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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-16 thru 05-18-08....T.G.I.F. at the Finest
May 16, 2008 | billie

Posted on 05/16/2008 3:09:15 PM PDT by DollyCali





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



5-12/13-08 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor


5-14-08 ~ Warm, Fuzzy, Wednesday
By Billie
Presented by DollyCali


/ 5-15-08 ~ Dreams of my Arugula!" ^
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Dutchess




Have a wonderful weekend!







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Opinions by our own 'King of Ping'
Every Thursday at the Finest
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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





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To: Diver Dave

Thank you Dave, I added you to the list.
I hope you are enjoying your Lords Day.


121 posted on 05/18/2008 9:29:44 AM PDT by The Mayor ("A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps" (Prov. 16:9))
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To: DollyCali; Billie; Aquamarine; Mama_Bear; All

Thank you all for this wonderful series and all your hard work, we will miss it!


122 posted on 05/18/2008 10:14:02 AM PDT by AuntB (Vote Obama! ..........Because ya can't blame 'the man' when you are the 'man'.... Wanda Sikes)
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To: DollyCali; dutchess; Billie; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; deadhead; WVNan; dixie sass; MEG33; Donaeus; ...

~Flowers on the King's Ranch~

O Lord, I will Honor and Praise Your Name,
For You are my God;
You Do Such Wonderful Things!
(Ps.25:1)

~A Beautiful Lord's Day to the Finest~

123 posted on 05/18/2008 11:21:02 AM PDT by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!!)
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To: Kitty Mittens

Amen, Thank you Miss Kitty!


124 posted on 05/18/2008 11:42:58 AM PDT by The Mayor ("A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps" (Prov. 16:9))
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To: Billie; dutchess; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; DollyCali; The Mayor; GodBlessUSA; JustAmy; MEG33; ...
Seems only natural that I share the joy and excitement I experienced on Friday with my FRiends at "The Finest".

My long-awaited combination Christmas and Birthday finally arrived at the airport... a ride in a WWII era T-6G aircraft.



For you Texans, the name of the aircraft is "Green Texan" and it was a terrific ride.



I made sure the pilot's nickname wasn't "Crash"

This was a half hour flight flying over an area SE of Modesto. With the pilot passing instructions through the headset, I was able to take the controls and fly the plane.

The pilot took us through a barrel-roll (dipping left and completing a 360 degree roll). Then he offered me the opportunity to repeat the manuever which I accepted.

Next came a "loop" - 360 degree circle. After managing to get my stomach back in its rightful place, I declined the offer to fly us through another loop.

Back to the airport and neither one of us earned the nickname "Crash". It's been two days and I'm still having problems wiping the smile off my face.

125 posted on 05/18/2008 12:03:34 PM PDT by Diver Dave
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To: Diver Dave

WOW ..... Sounds like an awesome experience DD.

Thank you for sharing the pictures.


126 posted on 05/18/2008 12:19:25 PM PDT by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)
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To: Kitty Mittens

Lovely flowers and Psalms reading, Kitty! Have a wonderful Sunday also!


127 posted on 05/18/2008 12:19:58 PM PDT by jaycee
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To: Diver Dave

Sounds like you had an exciting adventure, DD...that is great! I wouldn’t have had the nerve~~LOL~~Coward here!


128 posted on 05/18/2008 12:23:26 PM PDT by jaycee
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To: Diver Dave

Awesome, Dave! That must have been a thrill of a lifetime. What a wonderful gift!

Does the current smile look a lot like the one on that first picture? Then I can “see” it!


129 posted on 05/18/2008 12:28:57 PM PDT by luvie (The Republican Party is strongest when it is fearlessly conservative! RL \:D/)
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To: Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; JustAmy; GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; Colonel_Flagg; ...


[click on picture]
~~~~~~~~~
"Heaven Opened Up Its Doors"
by Jeff Russell
aka Texas Songwriter



130 posted on 05/18/2008 12:31:08 PM PDT by luvie (The Republican Party is strongest when it is fearlessly conservative! RL \:D/)
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To: Diver Dave

WOO HOO!..Glad you had a great ride.


131 posted on 05/18/2008 12:33:28 PM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military)
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To: Diver Dave

What a Wonderful Experience that Must have Been, Diver Dave! I’ve Never Been in an Airplane, so it was Fun to Read your Post and See your Pics. Thank you!


132 posted on 05/18/2008 12:56:10 PM PDT by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!!)
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To: Diver Dave

OMG, I can only imagine the fun you had Dave. I know this was something you had been looking forward to.


133 posted on 05/18/2008 1:00:34 PM PDT by The Mayor ("A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps" (Prov. 16:9))
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To: The Mayor; jaycee

134 posted on 05/18/2008 1:01:08 PM PDT by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!!)
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To: All
My Race Car I owned, built and drove

RACE CAR

DUB


135 posted on 05/18/2008 2:02:00 PM PDT by Dubya (Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
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To: jaycee
:)


136 posted on 05/18/2008 3:40:16 PM PDT by Billie
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To: DollyCali

Bad doggie! Bad kitties! :)


137 posted on 05/18/2008 3:41:57 PM PDT by Billie
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To: MEG33

Love the tulips!


138 posted on 05/18/2008 3:42:34 PM PDT by Billie
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To: MEG33

Thank you, Meg. Your post, and your mail, means a lot.


139 posted on 05/18/2008 3:46:08 PM PDT by Billie
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To: The Mayor

Maggie, Maggie - never far from our thoughts. She was quite a lady, and quite a Marine.


140 posted on 05/18/2008 3:47:34 PM PDT by Billie
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