A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....01- 11,12 -08....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

11 January 2008 | billie

[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, GodBlessUSA ~




"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


1-7,8-08 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

1-9,10-08 ~ Warm, Fuzzy, Wednesday & Thursday
By Billie
Presented by DollyCali

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]

[DollyCali]

T-G-I-F at the FINEST

[The Mayor]

January 11, 2008

Scattered Fruit

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READ: John 13:3-15

Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ. —1 Corinthians 11:1

The story is told of a Christian who was home on furlough from serving in the armed forces. He was rushing to catch his train when he ran into a fruit stand on the station platform, knocking most of the piled-up apples to the ground.

The young boy who operated the stand tried to pick up his scattered fruit but was having difficulty. The apologetic serviceman put down his luggage and started collecting the apples. He polished each one with his handkerchief and put it back on the counter. So impressed was the boy that he asked gratefully, “Soldier, are you Jesus?” With a smile the soldier replied, “No, but I’m trying to be like Him.”

Sometimes, as we hurry about our own responsibilities, we become too busy to care about other people. But we must remember that Jesus urges us to show kindness and concern for our fellow travelers. He set the example for us in John 13 by being a servant. We need to take the time to be helpful also.

Would anyone ask of us, “Are you Jesus?” And could we honestly respond, “No, I’m not Jesus, but I’m trying to be like Him”? Christlike kindness can open the door for a heart-touching testimony.

Be like Jesus, this my song,
In the home and in the throng;
Be like Jesus, all day long!
I would be like Jesus.  —Rowe

Nothing is more attractive than being like Jesus.

Bible in One Year:  Genesis 25–27; Proverbs 4:18-27

[DollyCali]

John Huang 2 Update

John Huang 2 had a GREAT essay in our PM box ON MONDAY for posting this past Thursday. EVERYONE KNEW that Hillary would lose to Obama & so that was the gist of his satirical essay.

Well as we all know Hillary WON & so JH2 requested we NOT use that one & he did not have time to prepare anohter one for us. So hopefully he will be back with us next week.

We miss you John!

[DollyCali]

Will check in when I can.. busy weekend for me.. MUST DO CHORES on the home front...Work most of today but this PM will do movie & a wine tasting dinner in Western suburb of Cleveland

I need to figure out something appropriate in RED to wear

[luvie]

GREG KARUKAS~GIRL IN THE RED DRESS

[MEG33]

Great pledge! Thank you Dolly for our thread...I have to tend to the homefront today,too!

[MEG33]

Happy TGIF To The Finest

I'm Wearing Red To Support Our Troops

[jaycee]

Good Morning, Meg, great post! I will be wearing my “Red Hat” today. Going to the luncheon so I will be away today!

[jaycee]

Hi Dolly, thank you for today’s thread. Great job....love the Pledge........! Will be wearing my red today to support the troops! The Red Hat goes on today for my monthly lunch with the ladies. Going to a Japanese Steak House! Will be gone much of the day!

Happy TGIF everyone!

[MEG33]

Thank you..Have fun, jaycee!

[Aquamarine]

Hi Dolly. Thanks for the ping and the bounce. :)

[DollyCali]

this is from my ohio FReeper buddy Paul..Worth your time to consider

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This 6 minute video is chilling but important to watch. If it scares you, sorry. If it reinforces your resolve to protect yourself or helps you to develop that resolve, then I am happy.

This clearly shows that (even) repeated phone calls to the police won’t make you safe. It shouldn’t even make you *feel* safe. The details of this very real 911 call are on the video.

This woman is alive today because she told the advice (and the loan of a handgun) of a friend and defended herself. Almost five minutes after she made the call, her attacker made it to her locked bedroom where she hid herself in a closet. Five minutes and the police still were not there.

This is not to condemn the police. They just can’t be everywhere at once and almost certainly not where you are when you need them most.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkS8mdbml0A

The 911 operator was calm during the call, but certainly not much help. Notice that she tells the caller that ‘it’s only been 2 minutes’ and the police are on the way. In fact, it was more than twice that long — almost 5 minutes. She also instructs the caller to not do anything hasty once she knows that the caller is armed.

What I’d have liked to have heard in that calm reassuring voice of the operator would be something like this:

“Ma’am, I’ve dispatched several officers to your location to assist you. In the meantime, go to the most secure spot in your home and take the phone and your firearm with you. Be sure the gun is loaded and have extra ammo on hand in case there is more than one attacker.

Once you are in that location, take up a position behind something solid. Remain calm and control your breathing. That will be very important if the attacker breaks down the door. Aim for the center of the body because that is your best chance of stopping the attack. Continue to fire until he is stopped and remember to reload immediately. The City will reimburse you for the ammo you used.”

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY FRIDAY TO FINEST FRIENDS!

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Wearing Red to support our Troops!

[DollyCali]

Hi Aqua, I am just taking a quick break.. I still have NOT taken those jewelry pix.. I will & when I do & post them I will ping you as i know you have an interest in gems & minerals. I have a LOT to do today so can’t ever stay too long......I cant go to latest comments.. kiss of death for time

[Kitty Mittens]

Dolly, I Watched that Particular Vid Last Night, and my Heart Went Up in my Throat. I Recently Passed my Concealed Carry Test, and would Recommend that Everyone Learn Defense, Especially Women.

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

Miss Kitty

God Bless our Military
And our USA!

[Mama_Bear]

Happy Friday, FRiends.

I put together this collage of the "Canine Christmas" at our house so Chachi could send it out with his Christmas "thank you" notes. Thought I would share it with you all.

Belle, the Boston Terrier in the pink fur coat
and Penny, the lit up Pug, are my son's dogs.
Most of you know my little guy, Chachi, in the plaid scarf,
and the Silky Terrier is my mom's dog, Jack.

[Mama_Bear]

So, Kitty Mittens is packin' heat, huh? LOL. Good for you!

Seriously, you are right, KM. Everyone should learn defense. I don't have a carry permit, but you have reminded me that it is on my list of things to do. It will be one of my goals this year. :-)

[dixie sass]

In tears. That is absolutely chilling. We mock the women of the middle east because of what the men there do to them and yet we are as much hostages of the male as they are. You would think in this day and age that we would be out from under the yoke of oppression.

Our clothes are designed by men to exploit our sex appeal and make us fit their ideas - oh rats, I’m getting on my soap box.

[luvie]

Awesome collage! The doggies are SO cute!

I would love to learn to do that!