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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-13,14-05....Finest Christmas Tables, Part II
Billie, LUV W, Mrs.Nooseman
| LUV W, Mrs.Nooseman
Posted on 12/12/2005 9:17:26 PM PST by Billie
A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day
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~ Billie, Dutchess, DollyCali, Mama_Bear, GodBlessUSA ~
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With the holiday season in full swing and Christmas fast approaching, a few weeks ago I asked a Few of Our Finest to set some of their finest Christmas tables to present throughout the first three weeks of December. Each one has chosen her own theme, and no one else has seen it. Today our featured guest artists are LUV W and Mrs.Nooseman.
I hope you enjoy and appreciate their beautiful Christmas offerings as much as I do. It's always rewarding when we have our Finest' contributions, but never moreso than during the Christmas holidays.
Thank you, Luv and Mrs.N!
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Bring Us Home Again
He slowly came awake today and he lumbered to his feet, for it was just two hours before that he faded off to sleep.
He donned the day's attire and grabbed his M-16. He headed off to breakfast to keep him strong and lean.
As he walked down to the chow line he kept a watchful eye. He didn't want the enemy to take him by surprise.
As the chaplin said a special prayer on this very special day, he kept thinking of his family that is oh so far away.
He rubbed his left breast pocket where he keeps a picture of his wife and a letter from his daughter that he reads most every night.
He fought back a single tear as he stared out at the sand, wishing he could be back home with his family close at hand.
He shook his head to clear his thoughts and then be on his way. He's defending our great country and has little time to play.
When he got out to the fence line, his buddy by his side, he exchanged a "Merry Christmas" followed by a tired sigh.
He climbed upon the watchtower, his mouth a tiny grin. He said, "Merry Christmas to the world" and "God, please, bring us home again".
~Bradley A. Peraino~
GOD BLESS AMERICA ~~~~~~~~~~ GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS
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Good Morning FR Finest.
Christmas Traditions at my house.
Advent
At our house we start the Christmas celebrations with Advent.
We have a wreath made out of pine cones with four candles on it. Each Sunday we light one Candle and read the Story of Christ's birth and listen to Christmas songs.
During the time of Advent, we also start baking our Christmas Cookies and making Christmas decorations.
Our kids receive an Advent Calender on the First of December to count down the days to Christmas.
St.Nick or Nickolaus
On December sixth we celebrate St.Nick, who brings small gifts that he puts into the children's boots that have been left in front of their doors, if they were good. ;)
To keep some of the traditions from Germany in the family, we also exchange gifts on December 24th, and we put some gifts under the tree for December 25th, to include the traditions of an American Christmas.
We have integrated both traditions into our very own tradition and hope that our kids will carry on this tradition, when they have their own families.
It would be great if you all could share your Traditions with all of us, whether they are Christmas, Hanuka or other Holiday traditions.
I wish you all Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas.
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KEYWORDS: christmas; freepers; fun; military; patriotic; surprises; veterans
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To: deadhead
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posted on
12/14/2005 5:43:01 PM PST
by
Mrs.Nooseman
(A Merry and Joyous Christmas to all ,especially to our Troops !!!)
To: Mrs.Nooseman; LUV W
Hey, there you two are. :) I followed you Mrs. N. LOL!
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posted on
12/14/2005 5:45:21 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: LUV W; Mrs.Nooseman
You should get your cards from me by New Years. LOL!
Next week I have to take my son into NYC for College interview. This college stuff is a lot of work. :)
223
posted on
12/14/2005 5:46:55 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: JustAmy
Love your Christmas Card, Amy. Know you're busy doing all the things that we wimmen "get" to do at this time of the year. :)
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posted on
12/14/2005 5:47:13 PM PST
by
Billie
To: GodBlessUSA
Hmmmm, that is a very pretty greeting - I wonder...... is the background transparent? :)
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posted on
12/14/2005 5:48:06 PM PST
by
Billie
To: dixie sass
Hi, dixie - they are different from last year's - different folks have created them - isn't it fun to see some of the other creations!
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posted on
12/14/2005 5:48:58 PM PST
by
Billie
To: dutchess
Oh, no! Please no icestorm that leaves you without power!
227
posted on
12/14/2005 5:50:26 PM PST
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Billie
To: Diva Betsy Ross
Diva, thank you - it's always nice to see you stop in.
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posted on
12/14/2005 5:51:07 PM PST
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Billie
To: Billie
I believe so. Let me check. :)
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posted on
12/14/2005 5:51:11 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: DollyCali
Still thinking about you, dolly. Wanting to make you feel all better, knowing I can't.
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posted on
12/14/2005 5:52:02 PM PST
by
Billie
To: LUV W
LOL! Isn't it fun! A surprise in my mailbox - actually TWO little purple thingies! Will post the other tomorrow. :)
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posted on
12/14/2005 5:53:14 PM PST
by
Billie
To: Mrs.Nooseman
:) glad you like my little housedress LOL
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posted on
12/14/2005 5:54:32 PM PST
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Billie
To: Billie
Yes that one has a transparent background. :)
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posted on
12/14/2005 5:55:33 PM PST
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GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: Billie
Yo! Billie
I LUV ice cream...and cookies...and candy...and, but you get the idea!
Wish we had time...but Santa's holding us in late hoping for a resolution of the ElvesStrike! Pssst....don't tell anybody...but we Elves...already decided to do that. But, if Santa wants to sweeten the pot....well!!
Pistov
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posted on
12/14/2005 5:56:10 PM PST
by
Pistov Elf
(Today's Duty -- Naughty & Nice List)
To: Mama_Bear
Woweee!! Look at you, Billie! You are glittering all over.LOL - purple makes us look so regal. :)
Yes, that li'l gal does look just like you. :) Funny how the dolls have changed - they used to be "Barbies" when we first started posting them. :)
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posted on
12/14/2005 5:58:01 PM PST
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Billie
To: GodBlessUSA
You look fantastic Billie! :) Are you sure it doesn't make me look too fat?! LOL!
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posted on
12/14/2005 5:58:51 PM PST
by
Billie
To: deadhead
Oh, what a cute elf! And I can see that yours is decorated like the *real* old-fashioned tree - don't see many that put icicles on trees - pretty!
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posted on
12/14/2005 6:00:57 PM PST
by
Billie
To: Billie
House dress?
Looks like a Party Dress to me.;)
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posted on
12/14/2005 6:03:56 PM PST
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Mrs.Nooseman
(A Merry and Joyous Christmas to all ,especially to our Troops !!!)
To: GodBlessUSA
LOL.
I am all over FR and can't keep up with any thread.LOL.
My pinger wasn't working either, so I had to fix that.
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posted on
12/14/2005 6:06:14 PM PST
by
Mrs.Nooseman
(A Merry and Joyous Christmas to all ,especially to our Troops !!!)
To: GodBlessUSA
Good to know ,now I don't have to run to the mailbox every day in anticipation.LOL.
Still working on the college stuff I see.:)
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posted on
12/14/2005 6:07:34 PM PST
by
Mrs.Nooseman
(A Merry and Joyous Christmas to all ,especially to our Troops !!!)
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