A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-21,22,23-05....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, 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


10-17-05 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

10-18-05 ~ Poetry and Potpourri at the Finest
By JustAmy

10-19-05 ~ North to Alaska
ByMama_Bear

10-20-05 ~ North to Alaska, cont'd
ByMama_Bear

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.

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

[Mama_Bear]

Thanks so much, I truly do appreciate your prayers and good thoughts for JK's mom.

Yes, Amy, they put in a pin - actually a good sized rod into her hip bone and also a plate in her wrist. The surgeon says they will be getting her out of bed tomorrow afternoon. Amazing what they can do today. As the surgeon said, the surgeries they are doing today, they couldn't do ten years ago. And the prognosis for recovery is much, much better.

She came through the surgery fine but is a little disoriented because they have moved her around the hospital so much. That will pass in time. Now we start the healing process.

[scubachick]

GO NAVY is right! LOL However, in our family, we have Marines and Army as well, so we have to remember to be fair! (heehee)

[scubachick]

Thank you, blackie! You have a special place in our hearts, both for your support and humor! Mr. Scubachick likes to say he is a curmudgeon at the ripe old age of 39! He also loves your tagline! As do I!

[scubachick]

Thank you! We are enjoying the time together and as our daughter is 10 1/2 months old, she and Daddy are loving getting reacquainted!

[scubachick]

Geez, Diver Dave, I am the one who is always a day late and a dollar short! You aren't that late at all! (Do you think the scuba has water-logged our brains?) Anyway, we thank you for the prayers and the homecoming wishes. Also the LCDR sends a salute back to you and loves your name. He is chomping at the bit to get some diving in!

[StarCMC]

Awwww!! I have an almost 1 year old (plus 3 other kids!) I can only imagine from watching my brother's kids' adjustments what it's like when Dad's gone for a long time. I'm so glad they're getting to enjoy each other again! :o)

[Temple Owl]

If dogs have a heaven, I know that our pooches will be greeted with open arms. Prayers for DollyCali.

[blackie]

Thanks for the props, scubachick!

Tell Mr. SC he needs a few more gray hairs in his beard to be a curmudgeon ~ although, it's never to early to start. ;)

I'll be 75 on Wednesday and I really qualify for old curmdgeon. >:-}

[Kitty Mittens]

I just Found Out about your Mother-in-Law; our Lord Bless her Heart. I will be Lifting her Up in Prayer, Asking our Heavenly Father that she will Heal Quickly and Completely from her Surgery.

[scubachick]

You're welcome and Happy Birthday! I always tell Mr. Scubachick, if he's this crotchety at 39, what will he be like at 90?? LOL

[scubachick]

Thanks! Four kids! That is awesome! Our hats are off to you! Children are such blessings!

[blackie]

39 is a crotchety age ~ once you pass 40 it gets better and when you retire. I retired at age 55 and from then on, every day is a holiday, especially if you're a motorcycle rider. ;)

Let The Good Times Roll!

Thought For The Day:

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- "WOW, what a ride!!!

[scubachick]

Are you sure you are not related to Mr. Scubachick? Not only does he ride motorcycles, but he has your quote on his computer!!!! lol At least you gave me hope that once he turns 40, he will be less crotchety! lol

[blackie]

Could be ~ I spent the first 60 years of my life in California ~ moved here in '90. ;)

Lotsa lovin' cures crotchetiness in both young and old curmudgeons. ;)