A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-17,18,19-06....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

17 November 2006 | Billie

[DollyCali]

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.

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~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, GodBlessUSA, JustAmy ~

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, JustAmy ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


11-13-06 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

11-14-06 ~ Hollywood's Finest Days
By GodBlessUSA

11-15-06 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie

11-16-06 ~ JH2 - Jackasses take Congress... !
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Dutchess

Have a wonderful weekend!

10-01-06 ~ Hall of Fame #17

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

[MEG33]

If I check in a music thread on the Canteen I can get 300 posts behind fast! You Deejays do such a great job..and I appreciate it so much.

Music for our heroes..Great thing to do.

[luvie]

No one minds you "borrowing" the music to entertain. I think we even helped out one weekend. It was fun!

There will be all kinds of choices to listen to. We have fun doing it!

[luvie]

It's very easy to get behind. I usually have trouble just keeping up with my ping page. It just goes so quickly and I, for one, have to concentrate or I misspell something or leave something out. Embarrassing! LOL!

[MEG33]

My neighbor looked at me like I was nuts when she heard I did not have a car and had decided to stay here....Luckily I am content. I have had company come and take me out but I am really a homebody now. I will go back to my daughter's for Christmas and have a good long visit. I could not have stood doing without a car when I was younger.LOL I thank God I am so content with it..I was without cable TV until recently and still managed well!

I also thank God daily for the physical ability to do what I have done..the really bad backaches came after I had finished many major cleanup, organizing jobs. If my back hurts..I just stop and get on the heating pad for awhile and sometimes put off a project..I am more accepting.

I have a tremor that limits me in some things. I deal with it better now that I am thankful for what I can do instead of what I cannot do at all or easily.

The Lord has taught me a lesson in patience.

[luvie]

God bless you for being a beautiful person who is always upbeat and cheerful and never complains. I pray that God will give you comfort in your infirmaries and minimize them so that you can continue to have a sweet, good life. You seem so content and that is such a blessing!

[Kitty Mittens]

Group Hugs to All Finest FRiends, and Thank you for All the Pings you Send me; I Read and Enjoy them, but haven't had the Time to Freep as Much as I'd Like Lately. What a Pretty, Sunny Day this is Here at the King's Ranch as I Watch a Huge Flock of Crows Foraging in the Pasture and Nearby the House. The Air is Filled with their Silly Cries of "Caw, Caw, Caw," and One Especially Large Crow is Sitting Atop a Fence Post, Looking Like their Official Mascot. Butterflies Flutter by my Windows Frequently, and Several Squirrels are Chasing Each Other, and a Beautiful Red Cardinal just Landed in a Nearby Tree. What a Peaceful Day, Filled with Wonderful Things our Lord has Made! Thank You, O Lord, for these Blessings from Your Kind Hand!

Miss Kitty

[MEG33]

Your prayers and sweet words are so wonderful! It was a long journey,LUV..not a fast trip to contentment. I know God brought me to this contentment. It is His blessing to me.

[luvie]

He blesses us all if we'd but open our eyes to it!

[Kitty Mittens]

My Heart is Thanking our God for your Wonderful Post, because you have Helped me this Day as I Deal with my own (Minor) Infirmities. Your Patience Under Trial is Inspirational to my Soul. Thank you, and Praises to our Savior-King!

[luvie]

Don't you look cute! :D...fellow Texan!

[MEG33]

Titmouse

Good to see you,Kitty! Praise God, indeed.!
I have not seen as many crows as in previous years..I love it when one comes to take a drink..They are huge! I would love your sights today!
Two white throated sparrows have joined my usual birds to feed on the patio. The robins made a one day visit. I usually do not see them this time of year.

[MEG33]

I whined a lot about that other old computer, I recall..LOL

Ah, yes,..we have to be open to seeing. I have not been always and I may falter again. I am on a journey.

I now have the "lesson" and the blessings that followed to help me remember to open my eyes, thank God, and trust Him...."Open My Eyes That I May See." How many times have I sung that one!

[MEG33]

Thank you Dolly..Have a great day!

	M

To All Who Serve Our Country Thank You!

[ConorMacNessa]

Happy Friday to the Finest!

Kokomo Marines wearing red to support our troops on the ground in Afghanistan and Iraq!

[ConorMacNessa]

Great Pledge and thread, Dolly - I would have been on earlier but my ISP was down for several hours. I think it was a result of the weather we had yesterday.

[Kitty Mittens]

Don't you look cute! :D...fellow Texan!

Thank you, Dear (((((LUV)))))! And Thank you for your Military Graphics and Sunday Graphics that Bless me So!

Dear (((((Meg))))), that Titmouse and your Table are just Beautiful! My Eyes Delight in the Wonderful Flowers and Birds and Kitties you Bring to my Life. There is a Titmouse Here Frequently, but he is Very Shy, so he Stays Hidden Among the Branches of the Trees. But when I See him, he is a Very Lovely Bird.

A Few Minutes Ago, an Energetic Little House Wren was Flitting Around from Lawn to Tree, Searching for Seeds and/or Insects. He Jumped Up on the Top of the Greenhouse-Type Windows, and Looked to be Almost Dancing, So Great was his Energy and Joy of Life. A Wren and his Wife Tried Several Times to Build a Nest this Spring on the Open Rain Gutter that Runs Along the Side/Top of the House, but the Rain Kept Washing their Efforts Away. They were Very Persistant, and Only Gave Up After Several Tries!

[Majie Purple]

To those specifiically listed in the recipient box thanks much for the Wear Red On Friday To Support Our Troops & Allies and Thank God It's Friday pings(Thus far.)

[Majie Purple]

Neat doll You made, Miss Kitty!
Thanks for all You wrote this morning!

[Majie Purple]

Perfect Title for that music & posted on Wear Red in Suport of Our Troops Friday's!!

[Majie Purple]

Just wanted to say hello!