A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....08-26 thru 08-28-05....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie

[Billie]

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.

On Mondays please visit us to see photos of A FEW OF FR'S VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY

If you have a suggestion, or an idea, or if there's a FReeper you would like to see featured, please drop one of us a note in FR mail.

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


08-22-05 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

08-23-05 ~ What's in a Name?
By Billie

08-24-05 ~ What's in a Name? cont'd
By Billie

08-25-05 ~ Hagel says no timetable for the pull-out of foot from mouth
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

[DollyCali]

Hi Eleanor.. mine is like that (IE) also... right now I am using a friends computer as he is out of town for weekend. Need to do something quick for sure.

loved the collage post yesterday on Dose that you did.. the Barney one was esp neat.

Still haven't painted. One thing or another keeps coming up & now I have to check email one more time.. lol.

later

[snugs]

A day late but better late than never LOL

[snugs]

I went to Microsoft and did search for updates on my computer and it told me I was up to date so do not know why the partial source view will not work for me. I wonder if it is a third party utility for IE

[snugs]

Here is the Barney montage for those who did not see it on the dose

[snugs]

Now back to today

[LadyX]

Our problem here is having too many choices for antiperspirant/deodorizers..:))
Selected one just this past week, and stood there a good 20 mnutes trying to choose among the many brands!
At my age I perspire very little, and finally purchased a new version - Secret Platinum (soft solid) with Olay conditioners...no irritation at all, and effective.

The brand of toilet paper you posted is not one found here, but another features a similar puppy..:))
Will check out the game shortly!

Your collages always are a delight, and the one of Barney wonderful!

Thank you so much for frequenting and gracing our Finest threads, knowing you also support The Dose - and others, no doubt.

God bless snugs - -
and of course, our ally

[snugs]

Andrew is made by Kimberly Clark so you may have a different trade name in the State, Andrex may well have been a company they purchase in the UK and kept the name.

[LadyX]

I do believe you are correct, snugs.
I did play the game and 'saved' a few rolls!!
Too bad the puppy is rooted to the spot.
You can't be aggressive in 'helping' - LOL

[GailA]

He's a conservative, former communications teacher (military mostly) at a local community college, did 20 in the Navy to boot. He's been widowed about 3 years. Treats me like a lady. Kisses well too.

I've had a half dozen dinner dates with other men but he's the first I wanted more than one date with.

[Vermonter]

I just spoke with JohnHuang2, and he survived the hurricane. He was without power and phone until today and does not have internet yet. He was right in the path of Katrina and the eye passed over him.

He wanted you all to know he was thinking about you and wants prayers for those still in Katrina's path.

Please use your ping list to spread the good news!

[snugs]

[snugs]

Thanks for the goods news about JohnHuang2 and prayers for those who are still in danger.

[Billie]

Eleanor, have you ever *repaired* IE through your add/delete program in Control Panel? Ok, I don't know if that's what it's called in Windows XP. But in Win 98, you can do it there, or you can go to Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/System Information/ and then in the Tools menu there, there is one called Internet Explorer Repair Tool.

Sometimes mine gets messed up and I can't view partial source, and when I repair Internet Explorer, it's okay again. I normally do it through the add/delete thing. Don't be afraid that you will DELETE IE - it won't delete it - it will give you the option to "Repair" it or (something else - reinstall previous version or something). Try that, okay? You will have to restart your computer after it checks to see if any files have been damaged or removed.

[Billie]

Extra posts today - thank you! Appreciate you, EMB!

[Billie]

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 Hope and Glory..................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 ProudAFDad............................son 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 ak_daddoo........................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 Misty4jc................................husband Bykrbayb........................................son 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 LoneRedRanger......brother-in-law Jemian...................................son freema....................nephew, son

[Billie]

JOHNHUANG2/HURRICANE ~ GOOD NEWS FROM VERMONTER:

I just spoke with JohnHuang2, and he survived the hurricane. He was without power and phone until today and does not have internet yet. He was right in the path of Katrina and the eye passed over him.

He wanted you all to know he was thinking about you and wants prayers for those still in Katrina's path.

Please use your ping list to spread the good news!

Thank you, Vermonter, prayers for all in Katrina's path.

[MoJo2001]

Wonderful news. Thank you for sharing it with everyone.

Have I mentioned how much I hate hurricanes? UGH!

[Billie]

Dolly, I should have pinged you to 233, too, to snugs re IE6 and *Repairing* it. May be the reason you can't view partial source either, you think?

[luvie]

Oh! Wow! I had no idea he was anywhere near that thing! Prayers of thanks that he had no harm come to him! Thanks for letting us all know!

[luvie]

You're soooooo funny! You have etchings? :o)