A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-17,18,19-06....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie

[Billie]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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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, Mama_Bear ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


0213-06 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

02-14-06 ~ Valentine's Day at the Finest
ByGodBlessUSA

02-15-06 ~ Pets and Friends
By Dutchess

02-16-06 ~ VP Guns Down Moderate Republican (Satire)
By writer33
Presented by DollyCali

Have a wonderful weekend!

12-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #14

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.

received this in my email June 10th, the author is unknown.
I am wearing red today and every Friday ~ Billie

[Victoria Delsoul]

Can you post the song's link here?

[Army Air Corps]

"Can you post the song's link here?"

Um, well, it is playin' in my head, but maybe if I can get this patch cable in my ear... :-)

However, try this.

[Issaquahking]

Thanks for the pings! Reading the chilling reports, one has to wonder how much was stopped by people who love America, but don't want to dance in the spotlight, because it would endanger them and the people they work with? The things that the left could never think of, let alone understand...


Makes my latest tagline all the more relevant.

[Army Air Corps]

Victoria, this is pretty good.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Not bad, thanks much.

[Army Air Corps]

Man, I am in a serious '80s mood. I miss the old days of MTV when they actually aired music videos. I wanna see the classic ZZ Top, Eurythmics, etc. videos.

Damn, I wish that I had a time machine tonight.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Here is one 80s for ya...

[Army Air Corps]

Oh man! That brings memories to the fore!
Geez, I remember the video. I also have the Weird Al parody - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.

[MEG33]

Wine Cups and Bluebonnets Good Morning to the Finest

[DollyCali]

lovely meg.. the wine cups look like they are in poppy family. I surely miss flowers.. there were a few dandelions peeking out after our few mild days.

Busy last night at singles thread. Lots of activity. Tonight's pinger/hostess, Ozarkgirl, is trying to learn to post pix. man, I remember how frustrating it was to learn that etc.. Now we have new things with HTML to be frustrated with don't we?

I got to bed about 3:30 & when I took dog out for the last walk, it was cool but dry. Woke up at 8 to 4" of snow & more coming down. Had a 45 min AM walk with dogs with wind chill WAY below zero.. Always feel good after an outing.

Saw movie Pink Panther yesterday afternoon.. it was light entertainment.. & my date's choice. Glad I saw it but will NOT be among the big movements in cinema history, for sure.

Need to tackle day..

[The Mayor]

February 18, 2006

Inside Out

Read:
Ephesians 4:25-32

[Jesus] said, "What comes out of a man, that defiles a man." —Mark 7:20

Bible In One Year: Leviticus 23-24; Mark 1:1-22

While giving a sermon, missionary Hudson Taylor filled a glass with water and placed it on a table in front of him. As he was speaking, he pounded his fist hard enough to make the water splash onto the table. He then explained, "You will come up against much trouble. But when you do, remember, only what's in you will spill out."

That's worth thinking about, isn't it? When we are mistreated or misunderstood, how do we respond? With loving words, patience, and kindness? Or are we inclined to retaliate in anger?

In Ephesians 4:25-32, we see the contrast between what a person is before he is saved and what he is afterward. When we live under the control of the Holy Spirit, we will show it by the way we react to the jolting trials and temptations of life. How we respond to trying, embarrassing situations that are suddenly thrust upon us is a good test of how much we have grown in grace.

It is possible to suppress frustration and anger, and to appear undisturbed to people around us. But if our heart is full of the Savior's love, we will respond to the jostling of an unexpected trial with genuine patience and kindness. Like a full glass of water, what's inside of us will spill over on the outside. —Richard De Haan

Lord, help me flee all sin and shame,
Lest I disgrace Your holy name;
And may I live so others see
The Savior's love revealed in me. —D. De Haan

When trouble grows, your character shows.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
How Can I Be Filled With the Spirit?

[MEG33]

Glad you had some amusement..
I've pulled quite a few dandelions..They are vying with the wild violets to take over the beds.

I am putting off going outside and its only in the 40s LOL!
Maybe that is one reason I have cats..They don't need to be walked. ;)
My big success is getting one of the kittens to go to sleep on my lap.. They stopped doing that when the got older. My main lap sitter is the largest kitten and he is the size of an adult. I have a lot of typos when they decide to join me.

Glad your Singles thread is doing well.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

060215-N-9500T-343 San Diego (Feb. 15, 2006) - The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758), gets underway in preparation of conducting high-speed surface drills off the coast of Southern California. Asheville, assigned to Submarine Squadron Eleven, is home ported in Naval Base Point Loma, Calif. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Scott Taylor (RELEASED)

060215-N-7241L-001 Suez Canal (Feb. 15, 2006) – The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) passes under the Friendship Bridge during the ship's transit through the Suez Canal. The 100-mile Suez Canal connects the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. Roosevelt is currently underway on a regularly scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Nathan Laird (RELEASED)

060213-N-0685C-016 Red Sea (Feb. 13, 2006) - An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Black Lions" of Fighter Squadron Two One Three (VF-213) launches from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are currently underway on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Javier Capella (RELEASED)

[Majie Purple]

I love this red dresses on line gif Billie! & while I'm at it the purple birdie with the red hat too...well...pretty much every gif you make is "pretty...much!"

[Majie Purple]

Thank you Meg for the lovely purple flower ping. Purple is "Me Fave" color as you know. Take care!(((hugs)))

[LadyX]

Ah, Miss Purp...who ran off all the Finest Folks after you posted?!!

S'pose I shoud summon MEG33 and LUV W
and a buncha others to join *these* folks - -

to yodel all across America to rustle up some replies...

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Hey Everbuddy!!
Miss and I are lonely
on this Saturday evening!

There are some goodies left over from the tea table
Billie set....y'allcome!!

[LadyX]

YA WANT MORE??!!!
'kay...

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[Majie Purple]

Hey...I see the crumbs gif but the one above that is just the tripod hosting logo...Solve the mystery please what is that one?
Is the crumb one the same one as what would have been from tripod? I'm off to watch Apolo Anton Ono...Later Tater!

[Zacs Mom]

I'm moving atound a lot, just trying to stay warm ...

(PS ~ click on the welcome for a nice little surprise)

[Darksheare]

Good evening!