A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-13,14-07....Our Hearts Belong to You

February 13, 2007 | 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, DollyCali, GodBlessUSA, Aquamarine ~

Even though Valentine's Day is not until tomorrow, we're starting a day early here - to give you two whole days to get your FR valentines delivered. :)

Also included here are vignettes of all four of our previous Valentine threads, so if you missed them before, or would like to re-visit any of them, just click on the link above each vignette.

Valentine's Day, 2003 ~ by Dansangel

~ Happy Valentine's Day ~
Love FReeper Style

Valentine's Day, 2004 ~ by Aquamarine

"Love Is...." Out of the Mouths of Babes

Valentine's Day, 2005 ~ by Billie

Sweet Hearts
(A Valentine Story)

Valentine's Day, 2006 ~ by GodBlessUSA

Since it's Valentine's day, I wanted to spotlight three happy marriages. I chose The Reagans, The Bushs and the Bushs. You can see by the way they look at each other, these couples have found their true love.

01-09-07 ~ Hall of Fame #18

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 02-12-07 Military Monday

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

[The Mayor]

We are assured that Maggie is Raised in Glory..
Read todays Daily Bread, your question is answered today.

[MEG33]

Looking forward to the graphics & creativity that always seems to manifest at holidays.

So am I! I love the one you posted.

[MEG33]

Amen..Thank you for a wonderful devotion.

[MEG33]

Good Morning, LUV. Cute card!

[jaycee]

So cute~~~I needed a Valentine!!

[jaycee]

I have been admiring all the pretty things you have posted today and went back to 2005 and looked at those. I would hate to have to choose the best. I am a blubbery romantic at Valentine Day and get a bit blue. I still think its a glorious day for people who love!!

[La Enchiladita]

Hi Beachy. I love the Miss Piggy's you're finding...

(((HUGS)))

[jaycee]

So cute!

[MEG33]

So do I!I understand(((jaycee))). Now I have all my wonderful FRiends to share Valentines with..and my children and grandsons. The first and second years were the hardest

{{{HUGS}}}

[beachn4fun]

THE YEAR OF THE PIG 2007

[NicknamedBob]

Hearts

The human heart is hollow. It’s really built that way.
Connected to some tubing; attachments, as they say.
Enfolding things to squeeze them, and send them on their way,
The heart embraces lots of things, but collects so little pay.

Some things seem to stick there, the pain, and hurt, and loss.
Just put the squeeze on for yourself, and give those things a toss.
As big as any heart may be, there’s only so much room,
So if you would perform your best, be ready with the broom.

To sweep away the cobwebs of broken dreams and such,
That’s why the best hearts always seem to need a woman’s touch.
Dreams always lead a fragile life, like butterflies of glass,
They often are the first to fall, as clumsy actions pass.

Don’t leave the broken shards around, destroy them if you must,
A little bit of anger spent will turn them into dust.
As such, they will not hurt you, dispose of them at will,
Don’t leave your broken dreams on your heart’s windowsill.

Go out and gather new ones, fresh flowers for your vase,
And while you’re dressing, please put on a bright and shining face.
Your heart may still be hollow, the pump that fills your cup,
What matters is what you put in it, not when you fill it up.

Your heart is swimming up a stream with tireless even tread,
Your goal is to complete the race, not to come out ahead.
At some point you will discover companions much like you,
Because they were immersed in life they have been out of view.

These are the ones who are your friends, of various shapes and size,
They are the ones who fill your heart. In time you’ll realize.

NicknamedBob . . . September 21, 2004

[Billie]

Morning, Luvbo - aren't valentines fun!

[MEG33]

Lovely, Bob..Thank you!

[GodBlessUSA]

Gorgeous thread Billie. I love how you put this together and the pearls on the boarder. :) border. LOL ;)

I love a holiday about love, chocolate and roses!!
Happy Valentines Day Finest!!

[MEG33]

God Morning, Billie!
I'm having fun on this gray day
hunting for Valentines and seeing other's.

Thank You for your lovely thread.

[Temple Owl]

Happy Valentine's Day.

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL!
Good Morning :)
Hugs!

[Billie]

Thank you for the LadyX remembrance, El Gato. She left a huge impression on our hearts at FR, and I believe she's up there blowing sweet kisses upon all of us still.

[Billie]

YIKES! I have the wrong link for yesterday's Military Monday - should be:

Military Monday 2-12-07

[Billie]

Beautiful thread, pretty woman. : )

Awww, my Balentine Monkey is here. Thank you! :)