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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-07,08,09-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest
December 7, 2007 | Billie

Posted on 12/07/2007 7:44:44 AM PST by Billie





A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day
Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 200,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.
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.
On Mondays please visit us to see photos of A FEW OF FR'S VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY







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



12-03,04-07 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor


12-05-07 ~ Quinnehtuqut ~ "beside the long tidal river"
By Billie

12-06-07 ~ Media, how's that crow taste?
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Aquamarine




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


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1 posted on 12/07/2007 7:44:49 AM PST by Billie
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To: Billie
Good morning, Billie - great thread and Pledge! Happy Friday to the Finest! Wearing red to support the troops!


2 posted on 12/07/2007 7:48:00 AM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
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To: ST.LOUIE1; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Aquamarine; The Mayor; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; MEG33; ...


December 7th, 1941

The surprise was complete. The attacking planes came in two waves; the first hit its target at 7:53 AM, the second at 8:55. By 9:55 it was all over. By 1:00 PM the carriers that launched the planes from 274 miles off the coast of Oahu were heading back to Japan.
~ Eye Witness Account (excerpt)



Pearl Harbor: Remembered
USS Arizona Memorial

The final resting place for 1,102 crewmen of the U.S.S. Arizona who lost their lives on December 7, 1941. (75 were recovered) They are still entombed within the Arizona herself. The sunken battleship is commemorated by a 184 foot-long memorial structure that spans its mid-portion. No part of the edifice touches the ship.

There are three sections in the memorial: The entry and assembly room, (a central or middle area) used for observations of the sunken ship and for ceremonies. Many visitors drop flower leis into the water from this section, honoring the dead. The third section is the shrine room. The room contains the names of all those killed on the Arizona and their names are engraved on a marble wall. Upon entering the shrine room, the reverence and honor it is was intended to inspire is immediately noticeable. All persons are keenly aware that this is hallowed ground.

The memorial's architect was Alfred Preis. After years of fund raising efforts that began 1950, the memorial finally was dedicated in 1962.

The USS Arizona is no longer in commission, contrary to popular belief. A flag of the United States of America does fly above the sunken battleship. The flag is attached to a severed mainmast of the USS Arizona.

In recent years, the memorial has come to represent all the military and associated personnel killed at Pearl Harbor.
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3 posted on 12/07/2007 7:49:33 AM PST by Billie
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mrs Mayor; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; ...

December 7, 2007

Change Your Name

READ: Acts 3:1-16

Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. —Romans 10:13

Names are important. Parents may spend months researching and deciding on the perfect name for their baby. Often their final decision is based on its sound, uniqueness, or meaning.

One woman took on a new name because she disliked her original name. She mistakenly believed that changing it could alter her destiny. That’s not likely, but for those who trust in Jesus as their Savior and are identified by His name from that time on, a radical transformation does take place.

There is a powerful significance attached to the name of Jesus. The apostles performed miracles (Acts 3:6-7,16; 4:10) and cast out demons in His name (Luke 10:17). They spoke and taught in the name of Jesus. They baptized believers in the name of Jesus (Acts 2:38). And it is only through the name of Jesus that we gain access to the Father (Acts 4:12).

When we become Christians, we share in that worthy name. And as we follow Christ, we are able to reflect His light to any darkness we encounter, whether in our neighborhood, our workplace, or even our home. Our prayer should be that when people see us—they will see Christ.

Our names may have meaning or significance. But to bear the name Christian is life-transforming.

Lord of my life, henceforth I bear
The name of Christian everywhere;
Therefore, O Christ, my spirit claim,
And make me worthy of Your name.  —Freeman

The name of Jesus is the only name with the power to transform.


4 posted on 12/07/2007 7:54:20 AM PST by The Mayor ( A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.—Proverbs 16:9)
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To: Billie
Beautiful pledge Billie.


5 posted on 12/07/2007 7:55:20 AM PST by The Mayor ( A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.—Proverbs 16:9)
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To: The Mayor; ConorMacNessa; All
Good morning, Finest Guys - thank you for being here so diligently every day, with your "red" Support the Troops and the daily bread.

I'm in the kitchen baking Christmas goodies so won't be around much. (So what else is new? It's the weekend - I'm never around much!) :)

6 posted on 12/07/2007 8:00:26 AM PST by Billie
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To: Billie




Below 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; ,

and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

gator girl........................husband
severa............husband, brother
Maigrey.........................cousin
mystery-ak...........son, husband
Inspectorette.......................son
Blessed American..........nephew
Slip18..........................nephew
Diver Dave........niece, nephew
Diver Dave....................cousin
ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews
W.W.Smith.......................son
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
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
Himyar.............................son
jrushing.............................son
LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law
tina07......soninlaw & his friend
varina davis...............grandson
weeder1.....................nephew
MontanaCowgirlCop......brother
nelibeli........................nephew
fatima...............granddaughter
Misty4jc.....................husband
Colorado Slim..............nephew
Tapatio....................2 nephews
meanie monster ....family friend
ProudAFDad......................son
JulieRNR21.....friend's grandson
Alouette.............................son
Katydidnt...........................son
Zechariah_8_13....brother-in-law
Zechariah_8_13.............cousin
PreviouslyA-Lurker........brother
sheeza.......................husband
kemathen7..................husband
monkeyface...........2 grandsons
redhead................grandnephew
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
Hoosiersailor ...........active duty
DCBryan1................active duty
Col. Mike.................active duty
OhioWfan................................son
ladtx..................................2 sons
Hostel............................cousin
ak_daddoo........................nephew
Dubya............................nephew
LBGA (RIP)..........................son
katykelly..............................son
Armymarinemom................3 sons
american_ranger.....................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
Ladysmith......nephew, friend's son
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
ChairmanDec19thSociety ..brotherinlaw
Anthem............................2 cousins
PragmaticWarrior..........2 nephews
Sageb1...........................3 cousins
SuzyQue...mom,2 sons,3 brothers
IndyPendance..daughter,soninlaw
Lori from Long Island....soninlaw
gonzo............................soninlaw
Rivendell.......................daughter
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
jackv....................................son
prophetic.................brotherinlaw
GulfWar1Vet.................2 cousins
Tina Kirby...........................son
Kudsman.......................nephew
JarhedAirmanPatriot......brother
TADSLOS............................son
Athelass........2 sons, 2 nephews
ItsForTheChildren......2 nephews
dwhole2th.............................son
skimask...............................son
VARepublican.......................son
Katydidnt..............................son
oneolcop...............................son
Edgewood Pilot...son, 2 nephews
Trooprally.............................son
007girl.............................nephew
arbee4bush ...................daughter
PERKY2004...................husband
marsh2............................nephew



7 posted on 12/07/2007 8:09:34 AM PST by Billie
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To: Billie

Thanks for today’s Thread and terrific Pledge. Its beautiful!


8 posted on 12/07/2007 9:14:07 AM PST by jaycee ("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
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To: Billie

A horrible day it was! Always get cold chills over what happened that day. God Bless Our Military! They all are angels protecting our country.


9 posted on 12/07/2007 9:19:10 AM PST by jaycee ("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
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To: The Mayor

Thanks Mr. Mayor, for reminding us every day “what its all about”.


10 posted on 12/07/2007 9:23:16 AM PST by jaycee ("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
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To: jaycee

Your very welcome, I feel it’s part of my commitment to help spread the Word.


11 posted on 12/07/2007 9:46:09 AM PST by The Mayor ( A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.—Proverbs 16:9)
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To: Billie; The Mayor; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; Allegra; lonestar; ...

~~~
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Nov. 12, 2007) Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73) render honors as she passes the USS Arizona Memorial. Port Royal departed Pearl Harbor to join the Tarawa Expeditionary Strike Group for a six-month deployment in the 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility.
~~~
Remembering Pearl Harbor

My Grandson is aboard his ship,the USS Port Royal, rendering honors to the
USS Arizona Memorial.

12 posted on 12/07/2007 11:16:15 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: Billie; Finest FRiends
Happy TGIF To The Finest


I'm Wearing Red To Support Our Troops

13 posted on 12/07/2007 11:19:28 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: Billie

Mornin’ Billie.

Beautiful Pledge honoring Our Flag, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day and the USS ARIZONA.


14 posted on 12/07/2007 11:27:56 AM PST by Diver Dave
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To: MEG33

I’ll always remember my first time passing by the Arizona Memorial entering Pearl Harbor and rendering Honors. A solemn moment indeed.

Salute of thanks again to your grandson.


15 posted on 12/07/2007 11:33:25 AM PST by Diver Dave
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To: MEG33

An honor and privilege for your Grandson, (((MEG)))...
A memory to treasure.


16 posted on 12/07/2007 11:38:20 AM PST by La Enchiladita ("If Duncan Hunter were Mormon it wouldn’t matter one whit to me."~~xzins, 12-6-07)
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To: Diver Dave

I would imagine so.
Thank you, Dave. Thank you for your service to our country.


17 posted on 12/07/2007 11:40:20 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: Billie; All

A beautiful thread and pledge to remember a “date that will live in infamy.”

To Bush41: Right, Poppy?
;-)


18 posted on 12/07/2007 11:40:39 AM PST by La Enchiladita ("If Duncan Hunter were Mormon it wouldn’t matter one whit to me."~~xzins, 12-6-07)
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To: La Enchiladita

Indeed.
How’a Sweet Marie and her babies?


19 posted on 12/07/2007 11:41:44 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: ConorMacNessa

Is this you, Conor?
Handsome fella, anyway...:)


20 posted on 12/07/2007 11:45:25 AM PST by La Enchiladita ("If Duncan Hunter were Mormon it wouldn’t matter one whit to me."~~xzins, 12-6-07)
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