A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....06-15,16,17-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

June 15, 2007 | Billie

[Billie]

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

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 200,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.

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

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 ~




"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


06-11,12-07 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

06-13-07 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie
Presented by DollyCali

0614-07 ~ No Gloating!
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Aquamarine

Have a wonderful weekend!

03-27-07 ~ Hall of Fame #19 ~ Final

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

[Jack Deth]

Sunday Night Haiku


Good Night Haiku





I'm just a Roly
Poly mound of silky Fur
Wiggling while I Purr

Being on my Back
is kind of nice. This Point Of
View does add some Spice

To a World that seems
large and imposing. Will it
change while I'm dozing?

I could roam around
or close my eyes. I wonder
which choice is more wise?

This blanket is so
soft and warm. Caresses and
soothes my silky form

A sudden noise makes
my Claws appear. Looking for
the source of my Fear

The sensation swirls
and fades away. Lesson learned
for another Day

I have learned enough
for one Day. It's time to Nap
and then later Play!


Jack Deth~ 06/17/07.

[Lady Jag]

[Jack Deth]

More Sunday Haiku


Plush Haiku





Why, yes my coat is
silky thick. Keeping it neat
is my Special Trick

I sometimes shed, but
not a lot. The loud Vacuum
Cleaner I won't clot

I'll hide some place when
it howls and screams. That's the stuff
of frightening dreams!

I shed only twice
a Year. Which I manage quite
nicely. Have no Fear

I won't balk at a
slow gentle Brushing. If there's
more, then we should Talk!

Pamper and spoil me
if you will. As long as I
have my Window Sill

You're helpless against
my "I Want!" stare. It's time to
fix my Dinner fare

I don't mean to be
bitter, but my Litter Box
has too many rocks!


Jack Deth~ 06/17/07.

[Biggirl]

Bookmarked. Thanks.

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you, Sweet Lori and Meg! Those Flowers Grow on Vines and Climb whatever is Handy, Usually Other Vegetation or Fences. They are just So Very Beautiful, so Intricately Fashioned by our Gracious Creator. I'm Thankful to Him for His Gifts and Bountiful Blessings.

Lady Jag, I Love that Little Remaining Dandelion Puff Parachute in your Post. (Well, it's Really a Seed, but the Way they Glide on the Wind Makes me Think of Parachutes, Lol.)

Thank you for these Wonderful Poems, Jack, which I'm about to Enjoy Reading!

[Aquamarine]

~The Lord Shall Reign Forever~

Amen.

(((((KittyMittens)))))

[Majie Purple]

Yes Meg, T Y! My day went well...Glad to read that Yours did too!

[Majie Purple]

Your pic of those flowers on The King’s Ranch are exquisite!

[Majie Purple]

Y W!
:)

[Majie Purple]

Wow ssssoooo many pics & poems today!
Thanks, Jack!

[Majie Purple]

Loveiy b & w photo Thanks for the ping to it!

[DollyCali]

Happy Father’s Day to All Men.. and I hope all had a good day with dad or remembering the “good things” if he is no longer i your life.

My dad died in 1990,

Loved everyone’s graphics & poetry & stories..

thank you I have been gone the better part of the past 3 days.. I am not exhausted & have the next week every busy also.

[DollyCali]

I AM exhausted & apparently too tired to even type properly

sigh

[The Mayor]

Please join us for our Military Tribute thread

[Mama_Bear]

JK says "thanks", syncro. Hope you had a very nice day.

Whatcha been up to? Haven't heard a peep out of you for quite some time.

[pollywog]

KM, are those plants from your place?? If so they are Beautiful!!!
Today WAS a great DAY!!! PRaise be to God.
Polly

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, K.M. How's it going?

Good morning to everyone at FR's Finest.

[Kitty Mittens]

Good Morning! (well, Now it's Already Afternoon, Lol) The Flowers in the Pic I Posted were just Awesome in Person, their Design so Lovely, and they Made me Thank our Lord for His Wonderful Creation. He has Made So Many Incredible Creations throughout this Earth!

((Hugs)) in our Loving Lord of Grace!

[Kitty Mittens]

Your pic of those flowers on The King’s Ranch are exquisite!

Thank you, my Sister in Christ; our Lord's Creations are So Wonderful! Those Flowers Also Make a Facinating Seed Pod that Looks Sort of Like a Star with Many, Many Points.

He hath Made His Wonderful Works to be Remembered:
The LORD is Gracious and Full of Compassion. (Ps.111:4)

[jaycee]

So beautiful, Kitty~~~~