your present!!!

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

tee hee
; )

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

I really DID jump the first time I watched it.

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

LOL!!!! That's cute!

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Oops! Forgot to tell you, "thank you!"

[Diver Dave]

Oh, Oh! Got carried away and spent all the money. Bought presents for all the Finest...

Can I borrow your credit card?

[JustAmy]

Since money was no object, I picked up a spare.



A belated Happy Birthday!

[Mama_Bear]

Morning, Billie and all. (Still morning here for a little while longer.)

I need to run my MIL over to the dentist. TTy'all later.

Wishing you all a Bling-Bling kinda day!

[dutchess]

the one in Detroit (out door amphitheater N of Detroit)

Pine Knob???? Went to many many concerts there as it is about 20 minutes from where I was raised. Hope you enjoyed the concert last night. ((((dolly)))))

[dutchess]

What an awesome thread billie! Love the background, borders and the graphics are PERFECT! Besides good health for everyone I love will opt for a super safe fun airplane and sufficient funds to pick up my sistahs and finest friends and take them to spectacular fun random destinations. (ofcourse each passenger seat is equiped with it's own computer and link to Free Republic!) so you all can freep while we travel! (((((billie))))

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

050809-N-5549O-077 Pacific Ocean (Aug. 9, 2005) – A F/A-18 Hornet makes its approach for an arrested landing aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reagan is currently underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting carrier qualifications for the various West Coast Fleet Replacement Squadrons. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Kevin S. O'Brien (RELEASED)

050808-F-1740G-001 Okinawa, Japan (Aug. 8, 2005) - U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dawn Ryan is hoisted aboard a U.S. Navy HH-60H Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Fourteen (HS-14), during a mass water casualty training scenario at White Beach Naval Station, Okinawa, Japan. The exercise was part of the third annual Joint Air and Sea Exercise (JASEX). JASEX focuses on integrated joint training proficiency in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, and on land, in response to a range of mission areas. HS-14 is currently embarked aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Val Gempis (RELEASED)

050806-N-9769P-004 Los Angeles (Aug 6, 2005) - A Member of the U.S. Navy Parachute Team, the "Leap Frogs," descends over downtown Los Angles during the 2005 Extreme Games. The “Leap Frogs” are a fifteen-man team comprised entirely of U.S. Navy SEAL and Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman (SWCC) personnel. This is the second year the U.S. Navy has been an associate sponsor the X Games. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Jayme Pastoric (RELEASED)

[Darksheare]

I am... late.

[DollyCali]

We were told the theater N of Detroit had just been sold recently & had a new name .. a name of a communication /utility company.. Cingular maybe.. cant recall. I would know it if I heard it. I recall it was the old Pine Knob and it was nestled in woods with lots of evergreens.

Mark had us tickets front row/center. I could have grabbed
Chip Davis' ankles! I prefer just a little further back but it was nice to see their dental fillings etc.

:-0

glad you found a computer for a bit to use & know these are fun but semi=sweet times.