A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....09-23,24,25-05....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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~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, Mama_Bear ~

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, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, Mama_Bear ~

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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

09-19-05 ~ Military Monday
By Billie

Presented by The Mayor

09-20-05 ~ Welcome ~ and 'fess up!
By Billie

09-21-05 ~ Celebrate Autumn at the Finest
ByMama_Bear

09-22-05 ~ Hurricane Roberts heads for the bench;
Democrats still 90% under water
By JohnHuang2
Presented 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!

"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.

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

[LadyX]

Looked for the thread this morning, and gave up a mere 5 minutes before you posted it.
Had already begun several cleaning projects - made chicken noodle soup - and of course have been glued to reports on several channels on the whims of 'Madame Rita The Ripper.'

I imagine we all will stay up to see where it comes ashore, praying for everyone affected by it, and or the communities that will be altered.

[LadyX]

Just checked the Mason Cam and saw some dark legs go by..:))
[too skinny to be yours, Flyer - LOL!]

[JustAmy]

Happy Friday, everyone.

Been absent but I intend to correct that situation soon. :)

[Darksheare]

8-D~~~~~

[Victoria Delsoul]

Hi Amy!!! Good to see you - I missed ya.

Hope everything is going well with you and Marissa.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Hi there. I'm going out for dinner.

Be back a bit later. See you then.

[humblegunner]

Relieved you have the three grandkitties there, gunner, to keep you straight..:))

Young Edgar thinks hurricanes are fun!
I had to explain to him that we aren't having one yet but I don't think he gets it.

The girl kitties are under the desk and the bed, they have understood
"shelter in place" better than their little brother.

Mom is evac'd to a spot on the North side of the city.

I'm going to take a walk outside, it is getting a tad breezy now.

[LadyX]

Edgar, the Daring One..:))
Looks as if he is going to soon discover the 'puter mouse,
and try to post under your name - LOL

Flyer, looked at the Mini MasonCam, and I see his back on the left side of the frame.
Would I assume correctly he is close to you at the computer?

[Flyer]

Would I assume correctly he is close to you at the computer?

At my feet!

[LadyX]

Looks as if Rita will go ashore in the Cameron, LA area, or slightly west.
I'm so relieved you will not be getting the full force of it in Houston.
My prayers are answered, and I thank the good Lord you've been spared a direct hit.

[LadyX]

Sounds as if Mason is a worthy successor in your line of beautiful Golden retrievers.
They are such wonderful, loving companions.

[tuliptree76]

Happy Kiss Day, Everyone!

[LadyX]

Kiss Day, eh?

Well, tuliptree, scrounged around to find a willing fella for ya,
and The LadyX succeeded with a great candidate- -

[LadyX]

Uh oh - I foresee a passel of females lining up for a kiss from my woofie toofums..:))

Wake up, Louie-Louie!!

[we need hugs, too!]

[LadyX]

Realize the effects of Rita might have you without power,
but please check in at The Finest so we can know you are all right??

Obviously, many prayers were heard, the worst of the hurricane
going farther east than initially predicted.
A fervent thank you, Father, for keeping so many safe - -

[Flyer]

As you can see, the power is on and Mason and I are ready to pop a top and call it a night!

[LadyX]

Ah hah!!
Am keeping your MasonCam under my Favorites,
and see you do have power..:))
With Mason snoozing, he apparently is over the worst
of the trauma, secure near his Daddy...

Now we need Edgar to report in, gunner!!

[LadyX]

There you are!
Greatly relieved you are all right, Flyer - -

Hugs for you and Mason!!!

[Army Air Corps]

So, what are the officially sanctioned festivities for Kiss Day?

Is there a specific colour that I should wear?

[Flyer]

Just as I was reading your post I got my third ten second blip in the electricity. If that is my worst, I can deal with that!

Thanks for thinking about us.