A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....01-27,28,29-06....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie

[Billie]

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

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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

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We're having fun and hope you are!
~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, Mama_Bear, GodBlessUSA ~

Welcome to TGIF at the Finest!   We hope you've been having as much fun as we have with our essays and/or spotlight on various FReepers. From the beginning, we've been kicking back on Saturdays and Sundays and simply reviewing the features of the week; our weekend threads now start on Friday and continue through Sunday. If you missed seeing any of this week's threads and want to say hello there now, just click on the link for that particular day. If you'd like to drop in and out of this thread today through Sunday, please feel free to do that also. One of us will try to be around to see the welcome mat is still out, put the coffee pot on, and maybe even bring fresh flowers for the table. : )

~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, GodBlessUSA, Mama_Bear ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


01-23-06 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

01-24-06 ~ A Birders' Eye View
ByGodBlessUSA

01-25,26-06 ~ Winter Poetry and Potpourri
By JustAmy

01-26-06 ~ Winter Poetry and Potpourri cont'd (Post #355)
Democrats' campaign to justify not spying on terrorists intensifies
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Aquamarine

Have a wonderful weekend!

12-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #14

Click on the photo to view the album. To submit your photo, please contact dansangel or .45Man at danbh59@yahoo.com and include Freeper Photo Album in subject line.

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

"Wear Red" Friday

You will soon see a lot of people wearing Red on Fridays. Here's why..... The Americans, who support our troops, are the silent majority. We are not "organized" to reflect who we are, or to reflect what our opinions are. Many Americans, like yourself, and all their friends, simply want to recognize that Americans support our troops. Our idea of showing our solidarity and support for our troops is starting Friday and continuing on each and every Friday, until this is over, that every red-blooded American who supports our young men and women, WEAR SOMETHING RED.

Word of mouth, press, TV -- let's see if we can make the United States, on any given Friday, a sea of red much like a home football game at a University. If every one of our memberships share this with other acquaintances, fellow workers, friends, and neighbors, I guarantee that it will not be long before the USA will be covered in RED - and make our troops know there are many people thinking of their well-being. You will feel better all day Friday when you wear Red! So let's get the word out and lead by example; wear RED on Fridays.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. FOR US, THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED!! GOD BLESS AMERICA.

received this in my email June 10th, the author is unknown.
I am wearing red today and every Friday ~ Billie

[GodBlessUSA]

Oh MY!!! SO am I, that's beautiful. :)

[The Mayor]

You tell me.. : )
http://www.rusthompson.com/HomeImprovementandRemodelingTips.html
So far I have gotten really good feedback as I build it, people have been emailing me ideas for new pages..

Every time someone clicks on the ad links, I make some change for the efforts.

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning The Mayor!
"Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth" (Colossians 3:2). We can choose where to put our focus.<

Many times I need to be reminded of this. When I worry about something, I will remember to read this again. Thank you so very much for your Good Morning Post. :)

[luvie]

Thanks for the link, Rus! I'll check it out. Maybe I can even get hubby to do some stuff around here! LOL!

...and I just did. It looks really good. I'll read more of it later when I don't have to get ready for work!

Have a good weekend! Hope it warms up for you guys up there!

[luvie]

REST IN PEACE
VICTIMS OF THE CHALLENGER DISASTER
20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR DEATHS

[MEG33]

Thank you for the devotional,Rus.
Your site is really coming along great! (I clicked on advertisers.) :)

[MEG33]

Amen..Beautiful tribute. I'll never forget where I was and what I said in denial of what my eyes were seeing. God rest their souls.

[luvie]

Thank. I can remember, too. And when the Colombia spaceship broke apart across Texas I could see the tragic con-trail in the sky as I drove to work that morning. It broke my heart..as those accidents always do.

[MEG33]

I was grateful for FR when the Columbia disaster happened...I found some comfort in sharing the sorrow and prayers for all who lost a loved one.

Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.
Eskimo Legend

[luvie]

I wish I had been here then. It was a hard thing to cope with and having like-minded souls to talk to and pray with would have indeed been a comfort.

[The Mayor]

That is something we all must do, as difficult as life is we get our attention diverted to earthly things.
We have to get back on track and remember that our focus must remain there.

It does keep us sane.

[The Mayor]

Mrs Mayor is thrilled because she know more will get done here as I build the pages.. : )

[The Mayor]

Thank you Meg!

[DollyCali]

Hi all.. back & catching up a we bit for a few hours before I again leave.

I am talking tomorrow to a large group of prostate cancer survivors.. the emphasis on the devotion today is a lot like part of the emphasis I will use.

some great posts here today. It hardly seems possible it was 20 years ago.. it was one of those "you will always remember where you are/what you were doing" events.

the floral SPRING graphic is lovely meg.. looks like the lower magenta colored plants might be redbud.. they are the same color as many ornamental fruit trees in our area & make great companion planting.

Rus, FReepmail in a few..

[MEG33]

Thank you, Gee Bee!

[luvie]

Mrs. Mayor is very smart to encourage you in this endeavor! LOL! Hope it is very successful. It is very professionally done and looks good!

Mrs. Mayor...maybe you can give the women's point of view on some repairs around the house on the site to add to it. :o)

[luvie]

Yes, those 20 years have gone by so quickly for us...probably not so for the surviving families of the vicims.

Have a great day Dolly...I have to go get ready to to go work now. See ya next time!

[snugs]

Here are 2 I have just made.

Cashual Saturday Afternoon

Formal Monday work wear - I like a suit like this for work

[The Mayor]

That's a good idea!
I will post emails about the site and create a page for it.
Feedback from viewers.. : )

[GailA]

Good afternoon everyone.