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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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

[DollyCali]

[DollyCali]

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Dolly
I have my red on. It's our Flag on my tee shirt. :)
Have a wonderful day!

[The Mayor]

November 17, 2006

Word Hunger

LISTEN TO ODB RADIO: MP3

READ: Psalm 119:97-104

As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby. —1 Peter 2:2

I had just completed a night of Bible conference ministry in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and was chatting with some of the people who had attended. At the end of the line was a young man in his twenties. He shared with me that he had been a Christ-follower for only about 4 months, and he was eager to learn more of the teachings of the Bible. I referred him to the RBC Web site with the Discovery Series topics as one possible resource for his personal study.

The next night the young man returned to the conference and shared that he had stayed up until 3:30 reading and processing the biblical truths he discovered in that online resource. With a big smile on his face, he declared that he just couldn’t get enough of God’s Word (1 Peter 2:2).

What spiritual hunger! That excited young man is a reminder to us of the wonder of the Bible and its heart-enriching truths. It’s all too easy for us to ignore God’s Book in a world filled with voices screaming for our attention. But only in the Bible can we find God’s wisdom for our struggles, God’s answers for our questions, and God’s truths for our understanding. These truths are worth hungering for. —Bill Crowder

For Further Study
If you’re interested in digging deeper into the Bible, review the Discovery Series at www.discoveryseries.org. You’ll find more than 150 topics.

Study the Bible to be wise; believe it to be safe; practice it to be holy.

Bible in One Year:   Ezekiel 5-7; Hebrews 12

[MEG33]

Nandina

Happy TGIF To The Finest!

~Wear Red To Show Support For Our Troops~

[DollyCali]

good morning you three!

I am just getting dressed. and will be wearing Red most of day . Need to work on how I will dress tonight.

It is Friday Night Lights - playoff time. One of the schools in teh final 8 is Nordonia. I did my student teaching there; my brother graduated from Nordonia & my son attended his last year of school

Their colors are Green/white. Tonight's opponent has colors of Red/white.

Lots of football here in Ohio this weekend. Ohio/Michign (ranked one & two in country) face off Saturaday & Cleveland Browns (not the hot bed of playoff contention) will play decades old rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

Will stop in on & off over the weekend

[DollyCali]

That is lovely meg.. wonder if the Nandina is all we see. The varigated leaf & the striking berry.. Lovely table as usual.

[MEG33]

There is nothing like high school football!

I have tried to figure out if those leaves are variegated or if that is a camera lighting effect..The berries look like mine are beginning to turn..I have one red bunch,mostly orange to dark orange..(great for Thanksgiving decorating) and some still bronzy.

I have to make my "to do" list..I am having my children and grandchildren here..I don't have to cook the turkey..so I can concentrate on the important stuff.... like how to use the berries to decorate..LOL

[Lady Jag]

Friday, red Anthurium supports the troops!

[luvie]

SUPPORT THE TROOPS--














WEAR RED ON FRIDAY

Gregg Karukas~Girl in the Red Dress

[MEG33]

Good morning!

[luvie]

G'Mornin', Meggy!

Your nandina is just gawjus!

How are things in your corner of Texas.
It's absolutely beautiful here!

[luvie]

P.S.....a little smooth jazz up there for you to enjoy. A preview of tonight's program from LUV! :D

[DollyCali]

Nice when you entertain for a big holiday & family/friends can help with the food.. takes some pressure off. But it also so nice to have folks come & just bring themselves & offer them great meal, beverage, company.

I love doing fall arrangements Meg.

We used to go "weeding" each time this year. Thistles, various berries (as you say), some of the ornamental trees, various grasses..fun to use.

[MEG33]

;) It's gorgeous but chilly here ..I was out yesterday and will probably find something to do outside later..I think we may warm up for Thanksgiving..I just hope the sun shines like today.

I have to really get busy on planning my shopping..My car is coming with my daughter and SIL and I have to plan carefully timing and complete lists when I call a taxi. I have been here since June without a car..and have managed quite well. I buy big when I go shopping.

[DollyCali]

I like that type of jazz Luv.. smooth...

Are you doing some of the music tonight at the Canteen? I am never quite sure how you all do that. Do you divie up the days or just anyone who has time/interest just jumps in & posts?

[luvie]

Yes, I will be posting music...mostly smooth jazz...on the Canteen. We just sort of jump in when we get the chance. I am sure that the ones taking requests want to let the others know when they'll be there.

You do need to be a DJ or have access to a music server. Some that post aren't "official" DJs but they want to post, so just jump in. Just need a warning if there are explicit lyrics, though, because families listen. I think the more the merrier as far as entertaining our troops is concerned.

I usually wait till about the 2nd page of the thread to start if I get there early, so I can visit for a while. It's very hard to keep up with pings once I start posting the music. It's very fast-paced. Then after I start really getting tired I just shut down for the evening and talk some more. It's lots of fun and very uplifting to know we are entertaining the troops and they really DO listen to the music!

[MEG33]

Just clicked on your music..Great!

[luvie]

I would go completely NUTS without a car! I don't know how you stand it!

I hope Thanksgiving is beautiful, too. I am off work the day before and on the day. Then I am thrown to the lions on the day after...the biggest shopping day of the season. Ugh!

[DollyCali]

I'll stop by when I get home...after game & dinner. I enjoy the playtime there, the good folks, fun spirit & the music , of course.

I often "borrow" the music/giving full credit, when I do a singles thread post. NOT doing it tonight

Proud Yank, a US guy, former student in Canada & now living in Alaska is posting the thread tonight