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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~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, Mama_Bear, GodBlessUSA ~

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

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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

[Majie Purple]

My Mom was born & raised in Pennsylvania Dutch country...She introduced those sandwhiches to our home menu.
I like mine with Miracle Whip & pepper...Makes me hungry for some as I type!

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

You have a twin who had to stay in the hospital? Yep, it probably would have helped.

[Billie]

I like *iced* coffee only if it's frappuccino. :) Also like iced *flavored* teas, but like it hot with just lemon. :)

[Billie]

just finished parking it. :)

Good! (It takes a sizable utility room to house *that* thing, doesn't it!)

[LadyX]

Our Marines lend a hand in iraq...
(I see red sleeves reaching up..:)

U.S. Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine
Expeditionary Unit deliver medical supplies
provided by the United States Agency
for International Development to a clinic
in Hit, Iraq, Jan. 30, 2006.

The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit is conducting counterinsurgency operations
in Al Anbar province alongside an Iraqi infantry battalion,
collectively under the tactical control of the 2nd Marine Division.

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert A Sturkie

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Well I found this "tea length" red dress, but it's too cold here, 17 degrees outside right now! I would be better off in Mama Bear's fur coat!

[Billie]

I see you have provided some yummy looking tea sandwiches and scones. I love cucumber sandwiches!

To me, cucumbers are good *in place of* pickles, but must add alfalfa sprouts, fresh tomatoes, and lots of shaved turkey or ham on wheat or rye bread. :)

[Billie]

The dress will be fine even with 17 degree weather cause it's toasty warm inside - maybe Mama Bear will loan you her fur. :)

[luvie]

[Mama_Bear]

Well, I would NEVER turn down a turkey or ham sandwich, especially on rye - with a little provolone cheese, of course. :-)

Okay, now I need to go get something to eat! I think I have some lean Pastrami in the refrigerator. Another one of my favorites! TTYL

[Billie]

Hi, Luvbo - you made it in time for tea - we've been discussing cucumber sandwiches and iced coffee/tea vs. hot. :)

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Brrrr, t-t-t-tank yhou...

[Mama_Bear]

maybe Mama Bear will loan you her fur. :)

Of course! :-)

[Mama_Bear]

I like mine with Miracle Whip & pepper

Sounds good to me!

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

I'll be right over!...

[luvie]

I always prefer hot tea...and it is kind of cold here today, but I'm easy for whatever everyone else likes! :o)

[Billie]

Yes, I like hot pastrami sandwiches a lot, too! Was telling wolfie how I sometimes make them for lunch on Hawaiian Buns (sometimes they're hard to find, so the round loaf will work, just slice it). "Toast/grill" the buns in a little butter in a skillet, heat the pastrami in microwave, then add it, a slice of mozerella or muenster cheese, some sweet pickle relish, and dijonnaise. Heat a little longer until cheese melts. Scrumptious!!!!

[LadyX]

More RED here:

A Marine with Headquarters Co., Battalion Landing Team
1st Bn., 2nd Marines,
the ground combat element
of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit,
interacts with children during a medical supply delivery mission
to a clinic in Hit, Iraq Jan. 30, 2006.

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert A Sturkie

[Billie]

We'll just have it all! Hot, cold, coffee, tea, whatever! LOL Cyber tea parties know no limits.

[Mama_Bear]

Oh my gosh, Billie, now I am REALLY hungry.

BTW, we have a brand here called Kings Hawaiian. They make all sizes and shapes of that yummy slightly sweet Hawaiian bread.