A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....07-7-9-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

September 7, 2007 | billie

[DollyCali]

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

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~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, GodBlessUSA ~




"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


09-03,04-07 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

09-05-07 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie
Presented by DollyCali


09-06,07 ~ JohnHuang2’s My Two Cents
By JohnHuang2; Dutchess; Pookie18
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

[DollyCali]

[DollyCali]

[MamaB]

Hello.

[DollyCali]

May God protect your precious ones...

Our Dear Father, creator and Lord of great love - we ask that you keep the men and women of our military in Your protective care. May the families be immersed with peace and comfort as they proudly know their loved ones are serving for the things that are dear to all of us. AMEN



Following 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; Aquamarine

debm29palms……..RIP/KIA Husband Visualops………Son, cousin Hoosiersailor ……Navy Active Duty gpapa….Brother Mike spotburst………husband jackv...............................Son 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 Pippin............niece's husband 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 Bykrbayb..........................son 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 jrushing.............................son LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law Ladysmith.nephew, friend's son tina07......soninlaw & his friend MontanaCowgirlCop......brother nelibeli........................nephew Misty4jc.....................husband Colorado Slim..............nephew Tapatio....................2 nephews ProudAFDad......................son 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 OhioWfan................................son 007girl...................nephew

DCBryan1….…………..Active Duty Soldier’s Dad….son, niece, nephew, cousin Kudsman……..…………nephew campfollower……..….. fiancée tina Kirby……………….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 Himyar....................................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 Scubachick.......................husband ChairmanDec19thSociety ..brotherinlaw Anthem............................2 cousins meanie monster .........family friend PragmaticWarrior..........2 nephews Sageb1...........................3 cousins JulieRNR21.........friend's grandson SuzyQue...mom,2 sons,3 brothers weeder1...........................nephew IndyPendance..daughter,soninlaw fatima.....................granddaughter Lori from Long Island....soninlaw monkeyface...................grandson redhead...................grandnephew gonzo............................soninlaw varina davis...................grandson Rivendell.......................daughter W.W.Smith...........................son 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 Anne of DC............niece’s, husband dwhole2th …..…Son, Sgt Hull arbee4bush .............daughter PERKY2004..........husband

[DollyCali]

Hi there Lori! I slept 6-midnight (after 3 hours on Wed night & one hour on Tues night ) and am about ready to “try again”... to sleep that is. I had a nice neigborhood walk with dogs after I got up. Toby on leash & Josy loose. about half hour

[DollyCali]

God's angelic chorus has a new tenor

James Brown & Pavarotti

[MamaB]

I know what you mean. I went Tuesday morning and had to have a cortisone injection in my right wrist. It really hurt all that afternoon and Wednesday. Then I got a stomach bug and was up all Wed. night and can not get to sleep now because I have to keep getting up. Might as well stay up until I get so sleepy that I can go to sleep. I have had cortisone shots before but this one was different. Right after I got it, I had this terrible metallic taste in my mouth and then I got ill. Don’t know if there is a connection but I have really, really been ill. I have to go back Monday to have some nerve tests done in my arm and hand. Should be lots of fun!!!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Dolly! Great thread and Pledge! Wearing RED here to support the troops!

[ConorMacNessa]

The Choir of Angels is ecstatic - a great one has joined their company.

[gulfcoast6]

My, My, I have been on a lease all my life,,,,
TOBY

[The Mayor]

September 7, 2007

Common Sense

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READ: Proverbs 1:20-33

The LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. —Proverbs 2:6

Voltaire said, “Common sense is not so common.” He was right! In a society that has grown increasingly litigious, we are inundated with warnings on products, mostly because some people lack common sense. Just read the following instructions.

On a hair dryer: Do not use while sleeping.

On an iron: Do not iron clothes on body.

On a chainsaw: Do not attempt to stop chain with your hand.

Common sense can be learned from experience or the teaching we receive from those we trust. But God’s Word is the best source of all to develop discernment and good judgment.

Three words echo throughout the book of Proverbs: wisdom, knowledge, understanding. God has packed this book with common sense.

Proverbs 11:12 advises restraint: “A man of understanding holds his peace.”

Proverbs 17:27 warns: “He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.”

Proverbs 20:13 is practical: “Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty.”

To get more common sense, consult God’s Word—the source of wisdom—daily.

To Gain A Heart Of Wisdom:
Ask God for it (James 1:5).
Read regularly from the Proverbs.
Seek out godly counsel (Prov. 11:14; 15:22; 19:20).

Knowledge without common sense is folly.

Bible in One Year:   Proverbs 1-2; 1 Corinthians 16

[luvie]

CHRIS DEBURGH~THE LADY IN RED

[jaycee]

Amen Dolly...What a wonderful voice he had!

This is an order.....GET SOME REST!! In all seriousness, I do hope you will get some rest and sleep.

[jaycee]

I loved your “Wear Red” collage and the Pledge is beautiful today. Thank you, Dolly! Feel better now~~~

[DollyCali]

Oh dear that sounds awful! curious why the cortisone in wrist. I have my chiropractor adjust my elbows(golt/tennis) & wrists(tunnel carpal) & he does ART. Both do help. Metallic taste? that is interesting I hav a metallic or just similar aftertaste any time I have something with artificial sweeting in it. I dont do diet drinks etc but now & then it is added to other things I have. Please keep us posted.

Did the cortisone do what it was supposed to do?

I slept til 10 & wil be fixing mom breakfst & heading out for dog walk to a place I like. It is a little treacherous & I was hesitatnt not being up to par & then I considered.. I may continue to get much worse & this MAY be the best I will ever feel my entire remaining life..SO, going to go & do the best I can. I will be going DOWN a waterfall & thru the stream about 2 miles until it dumps into a river & then along/thru the river. My kind of hike.. It is going to be hot here & that weather too is no doubt going to be rare in days ahead with fall peeking inalready

[jaycee]

Thank you, Mr. Mayor! God Bless You.

[DollyCali]

thnaks Jaycee. The pledge is mine.. the wear red collage is billies but I am working on one of mine to insert on Fridays. Maybe nexttime I have the weekend thread it will be completed.

[jaycee]

We thank you and we are proud, too! God Bless the both of you!

[DollyCali]

Luv.. I read on one of the threads you are going to be at GOE in DC next weekend.. whoopie. A slight chance I might dependent on 3 factors.. My ride, how I feel, situation of things on homefront along the way.

So glad you will be there.Will you get there Friday night for the FReep at Walter Reed first?

[DollyCali]

Well, Lookie who is here! Hi sweet stuff! Feeling better today?