A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-9,10,11-05...From East to West Freepers Decorate Best

Billie

[Billie]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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~ Billie, Dutchess, DollyCali, Mama_Bear, GodBlessUSA ~

Good morning, FReeper FRiends! We're Christmas'ing all this month at the Finest, and this weekend you are invited to join us on a tour of the Finest Homes, where many of our regulars are going to share their decorations with you in their posts throughout the weekend. In addition, we would love to see your Christmas trees, your outdoor lights, favorite decorations, recipes, Christmas traditions in your home.

Because the thread may get really *graphics-heavy*, I ask that you keep your photos a reasonable size (both physical and in bytes), but do hope you will feel free to post as many as you like, and drop in often to see the offerings of others. I will start with a little bit of Christmas in my kitchen, which helps get me in the mood to bake cookies and other goodies we don't need but think we can't do without. :)

As we share our photos and traditions with others, I'd like to share a link to a wonderful Christmas album: "Merry Christmas With love" by Clay Aiken, who has one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard. My favorite song is #6: "Mary Did You Know". I've been listening to it over and over and over, but you should be able to listen to all of the songs on that CD.

Clay Aiken ~ "Merry Christmas With Love"

Mary Did You Know

Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy would one day walk on water?
Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy would save our sons and daughters?
Did you know
that your Baby Boy has come to make you new?
This Child that you delivered will soon deliver you.

Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy will give sight to a blind man?
Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy will calm the storm with His hand?
Did you know
that your Baby Boy has walked where angels trod?
When you kiss your little Baby you kissed the face of God?

Mary did you know.. Ooo Ooo Ooo

The blind will see.
The deaf will hear.
The dead will live again.
The lame will leap.
The dumb will speak
The praises of The Lamb.

Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy is Lord of all creation?
Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy will one day rule the nations?
Did you know
that your Baby Boy is heaven's perfect Lamb?
The sleeping Child you're holding is the Great, I Am.

From My House to Yours.....

Merry Christmas, Ya'll!

09-27-05 ~ Hall of Fame #13

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[The Mayor]

Yes she is! Think I'll keep her... : )

[The Mayor]

Join us here for Military Monday!

[Billie]

but you really should smack Billie first. She got finished decorating WAY before I did.)

Sure did - I had to have mine ready to post Friday morning! :)

[Billie]

Some day, if it is the last thing I do, I am going to visit England, Ireland and Scotland (but it probably won't be at Christmas time). It's on my list of "things to do". :-)

Been there - absolutely LOVED it - more than Hawaii, more than a cruise! Promise!

[Mama_Bear]

Oh no, Dolly!!! I am so sorry. I hope he is not suffering. Is he an old dog? I can't remember if you have ever mentioned how old he is.

Yes, I will pray that he is not suffering and I will pray for you also. I know how hard it is to see one of your beloved pets become ill. Do you think maybe he ate something that has made him very sick?

[Billie]

I'm going to call it a night weekend, but have enjoyed every single picture you've all shared with us on this thread. (Rus, you're welcome to post Military Monday anytime) :)

Saying goodnight with a picture of the White House Christmas Tree...

[luvie]

Beautiful....goodnight Billie. Thanks for letting us all share with each other.

[Billie]

Oh, Dolly. :( I was just refreshing my page after saying goodnight and saw your post. I am so very sorry, know you heart is breaking. Praying he recovers. (((((((((Dolly/Oliver))))))))))

[Billie]

I had to buy an external floppy drive, too, for this pc. Seems to be "optional" on the newer ones, and it was the only way I could transfer all my graphics on old pc to this one. No CD burner on the old one to put them on CD's.

[Mama_Bear]

Been there - absolutely LOVED it - more than Hawaii, more than a cruise! Promise!

I have no doubt that it would be a trip of a lifetime. I feel as though I would feel right at home there, because my ancestors were English, Irish and Scottish. I can imagine that it would be like going home. Maybe that's silly, but I have always felt that way. I think that is why I love to visit and feel so comfortable in Victoria, BC.....because it is "British".

[Pistov Elf]

Yo! Nan...

You just neve know about these Big Bads!! One minute they are all nice and friendly...the next they are chasing my reindeer!! Hey! That reminds me of a story...I'll tell you about it soon.

Meanwhile, stay safe...You are on Santa's Nice List...but not that old Wolfie!!

Unless and until the EIB nail him...I've increased to SantaCon Level Bravo -- This calls on help from our Elf Protectors -- Wolfie wouldn't like them.

Meanwhile, I've off to meet with the Elves to discuss our Strike Demands...and meet with old Fat...er Santa again.

Pistov

[apackof2]

I am praying Dolly

[Billie]

Thanks, Luv - time to put on the ole bathrobe (hint) :) and have a cup of hot chocolate, bubble bath, and nite-nite!

[luvie]

You mean these bathrobes? LOL!

[Billie]

Dose are dem. ;) Nite!

[Pistov Elf]

Yo! Billie...

Don't trust him...Remember the Big Teeth!!p> Ok...everything is going according to plan...just play it cool. Then.....(((POWIE)))

Pistov

[WVNan]

Sorry I had to check out again for church and then we went out to eat with friends. That's the way I have to do most of my freeping. Pop in and then back out on short notice. I'm glad you are a long way from the explosion. Thanks again for the gift.

[WVNan]

You really are a beautiful young woman. I looked at your profile page. Love the picture of you and your friend in Montana. Why on earth hasn't some nice conservative gentleman swept you off your feet?

[WVNan]

Shhhh, you're not supposed to reveal those secrets. Tell them you had the interior decorator fashion them for you. Shape up girl, goodness, buy you books, send you to school........

[WVNan]

Wish you were here Lori......