A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-18-05...Poetry and Potpourri at the Finest

10-18-05 | JustAmy

[JustAmy]

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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~ Billie, Dutchess, DollyCali, Mama_Bear ~

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Graphic by St.Louie1

Liquid Courage

They idle in the tavern,
as they have many nights before,
reminiscing about good times
and doing their best to ignore
the ticking clock above the door,
the harbinger of doom in store
for the fair-haired, mustachioed
man in the polyester suit;
the guy sucking back another
cranberry juice and Absolut. "It's time to get ourselves en route
to the church, mister," his astute friend enjoins.

"One more," says the groom.

~ Eric Lammerman ~

Graphic by MamaBear

We are Amy's latest kindle
Cute and cuddly feline bindles
Found underneath the shrubs in Amy's yard

Four girl kittens and four boys kittens
Forlorn and looking like we'd lost our mittens
In the early morning rain, it wasn't hard

To trade in door warmth for outdoor cold
The boys in vests and spats were all so bold
Leaving our box to see just what would unfold

Up above us was this great big thing
Gleaming white and oh so inviting
With a wide long smile that seemed to tease and infect

Little did we know it was Amy's latest project
That lured us all to meticulously, felinely inspect
This thing that makes sounds in pretty ways that nearly sing

We girls in stripes and calico liked the lighter sounds, just because
As we padded and our steps dropped beneath our paws
While the boys pounded the deep ones on this musical sea

When Amy saw us, we thought she'd be angry
Instead she giggled and snapped a picture of "The Usual Suspects"
Though we much prefer to be called "Kittens On The Keys"

Jack Deth~ 10/04/05.

Graphic by Billie

Tangled

"Me" and my new little “sister,”
Just wanted to drop you a line,
She’s getting a little bit tangled in hers,
So I’ll try to write quickly in mine.

We’re hoping you’ll come for a visit,
We all want to see you once more,
Little “Sister” may not have met you yet,
But she’ll soon catch up on that score!

Our door will always be open,
We can have a nice cup by the fire,
Don’t forget to pack well your doohickeys,
Little curious minds will inquire!

NicknamedBob . . . . October 13, 2005

"Cats are the ultimate narcissists.
You can tell this by all the time they spend on personal grooming.
Dogs aren't like this.
A dog's idea of personal grooming is to roll in a dead fish."
~James Gorman~



Bad Penny

Many thanks for stopping by. : )

09-27-05 ~ Hall of Fame #13

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 10-17-05 Military Monday

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[JustAmy]

"THE OWL AND THE PUSSY-CAT"

The Owl and the Pussy-Cat went to sea
In a beautiful pea-green boat;
They took some honey, and plenty of money
Wrapped up in a five-pound note.
The Owl looked up to the moon above,
And sang to a small guitar:
"O lovely Pussy! O Pussy, my love,
What a beautiful Pussy you are,
You are,
You are!
What a beautiful Pussy you are!"

Pussy said to the Owl: "You elegant fowl,
How charmingly sweet you sing!
Oh, let us be married-too long we have tarried—
But what shall we do for a ring?"
They sailed away for a year and a day
To the land where the bong tree grows;
And there in a wood, a piggy-wig stood
With a ring at the end of his nose,
His nose,
His nose.
With a ring at the end of his nose

"Dear Pig, are you willing to sell for one shilling
Your ring?" Said the piggy, "I will."
So they took it away, and were married next day
By the turkey who lives on the hill.
They dined upon mince and slices of quince,
Which they ate with a runcible spoon,
And hand in hand on the edge of the sand
They danced by the light of the moon,
The moon,
The moon.
They danced by the light of the moon.

By Edward Lear (1812-88).

[Billie]

[Billie]

Sketch I was babbling about awhile back is finsihed. Posted the image link here: Here

WOW! Thanks for pinging me to this great sketch, Darks!

[Darksheare]

Thank you!
And welcome.

[Fudd Fan]

I love that poem!! [also like The Walrus and the Carpenter]

I have to share a photo my my parents' cat, the entire family thinks he is just the most wonderful cat that ever lived. He's the kind of kitty that even people who don't like cats, end up adoring:

[citizensgratitude]

I can't help but jump in. I'm catching up on FR during my lunch. I've enjoyed beyond words the political savvy of so many on FR. Come to find out so many are cat & dog parents too. We are kindred on all levels. All my cats and dogs are rescues. My crew:

Sammy Annie - 7 yrs.
Oreo - 6 yrs. (Owie, once you get to know him *O*)
Cody - 5 yrs. (Codester)
Bacci - 5 yrs. Cody and Bacci were rescued from the same wall but not brothers...
Sushi - 4 yrs.
Panama - 4 yrs. These two are actual brothers..another wall.
Aja - 2 yrs. on 11/1/05 - aka: Waijemeister : D

Aja was the size of my hand when I found him under my house. He was ferrule and I had to earn his trust over a 2 month period. I crawled under the house on my belly to feed him in zero & below zero temps changing the water twice a day; it always froze. He is georgeous, well they all are, all light Gray short hair with beautiful soft green eyes. His fur is like velvet.

Hobbs - 14 yrs. Doberman - He is amazing for such an old hound. Dobbies are the best breed. So darn smart and great with kids. Raw chicken diet is probably why he is so healthy. Don't worry they can eat raw, the bones are soft. Never feed an animal cooked bones. Raw soup bones are great too and keeps their teeth white.

Barney - 7 yrs. Beagle - found him on the parkway when he was a baby. Probably abandoned by hunters. He is the sunshine.

Another thought, not only do active Military leave behind their families but their beloved pets too. : (

[Billie]

Do Not Disturb.

[JustAmy]

* smile *

That video is so cute.

Thank you Scott and Dolly.

[JustAmy]

LOL

I worked one of these a couple of weeks ago. I needed more than a little time. :)

Thanks, for the link.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Billie. Thank you. I wonder what Simone will do when one of those bees sting her. She loves to chase bees, butterflies and wasps.

I'm not sure whether or not I will catch up with the pings before lunch. :)

My flowers are a mess but they will be gone very soon until next spring. They looked much better when I was spending a little time weeding.

Hope you are enjoying your Tuesday.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Slings and Arrows .... nice to meet you.
So happy that you came by The Finest for some Kitty Potpourri.

Have a great day.

[LadyX]

Billie, I just knew you could work wonders with that kitty graphic!
It is truly precious now..:))

[EsmeraldaA]

Hello Jack, that is lovely and quite a change (for me). THANKS!

[Darksheare]

LOL, I have seen cats do that.
Never had a camera handy when they did it though.

[LadyX]

The Sketch at last!
You did a great job, Darkmeister.

[Darksheare]

Thanks!

Couldn't have done the sketch without Vic.
As the photos I drew from were provided by her, and were of her.

[JustAmy]

Good Morning, Tulip.
The Grand Ole Opry opened October 18, 1925, so click the guitar.



Back in the Saddle Again
Written by Gene Autry in 1939

I'm back in the saddle again
Out where a friend is a friend
Where the longhorn cattle feed
On the lowly gypsum weed
Back in the saddle again

Ridin' the range once more
Totin' my old .44
Where you sleep out every night
And the only law is right
Back in the saddle again

Whoopi-ty-aye-oh
Rockin' to and fro
Back in the saddle again
Whoopi-ty-aye-yay
I go my way
Back in the saddle again

I'm back in the saddle again
Out where a friend is a friend
Where the longhorn cattle feed
On the lowly gypsum weed
Back in the saddle again

Ridin' the range once more
Totin' my old .44
Where you sleep out every night
And the only law is right
Back in the saddle again

Whoopi-ty-aye-oh
Rockin' to and fro
Back in the saddle again
Whoopi-ty-aye-yay
I go my way
Back in the saddle again


Happy Birthday, Grand Ole Opry!

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you dear Amy, and All of you, for such a Fun Thread! I Loved Everything, including the Pledge Graphic, and All the Graphics on the Thread, Lady Maggie's Cute Kitty Post, the Link from Dolly, the Poetry, and your Simone is a Beautiful Kitty! And Today's Devotional was Excellent, Mr. Mayor.

Thank you Again, (((((((Amy)))))))!

[JustAmy]

Happy Watch a Squirrel Day Army Air Corps!
Hope you are having a great Tuesday.

Foamy??? Do you have a picture to share?

[JustAmy]

Hope to see everyone here tomorrow as we tour Alaska with MamaBear.