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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-12-05....Military Monday
Billie, The Mayor

Posted on 12/11/2005 7:42:06 PM PST by The Mayor




A Few of FR's Finest
....Every Day
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A Few of FR's Finest November 11, 2001

So many people have written me since my original Veteran's Day Tribute, asking how they, or a loved one, could be included in that tribute. Since I could no longer add the photos to the body of the thread, I had been including them in additional posts as I received enough to make another collage.
Still that didn't seem to be enough. I think there's never been a better nor more appropriate time to keep the faces of our own Veterans and Active Military in front of FReepers--every day! That's why I wanted to do yet another Daily Thread .....ABOUT FReepers .....and FOR FReepers. But not only about our Military FReepers; for all FReepers! Wouldn't it be nice to get to know a few of the other FReepers as well? That's why we've created a place for just that. This is a friendly room in JimRob's house where FReeper FRiends can gather every day and just say hello if that's all they want to do.
There's more of course. We sometimes feature different FReepers, with a little background information on who they are and what makes them who they are, along with a few photos you might not have seen on other threads; sometimes others write an essay for us to post as the feature for the day; sometimes our presentation is a human interest story found elsewhere that you might not have read; sometimes special holiday threads; but whatever the topic of the day, it is always with FR's Finest in mind and that is YOU!
If you would like to be featured, or would like to see someone else featured, please send me a private FR mail.
Every Monday we will post the photos of FR's Military Personnel that I have collected and put into groups; these will be available to view through a link the remainder of the week - every day just a click away. :)   If you would like to add a photo of yourself or a loved one in the military, past or present, please let me know; I will hold it until I have enough for a new group.
Thank you, and please have fun with us...every day! ~ Billie

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Thank You For Serving Our Country!

TOP: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete
MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1



TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet
MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga
BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc



TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette
MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid
BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf



TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP
MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian
BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma



TOP:  g'nad, AgThorn's son Justin, SLB, AgThorn's son Brett.
MIDDLE:  fish70, razorback-bert, CheneyChick,Leroy S Mort, Mark17.
BOTTOM:  Terry's Take, Taxman, DinkyDau.



TOP:  ValerieUSA's son Grant, SK1Thurman, kd5cts, RangerVetNam,
dansangel and .45man's son-in-law Tony
BOTTOM:  rangerX, Old China Hand, Trish, Howlin's dad, Mustang



TOP: ohioWfan's son, MamaBear's father-in-law, MamaBear's dad, ladtx
MIDDLE:  The Mayor's niece, M.Kehoe, Beach_Babe's son-in-law
BOTTOM:  deadhead's dad, HiJinx, Severa's hubby, viligantcitizen's granddad.



TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68.
MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack



TOP:  Q6-God, Scan59, Mama Bear and JKPhoto's son, ofMagog.
MIDDLE:  Big'ol_freeper, JustAmy's great uncle, Prodigal Son.
BOTTOM:  JustAmy's husband, JustAmy's brother-in-law, JustAmy's brother.



TOP:  dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon.
BOTTOM:  Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat.



TOP:  ladtx #2 son; DiverDave's twin Don; petuniasevan and husband
poorman; Mustard; ladtx #1 son;
BOTTOM:  AlamoGirl's brother Floyd; AG's dad; AG's brother Jim (inset);
WVNan's husband; ladtx' Aunt Eva.



TOP: Mo1's dad; BuffyT's Uncle (right, w/ her dad & grandmother); Armymarinemom's 3 sons.
MIDDLE: ru4Liberty's dad; SheLion's husband, MaineRebel; wirestripper.
BOTTOM: fivetoes; bigghurtt; hurricane; ladtx' dad; Pippin's brother.



TOP: Repubmommy's brother, Rose in RoseBear's uncle, BoxerBlues' son Chris, BoxerBlues' son Brent.
BOTTOM: Rose in RoseBear's cousin's hubby, Deadhead's stepdad, Dansy's dad, Misty's brother.



LEFT: Little Pig; TOP: hattend, Old Sarge, Aquamarine's dad.
MIDDLE: HuntsvilleTxVeteran.
BOTTOM: Its_me_K.E.T.'s son, Veloxherc, SeeRushToldU_So.





                     








06-28-05 HALL OF FAME #12

THE WEEKEND THREAD

12-9-10-11-05...
T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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



TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
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1 posted on 12/11/2005 7:42:08 PM PST by The Mayor
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To: Mrs Mayor; ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; Billie; dutchess; Mama_Bear; dansangel; deadhead; Diver Dave; ...

December 12, 2005

"But God . . ."

Read:
Genesis 39

[Joseph] left his garment in her hand, and fled and ran outside. —Genesis 39:12

Bible In One Year: Hebrews 5-7

cover What if Joseph had succumbed to the advances of Potiphar's wife? (Genesis 39). Imagine how he could have justified his sin. "But God, You don't want me to be unhappy, and you know how lonely it is here. Besides, I think I really love her."

What if Abram had disobeyed when God told him to leave Ur and head for parts unknown? (Genesis 12). What if he had said, "But God, I'm established here. I can't afford to risk everything on an uncertain future. I've got to watch out for Sarai. I'm staying."

Praise God that Joseph and Abram did the right thing. Joseph fled temptation; he ran from sin. Abram left Ur; he journeyed in obedience.

In life, we face both of these kinds of choices. Sometimes temptation rises up in front of us. When it does, we can either run and reap God's rewards—or we can give in, reap the sad consequences, and then make sorry excuses. Sometimes we sense that God is leading us in a particular direction. We can choose either to follow Him and trust His omniscience—or we can offer flimsy excuses and live a life of disobedience.

The abundant life of godliness is far better than a life of excuses and despair. Let's live so that we won't give in to the desire to say, "But God . . ." —Dave Branon

Let the road be rough and dreary
And its end far out of sight,
Foot it bravely, strong or weary—
Trust in God and do the right. —Macleod

God does not demand success—just obedience.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Eve & Rahab: Learning To Make Better Choices

2 posted on 12/11/2005 7:43:57 PM PST by The Mayor ( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
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Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Dutchess; dollycali;The Mayor; GodBlessUSA , and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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Maigrey...................cousin
OhioWfan........................son
mystery-ak..........son, husband
Gogrammy................grandson
Inspectorette...................son
Blessed American..........nephew
Slip18..........................nephew
anniegetyourgun...........nephew
Diver Dave.......niece, nephew
ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews
Pippin..........niece, loved one
Pippin...nephew & his fiancee
weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw
jamaly.................brotherinlaw
Future Snake Eater..........cousin
WaterDragon.............grandson
WaterDragon...........son-in-law
BeforeISleep...................son
kimmie7......................brother
Armymarinemom............3 sons
american_ranger.............son
LadyX.........................grandson
fawn796.......................nephew
Dubya............................nephew
StarCMC......................brother
ValerieUSA..................2 sons
Lakeside......................2 sons
LakeLady.....................nephew
Spruce.....................daughter
Philman_36..............2 nephews
bjcintennessee.......son, niece
Ladysmith..nephew, friend's son
tina07......soninlaw & his friend
Katydidnt..........................son
MontanaCowgirlCop.......brother
Warrior Nurse...........active duty
SK1 Thurman...........active duty
David Osborne.........active duty
fc2tomschermuly......active duty
bkwells..................active duty
LongCut..................active duty
cjk..........................active duty
Trish.......................active duty
ODC-GIRL.................active duty
AF_Blue..................active duty
Notwithstanding.....active duty
thumperusn.............active duty
Q6-God.....................active duty
Q6-God...................twin brother
Veloxherc.................active duty
Don Simmons...........active duty
wingnutx..................active duty
Old Sarge................active duty
Bykrbayb.........................son
Hope and Glory................son
Walkenfree............2 grandsons,
3 nephews, 1 granddaughter
ariamne.....................2 cousins
Zechariah_8_13..brother-in-law, cousin
El Gato.....................nephew
MississippyMuddy.............sister
MississippyMuddy.....2 nephews
Kramster......................stepson
veeceeque................active duty
freema.............. nephew and son
Jemian............................ son
Lone Red Ranger...Brother in law
No Longer Free State ..... active duty
right2parent.................son
Ike..................................son
repubmom......................son
Skyraider........................ son
CMS................... active duty
CyberAnt.................nephew
Jen's mom.............daughter
911angelady...........2 sons
scubachick...............husband
ladtx........................2 sons
Its_me_K.E.T...................son
gator girl.................husband
severa.......husband, brother
Hostel......................cousin
MozartLover......son, nephew
LBGA...............................son
katykelly......................son
cookcounty.....................son
SpookBrat...nephew, cousin
Doug from Upland...son-in-law
Himyar..........................son
boxerblues................2 sons
the piper.........................son
sheeza.......................husband
kemathen7.................husband
Tiffee4Bob.................boyfriend
deadhead......................cousin
JimRobinson.........2 nephews
TexKat..............son, step-son
Consort..2 daughters,son-in-law
Darheel.........................niece
Donaeus......................nephew
dixie sass...................nephew
BeAllYouCanBe...................son
Repubmommy...............brother
AgThorn.........................2 sons
homeschoolmama.......nephew
kneezles.............................son
Rose inRoseBear...cousin's hubby
Skimask.......................Son
Atomic Conspiracy..half-brother
Atomic Conspiracy...nephew
Atomic Conspiracy..........niece
Sunflowergal..............grandson
visualops.......................cousin
Alouette..............................son
mrstank.......................husband
MrsMike31..................husband
eaglesiniowa......................son
auboy............................cousin
spotbust1...................husband
Leofl.................................son
chena................................son
campfollower...................fiance
LUV W..............................son
painter.........................nephew
ProudAFDad......................son
TheMayor....friends'son & nephew
mhking........................cousin
Misty4jc......................husband
Colorado Slim................ nephew
Tapatio.....................2 nephews
CGblue....................active duty
ak_daddoo.....................nephew
DirtyHarryY2K.......daughter,son-in-law
nelibeli.........................nephew
bigghurtt...................Active duty
frankiep....................Active duty
Palladin.......................grandson
Gonzo......................friend's son
jkphoto.........................nephew
JRios1968..................Active Duty
Azbushgal..........................son
rahbert............................son
Kimmykay...........................son
sneakers……….son
NavySEAL F-16 .................son
wolfcreek................daughter
JesseJane ............ cousin.
Roses0508..................son
SoldiersPrayingMom.........son
WakeUpandVote..........brother
mrs tiggywinkle............cousin
MEG33..................grandson






3 posted on 12/11/2005 7:45:14 PM PST by The Mayor ( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
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To: The Mayor

Good evening, Mayor. Thanks for our lesson from God's Word. I love Joseph's story.


4 posted on 12/11/2005 7:47:25 PM PST by luvie (QUITTING IS NOT AN EXIT STRATEGY IN IRAQ...)
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To: LUV W

When I look at those pictures and think about all the history they have seen I am awed.


5 posted on 12/11/2005 7:54:01 PM PST by benjamin032
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To: benjamin032

And heroes all!


6 posted on 12/11/2005 7:55:52 PM PST by luvie (QUITTING IS NOT AN EXIT STRATEGY IN IRAQ...)
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Pistov Salutes all our Brave Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coastguardsmen

7 posted on 12/11/2005 8:32:57 PM PST by Pistov Elf (Today's Duty -- Researching Christmas Spirit and updating Home Page)
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To: Pistov Elf
Thank you!


8 posted on 12/11/2005 8:39:52 PM PST by The Mayor ( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
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To: LUV W

Hi Luv, your very welcome!

Hittin the sack.


9 posted on 12/11/2005 8:40:42 PM PST by The Mayor ( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
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To: The Mayor

Good night, good friend. Hope you have a wonderful week! Stay warm!


10 posted on 12/11/2005 8:43:22 PM PST by luvie (QUITTING IS NOT AN EXIT STRATEGY IN IRAQ...)
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To: LUV W

I'll do my best!

11 posted on 12/11/2005 8:44:59 PM PST by The Mayor ( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
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To: The Mayor

LOL! Bless your heart. Wear an extra layer. Are you still working outdoors?


12 posted on 12/11/2005 8:46:07 PM PST by luvie (QUITTING IS NOT AN EXIT STRATEGY IN IRAQ...)
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To: LUV W; The Mayor; All
Let's show our support for our troops and the people of Iraq as the voting begins with a purple finger.

I mixed red and blue food coloring (add the blue to red, drop by drop to get the desired color).

Support Our Troops!

13 posted on 12/11/2005 9:54:33 PM PST by Diver Dave
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To: Diver Dave

That's wonderful, Dave. I am going to try to do it too. I work in a jewelry store. Don't know how they'll feel about me having a purple finger. I might just have to say I ruined a purple pen! LOL!


14 posted on 12/11/2005 9:58:35 PM PST by luvie (QUITTING IS NOT AN EXIT STRATEGY IN IRAQ...)
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To: LUV W; Diver Dave; The Mayor; Billie; Mama_Bear; deadhead; Aquamarine; ohioWfan; dutchess; ...

Oliver has died. I am a wreck. Thank you for your prayers.

I wont be doing the thread this Wed. can you do a twofer billie? Will get back to those who were going to be part of wednesday's thread eventually.


15 posted on 12/11/2005 11:09:45 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

Oh, Dolly...prayers to you at this extremely sad time! What happened!??

16 posted on 12/11/2005 11:13:18 PM PST by luvie (QUITTING IS NOT AN EXIT STRATEGY IN IRAQ...)
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To: DollyCali

So sorry to hear this news Dolly. Prayers up.


17 posted on 12/11/2005 11:20:28 PM PST by Diver Dave
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To: DollyCali
Oh, no! I am sorry very sorry. I am suffering this loss with you Dolly....as I can truly say (as can most of us here) I have been where you are right now. It hurts so incredibly bad. I know how devastating this is for you.....and I know how torn apart you are. I am typing through tears. I wish there was something I could say to ease your pain.
18 posted on 12/11/2005 11:21:56 PM PST by Mama_Bear (My heroes wear camouflage!)
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To: DollyCali

Dolly, I was so sad to read about Oliver, especially since you had just written about being out and about with him. Having had one of my cats die during the night (suddenly, no preparation) three weeks ago, I am especially touched with what you are going through. I will pray God's comfort for you.


19 posted on 12/12/2005 12:25:51 AM PST by GretchenM (Hooked on porn and hating it? Visit http://www.theophostic.com .)
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To: DollyCali; conspiratoristo; Pontiac; boxerblues; dubyaismypresident; GOP_Lady; Commiewatcher; ...

Dolly,
Ann Marie and I share your sorry, Oliver was a great dog and he will be missed by all.

20 posted on 12/12/2005 1:58:47 AM PST by Las Vegas Dave ("Liberals out of power are comical-Liberals in power are dangerous!"-Rush Limbaugh.)
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