A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-18,19,20-05....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie, GodBlessUSA

[GodBlessUSA]

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, 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


11-15-05 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

11-16-05 ~ Oh, My Eyes!!
By Billie

11-17-05 ~ Oh, My Eyes!! cont'd
By Billie

11-17-05 ~ Thanksgiving Countdown - T minus 7
By DollyCali

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

[Aquamarine]

You are unbelievable Dolly making such a complete loving tribute to COB.
Yes, he touched all of our hearts in a big Texas way and was a great witness for God.

[ST.LOUIE1]

LOUIE likes Ragtime music, thought I may get his attention. :)

Saw your other post to me but will answer this one. You're right, (you remembered : )) I do LOVE Ragtime, and the song was great listening. Thank you!

Cute graphic, almost as cute as *you*. : ) (((((((Aqua))))))))

[ST.LOUIE1]

So I guess I'm finally going to ask what exactly these "Few of FR's Finest" threads are about. I mean...please explain.

Dolly forgot to mention that our very own *Billie* created the 'Finest'.

A fine tribute to Cobby, Dollly.

Welcome, PC, hope you come back often.

[ST.LOUIE1]

I like the color, your new 'cut' becomes you. : )

Are those guys wearing kilts? : )

[Iowa Granny]

Thank you for your tribute to El Roy.

May he rest in peace.

[E.G.C.]

Thoughts and condolences to Texas Cowboy's family He will be missed.

[snugs]

Wonderful tribute Dolly - though I did not have the good fortune to correspond with TC I had heard of him and had on one or 2 occasions visited the prayer thread. He sounded a great man - God Bless his family at this time.

[Just mythoughts]

"I for one am grateful - -
- it is a toll free line,
- is *never busy,*
- and never ever switches to an Answering Machine!! "


I really like this! I am so busy this week, I have my Clemson college student home for a week, so I appreciate your ping.

[TheMom]

That is a beautiful tribute. Thank you.

TC was indeed one of the finest!

[Molly Pitcher]

Thank you for the TC tribute. It's wonderful and so true to the man.

I know his years were packed full of many blessings...Prayers for his family and friends.

[silent_jonny]

That is a beautiful tribute to TexasCowboy, Dolly. It's moving even for those of us that didn't know him.

God bless his family and friends.

And thank you for the ping.

[SandRat]

Jhn 20:15 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.

Jhn 20:16 Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.

Jhn 20:17 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and [to] my God, and your God.

Jhn 20:21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace [be] unto you: as [my] Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

We know that the passing of our FRiend TC is not a thing for weeping but of comfort. He is not dead, he lives, ascended with God as a believer coming unto him through Jesus Christ.

[DollyCali]

thank you for your notes. He & I had a short time of many note exchanges on guns over a year ago(he was giving me advice). I most admired his determination to be involved & love little Logan. Wish I could have met the gentleman ...and from what I have read & heard that is a truly appropriate name - GENTLEMAN

The cycle of life is quite difficult, isn't it - saying goodbye for now. I know many of you became quite close to TC over the years and there is no denying that the Logan/prayer threads & concern etc is a tremendous bonding force. The family/friends that pray together..stay together?

Lysie and Star.. thank you for your additions. I didn't mean this post to be a conflict w/the remembrance thread(did cross link there) but did want to add my tribute here as he was one of our Finest & participated in this thread until he became ill. Also as a hostess here I try to post most of my news, thoughts etc.

As it is a large post didn't want to post a a lot of threads & use up broadband. I might put it on the tribute/passing page eventually.

Last weekend I began two posts for this thread. They both became VERY large and I ended up doing separate threads on them, and the topics were not of strong interest here.

There was a lot more I could have added to TC's tribute. Better get going. Would like to break the cycle of running late for worship!!!

Have a good Lord's Day all.. see you later.

[apackof2]

Thanks for the ping

[E.G.C.]

AMEN

[The Mayor]

November 20, 2005

Don't Make News!

Read:
1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

You should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God. —1 Thessalonians 4:1

Bible In One Year: 1 Thessalonians 1-5

A story in our local newspaper reported that a $1.73 billion highway and mass transit project in Denver, Colorado, was nearing completion on schedule and within the budget. But the story wasn't on the front page. In fact, it was tucked into a sidebar of brief summaries in small type on page 3 of the local news section. If the project had been plagued by fraud, delays, and cost overruns, no doubt it would have been headline news.

I've decided that "Don't Make News" might be a good motto in life. If we lie, cheat, and steal, that's news. If we live honestly and morally, we can have an unnoticed yet effective spiritual influence on people around us.

When Paul commended the Christians in Thessalonica for showing love toward each other, he urged them, "Aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands . . . that you may walk properly toward those who are outside" (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12).

Since our goal is to please God in everything we do (v.1), it makes no difference whether anyone applauds our actions or not. We are called to be faithful, not famous. Bad behavior sells newspapers. Honesty and integrity honor the Lord. Don't make news! —David McCasland

I'd rather have Jesus than men's applause,
I'd rather be faithful to His dear cause;
I'd rather have Jesus than worldwide fame,
I'd rather be true to His holy name. —Miller
© Renewal 1950, Chancel Music, Inc.

The world's applause cannot compare to the Lord's approval.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
What Does It Take To Follow Christ?

[TheMom]

Thank you for posting the tribute on the other thread. It is beautiful and should be seen by all.

[Billie]

Thinking of Cob1 made me wonder what happened to ofMagog. I sure do miss him too!

It's been a really long time, and I don't know if he has kept in touch with anyone or not. I hope he's okay.

[luvie]

Good morning, Rus! Have a blessed Sunday and sing His praises with gusto!

Thank you for our lesson from God's Word.

(((hugs)))) Stay warm!

[Billie]

great thread Billie, thanks for linking it here.

The Finest threads have come a long way in *style* (more beautiful tables & sleeker vignettes and headings mostly!) since Lori and Daisy and I started it, but presenting a FReeper's story hasn't really changed. And times like this especially, I'm really glad that he let us profile him.

Your tribute to TC last night is beautiful, Dolly - collages are your *thing* - and it was so nice to see TC's smiling face from so many places in his life.

Forgive the ping to so many - I saw your question, pcottraux, and just wanted to include you. I posted a link last night to the thread a little over three years ago where TexasCowboy (Cob1, as we knew him then) was our featured FReeper.