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

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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 ~




"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

[Majie Purple]

Support Our US Troos & Allies...Wear red on Friday!...

+ Thanks to those whom have pinged me thus far today!...+ if I don't get 'round to typing/posting so later, Hoppy/Happy Weekend to Ya!

[Majie Purple]

Dang it! Center the text + A p in Troops is needed prior!

[snugs]

What a lovely picture kitty beautiful

[snugs]

For you

[MEG33]

Geraniums with Petunias
Have A Happy Weekend!..

[MEG33]

Look..That dandelion in the front flower bed had a “trunk” on it by the time I did my first yard commando duties this spring ....but it really wasn’t THAT big..LOL

[MEG33]

Adorable, majie!

[MEG33]

Oh..WOW... beautiful,snugs.

[DollyCali]

Thanks for posting the thread Billie.. I will cover your next weekend ..

things okay here (well as good as can be expected)

[Mama_Bear]

(I think everyone knows there is no way "one coat" coverage will really cover a lighter color over a darker color.)

You are right about that! I paid twice as much as I needed to in order to get "Valspar", which is supposed to be really good one coat paint. Yeah, right. As it turned out, it took, in some places, THREE coats to cover yellow over white. My fairly small utility room took almost 2 gallons of paint. When I painted the half bath I used Olympic, which is half the cost and I almost think it went on better than the Valspar.

Are you changing linens and accessories in your guest room so that you feel free to paint the walls whatever suits your fancy?

Well, no. I wish I could, but I have a sandy/peach colored ceiling fan that I need to consider, and a quilt that has country green, peach, beige and terra cotta in it. I am thinking that I will go with a boring beige and maybe a tone darker color for one of the walls. I don't know, I am having a hard time deciding. The carpet is deep green and all of the trim/moldings/doors and the plantation blinds in the room are white, so I wish I had the courage to use bright or dark colors on my walls. It would really make the white trim stand out, but I am just so afraid I won't like it. I'm inclined to go with very pale pastels because it is safer.

Your khaki colored dining room does sound very pretty. See, I need to be more adventurous, like you, and not be afraid to use color. :-(

Your story about your first painting project is funny. Paint always goes on brighter than you think it will, and yellow is definitely a color you don't want to overdo. Your experience with your "screaming" yellow bathroom painting results is what I am hoping to avoid in my guest room. LOL.

And, dontcha love the paint color names? My half bath is painted "Moroccan Moonlight". Does that give you any clue as to what that color would be? LOL. Any my utility room is a lovely shade of "Champagne Dance". Are there actually people who have a job coming up with these names? LOL

[Mama_Bear]

I'm one of the three individuals in this world who has never watched Idol but if talent like this is what is offered, I might just tune in.

We have watched the last three seasons of American Idol and have enjoyed it, especially after they have gotten down to the final 12 contestants, but I have to say, I have never seen anyone on AI as impressive as Paul Potts.

[stopem]

Kitty Mittens, that is beautiful, Thank you.

Wishing all the Dads a blessed and happy Fathers day!

[jaycee]

Just now got here and saw the beautiful roses! How glorious, Miss Kitty!

[jaycee]

Thought you were going to say “I’m off to see the Wizard”. LOL.......Pretty red rose!

[jaycee]

Very lovely, Meg!

[jaycee]

Great to see ya again, Billie! Where did you get my picture? LOL~~~~~~~~~~

[Kitty Mittens]

How Adorable! I Love your Bunny Pics!

[Majie Purple]

That posing rabbit pair ps darling Snugs/Eleanor!
Thank You!
& The purple in the flowers is my spot on fave shade/hue!

[Majie Purple]

Thanks so much Ladies for Your sweet comments!

[Kitty Mittens]

Oh, (((((Meg))))), those Flowers are Lovely, and the Table you Set is Absolutely Perfect! I've Done a Double-Take Several Times Over the Last Few Days when I Saw your Wonderful Tables, but I've been So Pressed for Time I didn't Take the Time to Post. I Love your Work So Much! Thank you for Every Blessing I Receive whenever I See your Awesome Creations.