A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day......Oct 22-23 -07....Military Tribute

Billie, The Mayor

[The Mayor]

A Few of FR's Finest November 11, 2001

So many people have written me since my original Veteran's Day Tribute, asking how they, or a loved one, could be included in that tribute. Since I could no longer add the photos to the body of the thread, I have been including them here as I receive enough to make another collage.

I think there's never been a better nor more appropriate time to keep the faces of our own Veterans and Active Military in front of FReepers--every day! That's why I wanted to do yet another Daily Thread .....ABOUT FReepers .....and FOR FReepers. But not only about our Military FReepers; for all FReepers! Wouldn't it be nice to get to know a few of the other FReepers as well? That's why we've created a place for just that. This is a friendly room in JimRob's house where FReeper FRiends can gather every day and just say hello if that's all they want to do.

We have featured different FReepers, with a little background information on who they are and what makes them who they are, along with a few photos you might not have seen on other threads; sometimes others write an essay for us to post as the feature for the day; sometimes our presentation is a human interest story found elsewhere that you might not have read; sometimes special holiday threads; but whatever the topic of the day, it is always with FR's Finest in mind and that is YOU!

Every Monday we post the photos of FR's Military Personnel that I have collected and put into groups; these will be available to view through a link the remainder of the week - every day just a click away. :)   If you would like to add a photo of yourself or a loved one in the military, past or present, please let me know; I will hold it until I have enough for a new group.

Thank you, and please have fun with us...every day!

~ Billie ~
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Thank You For Serving Our Country!

TOP: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete
MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1

TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet
MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga
BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc

TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette
MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid
BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf

TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP
MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, Neets, rdb3, jwTexian
BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma

TOP:  g'nad, AgThorn's son Justin, SLB, AgThorn's son Brett.
MIDDLE:  fish70, razorback-bert, CheneyChick,Leroy S Mort, Mark17.
BOTTOM:  Terry's Take, Taxman, DinkyDau.

TOP:  ValerieUSA's son Grant, SK1Thurman, kd5cts, RangerVetNam,
dansangel and .45man's son-in-law Tony
BOTTOM:  rangerX, Old China Hand, Trish, Howlin's dad, Mustang

TOP: ohioWfan's son, MamaBear's father-in-law, MamaBear's dad, ladtx
MIDDLE:  The Mayor's niece, M.Kehoe, Beach_Babe's son-in-law
BOTTOM:  deadhead's dad, HiJinx, Severa's hubby, viligantcitizen's granddad.

TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68.
MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack

TOP:  Q6-God, Scan59, Mama Bear and JKPhoto's son, ofMagog.
MIDDLE:  Big'ol_freeper, JustAmy's great uncle, Prodigal Son.
BOTTOM:  JustAmy's husband, JustAmy's brother-in-law, JustAmy's brother.

TOP:  dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon.
BOTTOM:  Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat.

TOP:  ladtx #2 son; DiverDave's twin Don; petuniasevan and husband
poorman; Mustard; ladtx #1 son;
BOTTOM:  AlamoGirl's brother Floyd; AG's dad; AG's brother Jim (inset);
WVNan's husband; ladtx' Aunt Eva.

TOP: Mo1's dad; BuffyT's Uncle (right, w/ her dad & grandmother); Armymarinemom's 3 sons.
MIDDLE: ru4Liberty's dad; SheLion's husband, MaineRebel; wirestripper.
BOTTOM: fivetoes; bigghurtt; hurricane; ladtx' dad; Pippin's brother.

TOP: Repubmommy's brother, Rose in RoseBear's uncle, BoxerBlues' son Chris, BoxerBlues' son Brent.
BOTTOM: Rose in RoseBear's cousin's hubby, Deadhead's stepdad, Dansy's dad, Misty's brother.

LEFT: Little Pig; TOP: hattend, Old Sarge, Aquamarine's dad.
MIDDLE: HuntsvilleTxVeteran.
BOTTOM: Its_me_K.E.T.'s son, Veloxherc, SeeRushToldU_So.

TOP: DollyCali, Wheelbarrow, DollyCali's dad, DollyCali's brother, Jen's Mom's daughter Jen.
MIDDLE: Warthogtjm dad & Warthogtjm, SoldiersPrayingMom's son jmpmstr4u2,
Indy Pendance's daughter, Agthorn's dad.
BOTTOM: Tupac, GulfWar1Vet, SandRat, JRios1968.

TOP: Jaxter, MozartLover's son, mystery-ak's son, mystery-ak's husband.
MIDDLE: skimask's son, silent_jonny's dad, dwhole2th's son, jackv's son.
BOTTOM: Jen's Mom's father, txradioguy.

FR FINEST HALL OF FAME #19 THE WEEKEND THREAD 10-19-21-07.... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[tomkow6]

Morning, Meg!

[MEG33]

(((Hugs)))I goofed when I posted this good morning..but I was going to post it here,too! Wow..It is 45 here..but we should warm up..Hope your dad enjoyed his birthday.

[ConorMacNessa]

Hi Dolly - hope you get the home front problems resolved quickly.

[MEG33]

‘Morning, Tom..I am “wrong way MEG” today but this is a great Military Tribute thread to post my Osprey picture on!

[E.G.C.]

He sure did. Uncle Jack came by. Carl my brother went out with him to the lake to look at some hunting areas.

[MEG33]

((HUGS))) I pray those homefront problems ease up on you!

I am still enjoying your wonderful Sunday pictures.

[GodBlessUSA]

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Dolly
I hope everything goes well at home.
HUGS!

[The Mayor]

October 23, 2007

Keep Laughing

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READ: Psalm 126

A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones. —Proverbs 17:22

A judge has ordered a German man to stop bursting into laughter in the woods. Joachim Bahrenfeld, an accountant, was taken to court by one of several joggers who say their runs have been disturbed by Bahrenfeld’s deafening squeals of joy. He faces up to 6 months in jail if he is caught again. Bahrenfeld, 54, says he goes to the woods to laugh nearly every day to relieve stress. "It is part of living for me," he says, "like eating, drinking, and breathing." He feels that a cheerful heart, expressed through hearty laughter, is important to his health and survival.

A cheerful heart is vital in life. Proverbs 17:22 says, "A merry heart does good, like medicine." A happy heart affects our spirit and our physical health.

But there is a deeper, abiding joy for those who trust the Lord that is based on much more than frivolity and circumstances. It is a joy based on God’s salvation. He has provided forgiveness of sin and a restored relationship with Himself through His Son Jesus. That gives us a deep joy which circumstances cannot shake (Ps. 126:2-3; Hab. 3:17-18; Phil. 4:7).

May you experience the joy of knowing Jesus Christ today! 

To take a glimpse within the veil,
To know that God is mine,
Are springs of joy that never fail:
Unspeakable! Divine!  —Newton

Joy comes from the Lord who lives in us, not from what’s happening around us.

Bible in One Year:   Jeremiah 1-2; 1 Timothy 3

[MEG33]

I loved your devotional.Having walked in the Taunus Mts on a Sunday afternoon near Bad Homburg..I can imagine the fuss made over noisy laughter..
;o)

Joy Indeed For His Amazing Grace.

[The Mayor]

Absolutely Meg... What a great story.

I have found that I am finding so many of these to be relevant in our lives as we come close to the end of this election. Keeping Faith, Hope and Trust in the Lord while mankind falls apart around us.

[MEG33]

That will sustain you ...I am pulling for you!

[The Mayor]

Thanks Meg.

[beachn4fun]

Hmmmm.....thinking about snaggin that one.

let me do a little shopping, first. hehe

[GodBlessUSA]

;) My graphics are your graphics. We all find them somewhere right. :)

[Diver Dave]

mornin’ Mayor.

Salute to our Armed Forces - Past and Present.

took a pic of the 12 Army guys that were honored at our grandson’s homecoming football game on Sat but haven’t figured out how to transfer it from cell phone to my email. Nonetheless, each one received a personal thank you from yours truly before they took their places mid-field on the 50 yard line. Twas a Jr Varsity football game made up of 12 an 13 year olds. Lotsa fun.

Now I’m wondering if those 12 are National Guard or Army reserve and if they have been sent to the southland to aid in the fires.

‘fraid I’ll be scarce around here for a while. Having some problems me and the docs are working on. prayers welcome

[La Enchiladita]

Amen, Rus...!! The Word of God refreshes like nothing else... what a wonderful reminder today.

God bless you and all Finest FRiends...

[La Enchiladita]

Mega problems, (((Dolly))), that does not sound good.
Let us know if there is some way we can help....?
I truly hope all is not as bad as first thought and can be resolved soon...

[La Enchiladita]

Prayers for you, Diver Dave...

[La Enchiladita]

Thank you for your “OOops”, Meg...It’s beautiful... We like Ooops, right...:)?