A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-31 thru 04-02-06..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


03-27-06 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

03-28-06 ~ Hall of Fame #15
By Billie

03-29-06 ~ Snugs! An English Cheney Chick
By DollyCali

03-30-06 ~ Mice overrunning Democrat neighborhoods in D.C.
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Dutchess

Have a wonderful weekend!

03-28-06 ~ Hall of Fame #15

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

[fanfan]

You are welcome to the graphic if you want to save it and post again anytime.

I'm afraid I can't figure out how to save and post that one. Thank you for offering though.

:-)

[fanfan]

Like the mug of tea and digestive biscuits on your profile page. :0)

Thank you.

I put it there so people would feel welcome, and make themselves at home.

I guess I need to find a couch so they have a place to sit.

;-)

I saw a bit of your profile post today. You have a beautiful family. and a very nice home page.

[snugs]

Put your mouse over the graphic right click and save to where you wish on your hard disk.

To post the graphic I will freep you shortly.

[fanfan]

[Billie]

I'm sorry, I thought it would look best if the name were close to the fan, so I had to do it a little differently. If you want them separately, here they are:

This is the html text if you wanted it posted the way I did:

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<TABLE height=261 width=281 background=http://i2.tinypic.com/solund.jpg>
<TR><TD><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>
<IMG height=65 src="http://i2.tinypic.com/soluuh.gif" width=156 align=right>
</TD></TR></TABLE></CENTER>

[fanfan]

Thank you.

That's very pretty.

I really like the fan.

It's me!

;-)

[The Mayor]

A young man was getting ready to graduate from college.
For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car
in a dealer's showroom, and knowing his father could
well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted.
As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited
signs that his father had purchased the car.

Finally, on the morning of his graduation, his father
called him into his private study. His father told him
how proud he was to have such a fine son, and told him how
much he loved him. He handed his son a beautiful wrapped
gift box. Curious, but somewhat Disappointed, the young
man opened the box and found a lovely, leather-bound Bible,
with the young man's name embossed in gold. Angrily, he
raised his voice to his father and said, "With all your
money you give me a Bible? and stormed out of the house,
leaving the Bible.

Many years passed and the young man was very successful
in business. He had a beautiful home and wonderful family,
but realized his father was very old, and thought perhaps
he should go to him. He had not seen him since that
graduation day. Before he could make arrangements, he
received a telegram telling him his father had passed away,
and willed all of his possessions to his son. He needed to
come home immediately and take care of things.

When he arrived at his father's house, sudden sadness and
regret filled his heart. He began to search through his
father's important papers and saw the still new Bible,
just as he had left it years ago. With tears, he opened
the Bible and began to turn the pages. His father had
carefully underlined a verse, Matt 7:11, "And if ye,
being evil know how to give good gifts to your children,
how much more shall your Heavenly father which is in heaven,
give to those who ask Him?"

As he read those words, a car key dropped from the back of
the Bible. It had a tag with the dealer's name, the same
dealer who had the sports car he had desired. On the tag
was the date of his graduation, and the words...PAID IN FULL.

How many times do we miss God's blessings because they are not
packaged as we expected? I trust you enjoyed this.
Pass it on to others. Do not spoil what you have by desiring
what you have not; but remember that what you now have was
once among the things you only hoped for...

IF YOUR GIFT IS NOT PACKED THE WAY YOU WANT IT, IT'S BECAUSE
IT IS BETTER PACKED THAT WAY! ALWAYS APPRECIATE LITTLE THINGS;
THEY USUALLY LEAD YOU TO ATTACHMENTS!

[Victoria Delsoul]

Happy TGIF, everybody.

[Temple Owl]

I missed March. Be careful today is April fools day.

[Majie Purple]

Re: The Bible / Car story. Have read this before via Reader's Digest but I so enjoyed reading it again here! Very touching.

[The Mayor]

Great story..

That's where I read it before, I couldn't remember.
Thanks.

[.30Carbine]

What a sad story. It serves to shine light on a truth by metaphor (as Jesus did) and is a very much needed reminder in our day. Thank you.

[.30Carbine]

[grin!]

Actually, Billie, I just started Jazzercise classes! (I stole the jersey with the number 30 on it):

[MEG33]

Wonderful message. Thank You!

[MEG33]

Baby Blue Eyes
Have a great spring weekend!

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

060325-N-0000M-001 Norfolk, Va. (March 25, 2006) - The guided missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) departs Norfolk Naval Shipyard en route to sea trials following conversion from SSBN to SSGN at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Florida is scheduled to return to service in May 2006. As the second of four submarines to be converted to SSGN, the nuclear-powered submarine will have the capability to launch up to 154 Tomahawk cruise missiles, conduct sustained special forces operations, support up to 102 special operations forces (SOF) personnel for short durations or 66 SOF personnel for sustained operations and provide 67 percent operational availability forward deployed in support of combatant mission requirements. U.S. Navy photo by Mr. Steve Milner (RELEASED)

060328-N-0411D-024 Djibouti, Africa (March 28, 2006) - Members of the Air Force's 304th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron practice jumping out of an Air Force C-130 Hercules operated by the Air Force 71st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron over the Gulf of Tadjoura. The 304th Rescue Sq is based in Portland, Ore. and the 71st Exp Rescue Sq is based at Valdosta, Georgia. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Roger S. Duncan (RELEASED)

060328-N-0411D-019 Djibouti, Africa (March 28, 2006) - A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron Four Six One (HMH-461) maneuvers for a fuel hose pick-up over the Gulf of Tadjoura, during air-to-air refueling practice. The fuel hose and basket are being dragged from an Air Force C-130 Hercules assigned to the 71st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron. HMH-461 is based in Jacksonville, N.C. and the 71st Exp Rescue Sq is based at Valdosta, Georgia. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Roger S. Duncan (RELEASED)

WASP recalls her World War II experiences
Deanie Parrish sits by her old aircraft. (Courtesy photo/Deanie Parrish)

[DollyCali]

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Forward, FINEST, forward

Forward, FINEST, forward

[MEG33]

Thanks, Dolly!

[Majie Purple]

"Baby Blue Eyes"
What a great name for a flower! Thanks for the pic ping Meg...Great spring weekend to you as well!

[Majie Purple]

Wonderful pics collage!Especially the sub.