A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-12,13,14-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

[GodBlessUSA]

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

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~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, Just Amy, The Mayor, GodBlessUSA ~




"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


10-08,09-07 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

10-10-07 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie
Presented by GodBlessUSA

10-11-07 ~ JohnHuang2's ~ My Two Cents
By John Huang2
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]

Hi Dita! Ohio is gorgeous for the forests of hardwoods & the vast park systems that protect them. We dont do a killer pace when we go out. We "smell the roses" more or less & stop often to tak pix & watch the dogs play etc.

okay, forgive me for NOT knowing you were a turtle enthusiast! Do you have some? When my son grew up he had a wonderful pond that he dug & found turtles. He had some for years & fed them & cared for them. He still likes them but not sure if the kids still maintain the set up at his "ex's " place.

Here is a pix from my outing on bike last week. I took hundreds of pix of so many things. As it was overcast there were not as many turtles out sunning as there would be on a nice day. I have some I will dig out for you of John & a turtle we found a few years ago. We often find big ones lumbering across the towpath. We pick them up (they try to bit us) & get them to safety so mean kids dont hurt them

This pix is in the ErieOhio Canal very close to area where OhioTurnpike (I-80) and Interstate 271 cross over the Cuyahoga Valley. HUGE BRIDGES.

[DollyCali]

I cant believe I found these pix at ALL, yet quickly. They were from a bike outing May o5. A little fella (snapper). My friend John holding him.

[La Enchiladita]

That was quick, Dolly!! I like that turtle sunning itself. No, I never had them as pets, would like to get the small green ones someday. But, I am fascinated by turtles. I used to walk through a botanical garden and across a little wooden bridge over the crick and there would be the turtles stickin' they little heads up.

Also, saw them in my aunt and uncle's pond in Oklahoma in the country.... don't have those pics on disk yet though.

The snapper looks a bit different, and I hope you carry gloves for when you need to move the turtles. This is a treat that you came up with the photos. Here are a couple I saved of an Egyptian tortoise and babies...

[DollyCali]

There are a lot of varieties of turtles/tortise in the wild. We usually do not have gloves on the bike outings., We do wear them on the road however (protection for falls) & a little padding for the longer distances. When it is cooler we wear them for warmth but again they are not the heavy duty ones that would really protect.

If a smapper gets you, the glove wont help. You need to hold them far enough back on the shell so his mouth cant reach BUT they flail like crazy & the front & back legs can get you. They dont know we are trying to help them so are just defensive

Love the pix you have of the little Egymptian .. so sweet..

[La Enchiladita]

Well, it’s time for me to retreat back into my shell and get some sleep. Nice talking turtles with you, Dolly...:)

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Maj
Thanks :) How are you today? I wish you a wonderful weekend!

[jaycee]

I ran into the same thing, Dita. Couldn’t get to mail or threads, but it didn’t last long. I believe the site is still running slow and that does cause some double posts at times.

[MEG33]

Old Westbury

~Happy Weekend~

[The Mayor]

October 13, 2007

The Fight Against Fear

READ: Hebrews 2:9-18

Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me. —Psalm 23:4

In his landmark book The Denial of Death, author and anthropologist Ernest Becker argues that all of our anxieties and fears are rooted in our dread of death. Although Becker was not a Christ-follower, his scholarly study could serve as a commentary on Hebrews 2, which tells us that in our natural state we are subject to the fear of death throughout life (v.15).

We all know something about fear. And certainly the men and women we meet in the Bible were subject to fear, ranging from a mere tremor of anxiety all the way to terrifying panic. But there is never a need to panic, even in the face of death. Our Lord has experienced death and conquered it!

The author of Hebrews tells us that Jesus "was made a little lower than the angels, . . . that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone" (2:9). Through His death Christ has defeated "him who had the power of death, that is, the devil," granting us our "release" from the "fear of death" (vv.14-15).

Are you victimized by your fears? Recall the wonderful, dread-dispelling promise of Scripture: "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand" (Isa. 41:10). 

When I fear my faith will fail,
Christ will hold me fast;
When the tempter would prevail,
He will hold me fast.  —Habershon

If you believe that Jesus lives, you don’t need to fear death.

Bible in One Year:   Isaiah 41-42; 1 Thessalonians 1

[jaycee]

Soothingly beautiful~~~

[MEG33]

;o) It’s a Iew York photo..It is “crisp” here this morning though summer still prevails later in the day.

[MEG33]

New York photo

[jaycee]

I was 39 degrees on my porch this morning but it will warm up into 70’s later today. The sun is shining brightly this morning. Big pot of vegetable/beef soup on and all is well with the world~~~LOL~~~

Picnic wonderful yesterday!!

[MEG33]

Now that is nippy! It’s in the 60s here..So glad you had a great time at your picnic. Your soup sounds so good..a perfect fall dish.

[GodBlessUSA]

[MEG33]

Lovely!

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Dita
Those turtles are so cute. I wonder if they are easy to care for or smell at all. I'll have to look that up. Booboo may like them. We were thinking fish tank but that is another huge chore for me to clean tank.

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Meg :)
Beautiful!! This makes me want to go out to our wildlife refuge. If I get time tomorrow I'm going to try to do that or ride over to the beach. :)

We have so much to do today and I can't get up from computer. LOL See you later. Have a terrific day! Hugs!

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Jaycee
It’s chilly here but not down to 39 yet. ;) Mmmm, that soup sounds like a great idea. See you later. Have a great day!

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning The Mayor :)
Thank you! Enjoy your Saturday!