A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....1-09-06....Military Monday

Billie, The Mayor

[The Mayor]

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

FR is a Treasure Trove of talented, compassionate, patriotic, wonderful people who gather every day to discuss the latest news and issues; salute and support our military and our leaders;  tell a few jokes;  learn a new word;  write poetry;  pray for those in need;  and congratulate those who are deserving. Thank you, Jim Robinson, for giving us the vehicle in which we can express ourselves.

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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, Neets, 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.




                     

12-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #14

THE WEEKEND THREAD thru 1-06,7,8-06... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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

[The Mayor]

New computers can drive you crazy. Can you go to Microsoft.com and get word pad? I have an old works disc I could send you if that would help..

[DollyCali]

I have word pad.. that is what opened it as code

thanks for ideas though. right now with cold remnants & all the meds I am not thinking 100%(well, as if I do ANY time)

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning, you two.

Dolly, did you ever hear the story about why Rus and I call each other "cousins"? I think the discovery of our "connection" may have been before you found the Finest.

Anyway, here's the story. Awhile back, Rus made a comment about his grandfather similar to the one on this thread and I replied back that my mother was born and raised in the little town of Ashland, Massachusetts and went to the high school and attended the very football games of which he spoke. In fact, my grandparents lived most of their lives there, my grandmother, being born in Lynn, moved to Ashland after she married my grandfather. (All of my family, on my mother and father's side have roots that go back to colonial days in Massachusetts.) I have heard my mother speak many times of the big football rivalry between the Ashland and Hopkinton high schools. So, naturally, I was astounded to find out that The Mayor was born and raised practically just down the road from where my family comes from. In fact, we were both born in Framingham Union Hospital (Rus a few years after me). But, the coincidences don't stop there. His grandmother has lived in Ashland for many years, so Rus asked her about the Masons and, as it happens, she remembers my grandparents who lived on Main Street. In the 50's everyone knew everyone in Ashland, it was and still is a very small town.

I can't remember now, but one of his relatives (his other grandfather?) worked at Telecron in Ashland, where my grandfather worked for many years.

Rus and I had become acquainted on FR long before we realized the connection in our family background. So, anyway, we feel we are practically cousins. Small world, huh?

Another interesting fact: Rus's grandmother has the distinction of being the oldest resident of Ashland. And this lady is one tough trooper! She had health problems recently that resulted in her to having to spend some time in the hospital, but he says she is determined to get well and go home. :-)

I hope your grandmother continues to improve, Rus.

[Mama_Bear]

Hope your cold is improving, Dolly. I had a mild one during Christmas. Not fun at all. I took Echinacea and used Zicam and, between the two, something worked and it never developed into one of those miserable, prolonged colds.

Hope you are doing much better today.

[DollyCali]

What a wonderful story on 'consecutiveness'.. love it!

I have a little "small world" story from FR also. I got to know Kassie over on the ATRW thread & we had a lot in common & eventually exchanged email addys & sent the normal humor etc. one day I looked at her TO: listing & there was my best friend's email address.., Lu, from living in NC 15 years ago. I had moved away to Texas & she had moved to the gulf area/NO roundabout. Lu & I were both dancers, crafters & struggled with issues that will be left unsaid here.. She was in hospital the week I left. She was delivering her last child & I was having an hand surgery & an angioplasty. I have some neat pix of us together in the lovely hospital garb.

Found out this was her ONLY cousin & very dear friend (not all relatives are friends, as we well know)

Well, we never know who we will run into here do we? I keep wondering if my ex hangs out at FR.. he is conservative/republican..

[DollyCali]

cold is a wee bit better. Been doing zicam, echnecia(however you spell it), Vit C, zinc & theraflu for severe colds. Also excedrin & lotradine...thanks for asking. I recall when you were down also at end of last year

[DollyCali]

tulip.. miss your holiday posts.. came across this on another thread

Connecticut : Ratification Day (1788)

Panamá, Canal Zone : Martyrs' Day/Dia de los Martires

US : Show and Tell Day at Work

Play God Day

Fungal Infection Awareness Month.

[Mama_Bear]

Wow! More FR "connections". I bet there are lots of them, actually. It's an amazingly small world! But still, you have to wonder, in your case and mine...what are the odds? :-)

[Mama_Bear]

Fungal Infection Awareness Month.

You've got to be kidding. LOL!!!

[DollyCali]

talk about a "fun day" huh?

[Mama_Bear]

talk about a "fun day" huh?

Day? Heck, we get to celebrate it ALL month!

[DollyCali]

yes, you are right.. the possibilities for enjoyment keep on coming..

[DollyCali]

thanks for get well "pretty" yesterday.. saw it before I went to bed about 6(party animal I am)

Hope you are doing okay.. back to work? How is dad doing?

Here is something to maybe put just a "LITTLE" smile on your face.

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ELEMENTARY BIBLE SCHOOL TESTS


IT COMES FROM A CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEST. THE KIDS WERE ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS. THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS

ABOUT THE BIBLE WERE WRITTEN BY CHILDREN. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN RETOUCHED NOR CORRECTED. INCORRECT SPELLING HAS BEEN LEFT AS IS.

1. IN THE FIRST BOOK OF THE BIBLE, GUINESSIS. GOD GOT TIRED OF CREATING THE WORLD SO HE TOOK THE SABBATH OFF.

2. ADAM AND EVE WERE CREATED FROM AN APPLE TREE. NOAH'S WIFE WAS JOAN OF ARK. NOAH BUILT AND ARK AND THE ANIMALS CAME ON IN PEARS.

3. LOTS WIFE WAS A PILLAR OF SALT DURING THE DAY, BUT A BALL OF FIRE DURING THE NIGHT.

4. THE JEWS WERE A PROUD PEOPLE AND THROUGHOUT HISTORY THEY HAD TROUBLE WITH UNSYMPATHETIC GENITALS.

5. SAMPSON WAS A STRONGMAN WHO LET HIMSELF BE LED ASTRAY BY A JEZEBEL LIKE DELILAH.

6. SAMSON SLAYED THE PHILISTINES WITH THE AXE OF THE APOSTLES.

7. MOSES LED THE JEWS TO THE RED SEA WHERE THEY MADE UNLEAVENED BREAD WHICH IS BREAD WITHOUT ANY INGREDIENTS.

8, THE EGYPTIANS WERE ALL DROWNED IN THE DESSERT. AFTERWARDS, MOSES WENT UP TO MOUNT CYANIDE TO GET THE TEN COMMANDMENTS.

9. THE FIRST COMMANDMENTS WAS WHEN EVE TOLD ADAM TO EAT THE APPLE.

10. THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT IS THOU SHALT NOT ADMIT ADULTERY.

11. MOSES DIED BEFORE HE EVER REACHED CANADA. THEN JOSHUA LED THE HEBREWS IN THE BATTLE OF GERITOL.


12. THE GREATEST MIRICLE IN THE BIBLE IS WHEN JOSHUA TOLD HIS SON TO STAND STILL AND HE OBEYED HIM.

13. DAVID WAS A HEBREW KING WHO WAS SKILLED AT PLAYING THE LIAR. HE FOUGHT THE FINKELSTEINS, A RACE OF PEOPLE WHO LIVED IN BIBLICAL TIMES.

14. SOLOMON, ONE OF DAVIDS SONS, HAD 300 WIVES AND 700 PORCUPINES.

15. WHEN MARY HEARD SHE WAS THE MOTHER OF JESUS, SHE SANG THE MAGNA CARTA.

16. WHEN THE THREE WISE GUYS FROM THE EAST SIDE ARRIVED THEY FOUND JESUS IN THE MANAGER.

17. JESUS WAS BORN BECAUSE MARY HAD AN IMMACULATE CONTRAPTION.

18. ST. JOHN THE BLACKSMITH DUMPED WATER ON HIS HEAD.

19. JESUS ENUNCIATED THE GOLDEN RULE, WHICH SAYS TO DO UNTO OTHERS BEFORE THEY DO ONE TO YOU. HE ALSO EXPLAINED A MAN DOTH NOT LIVE BY SWEAT ALONE.

20. IT WAS A MIRICLE WHEN JESUS ROSE FROM THE DEAD AND MANAGED TO GET THE TOMBSTONE OFF THE ENTRANCE.

21. THE PEOPLE WHO FOLLOWED THE LORD WERE CALLED THE 12 DECIBELS

[La Enchiladita]

Thank you so much, Rus. You are the best! Prayers for Greg's safe return to the good ol' USA!! (and our home state, California!) :-)

[La Enchiladita]

How wonderful of you to remember and honor your dear Dad.

[La Enchiladita]

Feel better, Dolly. :-)

[The Mayor]

Thanks, my pleasure!

[Dubya]

82nd Airborne being revamped

RALEIGH - By the time a brigade of the 82nd Airborne Division deploys to Iraq this summer, it will have been reorganized, retrained and given much new equipment.

Through it all, the storied 82nd will remain ready to deploy at a moment’s notice to any spot in the world that requires a military force.

"We will be able to respond during the transformation," said division spokeswoman Amy Hannah. "We are unique in that we are not standing down like other divisions."

The division plans to complete the retooling of one brigade by June 16, then start work on its three others.

The military will recognize the changes ahead with a colorful ceremony this afternoon at an airfield on Fort Bragg.

The ceremony honors past commanders with a display of units’ flags and reminds all the division’s troops that a new way of doing business is afoot.


The 82nd’s officers and top enlisted soldiers will be managing more than a reorganization during the first six months of the year.


They will be welcoming a new fourth brigade combat team that will boost the division’s personnel roster to nearly 20,000.

[Kitty Mittens]

My Sister, my Dear One, I was Feeling a Little Dejected this Morning because of my Chronic Pain, but your Posts of Praise have Alighted my Day! 'The Son of Righteousness has Arisen with Healing in His Beames,' and has Granted a Taste of the 'Hidden Manna' to me! How 'my Soul doth Mangify God my Savior,' Who 'Raises Up those that Be Bowed Down! My Eyes have Been Turned to Him, Who is Worthy of our Worship, Devotion, and Love!

'The Lord is Good to All,' So Very, Very Good! 'His Tender Mercies are Over All His Works.' Tender Mercies, the Mercies of a Loving God, the God Who is our King! Glory be Unto His Name, for His Refreshing Breezes Come Down from Heaven; Comfort and Healing from His Spirit of Love and Grace!

Adoration, Thanksgiving, and Joy-Filled Praise Be Unto our Holy One, our Faithful Lord of Hosts! He Forsakes Not the Work of His Hands, Bringing Blessing when we Need it the Most! Glory to You, our Deliver, our Savior, our Great God! Be with us All this Day in Your Graciousness, and Cause us to Say, 'Your Name Alone is Excellent!'

As my Heart Rejoices in the Kindness of our God, I Thank you, dearest Carbine, for Pointing me to our LORD of Grace and Love! Our King Bless thee from His Throne in Zion, and Grant All thy Petitions to the 'One Who Only Doeth Wonderous Things!

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Godspeed to your Dad. May he always rest in peace.