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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....01-18,19,20-08....T.G.I.F. at the Finest
January 18, 2008 | Billie

Posted on 01/18/2008 8:42:09 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 ~





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THIS WEEK'S THREADS



01-14,15-08 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor


01-16-08 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday ~ Grandma's Hands
By Billie

01-17-08 ~ Dude, where's my Quagmire?
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Dutchess




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


CLICK TO HEAR KELLIE PICKLER'S "RED HIGH HEELS"




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1 posted on 01/18/2008 8:42:13 AM PST by Billie
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To: ST.LOUIE1; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Aquamarine; The Mayor; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; MEG33; ...

2 posted on 01/18/2008 8:45:13 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.............2 sons
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



3 posted on 01/18/2008 8:48:30 AM PST by Billie
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To: Billie; Finest FRiends
Good Morning To The Finest!


I'm Wearing Red On Friday To Support Our Troops

4 posted on 01/18/2008 8:50:23 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: MEG33; Billie


Wearing red today to support our troops

5 posted on 01/18/2008 8:57:30 AM PST by dutchess
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January 18, 2008

The Hospitality Manager

READ: Romans 12:9-21

Distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality. —Romans 12:13

Victoria’s family refers to her as the “hospitality manager” of their home. She lives in Singapore with her daughter and son-in-law. He is the RBC Ministries international director, and they often have visitors. Victoria stays busy as a volunteer in the RBC office on that island nation, but her primary ministry is the gift of caring and hospitality. She makes their visitors feel welcome, loved, and cared for in their home.

The word hospitality means “love of strangers,” and this is precisely what the apostle Paul was calling us to in Romans 12. In the midst of the practical challenges to believers about our relationship with God and one another, Paul said that we are to be “distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality” (v.13). This may call us outside our comfort zone to show love and care to those the Lord brings across our path. Hebrews 13:2 adds this intriguing thought about hospitality: “Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels.”

Often overlooked and sometimes unappreciated, the ministry of the “hospitality manager” is a great gift, and it brings with it the added possibility of surprising blessings along the way!

My heart is filled, dear Lord, with love,
So let it show in words and deeds;
And help me share, in all my ways,
The overflow for others’ needs.  —Hess

To stretch your soul, reach out with Jesus’ love.


6 posted on 01/18/2008 8:57:50 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

Love your pledge today. Okay...back to work!!!


7 posted on 01/18/2008 8:58:04 AM PST by dutchess
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To: Billie; All; Finest FRiends
Your Pledge Graphic is Precious, Billie!


Have a Beautiful Day, Everyone!

8 posted on 01/18/2008 9:15:11 AM PST by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!!)
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To: All
Hope everyone has a splendid weekend! going to get MIGHTY COLD in NE Ohio this weekend(as in most of the country)

When is spring?


9 posted on 01/18/2008 9:39:36 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: Billie; All
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Betty is ready for the TGIF tribute
to the Troops-oop-a-doop:)

10 posted on 01/18/2008 10:00:59 AM PST by La Enchiladita (Psalm 27)
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Happy Friday to Finest FRiends!


Wearing Red to support our Troops on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan and around the world!





11 posted on 01/18/2008 10:39:54 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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GREG KARUKAS~GIRL IN THE RED DRESS






12 posted on 01/18/2008 2:06:30 PM PST by luvie (Friendship is neither a contest nor a race. What matters is the feeling involved. <3)
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To: jtill


Happy Birthday

Jtill





13 posted on 01/18/2008 4:33:13 PM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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Many thanks for the "Birthday Card".

You couldn't have picked one I would have been more pleased with.

14 posted on 01/18/2008 4:49:51 PM PST by jtill (Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape.)
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snooch! I hope your day was good Jackie.. much love!


15 posted on 01/18/2008 5:02:16 PM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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January 19, 2008

Shenandoah

By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go. —Hebrews 11:8

My grandfather grew up on the North American frontier and raised his family on a dairy farm. To pass the time, he often sang songs while he worked. “Shenandoah” was one of his favorites:
O Shenandoah, I long to hear you,
Away, you rolling river,
O Shenandoah, I long to hear you,
Away, I’m bound away,
’Cross the wide Missouri.

That song reflects the love the pioneer songwriter had for the Shenandoah River. Yet he felt compelled to leave its beauty and go west. His love for the familiar rooted him, but the pull of something better won his heart.

When Abraham was called out of Ur to follow God to the Promised Land, he had to leave everything that was familiar to him (Gen. 12:1). Despite the idolatry of that pagan city, Abraham had probably grown attached to the comfort of his home, the variety of the food, and the fellowship of his friends. But Abraham left the familiar to follow God’s leading: “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go” (Heb. 11:8).

When we experience God’s call to another place, it may mean leaving behind the people and the things we love. But when we’re obedient to God, He will provide something even more fulfilling at our new destination.

Fulfillment on life’s journey comes
When we in faith obey
The leading of our loving God—
He’ll not lead us astray.  —Sper

You don’t need to see the way if you follow the One who is the Way.


16 posted on 01/19/2008 8:16:06 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: MEG33

That red and black is soooooooooo pretty!


17 posted on 01/19/2008 3:02:35 PM PST by Billie
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To: dutchess
Love your pledge today. Okay...back to work!!!

Ah, thank you, sistah d!

18 posted on 01/19/2008 3:03:44 PM PST by Billie
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To: DollyCali
When is spring?

Yeah! This cold stuff is for polar bears and eskimos. :(

Cute picture!

19 posted on 01/19/2008 3:06:22 PM PST by Billie
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To: La Enchiladita

That is a DARLING picture of the boopster!


20 posted on 01/19/2008 3:07:20 PM PST by Billie
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