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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10 -19 to 21-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest
October 19, 2001
| billie
Posted on 10/19/2007 6:39:29 AM PDT by DollyCali
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.
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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, Just Amy, The Mayor, GodBlessUSA ~
"Getting to Know You"
THIS WEEK'S THREADS
10-15,16-07 ~ Military Tribute By Billie Presented by The Mayor
10-17-07 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday By Billie Presented by DollyCali
10-18-07 ~ JohnHuang2's ~ My Two Cents By John Huang2 Presented by Dutchess
Have a wonderful weekend!
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"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
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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: children; graphics; humor; military
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To: Kitty Mittens
You look so pretty Kitty Mitten :)
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posted on
10/20/2007 5:48:07 AM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: MEG33
I use to have fall anemones at my other house. I miss them. This shot is beautiful with the sparrows!
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posted on
10/20/2007 5:49:11 AM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: GodBlessUSA
I’ve been posting and running,too..and my sleep pattern is way off again..nothing new for this night owl..LOL
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posted on
10/20/2007 5:49:12 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: jaycee
LOL! You find such cute graphics. :)
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posted on
10/20/2007 5:50:06 AM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: Finest FRiends
Happy Sweetest Day!
A great day for lovers or a gimmick for merchandisers? If you have a sweetie, make sure you remember him/her with a mention & a hug if nothing else.
My parents were engaged on Sweetest Day...I understand it is more regional in celebration.
Third Saturday in October is the official day
Now here is a day dedicated just for your sweetie. It exists as an opportunity for you to recognize that sweet and special someone. It doesnt matter who that person is, or what their relation to you. They just have to be "sweet" in order to get a little recognition.
Herbert Birch Kingston, a Cleveland, Ohio philanthropist and candy company employee started Sweetest Day. He wanted to bring happiness to orphans, shut-ins and under-privileged. His intent was to show these people that they were not forgotten. In 1922, he started this holiday by giving candy and small gifts. He often used movie stars to distribute the gifts.
On the first Sweetest Day, movie star Ann Pennington presented 2,200 Cleveland newspaper boys with boxes of candy to express gratitude for their service to the public.
Another popular movie star, Theda Bara, distributed 10,000 boxes of candy to people in Cleveland hospitals and also gave candy to all who came to watch her film in a local theater.
More Information:
Sweetest Day History and Facts
Sweetest Day Poems from lovingyou.com
Collen's Treasured Love Poems
Holiday Spot
The popularity of this holiday quickly spread. Today, is celebrated with loved ones and friends. However, we encourage you to follow the intent of the original holiday, and find ways to give candy and small gifts to those in need.
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posted on
10/20/2007 5:50:39 AM PDT
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: ConorMacNessa
Did you grill in the rain? ;) I hope you and your family enjoy the weekend, Conor! :)
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posted on
10/20/2007 5:50:47 AM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: LUV W
Hi Luv
Enjoy this song! Your table is so lovely!
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posted on
10/20/2007 5:51:16 AM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: GodBlessUSA
;o) Another lucky “find”.
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posted on
10/20/2007 5:51:22 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: jaycee
Wow, these two birds are beautiful!
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posted on
10/20/2007 5:52:00 AM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: 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 marsh2
Nephew 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
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.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..........................2 sons 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............nieces, husband dwhole2th
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posted on
10/20/2007 5:53:04 AM PDT
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: MEG33
Thanks for your kind remarks, Meg! Your birds and flowers are beautiful~~~don’t work too hard but when work is finished, it does give you a good feeling.
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posted on
10/20/2007 5:53:50 AM PDT
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: Lady Jag
Hi Lady Jag :)
She is lovely. What a beautiful portrait. I wish you a wonderful weekend.
I heard that Mass. had a small earthquake this week. Did you feel it at all?
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posted on
10/20/2007 5:54:41 AM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: GodBlessUSA
Thank you, GeeBee! Sometimes I look for hours and then quit for a long time. I have filed so much stuff, its a wonder my computer doesn’t blow up~~LOL~~~
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posted on
10/20/2007 5:56:35 AM PDT
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: MEG33
I know it can be hard to break that pattern of sleep. When that happens to me sometimes you can be so tired you must take a nap in the afternoon. Again the night comes and back awake again. ;) It takes a while to get back to normal routine.
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posted on
10/20/2007 5:57:44 AM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: DollyCali
I never heard of Sweetest Day. Maybe I can talk hubby into going to dinner now ;). I’ll have to buy some sweet candies for my daughter today!
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posted on
10/20/2007 5:59:07 AM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: GodBlessUSA
;o)
I am not overdoing..The part I hate most is using the crevice tool and vacuuming ..I stopped with one hall and room..will do one room at a time..I hate vacuuming most of all! I’ll scrub anything any day over that noisy machine!
I need earplugs.
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posted on
10/20/2007 5:59:51 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: La Enchiladita
Hi (((Dita)))
Great graphic of patriotic Betty! :)
I hope you have a fantastic weekend!
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posted on
10/20/2007 6:00:43 AM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: DollyCali
Thank you Dolly, for this “Sweetest Day” post. I will be checking your links after while!! A sweet picture~~~
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posted on
10/20/2007 6:00:52 AM PDT
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: Jack Deth
Thank you Jack for the great pix (love baby tabbies) and the poem.
I had to laugh at the last line on “enjoying nature’s snacks”.. which would be birds & small rodents?
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posted on
10/20/2007 6:01:09 AM PDT
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: jaycee
LOL! I know what you mean. I have to go through my graphics too. It takes me forever to locate a picture now in my mess.
You are finding such excellent ones!
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posted on
10/20/2007 6:01:51 AM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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