A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-09,10,11-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

February 9, 2007 | Billie

[Billie]

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

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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


02-05-07 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

02-06-07 ~ WW2: The War, The Era, The Monument, The Freeper Vets
By DollyCali

02-07-07 ~ WW2: cont'd
By DollyCali

02-08-07 ~The Senate Resolution Will Not Be Televised
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Dutchess

Have a wonderful weekend!

01-09-07 ~ Hall of Fame #18

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.

I received this in my email June 10th, 2006 - the author is unknown.
I am wearing red today and every Friday ~ Billie

[jaycee]

Lovely as usual, Meg!

[MEG33]

Great graphic, LadyJ!

[MEG33]

Sounds like fun!

[MEG33]

Beautiful, GeeBee!

[MEG33]

I luv your little snowboarder!

[jaycee]

That is a darling picture. Thats just what we do. Eat, sip, talk and laugh. We also complain 'we don't like our hats or we don't like to wear hats'. After our hat lunch, the hair is dead!! hehe. I may borrow your pic to send to the 'ladies'.

[MEG33]

Of course! I am old enough to remember when we all wore hats.
;)
A hat can ruin a good hairdo but it can also hide a bad one!

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL How true. :) Good Morning Meg
How are you today? I love those adorable tea party bears!


I have a lot of birds at the feeder this morning. Word is getting around ;). The Gold Finches are here, even though I have not seen them yet. I've heard them and have filled the feeder 2 times. How is your weather? Has it warmed up yet?

[MEG33]

O..I am so glad they have found you!..It was warm..now it's a chilly 40 degrees..

I had an exciting bird day yesterday..A small flock of Robins came to drink (about 20)..and there were two cedar waxwings that were with them..I believe the usual flock of waxwings have been here as every youpon berry and photinia berry was gone when I got home from my daughter's the last of January.

Robins will eat nandina..but the red berries are still on the bushes at the front and in the ravine so they must not have been hungry..I hated to have to attend to the business of the day yesterday lest I miss something!

I haven't had any goldfinches..but I do have house finches. My mystery bird is surely an orange crowned warbler. I have really studied him and that's the only olive colored small bird I can find.
6 squirrels have vacuumed up all the seeds I put on the patio this morning..O well!

[GodBlessUSA]

:) Thats great! I have seen Robins here flock when they were looking for food. What a sight! Your yard sounds busy and exciting. I think I told you, my mission is to see Cedar Waxwings. :) I will have to plant berrying bushes. Cedar Waxwings should be coming through in March. There's a wildlife sanctuary where I'll go search to see them. Only 2 squirrels here, so far ;).

Glad you figured your mystery bird out. Warblers can be so difficult to ID.

[MEG33]

Orange Crowned Warbler

[GodBlessUSA]

Thanks Meg!
What beautiful coloring the Orange Crowned Warbler has.

[The Mayor]

February 10, 2007

What’s The Cost?

READ: Luke 14:25-33

What things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. —Philippians 3:7

Years ago when Romania was under the control of Communism, Bela Karolyi coached gymnastics. He skillfully developed the talents of stars such as gold-medalist Nadia Comaneci. For his success in training athletes who were bringing fame to his Iron Curtain country, he was rewarded with an expensive car and many other favors. But Bela hungered for freedom. So one day, carrying only a small suitcase, he resolutely walked out of Romania into penniless liberty.

There’s also a cost in following Jesus and experiencing the freedom He gives. When fishermen Peter and Andrew heard Jesus call, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men," they "immediately left their nets and followed Him" (Matt. 4:19-20). Similarly, James and John left their father and their livelihood to embark on a precarious life of discipleship. They knew the cost and chose to follow Jesus, leaving everything behind (vv.21-22).

What an example for all of us who claim to be disciples of Jesus! He said, "Whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple" (Luke 14:27). Are we willing to make sacrifices—major and minor—for our Lord? Let’s respond to the Savior’s invitation, "Follow Me," not merely in word but in action.

Jesus calls me—I must follow,
Follow Him today;
When His tender voice is pleading,
How can I delay?  —Brown
© Renewal 1963 Howard L. Brown

When we follow Jesus, all of life changes direction.

Bible in One Year:   Leviticus 8-10; Matthew 25:31-46

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning The Mayor :)
Thank you. Enjoy the weekend!

[The Mayor]

Just relaxin and updating my website...
We are getting ready to expose the thruway authority on the toll issue.

[WVNan]

You've had a bit of snow haven't you Rus? I think of you every time I hear the weather report. We had 2" last week. the first measurable snow since 93. Looks like we may get some more on Tues. Kinda nice for a change.

[La Enchiladita]

How are things over your way, weatherwise??

[The Mayor]

We are well weather wise.. All the snow is either south or east of us. Only 8 inches here but it has been very cols, in the single digits.. with wind brings it below zero.

It was 20 yesterday and today so it feels warm.. : )

The lake is almost frozen over now so the snow will subside for most. Spring is not far away and I'm ready for it..

I hope all is well with you guys too. Nan it was good to see your name, and smiling face.. God Bless.

[MEG33]

*Happy Birthday Mayor*

Have A Wonderful Day!

[La Enchiladita]

Is that crocus...no, it's another early-Spring-blooming bulb... I grew some of those once, they are delightful..

Praxis...? Halp.