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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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

[Billie]

[Billie]

Hi, Finest FReepers...

Guess I should see if my key to the front door still works since I've been awol for over a week. :)

[MEG33]

We have an open door policy for all. Welcome home!

;o)

[MEG33]

~Happy TGIF To The Finest~

Wear Red On Friday To Support Our Troops

[beachn4fun]

Morning, y'all. I've got my red one.

[ConorMacNessa]

Great thread and Pledge, Billie!. Wearing red to support our troops.

[Majie Purple]

((((Of course Your key still fits!...In fact, You are the one who leaves keys under the welcome mat so we all are able to come in!
:) ))))

[Majie Purple]

Lovely Meg...As always!! Frame and Flowers ,both!!

[MEG33]

Thank you, majie.

[Majie Purple]

Support Our Troops and Allies. Wear Red On Friday!!!!!!

Wearing watermelon juice optional...:)

Pic is a: www find...I am just hosting it via my P B account.

[MEG33]

Wearing watermelon juice for certain!..Cute, majie.

[Majie Purple]

Teeheehee! Thanks Meg!
Happy Friday!

[Billie]

Have much mail to answer and want to read Amy's Geneology thread - I was so anxious to see something new and then didn't get to be here after all. :(

We went to California for 5 days and when I tried to get online Monday, my pc was messed up (again). Sigh! :( Tried to fool with it a bit Monday but so many things to do after being gone a few days, and I also had a big dinner planned for last night - shopping, cooking, getting ready for that, too!

I'll be back later.

[The Mayor]

July 27, 2007

Pachyderm Pedicures

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READ: 2 Timothy 2:22-26

In humility [correct] those who are in opposition. —2 Timothy 2:25

Pachyderm pedicures are not a luxury, they’re a necessity. According to an article in The Kansas City Star, if elephants in captivity don’t get regular foot care, they are prone to infections that can be fatal. But clipping the toenails of an animal that can weigh as much as 6 tons can be risky business. So one man had an idea. He developed an “elephant flipper” that allows keepers to restrain an elephant and safely turn it on its side. The device stands 12 feet high, weighs more than 15 tons, and costs $100,000. Several zoos have purchased this helpful contraption.

Caring for people can also be risky. Paul described what it takes to help those who, in perilous times, have wandered from the path of truth. He offers no ingenious device for helping those who are a danger to themselves and others (2 Tim. 2:23,25). Instead, he reminds us that when it comes to caring for the minds and hearts of others, we can’t rely on human ingenuity and muscle. What we really need is the wisdom of God. Without being quarrelsome or arrogant, the Lord’s servant must use gentleness and patience (v.24).

A blend of truth and grace in the presence of danger is more than self-protection. It illustrates for others the heart of the One we are urging them to embrace.

Speak truly and each word of thine
Shall be a fruitful seed;
Live truly, and thy life shall be
A great and noble creed. —Bonar

Use caution and grace when straightening out someone who has strayed.

Bible in One Year:   Psalms 43-45; Acts 27:27-44

[Majie Purple]

Hope You had a nice vacay!I’m alrady sure that You did!
It’s a bear to catch up after being gone for a span of time.
Glad You’re okay.

[Feiny]

I’ve been gone for longer.....

HI BILLIE! Where you on vacation?

[Kitty Mittens]

Your Pledge Graphic is Beautiful, Dear (((((Billie)))))! Glad you're Back, and you were Missed!

Have a Beautiful and Blessed Weekend, Finest FRiends!

[Kitty Mittens]

That's a Cute Baby Pic, Sweet (((((Purple))))), and (((((Meg))))), your Post #4 is Lovely!

[Diver Dave]

Little late, but Welcome to California... Hello - Good-by. :)

Been AWOL myself since coming back from our trip to Washington for a great family gathering in the park. Seventy-plus family and friends enjoying a picnic and sharing Sea Stories with one another.

Had four Navy, one Marine, one Air Force Vets present - and that was just the family members. Lots of others too.

Of course, I wore RED on Friday as I am today.

[JohnHuang2]

Howdy, y'all! dutchess, beautiful job with the layout on yesterday's thread! SUPERB WORK! Bravo, my friend. {{{{{{{{dutchess}}}}}}}}}

Very sorry for the VERY tardy reply -- my computer's power cord bit the dust. I ordered a replacement cord online, but, at the rate it's going, I don't expect it'll get here until the middle of next week, earliest. I'm posting this from someone else's computer that I was able to borrow for a few minutes.

Again, great job, dutchess. Take care, God bless, and have yourselves a great weekend!

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