A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....07-27,28,29-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

July 27, 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

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


07-23,24-07 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

07-25-07 ~ Getting to Know Your Ancestors
By JustAmy
Graphics by Mama_Bear

07-26-07 ~ Imams: Don’t ask, don’t tell, or we’ll sue
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Dutchess

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

[jaycee]

So lovely~~~~G.B.

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks, GeeBee! How are you doing tonite?

[GodBlessUSA]

Pretty good Thanks! :) How are you tonight? It was a busy day of working around the house. I’m exhausted. I actually fixed something mechanical that was not working. I can’t believe I did it. LOL

[GodBlessUSA]

Thanks jaycee :)

[Jack Deth]

Friday's Finest Poetry


Team Work





My Little Pretty One has a pocket in her apron just for me
So I can either curl or stand up comfortably to see
What she does Inside and Outside the House at the start of the Day

Long before her friends wake up and then go Outside to play
For there are important jobs to do that require some care
And for an extra set of eyes there's My Little Pretty One's Teddy Bear

To make sure the Flowers in the Window Box are watered to perfection
So that some Days or Weeks from now they may be worthy of selection
Then arranged to grace the huge long Table in the Dining Room

Whose many corners have been swept clean with a Broom
As well as helping unfold and spread sheets across several beds
The smallest is the one where we three will finally lay our heads


Jack Deth~ 07/27/07.

[luvie]

Sweet, Jack. You always make me smile!

[Kitty Mittens]

I'm Sorry, Sweet (((((Dolly))))). My Heart is with you, as I still Remember when my Sweet Friend, Fang-Face, Left this Vale of Tears. My Prayers are with you, my Kind FRiend.

~Our Lord's Comfort Surround you~

[Kitty Mittens]

Your Poem is Beautiful, Jack, and Thank you for the Ping!

[Majie Purple]

That poem & pic plate make quite a lovely team Jack! T Y!

[MEG33]

Thank you, Jack!

[MEG33]

Happy Weekend To The Finest

[jaycee]

Dolly, I went back and looked at your picture with Cali in your arms and I truly felt for you. Wish I could help~~~~

[jaycee]

Billie, just a good morning before I go to grocery! Glad you are back.........

[DollyCali]

Thanks jaycee.. I truly appreciate your thoughts. Anyone who has gone thru this - and I have many times - understands it is a solo process...She is the oldest & closest however.

She survived the night but is weak & white(her toe pads, tongue, mouth) from low RbC count. I haven't slept much the past few nights. She always sleeps with me next to me under my arm, by my head face (if you can picture that scenario) & I have just been more aware of her now that I know there will be few days to have her near.

I took a few timer pix this morning..here is one. she often has the front paws crossed. Well I need to tackle the day. Have yard work & housework to at least make a small attempt to tackle

[jaycee]

She is precious....I have been through it with cats and dogs. Our last dog who died was a black and white Sheltie and my hubby and I cried for several days on and off. We decided we didn’t want any more pets. Of course hubby is gone now and I think about it occasionally. Not for long~~~~The girl who has the cat “Cali” has 3 cats total and they are darling.

[The Mayor]

July 28, 2007

Awesome!

READ: Psalm 47

The Lord Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth. —Psalm 47:2

It’s an often-used word, and we hear it in the most unusual contexts. It’s the word awesome.

My 9-year-old grandson Josh and I were playing with a radio-controlled racecar set on the living room floor. Several times he would say, “Awesome!”

On another occasion, as my wife and I were leaving a restaurant, the manager, who was standing by the door, asked, “How was everything, folks?” “Fine,” I replied. “Awesome!” he said.

These two occasions set me to thinking: While it’s fun to play with my grandson and to enjoy a meal at a restaurant, are these experiences really awesome? So I consulted Mr. Webster’s unabridged dictionary. The primary definition lists awesome as “deeply reverent,” “dreadful,” “awful.” I remembered the time that I stood on the south rim of the Grand Canyon. That was truly an awesome experience.

Then I thought of a more awe-inspiring reality still. It’s knowing the Creator and Sustainer of the entire universe. No wonder the psalmist wrote, “The LORD Most High is awesome” (Ps. 47:2).

The next time we hear the word awesome, may it remind us of our great God, who truly is awesome! 

God of everlasting glory,
Filling earth and sky,
Everywhere Thy wonders open
To our searching eye. —Peterson
© 1965 John W. Peterson Music Co.

Nothing is more awesome than to know God.

Bible in One Year:   Psalms 46-48; Acts 28

[Billie]

Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to

Billie; Dutchess; DollyCali; The Mayor; GodBlessUSA; ,
and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

gator girl........................husband severa............husband, brother Maigrey.........................cousin mystery-ak...........son, husband Inspectorette.......................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew Diver Dave........niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews W.W.Smith.......................son sneakers..........................son weldgophardline.................son weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater.......cousin WaterDragon............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law kimmie7......................brother LadyX (RIP)..............grandson fawn796......................nephew ValerieUSA..................2 sons Lakeside......................2 sons LakeLady....................nephew Spruce......................daughter Leofl.................................son chena...............................son Hope and Glory..................son TheMayor...............friends'son Doug from Upland.......soninlaw homeschoolmama........nephew ariamne...................2 cousins mhking.........................cousin 911angelady.................2 sons Consort.................2 daughters Consort...................son-in-law gonzo...................friend's son Jen's Mom.................daughter Meg33......................grandson cookcounty......................son JFC............................nephew visualops......................cousin auboy..........................cousin painter........................nephew Himyar.............................son jrushing.............................son LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law Ladysmith.nephew, friend's son tina07......soninlaw & his friend varina davis...............grandson weeder1.....................nephew MontanaCowgirlCop......brother nelibeli........................nephew fatima...............granddaughter Misty4jc.....................husband Colorado Slim..............nephew Tapatio....................2 nephews meanie monster ....family friend ProudAFDad......................son JulieRNR21.....friend's grandson Alouette.............................son Katydidnt...........................son Zechariah_8_13....brother-in-law Zechariah_8_13.............cousin PreviouslyA-Lurker........brother sheeza.......................husband kemathen7..................husband Q6-God..................twin brother Q6-God....................active duty Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne..........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells....................active duty LongCut...................active duty cjk...........................active duty Trish........................active duty ODC-GIRL................active duty AF_Blue...................active duty thumperusn..............active duty Veloxherc.................active duty Don Simmons...........active duty wingnutx...................active duty CGblue.....................active duty bigghurtt...................active duty frankiep....................active duty veeceeque................active duty JRios1968................active duty NoLongerFreeState...active duty CMS........................active duty AlaskaErik...............active duty JemiansTerror...........active duty tongue-tied ..............active duty txradioguy................active duty Hoosiersailor ...........active duty DCBryan1................active duty Col. Mike.................active duty

OhioWfan................................son ladtx..................................2 sons Its_me_K.E.T.........................son Hostel............................cousin MozartLover...........son, nephew ak_daddoo........................nephew Dubya............................nephew LBGA (RIP)..........................son katykelly..............................son Armymarinemom................3 sons american_ranger.....................son SpookBrat........................nephew SpookBrat........................cousin boxerblues........................2 sons the piper..............................son Tiffee4Bob......................boyfriend TexKat.......................son, step-son StarCMC.............................brother Darheel...............................niece Donaeus...........................nephew BeAllYouCanBe........................son Repubmommy........................brother AgThorn................................2 sons kneezles.................................son RoseinRoseBear.....cousin's hubby Atomic Conspiracy......half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...........nephew Atomic Conspiracy..............niece Sunflowergal....................grandson mrstank..............................husband MrsMike31........................husband spotbust1............................husband campfollower............................fiance LUV W........................................son SilentServiceCPOWife........husband DirtyHarryY2K......................daughter DirtyHarryY2K................son-in-law Skimask.....................................son Palladin...............................grandson MississippyMuddy...................sister MississippyMuddy........2 nephews Kramster...............................stepson Socratic.............................nephew freema.......................nephew, son Azbushgal..............................son kimmykay.................................son NavySEAL F-16........................son repubmom...............................son wolfcreek..........................daughter JesseJane ...........................cousin Roses0508..............................son pmmd81..................................son SoldiersPrayingMom.................son WakeUpandVote..................brother Skyraider.................................son CyberAnt...........................nephew mrs tiggywinkle...................cousin Nadine...............................nephew U S Army EOD.................daughter thehumanlynx...........brother-in-law Earthdweller......................nephew ChairmanDec19thSociety ..brotherinlaw Anthem............................2 cousins PragmaticWarrior..........2 nephews Sageb1...........................3 cousins SuzyQue...mom,2 sons,3 brothers IndyPendance..daughter,soninlaw Lori from Long Island....soninlaw monkeyface...............2 grandsons redhead...................grandnephew gonzo............................soninlaw Rivendell.......................daughter vigilante2.....son, adopted soldier NavySEAL F-16....................son Jaxter...........................son-in-law USMCWife6869..............husband AgThorn & Lily4Jesus.............son 2ndDivisionVet..........brotherinlaw 2ndDivVet.....former stepdaughter GrandEagle........................friend DebWisconsin.................nephew jackv....................................son prophetic.................brotherinlaw GulfWar1Vet.................2 cousins Tina Kirby...........................son Kudsman.......................nephew JarhedAirmanPatriot......brother TADSLOS............................son Athelass........2 sons, 2 nephews ItsForTheChildren......2 nephews dwhole2th.............................son skimask...............................son VARepublican.......................son Katydidnt..............................son oneolcop...............................son Edgewood Pilot...son, 2 nephews Trooprally.............................son

[DollyCali]

Cali died just before 11 this morning.. it was a gentle transition.. I am okay. of course very saddened as she was one of the special ones in my life. God gave us a rich life together .

[Billie]

Oh, Meg, those are the most gorgeous red rosebuds, and the simple way you framed them is just perfect.

[Billie]

Thanks, Majjie, we had a wonderful time but as always, it's good to be home again. :)