A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day...06-27-03..."Oh, The State I'm In!" ~ Pippin's Maryland

Mama_Bear and Pippin

[Diver Dave]

I'm goin' over to Colleen's for a cold one, wanna join us? : )

Count me in... as soon as my designated driver gets here. : )

[Pippin]

OH! NO!

I'll bring the wolfie treats too!

[Pippin]

Thanks, Jen!

[Dubya]

A teacher was having trouble teaching arithmetic to one
little boy in her class, so she decided to use an
illustration.

"If you reached in your right pocket and found a nickel, and
you reached in your left pocket and found another one, what
would you have?"

"Somebody else's pants."

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Spiritually speaking, whose clothes are you wearing?

Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed
with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace
to the humble.

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God,
that he may exalt you in due time: casting all your care
upon him; for he careth for you. -1 Peter 5:5

[Dubya]

FYI
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, June 27, 2003 - A soldier was killed near an
Najaf June 26 and coalition forces are searching for two
soldiers missing since June 25, U.S. Central Command
officials said today.

The soldier who was killed was attached to the 1st Marine
Expeditionary Force, and was the victim of an ambush,
officials said. A news release said the soldier was
investigating a car theft. The incident is under
investigation.

Coalition forces have launched air and ground searches to
locate two American soldiers missing since June 25. The
soldiers were part of a force providing perimeter security
for the Balad rocket demolition site near Taji. The
facility is about 40 kilometers north of Baghdad, firmly in
the midst of the "Sunni Triangle" of Tikrit, Baghdad and Ar
Ramadi that is a hotbed of support for the former regime.

Officials would confirm only that the soldiers are members
of Combined Joint Task Force 7 and that the site is in the
4th Infantry Division area of operations. The names are
being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

DoD officials are not saying the soldiers were abducted.
"We don't know what happened to them," a DoD spokeswoman
said. No one has claimed responsibility for the incident.

The soldiers failed to respond to a routine radio check at
8:30 a.m. on June 25. They normally would have been in
visual range of other American soldiers, but a sandstorm
cut down visibility, officials said. A spokesman in Baghdad
said a search patrol arrived at the site "almost
immediately" after the soldiers did not respond. Missing
were the soldiers, their Humvee and all their gear and
weapons.

Officials said as a result of the incident, commanders are
re-examining their force-protection procedures.

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Baltimore/Maryland PING!

[Diver Dave]

Christian One Liners

Some people are kind, polite, and sweet spirited until you try to sit in their pews.

Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisers.

It is easier to preach ten sermons than it is to live one.

The good Lord didn't create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes come close.

When you get to your wit's end, you'll find God lives there.

People are funny, they want the front of the bus, the middle of the road, and the back of the church.

Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on your front door forever.

Quit griping about your church; if it was perfect, you couldn't belong.

The phrase that is guaranteed to wake up an audience: "And in conclusion."

If the church wants a better preacher, it only needs to pray for the one it has.

God Himself does not propose to judge a man until he is dead. So why should you?

To make a long story short, don't tell it.

If your left hand doesn't know what your right hand is doing, you should consider running for a job in Washington, DC.

Some minds are like concrete, thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.

Peace starts with a smile.

I don't know why some people change churches; what difference does it make which one you stay home from?

A lot of church members who are singing "Standing on the Promises" are just sitting on the premises.

We were called to be witnesses, not lawyers or judges.

Outside of traffic, there is nothing that holds this country back as much as committees.

Be ye fishers of men. You catch them - He'll clean them.

Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous.

Don't put a question mark where God put a period.

Don't wait for 6 strong men to take you to church.

Forbidden fruits create many jams.

God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.

God grades on the cross, not the curve.

God loves everyone, but probably prefers "fruits of the spirit" over "religious nuts!"

God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.

He who angers you, controls you!

If God is your Copilot - swap seats!

Prayer: Don't give God instructions just report for duty!

The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us.

The Will of God will never take you to where the Grace of God will not protect you.

We don't change the message, the message changes us.

You can tell how big a person is by what it takes to discourage him.

The best mathematical equation I have ever seen: 1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given.

"Father, bless the person reading this in whatever it is that You know he or she may be needing this day!"

[ST.LOUIE1]

Have you ever been to Maryland?

Drove through once. Stopped for lunch but can't remember where. It was during the Fall and the tree colors were absolutely gorgeous!

[ST.LOUIE1]

How can you tell?

Cuz I ain't blind. LOL

[Mama_Bear]

Hi Johnny Mac. Lovely butterflies and compliments you've brought.

I'm so clueless...all this time, never knew that the Ravens were named for THAT raven.

LOL. Me too!! I had no idea - I just assumed they were named after the big black birds, I thought because Ravens are known to be pretty tough birds in nature. Hmmmmm.....learn something new everyday!

Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore."

[ST.LOUIE1]

I'm goin' over to Colleen's for a cold one, wanna join us? : )

Count me in... as soon as my designated driver gets here. : )

Er.....how many you planning on having? : )

[Dubya]

Good one liners. I'm passing them on.

[Dubya]

Shirley and Abe, a retired couple from New York City, living in Miami Beach,
are getting ready to go out to dinner.

Shirley says, "Abe, darling, do you want me to wear this Chanel suit or the
Gucci?"

Abe says, "Do I care?"

A few minutes later Shirley says, "Abe, should I wear my Cartier watch or my
Rolex?"

Abe says, "Who cares?"

A few more minutes pass and Shirley says, "Abe, love, shall I wear my
five-carat pear diamond ring or my six-carat round diamond ring with the
baguettes?"

Abe says, "Shirley, I really don't care what you wear, but if you don't get
moving, we're going to miss the Early Bird Special."

[ST.LOUIE1]

OH! NO!
I'll bring the wolfie treats too!

Chel will bless you. LOL

[Pippin]

A little bit of trivia for you:

Edgar Allen Poe is buried not far (about 4 blocks) from where I work.

He's burried in the old Westminister churchyard on reene street in Baltimore.

Just thought you'd like to know. :O)

[Dubya]

A member of a church choir arrived every Sunday morning with
her seven children in tow, all a bit rumpled but
nevertheless on time.

Scarcely able to get her one child ready, Liz asked her how
she managed her brood so efficiently,

"Easy," she replied with a smile. "I dress them the night
before!"

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Are you prepared for Christ?

For as in the days that were before the flood they were
eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until
the day that Noe entered into the ark, and knew not until the
flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming
of the Son of man be.

Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and
the other left. Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the
one shall be taken, and the other left.

Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth
come. But know this, that if the goodman of the house had
known in what watch the thief would come, he would have
watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken
up. Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye
think not the Son of man cometh. -Matthew 24:38

[Mama_Bear]

It's a pleasure to meet some other proud Marylanders.

Pippin makes a good cheerleader for your fine state, doesn't she? I'm ready to come back for a visit. Last time I was there was,....... let's see.........1965? (No, that CAN'T be right, I'm not THAT old. LOL!)

[deadhead]

BEER HERE :-)

Nothing like a cold one on a hot humid day, enjoy :-)

[Pippin]

LOL! :O)

[Mama_Bear]

Great graphics and write-up!

Hi Colleen. Thanks so much, for that nice compliment and for the Maryland graphic.....and for just being sweet 'you'. :-)

You have given me an idea for dinner tonight, think I will have crab cakes with a nice cold beer :-)

I'm with Louie, I think I will skip the crab cakes also. But I won't turn down an ice cold beer. ;-)