A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....09-09 thru 09-11-05....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie, Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

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 100,000 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

If you have a suggestion, or an idea, or if there's a FReeper you would like to see featured, please drop one of us a note in FR mail.

We're having fun and hope you are!
~ Billie, Mama_Bear, Dutchess, Aquamarine, Dolly Cali ~

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, Mama_Bear, Dutchess, Aquamarine, DollyCali ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


09-02 thru 09-05-05 ~ Labor Day 2005 Weekend
By DollyCali

09-06-05 ~ Military Monday on Tuesday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

09-07-05 ~ Another "Oh no, it's Wednesday!"
By Mama_Bear

09-08-05 ~ John's Two Cents -
Liberals: It's silly to blame katrina for an Act of Bush
By JohnHuang2
Presented by dutchess

Have a wonderful weekend!

06-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #12

Click on the photo to view the album. To submit your photo, please contact dansangel or .45Man at danbh59@yahoo.com and include Freeper Photo Album in subject line.

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, the author is unknown.
I am wearing red today and every Friday ~ Billie

[Mama_Bear]

[Mama_Bear]

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[Mama_Bear]

Pray for our troops!

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; Mama_Bear; Dutchess; Aquamarine; DollyCali, 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.

Please keep these FReepers
and their loved ones in your prayers.

Maigrey...............................cousin ladtx......................................2 sons scubachick.......................husband gator girl..........................husband severa................husband, brother LBGA.........................................son Hostel...................................cousin SpookBrat..........................nephew Himyar......................................son boxerblues............................2 sons the piper....................................son sheeza...............................husband kemathen7.......................husband Diver Dave..............nephew, niece deadhead.............................cousin JimRobinson................2 nephews Armymarinemom...............3 sons Darheel.................................niece dixie sass............................nephew Diver Dave..............niece, nephew BeAllYouCanBe.......................son AgThorn...............................2 sons kneezles.....................................son The Mayor..............................niece ValerieUSA...........................2 sons StarCMC............................brother TexKat........................son, stepson Spruce.............................daughter ODC-GIRL....................active duty Dubya.................................nephew Donaeus.............................nephew SunflowerGal.................grandson katykelly...................................son Repubmommy...................brother Lakeside...............................2 sons philman_36....................2 nephews Veloxherc.....................active duty mrstank............................husband WVNan........................friend's son american_ranger......................son AF_Blue........................active duty lula.................................son-in-law auboy....................................cousin jamaly.....................brother-in-law Leofl...........................................son wingnutx......................active duty chena.........................................son LakeLady............................nephew LUV W........................................son cjk.................................active duty misty4jc............................husband mhking................................cousin The Mayor.................friend’s son Bykrbayb...................................son Colorado Slim...................nephew sneakers...................................son ariamne...........................2 cousins nelibeli...............................nephew Alouette.....................................son CGblue..........................active duty bigghurtt........................active duty Palladin.............................grandson Skimask.....................................son Gonzo...........................friend's son Its_me_K.E.T.............................son Socratic................................nephew veeceeque........................active duty Jemian.........................................son Azbushgal...................................son

OhioWfan.....................................son mystery-ak....................son, husband Gogrammy............................grandson Inspectorette..................................son Blessed American..................nephew Slip18......................................nephew anniegetyourgun...................nephew Pippin.......................niece’s husband Doug from Upland............son-in-law weldgophardline...........brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater.................cousin WaterDragon...............SIL,grandson BeforeISleep..................................son Consort...................2 daughters, SIL Warrior Nurse............. ...active duty SK1 Thurman.................active duty David Osborne.................active duty fc2tomschermuly.............active duty bkwells.............................active duty LongCut...........................active duty Trish.................................active duty LadyX..................................grandson fawn796..................................nephew Homeschoolmama................nephew Tiffee4Bob..........................boyfriend Atomic Conspiracy .......half-brother Atomic Conspiracy ....niece, nephew MozartLover...................son, nephew visualops...................................cousin thumperusn.......................active duty cookcounty.....................................son RoseinRoseBear....cousin’s husband Conspiracy Guy................2 nephews MrsMike31...........................husband Notwithstanding..............active duty Q6-God/twin brother.......active duty eaglesiniowa.................................son spotbust1...............................husband Don Simmons..................active duty bjcintennessee..................son, niece campfollower............................fiance Ladysmith......nephew, friend’s son Painter...................................nephew ProudAFDad................................son MontanaCowgirlCop...........brother Katydidnt.....................................son Old Sarge........................active duty tina07............son-in-law and friend Hope and Glory............................son Tapatio................................2 nephews ak_daddoo................................nephew SilentServiceCPOWife.....husband Walkenfree...2 G’sons, G’daughter Walkenfree......................3 nephews Zechariah_8_13.........brotherinlaw Zechariah_8_13....................cousin DirtyHarryY2K...................daughter DirtyHarryY2K...................soninlaw El Gato....................................nephew frankiep...........................active duty MississippyMuddy.................sister MississippyMuddy.........2 nephews kimmie7................................brother Kramster..............................stepson jkphoto..................................nephew JRios1968.......................active duty freema............................son, nephew Lone Red Ranger.....brother-in-law rahbert..........................................son

[NicknamedBob]

"Red"

I’m wearing Red on Friday,
I hope that makes it clear,
The President, and all our troops,
Get my support this year.

I voted for the man, and dream,
Let’s hope he gets his way,
And that’s why I take care to wear,
Some Red upon this day.

Those Bull-headed opponents,
Don’t like all of us “Reds”,
They moan that he was “Chosen!”
By Us! You dunderheads!

When you analyze the voting,
Localities make it clear,
Although some cities have the Blues,
The Red zone’s full of cheer.

So I’ll be wearing Red for sure,
It’s not a Star-Trek plot.
Their Red shirts spelled Security.
I’ll throw in with that lot!

Let’s push a little harder,
The next time that we choose.
I’d like a map that shows Red land,
And oceans for the Blues.

The Lefties are sad cases,
With strangely mixed-up heads.
They thought they stole our gay delight,
But they’ve now lost their “Reds!”

NicknamedBob . . .August 4, 2005

[GailA]

Good morning

[DollyCali]

Morning to all my Finest Friends!

Neat Poem bob (and all the extra work to add the color!).... right now I am in working clothes & they are so dirty I am not sure what color they are! (just kidding).. But going to stores, chiroprator, dinner & football game later & RED IT WILL BE.

Thanks for thread Lori.. Is that Jeff in the pledge? and I LOVE The ping. Such a creative touch you always add for us.

Need to run for now.Will check in throuhout the weekend. I thought things would settle down here after Labor Day.. not yet.. maybe never.

New dog is named TOBY. He is a doll.. but lots of energy & time consuming...

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning FR Finest.

Friday is wear read day,to honor our Troops.

Wear red today to show support for our Troops.

Have a great Friday and thank you for all you do to honor our troops.

[luvie]

LUV W Says
Wear your red...
...to honor the troops

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Morning LUV.

Love your red dress.

[The Mayor]

September 9, 2005

For Whom The Bell Tolls

Read:
1 Corinthians 15:51-56

Death is swallowed up in victory. O Death, where is your sting? —1 Corinthians 15:54-55

Bible In One Year: 2 Chronicles 30-32

In 17th-century England, church bells tolled out the news of what was taking place in a parish. They announced not only religious services but also weddings and funerals.

So when John Donne, author and dean of St. Paul's Cathedral, lay desperately sick with the plague that was killing people in London by the thousands, he could hear the bells announce death after death. Writing down his thoughts in the devotional diary that became a classic, Donne urged his readers, "Never send to know for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee."

How true! The book of Hebrews teaches that we will all face death one day: "It is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment" (9:27).

But if we are believers in the gospel, news of death does not need to arouse dread. We know, as Paul joyfully assured us, that by His resurrection Jesus has broken the power of death and "brought life and immortality to light through the gospel" (2 Timothy 1:10). Death has been "swallowed up in victory" by the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:54). Its sting is gone (v.55).

When the bell tolls for the Christian, it announces the good news of Jesus' victory over death. —Vernon Grounds

Ring the bells, ring the bells;
Let the whole world know
Christ the Savior lives today
As He did so long ago. —Bollback
© 1958, Singspiration, Inc.

Christ's resurrection is cause for our celebration.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Where Do We Go From Here?
Did Christ Really Rise From The Dead?

[Aquamarine]

Happy TGIF Everyone!

That hostess graphic is so funny Lori.

[tuliptree76]

Happy Friday, Everyone.

Here are the holidays for the weekend.

Sept 9
Teddy Bear Day
Hot Dog Day
"The United Colonies" is renamed the "United States" by the Continental Congress, 1776

Sept 10
California becomes the 31st state, 1850
Sewing machine is patented by Elias Howe, 1846

Sept 11
Grandparents Day
Patriot Day
911 Day

[tuliptree76]

I remembered to wear red today...

[DollyCali]

gabz...we are sure you will have a special post in honor of one of tomorrow's "holidays"..

(bad dolly - bad joke)

btw, how is teh foot progressing

[DollyCali]

there you are in those gorgeous red gowns~

I need to brush up my photoshop skills & put my face on a gorgeous red gown

( two reasons, I can't afford what I like design/gown wise & I get to pick a better looking body w/photoshop)

:-)

[Mrs.Nooseman]

LOL.

If only it was that easy in real life.:)

[DollyCali]

yes.. I am starting two support groups at church soon. one is a weight loss/fitness/health one. Other Grief (divorc/death issues)- meet alternate Wednesdays.

Extra weight hurts knees & back & lots of neat clothes that DO NOT FIT

I am hoping to loose 25# by Christmas. I know how. just NO discipline whatsoever! NONE

[Mrs.Nooseman]

I think you better start working on your discipline.;)

I don't know though how to help you with that.LOL.

[Gabz]

gabz...we are sure you will have a special post in honor of one of tomorrow's "holidays"..

ROFLMSS!!!!!!!!!!!

I will have an appropriate post when hubby and I return from some errands (and a few adult beverages).........

[LadyX]

"Hello, darlin's - -
Lady X (kinda dressed in red, too) will be along soon,
and has asked me to give you-uns this message:"

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"Time for the rest of ya to shake a leg
and check in for tha weekend."
"If'n you-uns don't, Mama_Bear might just leave
to go play with Little You-Know-Who - cha-cha-cha..:))"