A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....09-19-05....Military Monday

Billie, The Mayor

[The Mayor]

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

FR is a Treasure Trove of talented, compassionate, patriotic, wonderful people who gather every day to discuss the latest news and issues; salute and support our military and our leaders;  tell a few jokes;  learn a new word;  write poetry;  pray for those in need;  and congratulate those who are deserving. Thank you, Jim Robinson, for giving us the vehicle in which we can express ourselves.

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A Few of FR's Finest November 11, 2001

So many people have written me since my original Veteran's Day Tribute, asking how they, or a loved one, could be included in that tribute. Since I could no longer add the photos to the body of the thread, I had been including them in additional posts as I received enough to make another collage.

Still that didn't seem to be enough. I think there's never been a better nor more appropriate time to keep the faces of our own Veterans and Active Military in front of FReepers--every day! That's why I wanted to do yet another Daily Thread .....ABOUT FReepers .....and FOR FReepers. But not only about our Military FReepers; for all FReepers! Wouldn't it be nice to get to know a few of the other FReepers as well? That's why we've created a place for just that. This is a friendly room in JimRob's house where FReeper FRiends can gather every day and just say hello if that's all they want to do.

There's more of course. We sometimes feature different FReepers, with a little background information on who they are and what makes them who they are, along with a few photos you might not have seen on other threads; sometimes others write an essay for us to post as the feature for the day; sometimes our presentation is a human interest story found elsewhere that you might not have read; sometimes special holiday threads; but whatever the topic of the day, it is always with FR's Finest in mind and that is YOU!

If you would like to be featured, or would like to see someone else featured, please send me a private FR mail.

Every Monday we will post the photos of FR's Military Personnel that I have collected and put into groups; these will be available to view through a link the remainder of the week - every day just a click away. :)   If you would like to add a photo of yourself or a loved one in the military, past or present, please let me know; I will hold it until I have enough for a new group.

Thank you, and please have fun with us...every day! ~ Billie

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Thank You For Serving Our Country!

TOP: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete
MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1

TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet
MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga
BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc

TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette
MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid
BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf

TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP
MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian
BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma

TOP:  g'nad, AgThorn's son Justin, SLB, AgThorn's son Brett.
MIDDLE:  fish70, razorback-bert, CheneyChick,Leroy S Mort, Mark17.
BOTTOM:  Terry's Take, Taxman, DinkyDau.

TOP:  ValerieUSA's son Grant, SK1Thurman, kd5cts, RangerVetNam,
dansangel and .45man's son-in-law Tony
BOTTOM:  rangerX, Old China Hand, Trish, Howlin's dad, Mustang

TOP: ohioWfan's son, MamaBear's father-in-law, MamaBear's dad, ladtx
MIDDLE:  The Mayor's niece, M.Kehoe, Beach_Babe's son-in-law
BOTTOM:  deadhead's dad, HiJinx, Severa's hubby, viligantcitizen's granddad.

TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68.
MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack

TOP:  Q6-God, Scan59, Mama Bear and JKPhoto's son, ofMagog.
MIDDLE:  Big'ol_freeper, JustAmy's great uncle, Prodigal Son.
BOTTOM:  JustAmy's husband, JustAmy's brother-in-law, JustAmy's brother.

TOP:  dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon.
BOTTOM:  Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat.

TOP:  ladtx #2 son; DiverDave's twin Don; petuniasevan and husband
poorman; Mustard; ladtx #1 son;
BOTTOM:  AlamoGirl's brother Floyd; AG's dad; AG's brother Jim (inset);
WVNan's husband; ladtx' Aunt Eva.

TOP: Mo1's dad; BuffyT's Uncle (right, w/ her dad & grandmother); Armymarinemom's 3 sons.
MIDDLE: ru4Liberty's dad; SheLion's husband, MaineRebel; wirestripper.
BOTTOM: fivetoes; bigghurtt; hurricane; ladtx' dad; Pippin's brother.

TOP: Repubmommy's brother, Rose in RoseBear's uncle, BoxerBlues' son Chris, BoxerBlues' son Brent.
BOTTOM: Rose in RoseBear's cousin's hubby, Deadhead's stepdad, Dansy's dad, Misty's brother.

LEFT: Little Pig; TOP: hattend, Old Sarge, Aquamarine's dad.
MIDDLE: HuntsvilleTxVeteran.
BOTTOM: Its_me_K.E.T.'s son, Veloxherc, SeeRushToldU_So.




                     

06-28-05 HALL OF FAME #12

THE WEEKEND THREAD 9-16 thru 9-18-05... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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

[Billie]

Such a cute graphic for our ace pilot! I am so proud of you, dutchess!

I LOVED that last picture of you, too - you had the biggest grin on your face. :)

[WVNan]

Thank you Sistah Billie. I needed the lift that all of my FR angels give me. All the sadness has left me feeling drained, and I have to be at the hospital at 7:30 a.m. for my surgery. No big deal (Gall Bladder), but felt as if I needed a day to rest up for it. No such thing. The hugs will help, and I know that you all will say a little prayer that I wake up feeling good enough to enjoy one day flat on my back. LOL. I'm taking a good book along.

[Billie]

That is such a cute little graphic, LadyX - could be used for any of our *newest* and *bestest* table setters!

Finest Ones, I have been so busy getting my old stuff downloaded, updated, installed, etc. on new pc since Thursday and have hardly had time to drop in. I have seen such pretty tables and graphics you've posted (if I was included in the pings, because I've tried to at least browse through my comments.)

It is getting better - I'm just particular and like to have things organized so I can find them, and transferring everything from *there* to *here* is taking a while!

[The Mayor]

You are very welcome.
I just post the words, The Lord delivers the message.

[DollyCali]

Oh dearest Nan.. words sometimes seem so inadequate.

Being a pastoral care "person" does take its toll,no doubt. You are supposed to be the strong person, and most often are for everyone ELSE's sake.. but it does build & finally there is the event / death that breaks the camel's back.

then the flood gates of sadness, anger, frustration, pain for ALL OF THEM just come forth. My what a helpless feeling that is.

I know you KNOW this.. and I beg you to remind me when I have my "time"..

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O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There’s a light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free!

Refrain

Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.

Through death into life everlasting
He passed, and we follow Him there;
Over us sin no more hath dominion—
For more than conquerors we are!

Refrain

His Word shall not fail you—He promised;
Believe Him, and all will be well:
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell!

Refrain


Words & Music: Hel­en H. Lem­mel, 1922

music site here

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We both KNOW there is no other help as much as friends want to and as much as we seek the earthly comfort.

Bless you sister in the faith & in the pastorate..I KNOW how tough it can be..

MUCH LOVE heading down to wv!!!!!

[luvie]

That table honoring your father is just beautiful! Thanks for sharing him with all of us!

[Billie]

I introduced my niece (a new FReeper) and cased for opinions on her logos.

I saw your introduction and the cute logos - will give your niece a tweet wittle welcome tomorrow - birds of a feather, you know. :)

[The Mayor]

Thank you Sir!

[The Mayor]

They need to shut up because they are wrong!

[The Mayor]

Thank you Tonkin!

[The Mayor]

Hi Gail, how are you doing these days?

[The Mayor]

I love that Pic, thank you Dutchess!

[The Mayor]

Excellent work Mrs. Nooseman

You girls are so much better than I am.
I can't do any of that stuff, but I suppose if I learned how.....

[The Mayor]

Thank you Dolly, I am glad that someone I think LadyX posted the link for you.

[The Mayor]

Good evenin M....

[The Mayor]

ROTFLMAO!!!!!

[The Mayor]

Sinus and headaches have been working on me for 3 weeks.

I'm ready to pull my head off, can't do that tho, i'd be dead..

[The Mayor]

Congratulations on your solo's Dutchess.

I get nervous flyin.

[The Mayor]

I love that, Thank you Ma'am!

[The Mayor]

That pic is heart wrenching.