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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
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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, 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!
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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
CLICK TO HEAR KELLIE PICKLER'S "RED HIGH HEELS"
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: freepers; fun; patriotic; surprises
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posted on
12/07/2007 7:44:49 AM PST
by
Billie
To: Billie
Good morning, Billie - great thread and Pledge! Happy Friday to the Finest! Wearing red to support the troops!
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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!)
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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posted on
12/07/2007 7:49:33 AM PST
by
Billie
To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mrs Mayor; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; ...
December 7, 2007
Change Your Name
READ:
Acts 3:1-16Whoever 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. Thats 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 usthey 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.
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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)
To: Billie
Beautiful pledge Billie.
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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)
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!) :)
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posted on
12/07/2007 8:00:26 AM PST
by
Billie
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 nations 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
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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
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posted on
12/07/2007 8:09:34 AM PST
by
Billie
To: Billie
Thanks for today’s Thread and terrific Pledge. Its beautiful!
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posted on
12/07/2007 9:14:07 AM PST
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
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.
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posted on
12/07/2007 9:19:10 AM PST
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: The Mayor
Thanks Mr. Mayor, for reminding us every day “what its all about”.
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posted on
12/07/2007 9:23:16 AM PST
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: jaycee
Your very welcome, I feel it’s part of my commitment to help spread the Word.
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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)
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
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My Grandson is aboard his ship,the USS Port Royal, rendering honors to the
USS Arizona Memorial.
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posted on
12/07/2007 11:16:15 AM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: Billie; Finest FRiends
Happy TGIF To The Finest
I'm Wearing Red To Support Our Troops
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posted on
12/07/2007 11:19:28 AM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: Billie
Mornin’ Billie.
Beautiful Pledge honoring Our Flag, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day and the USS ARIZONA.
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.
To: MEG33
An honor and privilege for your Grandson, (((MEG)))...
A memory to treasure.
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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)
To: Diver Dave
I would imagine so.
Thank you, Dave. Thank you for your service to our country.
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posted on
12/07/2007 11:40:20 AM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: Billie; All
A beautiful thread and pledge to remember a “date that will live in infamy.”
To Bush41: Right, Poppy?
;-)
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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)
To: La Enchiladita
Indeed.
How’a Sweet Marie and her babies?
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posted on
12/07/2007 11:41:44 AM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: ConorMacNessa
Is this you, Conor?
Handsome fella, anyway...:)
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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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