A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....09-30,10-01,10-02-05....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

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

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We're having fun and hope you are!
~ 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, DollyCali, Mama_Bear ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


09-26-05 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

09-27-05 ~ Finest Hall of Fame #13
By Billie

09-28-05 ~ Poetry and Potpourri at the Finest!"
By JustAmy

09-29-05 ~ John's Two Cents -
In Two Storms, Same Media Morons Seen
By JohnHuang2
Presented by dutchess

Have a wonderful weekend!

09-27-05 ~ Hall of Fame #13

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

[Victoria Delsoul]

Wow, nice pic, Dolly.

Looking good, Darks. :-D

[Victoria Delsoul]

but it seems to have vanished on me.

You'll find it.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Happy that the Yankees won today.

For sure. Hope you're enjoying your weekend.

[deadhead]

"For sure. Hope you're enjoying your weekend."

Yes, I am ...Go Yankees :-)

[Victoria Delsoul]

Yes!!!

Go Yankees!!!

[deadhead]

A few jokes that I thought were cute, heading out for the night.. Good Night, all

A couple in their nineties are both having problems remembering things.

They decide to go to the doctor for a checkup. The doctor tells them that they're physically okay, but they might want to start writing things down to help them remember.

Later that night while watching TV, the old man gets up from his chair.

His wife asks, "Where are you going?"

"To the kitchen" he replies.

"Will you get me a bowl of ice cream?"

"Sure."

"Don't you think you should write it down so you can remember it?" she asks.

"No, I can remember it."

"Well, I'd like some strawberries on top, too. You'd better write it down because you know you'll forget it."

He says, "I can remember that! You want a bowl of ice cream with strawberries."

"I'd also like whipped cream. I'm certain you'll forget that, so you'd better write it down!" she retorts.

Irritated, he says, "I don't need to write it down, I can remember it!

Leave me alone! Ice cream with strawberries and whipped cream - I got it, for goodness sake!" Then he grumbles into the kitchen.

After about 20 minutes, the old man returns from the kitchen and hands his wife a plate of bacon and eggs.

She stares at the plate for a moment and says - "Where's my toast?" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Three old guys are out walking. First one says, "Windy, isn't it?"

Second one says, "No, its Thursday!"

Third one says, "So am I. Let's go get a beer."

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A man was telling his neighbor, "I just bought a new hearing aid. It cost me four thousand dollars, but it's state of the art. It's perfect."

"Really," answered the neighbor. "What kind is it?"

"Twelve thirty."

[Victoria Delsoul]

LOL!!!

[Temple Owl]

A Minister decided to do something a little different one Sunday morning.

He said, "Today, church, I am going to say a single word and you are

going to help me preach. Whatever single word I say, I want you to sing whatever hymn comes to your mind."

The pastor shouted out, "Cross."

Immediately the congregation started singing in unison, "The Old Rugged Cross."

The Pastor hollered out, "Grace."

The congregation began to sing, "Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound."

The Pastor said, "Power."

The congregation sang, "There is Power in the Blood."

The Pastor said, "Sex."

The congregation fell into total silence. Everyone was in shock. They all nervously began to look around at each other, afraid to say anything.

Suddenly, from the back of the church, a frail little 87 year-old grandmother stood up and, in a tiny quavering voice, began to
sing, "Precious Memories."

[deadhead]

LOL, very funny, thanks for the laugh

~~deadhead~~

[tuliptree76]

Hi everyone. I hope you are all having a good weekend.

I was wondering if anyone would like to take over posting the holidays. Things have become so busy for me that I don't have much time to post them. Let me know if you would like to do so and I'll give you the links to the holiday sites.

Thanks.

[RaceBannon]

I'm doing ok, the place is the friendliest place I have ever been to, the people all want to know about USA, and they seem to like us like you cannot imagine!

Not at all what I expected!

Dont drink the water in Beijing unless it comes out of a bottle. DONT ASK!

The local river stinks, it is an open sewer, and WORSE than Olongapo River ever was!

Go to http://www.RushLimbaugh.com , I am the featured picture in front of Chairman Mao wearing my Club Gitmo shirt given to me by the illustrious Doctor Raoul!!

[DollyCali]

Hi there RB! thanks for checking in. Are you on holiday or working there now? Love the pix /shirt. I have your pix snagged for the FReeper collage I am doing (posted a few drafts last week) I recall a few folks in the past couple years posting from China. they had to be very careful as they were fearful if found out they were participating on Western forums. Many posted from work as they didn't have connection capacity on their home computers I guess. Not sure if the fear was from state or employer & the "IT team". Keep us posted

[RaceBannon]

http://community.webshots.com/album/448812524AyvzVK

I'm here for work, Saturday was my only day off since the 17th

[The Mayor]

October 2, 2005

When We Speak Foolishly

Read:
Psalm 39

Remove Your gaze from me, that I may regain strength, before I go away and am no more. —Psalm 39:13

Bible In One Year: Esther 8-10

When former law professor Phillip E. Johnson had a stroke, he was so afraid of being mentally and physically impaired that he wished the doctor would give him a painless death. He said, "That was a foolish thought, of course, but not the last foolish thought I was to have."

In my own pastoral ministry, I've heard some of God's children express thoughts worse than Johnson's—even rebellious words against God.

Psalm 39 offers comfort to people who regret the thoughtless things they've said in times of despair. David was gravely ill and desperate when he wrote the psalm. At first he kept silent lest he speak foolishly (vv.1-3). But when he could contain himself no longer, he prayed a wonderful prayer (vv.4-9).

But in verses 10 and 11 his tone began to change. According to the British scholar Derek Kidner, David spoke foolishly when he said, "Remove Your gaze from me, . . . before I go away and am no more" (v.13). David expressed a hopeless attitude toward death, and said to God, in effect, "Leave me alone." Kidner comments that God included this prayer in the Bible to reassure us that when we say things out of desperation He understands. And when we tell Him how sorry we are, He graciously forgives. —Herb Vander Lugt

Sometimes our pain becomes so great
That we despair in deep distress;
We cry to God with foolish words
That later we to Him confess. —D. De Haan

Our tongue can be our own worst enemy.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Knowing God Through Job

[deadhead]

"I'm doing ok, the place is the friendliest place I have ever been to, the people all want to know about USA, and they seem to like us like you cannot imagine!"

Thanks for checking in. One of my coworkers is from China, has been in the states for about 10 years now, she is such a nice person, very friendly. If I ever travel to Beijing, I will not drink the water. OK, I won't ask :-) The pic of you on Rush's site is great, very cool. Have a good day / night (LOL, don't know what time it is in China right now)

[deadhead]

Good Morning, Mayor. A Blessed Sunday to all.

[luvie]

Good morning Rus. Just on my way out the door for church. Thank you for your lesson in God's Word! See ya later!

Have a blessed Sunday....get some rest!

[RaceBannon]

http://community.webshots.com/photo/448812524/464371910yDTKKq

here is the one Limbaugh put on his site:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/448812524/464354568spPUNb

Here is Abner's shirt and Limbaugh's in Tianamen Sqaure, too and also at the WALL

http://community.webshots.com/photo/448812524/464906447OcRbYK

http://community.webshots.com/photo/448812524/464908467GdJMAz

http://community.webshots.com/photo/448812524/464911821LsLRGB

http://community.webshots.com/photo/448812524/464906964Fyxnnd

http://community.webshots.com/photo/448812524/464354438YmySbX

http://community.webshots.com/photo/448812524/464372542PUhkpy

http://community.webshots.com/photo/448812524/464361134wXSfFB

[RaceBannon]

Oh, by the way, it ia 12 hours difference...until daylight savings time anyways...

[DollyCali]

thanks for all the great pix! bookmarking and saving. What a wonderful experience.. but not so wonderful to not have much time off. I was in Hong Kong before the "change".. from the mainland we could look over the fence to the "forbidden" red areas (not good red, like OUR RED). I really appreciate you sharing the pix. I am a photography / graphic nut & just love when others share their experiences via pix.