A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....08-19 thru 08-21-05....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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We're having fun and hope you are!
~ Billie, Mama_Bear, Dutchess, Aquamarine, Dolly Cali ~

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, Dolly Cali ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


08-15-05 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

08-16-05 ~ A Finest Ohio and West Virginia Adventure!
By Mama_Bear, JustAmy, Dutchess, WVNan, DollyCali, PrissyMissy, Babychick
Presented by Mama_Bear

08-17-05 ~ A Finest OH and WV Adventure! Part II
By Mama_Bear, JustAmy, Dutchess, WVNan, DollyCali, PrissyMissy, Babychick
Presented by Mama_Bear

07-28-05 ~ Commission Accomplished
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Dutchess

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!

"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

[AFPhys]

Wow wow wow!

Thank you for that wonderful article!

Bookmarked - copied - EMailed to myself - printed ...

Thank you so much, Dolly ... I'll be showing this to many.
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[The Mayor]

It's incredible how God has worked in our lives.
Last night I had a long conversation with my brother in Florida.
He has been sober for 3 years, he ran into a rough time recently
I won't get into details but just as he was about to lose it and hit the bottle again
he dropped to his knees and Prayed for guidence and help.

within 2 weeks, all the major problems were taken care of.
He found a job, got his license reinstated, registered and insured his car,
he is legal again for the first time in years.

He is secure in his little home, and secure in his faith and trust in God.
I am proud of my little brother, God Bless him as he finds his path in life.

[The Mayor]

Oh, to update you on a couple points, I have been sooooo busy.

My foot is better, swelling down for a while but is still painful.
I have yet been able to just rest it, I have worked everyday on it since it happened.


House is coming along well, the drywallers started today and will be done tomorrow (Sat)
Should be sanded and finished by mid to end of week.
Not bad seeing that I started this project by myself about 4 weeks ago.
I will have it ready for them to move in ontime, just 2 weeks to go.

Then comes the primary Sept 13th
My interview Tuesday was rescheduled for a week or two.
Thursdays event with FreeBuffalo went well, I was a special guest
and was introduced to the crowd and got a great ovation.

Tonight we had a fundraiser, I met a few new people and
they are excited about my plans for Erie County.
Just so tough getting people to come out.
I will have one more quick type of event on Grand Island
the last two were in two towns in my district.

When I get the chance to talk to people I secure another vote
They find out I am for real and not a run of the mill tell you
what you want to hear type politician.
They see the honesty and commitment I have.
First debate is scheduled for Sept 7th, I am looking forward to that!
I hope the television cameras are there, my opponents will freeze.
I on the otherhand love the camera.. : )
Love it only to the point that my face and statement gets out there.
People tell me, hey I saw you on the news. It's cool.

[jwfiv]

A beautiful pic of your Nana, Miss Aqua ... a very classy lady.

Whatta fine name, Mary Broderick ... )

[DollyCali]

thanks for the update rus. tired but insomnia here. Lot on my mind i guess.

all.. Dan Lacey (faithmouse) created this for us...

Thanks Dan!!!! so sweet of you!

[The Mayor]

I was still awake at that time, just laying in bed.
I guess lots on my mind too. I can see why politicans make deals to get money for their campaigns.

Dan, I have always loved your work. Thank you, I love the little angel.

Coffee coming right up.

[The Mayor]

August 20, 2005

Don't Forget

Read:
2 Peter 1:12-21

I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth. —2 Peter 1:12

Bible In One Year: Jeremiah 50-52

How can people who experienced the same event have radically different recollections of what happened? An Associated Press article summarized the results of dozens of studies on human memory: "Far from being an indelible recording, human memory is fragile, incomplete, malleable and highly subject to suggestion."

Memories can change with time. In some cases, people may slightly alter their version of an event with each retelling, much like a fisherman's exaggerated account of "the one that got away." But an objective, factual record can correct the mental wanderings to which we're all susceptible.

Peter wrote two letters to give us an accurate, enduring record of God's truth. "I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth. . . . Moreover I will be careful to ensure that you always have a reminder of these things" (2 Peter 1:12,15).

Our fragile memories need constant refreshing through the unchanging record of God's Word, the Bible. Through this reliable reminder, we can guard our thinking against the subtle drift toward a merely human perspective on life.

Throughout the Bible, the Lord's purpose is to stir up our minds so that we don't forget His truth. —David McCasland

God's Word must verify the truth
Of what is wrong or right,
And test what seems so real to me
Of feelings, sense, and sight. —D. De Haan

The best way to renew our minds is to read God's Word daily.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Keeping Our Appointments With God
10 Reasons To Believe In The Bible

[DollyCali]

Morning Mayor, all. Only had about 2 hours sleep last night & so feel a bit tired (Understatement). NO RAIN YET! need to run errands & one of them is to get to chiropractor. My back pains have been made much worse with the work this week.

Hope you all have a good Sat..get a LOT accomplished & manage to play a bit along the way..

Cant leave you without another little chuckle this AM.

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Aging (not for you silly, pass it on to OLD folks!)


I feel like my body has gotten totally out of shape, so I got my doctor's permission to join a fitness club and start exercising. I decided to take an aerobics class for seniors. I bent, twisted, gyrated, jumped up and down, and perspired for an hour. But, by the time I got my leotards on, the class was over.

@

Reporters interviewing a 104-year-old woman: "And what do you think is the best thing about being 104?" the reporter asked. She simply replied, "No peer pressure."

@

The nice thing about being senile is you can hide your own Easter eggs.

@

Just before the funeral services, the undertaker came up to the very elderly widow and asked, "How old was your husband?"

"98," she replied. "Two years older than me." "So you're 96," the undertaker commented. She responded, "Hardly worth going home, is it?

@

I've sure gotten old. I've had two bypass surgeries, a hip replacement, new knees. Fought prostate cancer and diabetes. I'm half blind, can't hear anything quieter than a jet engine, take 40 different medications that make me dizzy, winded, and subject to blackouts. Have bouts with dementia. Have poor circulation; hardly feel my hands and feet anymore. Can't remember if I'm 85 or 92. Have lost all my friends. But, thank God, I still have my driver's license.

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A 97-year-old man goes into his doctor's office and says, "Doc, I want my sex drive lowered." "Sir," replied the doctor, "you're 97 Don't you think your sex drive is all in your head?" "You're darned right it is!" replied the old man. "That's why I want it lowered!"

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An elderly woman decided to prepare her will and told her preacher she had two final requests. First, she wanted to be cremated, and second, she wanted her ashes scattered over Wal-Mart. "Wal-Mart?" the preacher exclaimed. "Why Wal-Mart?" "Then I'll be sure my daughters visit me twice a week."

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My memory's not as sharp as it used to be. Also, my memory's not as sharp as it used to be.

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Know how to prevent sagging? Just eat till the wrinkles fill out.

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I've still got it, but nobody wants to see it.

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I'm getting into swing dancing. Not on purpose. Some parts of my body are just prone to swinging.

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It's scary when you start making the same noises as your coffeemaker.

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These days about half the stuff in my shopping cart says, "For fast relief."

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I've tried to find a suitable exercise video for women my age, but they haven't made one called "Buns of Putty."

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Don't think of it as getting hot flashes. Think of it as your inner child playing with matches.

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Don't let aging get you down. It's too hard to get back up.

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Remember: You don't stop laughing because you grow old, You grow old because you stop laughing.

THE SENILITY PRAYER
Grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, the good fortune to run into the ones I do, and the eyesight to tell the difference.

[luvie]

Thank you, Mayor, for your daily lesson in God's word--in that way you are helping us to never forget Whose we are!

God bless you--hope you had a good week.....and that your weekend will be restful.

[Aquamarine]

Thanks JW. She married a man named Joseph, did you catch that? :)

[LadyX]

Loved your list, Miss Dolly, poking fun at us "Golden Oldies!"
Actually, I long ago dubbed Nan and MEG and me - as we would be termed in China -
'Venerable Ones' - to denote our painfully acquired Infinite Wisdom..:))

Sending you something I came across via Freep Mail in a few minutes...

[LadyX]

I'm so glad to read the update on your construction project, Rus, and that you have at least not been plagued with a lot of torrential rains and wind to slow it down.

As for the political picture, I am absolutely certain that anyone seeing you in person and hearing your message is impressed by your grasp of the problems, the solutions you propose, and your sincerity and honesty.

Knowing you 4+ years, I know you are capable of accomplishing truly great things, and had I the means, would pour out buckets of bucks to back you...however, I have always and will continue to pour buckets of prayers forth for you and Jul..:))

Seeing your beautiful testimony about your brother, it highlights well the Power of Prayer!! Of yours on his behalf - and his reaching out to God in a desperate moment.
Thank you for relating it to encourage readers.

Your Daily Bread Ministry has positively affected countless ones of here at The Finest, and we so appreciate the offerings served, giving us no excuse for not being in The Word daily, and that prompt us to take time for further contemplation of the message.

Keep marching on, Christian Soldier...in His Name.

Love 'n hugs,

~ LadyX

[The Thin Man]

Last. but not least,
someone told me this *could be* our missing Thin Man,
secretly off on vacation and eating very well!!

You found me out, Lady!

Getting away from Billie's cooking has done wonders for my appetite. :-)

[LadyX]

"You found me out, Lady!
Getting away from Billie's cooking has done wonders for my appetite. :-)"

What a relief to have you turn up, Thinny - and with your wonderful sense of humor intact!!
You truly have been missed, as has been your knack for keeping us all on the straight and narrow...

Wonder if Miss Billie will bake you a cake!!!

[it prolly would resemble this, though.. ]

Might I persuade you to chow down on these 'Lite Bites' so you will be sufficiently fortified to be able to resist having to eat a piece of that cake?

[ST.LOUIE1]

I Luv Wolfie..:))

*You* are so sweet, my beautiful Maggie. : )

Wolfie loves ((((Maggie))))

[Billie]

Hi, Victoria - I left yesterday about the time that you arrived, I think.

Has your school started yet?

[Billie]

Couldn't let Amy's remark about her 'bro' spreading the word about taking in strays go unanswered. Glad you liked the animation (all in making different 'frames' the same size, Dolly, and letting the gif animation program do the rest - sorta!) :)

[Billie]

Maggie inspired me to make a Post today too, although it will take me a good month to finish it. Can't wait to see what you all have cooked up.

Am going to save her idea for later and go ahead with the one that was going around in my head yesterday.

From what I'm picking up from your posts to each other, yours will require a lot more research than what I'm doing - actually more than the idea Maggie had for me, too. :) I will look forward to seeing what the two of you put together. Know it will be thorough, and classy.

[Billie]

Anyone suggesting I look at all like Billie, is giving me huge compliment. I'll take it. LOL! :)

That works both ways! I'll take it and just smile all over. :)

[Billie]

Those are the cutest kitties! Poor goldfish, though. :(