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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-29 & 30-05...Let the Holidays Begin
Billie

Posted on 11/29/2005 5:59:05 AM PST by Billie

Edited on 11/29/2005 9:43:10 AM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]



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, DollyCali, Mama_Bear, GodBlessUSA ~







Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us again! This past weekend began the busiest time of the year for most of us - from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day. About this time three years ago - our first Christmas at the Finest - we asked for help from our readers in guest-writing a holiday thread, and your response warmed our hearts; you were such a big help to us, and got us through a very busy time with fun, interesting, and unique holiday threads. We appreciate you and couldn't do it without your support!

As I did last year, I'm posting the links to all our previous Holiday Threads - from 2002 , 2003, and 2004. Hope you enjoy them - you may even see yourself there!







Twenty-seven days til' Christmas.
Below are links to all of our Holiday Threads. Thanks to some of our Finest Regulars pitching in we've already scheduled the next few weeks with fun, pretty, interesting, and new Christmas posts.....and no reruns!
December 2002

Gingerbread House Contest
(FreeTheHostages/Billie)


Holiday Top Ten List Contest
(FreeTheHostages/Billie)


What Christmas Means to Me
(WVNan, JustAmy, Pippin, Diver Dave, Aquamarine, ST.LOUIE1 /Billie)


Places in the Heart
(Molly Pitcher/Daisyscarlett)


Christmas Pets
(Billie)


Profile of IssaquahKing
(Libertina/Dansangel)


Christmas Music
(Aquamarine and Daisyscarlett)


'Twas the Night Before Christmas
(Daisyscarlett)


Merry Christmas
(Daisyscarlett)



December 2003

Holiday Contest Rumsfeld Doll
(FreeTheHostages)


Name that Freeper Santa!
(Billie)


Oh Christmas Tree
(Billie)


A Bracebridge Christmas
(Mama_Bear)


Shop 'til you drop!
(Billie)


A Christmas Contest (Play Santa)
(FreeTheHostages)


Finest's Christmas Music
(Aquamarine)


Let Us Rejoice
(Billie)



December 2004

Aloha Mele Kalikimaka
(Billie)


A Bracebridge Christmas Revisited
(Mama_Bear)


Let it Snow!
(Billie)


Sights and Sounds of Christmas
(Aquamarine)


Welcome Home, Allegra
(Billie)


Deck the Finest Halls
(Mama_Bear)


12-23 thru 26-04 Let Us Rejoice (Christmas)
(Billie)









09-27-05 ~ Hall of Fame #13

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

11-28-05 Military Monday


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


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KEYWORDS: christmas; freepers; fun; holidays; military; patriotic; surprises; troopsupport; veterans
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To: Billie

Billie, that thread is more beautiful than I recall.. Love the icy silver. read some of the comments & noted that I was buried under snow when I read it... glad they fixed it for you. Been updating my military prayer list & also ping list. good we are adding more. Now back to the drugery.. Had another flood & both my shop vac & current shampoorer decided to stop operating. went to wall mart & got a new medium sized shop vac, out for pizza buffet & let the dogs run in a remote area..


41 posted on 11/29/2005 12:10:10 PM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: PreviouslyA-Lurker

They looked wonderful.. the one w/half cider/half wine & some rum & spices etc sounded delicious! I copied & saved it. thank you!!!


42 posted on 11/29/2005 12:11:32 PM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: Billie

It was cold here this morning. My cat was ALL the way under the covers, no leaving out his little nose or ears!


43 posted on 11/29/2005 12:13:23 PM PST by PreviouslyA-Lurker (...where the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 2 Corinthians 3:16-18)
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To: Billie
Hi Billie This is a beautiful thread! I also enjoy going back and looking at the others. What works of art you all do! :)

I've been decorating. It's been a lot of work. My living room, dining room are now filled with boxes of Christmas decorations and ornaments. I only have the outside done so far. :)

44 posted on 11/29/2005 12:31:22 PM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: DollyCali

Good Afternoon Dolly! :)


45 posted on 11/29/2005 12:32:15 PM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: GodBlessUSA

Hi there Ma'am... about ready to get back to work (or take a nap?) buffets ruin me


46 posted on 11/29/2005 12:37:19 PM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: DollyCali
LOL! :)
I have to finish putting lights outside around my door. Then pick-up my daughter and prepare dinner. Exciting eh? :)
47 posted on 11/29/2005 12:43:58 PM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: GodBlessUSA; Billie; dutchess; Aquamarine; daisyscarlett; dansangel; Brad's Gramma; ...
Some excerpts from Texas Cowboy on Dec 24, 94.. (rest of post is HERE)

--also noted the fifth person in the "to" list is now "gone" also - and in fact was when TC posted this Billie's tribute

.Maybe it was just an old ping list that had not been updated. I still now & then see pings to texasflower & even LBGA and it is strange.

Here are the excerpts from TC's post

Have you ever received something wonderful that you didn't even ask for, like money in the mail, a debt that had mysteriously been cleared, or a coupon to a department store where you had just seen something you wanted, but couldn't afford. .... THAT'S GOD. He knows the desires of your heart.

Have you ever been in a situation and you had no clue how it is going to get better, but now you look back on it. . . THAT'S GOD........He passes us through tribulation to see a brighter day.

In all that we do, we should totally give HIM thanks and our blessings will continue to multiply.

NOW THAT'S GOD!!!!!!!!

48 posted on 11/29/2005 1:56:15 PM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: DollyCali; ru4liberty; Billie

Thank you Dolly for linking Billie and ru's tribute to 'whoever'. She came to mind Sunday in church to me in our pastor's message on giving thanks to God in all things. She is one of my Heroes of Faith.

I've been busy reading through a lot of the links you provided this morning Billie. Thank you.


49 posted on 11/29/2005 2:56:45 PM PST by Diver Dave (Pray for our Armed Forces as if your freedom depends on it.)
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To: Billie; PreviouslyA-Lurker
Beautiful Thread, (((((((Billie)))))))! I'm Going to Go Through Some of the Threads you Listed in a Few Minutes.

PreviouslyA-Lurker, your Kitty is too Cute! She's All Comfy-Cozy Looking.


50 posted on 11/29/2005 2:57:14 PM PST by Kitty Mittens
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To: Diver Dave

She was one of my first "personal/FReepmail" contacts here at FR with the photo album. Sweet gal. Her daughter registered & posted after her death.. not sure she stll checks in.


51 posted on 11/29/2005 3:08:18 PM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: apackof2

This is my very favorite Christmas song. Thanks for posting it!


52 posted on 11/29/2005 3:25:52 PM PST by La Enchiladita (God Bless America ... Our Troops are the Best!)
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To: Billie

Thank you for the welcome!
I'm going to look at some of the Christmas Past threads.


53 posted on 11/29/2005 3:30:05 PM PST by La Enchiladita (God Bless America ... Our Troops are the Best!)
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To: DollyCali; Brad's Gramma

TC taught all of us a lot about faith. About his belief in God and what it meant to him.....and to us.

In his business world he will be remembered for being one of the very best in his field.

On FR, for the countless uplifting posts and prayers and friendships made.

And in our hearts, a prince, a warrior and a true gentleman.

"TT", Beth & Nana


54 posted on 11/29/2005 3:57:42 PM PST by Texas Termite (We have a new star in the heavens :))
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To: La Enchiladita; Texas Termite; Billie; dutchess; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; Victoria Delsoul; snugs; ...
Well, FRiends.. fading fast here.. been waiting for Dose. Might do a little bit more work & then crash. But want to say good night & sweet dreams to all the Finest.. I have spend the better part of a couple of hours reminiscing at the Memorial wall.. the memory threads etc.

Transitions....
55 posted on 11/29/2005 4:42:30 PM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: Texas Termite; DollyCali
And in our hearts, a prince, a warrior and a true gentleman.

I couldn't have said it better...

56 posted on 11/29/2005 4:55:50 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma (A-Lert! A-Lert! Leapfrog serves LOUSY beer!)
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To: DollyCali
Hi Dolly hope you have not had any more disasters - am waiting for the dose also before I crash
57 posted on 11/29/2005 5:12:40 PM PST by snugs (An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME)
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To: La Enchiladita
Your welcome

I would suggest getting Twila Paris Christmas Cd called "its the thought"

Her version of song is very lovely, plus the rest of the CD is wonderful, annointed

58 posted on 11/29/2005 6:02:21 PM PST by apackof2 (I was born an American; I will live an American; I shall die an American. Daniel Webster)
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To: Billie
You have lifted my heart. Thank you for adding Jennifer to the list. Specialist Jennifer thanks you too.
59 posted on 11/29/2005 6:29:08 PM PST by Stars&StripesNE (My Daughter, My Hero, My Soldier, My Friend)
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To: Diver Dave; ST.LOUIE1
Hi, Dave - how tall was the Candy Cane you used to use at Christmas?

Glad you've enjoyed some of the Christmas threads.

Louie's lighting up his cat still makes me laugh. Poor cat indeed!

60 posted on 11/29/2005 6:32:12 PM PST by Billie
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