A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....01-26,27,28-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie

[GodBlessUSA]

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

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~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, GodBlessUSA, Aquamarine ~

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, Aquamarine ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


01-22-07 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

01-23-07 ~ I Believe...
By Dolly Cali

01-24-07 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie
Presented by GodBlessUSA

01-25-07 ~ Bush Delivers SOTU Address...Dems Struggle
By John Huang2
Presented by Dutchess

Have a wonderful weekend!

01-09-07 ~ Hall of Fame #18

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, 2006 - the author is unknown.
I am wearing red today and every Friday ~ Billie

[GodBlessUSA]

(((Kitty Mittens)))
Thank you. Enjoy your weekend. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Hello jwfiv
Have a great weekend. It's freezing here. 17 degrees now and going down tonight.

[GodBlessUSA]

Thanks jaycee
It sure is cold. Every time I walked out today to run an errand, I was in shock by how cold it is. ;)

Have a nice weekend.

[GodBlessUSA]

I had to save this. :) I'm going to do a search on her to see more of her work.

[MEG33]

Wonderful..Mayor..An inspiration to watch!

[GodBlessUSA]

Lord, We thank You for those who are serving in our armed forces. Each day they are making brave sacrifices so that our country can remain strong and free. Keep them safe under the shelter of Your wings. And Lord, for their families back home——whose loving support enables our armed forces, to do all that they are called on to do——we ask that You comfort them and give them Your peace...the peace that passes all understanding. Amen


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; Dutchess; DollyCali; JustAmy; The Mayor; GodBlessUSA,
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. Amen

gator girl........................husband severa............husband, brother Maigrey.........................cousin mystery-ak...........son, husband Inspectorette....................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18......................nephew Diver Dave........niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews Pippin............niece's husband sneakers......................son weldgophardline..............son chena..........................son Hope and Glory..................son Philman_36.............2 nephews TheMayor...............friends'son Doug from Upland.......soninlaw homeschoolmama........nephew ariamne.................2 cousins mhking.....................cousin gonzo...................friend's son visualops......................cousin auboy..........................cousin painter........................nephew jrushing.........................son LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law Ladysmith....nephew.friend's son tina07......soninlaw & his friend MontanaCowgirlCop......brother nelibeli...................nephew Misty4jc.....................husband Colorado Slim..............nephew Tapatio....................2 nephews ProudAFDad......................son Alouette.......................son Katydidnt......................son Zechariah_8_13....brother-in-law Zechariah_8_13.............cousin PreviouslyA-Lurker........brother sheeza.......................husband kemathen7..................husband Q6-God..................twin brother Q6-God...................active duty OhioWfan........................son ladtx.........................2 sons Its_me_K.E.T.....................son Hostel............................cousin MozartLover...........son, nephew ak_daddoo.......................nephew Dubya............................nephew LBGA (RIP)..........................son katykelly...........................son Armymarinemom................3 sons american_ranger.....................son cookcounty..........................son Himyar..............................son SpookBrat........................nephew SpookBrat........................cousin boxerblues........................2 sons the piper...........................son Tiffee4Bob......................boyfriend TexKat.......................son,step-son StarCMC..........................brother Darheel........................niece WaterDragon............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman.............active duty David Osborne...........active duty fc2tomschermuly.........active duty bkwells.................active duty cjk.....................active duty Trish...................active duty ODC-GIRL................active duty AF_Blue.................active duty thumperusn..............active duty Veloxherc...............active duty Don Simmons.............active duty wingnutx................active duty CGblue..................active duty bigghurtt...............active duty frankiep................active duty veeceeque...............active duty JRios1968...............active duty NoLongerFreeState....active duty CMS.....................active duty AlaskaErik.............active duty JemiansTerror.........active duty tongue-tied ............active duty txradioguy..............active duty

Donaeus.................nephew BeAllYouCanBe...........son Repubmommy.............brother weldgophardline...brotherinlaw jamaly...........brotherinlaw FutureSnakeEater....cousin kimmie7............brother fawn796...................nephew ValerieUSA...............2 sons Lakeside...................2 sons LakeLady...............nephew Spruce.................daughter Bykrbayb..................son Leofl.......................son Consort..........2 daughters Consort........son-in-law LadyX (RIP)..............grandson AgThorn...............2 sons kneezles...............son RoseinRoseBear.cousins husband Atomic Conspiracy..halfbrother Atomic Conspiracy..nephew Atomic Conspiracy...niece Sunflowergal.........grandson mrstank...............husband MrsMike31............husband spotbust1............husband campfollower.........fiance LUV W................son SilentServiceCPOWife..husband DirtyHarryY2K.......daughter DirtyHarryY2K.......son-in-law Skimask............son Palladin............grandson MississippyMuddy.....sister MississippyMuddy....2 nephews Kramster............stepson Socratic..........nephew freema.................son freema............nephew Azbushgal...........son kimmykay...........son NavySEALF-16......son repubmom.............son wolfcreek........daughter JesseJane ..........cousin Roses0508............son pmmd81.................son SoldiersPrayingMom.....son WakeUpandVote........brother Skyraider............son CyberAnt.............nephew mrstiggywinkle......cousin Jen's Mom.........daughter Meg33.............grandson 911angelady.........2 sons Nadine.............nephew U S Army EOD......daughter thehumanlynx......brother-in-law JFC...............nephew Earthdweller.........nephew Scubachick............husband ChairmanDec19thSociety..brotherinlaw Anthem........2cousins meanie monster ...family friend PragmaticWarrior....2 nephews Sageb1..............3 cousins JulieRNR21....friend's grandson SuzyQue.mom..sons.3 brothers weeder1.............nephew NavySEAL F-16....son fatima.......granddaughter LorifromLongIsland..soninlaw monkeyface............grandson redhead..........grandnephew gonzo..............soninlaw varina davis ......grandson Rivendell............daughter W.W.Smith...........son vigilante2..son.adoptedsoldier Jaxter.........son-in-law USMCWife6869........Husband AgThorn & Lily4Jesus......son 2ndDivisionVet..........brotherinlaw 2ndDivVet.....stepdaughter GrandEagle................friend DebWisconsin...........nephew jackv.....................son

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Evening stopem :)
This so sweet, patriotic and lovely!
Thanks

[deadhead]

Have a great weekend :-)

Hello from Lucy and Colleen too :-)

[MEG33]

~Happy Weekend To The Finest

[DollyCali]

I love your new & improved prayer list sistah!

thanks for thread.

Today I wore a red plaid shirt & red undies~!!!!

still under the weather.. did spend a bit of time posting tonight at the Dose & Singles thread.. Earlier Saw movie HISTORY WRITERS with Hillary Swank.. great flick (based on true story)..

Very full weekend & I really need to scale it down as I am still only about 30%.

Hope all are keeping safe & warm & finding things to do that puts a big smile on your face & a glow in your heart

[DollyCali]

Hi ... haven/t seen you much lately & know the various tugs of our time & energy is a delicate balancing act,

Good to see you ma'am!

[.30Carbine]

He knew their needs because He planned their way.

Excellent words; thank you for bringing them here, Mayor!

[GodBlessUSA]

Wow! Gorgeous photo and frames! :)
Such a beautiful bird.

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Dolly :)
Don't over do. I hope you feel a lot better today.

I'm not feeling so great yesterday and today. I hope this passes.

I'll have to peek in on your singles thread. Have a great weekend!

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi deadhead
It's great to see you. Was it cold enough for you today? ;) Each time I went out I was in shock. LOL Did you see the snow the other morning? It looked so pretty and it didn't stick around. Hi Lucy :)

[DollyCali]

good morning. Big temp change here from yesterday. When I walked the dogs this morning it was 40! yesterday about 8. Nice & balmy

Did you catch this? DST moved up three weeks to the second Sunday in March?! Can't say I mind particularly, but it sure will be dark in the morning. On March 10, civil twilight will begin at 7:25 DST and the sun won't rise until nearly 8am (7:52).

Should make sleeping late a bit easier, sans window treatments. ;)

This is the note received: Starting in the spring of 2007, daylight saving time

(DST) start and end dates for the United States will transition to comply with the Energy Policy Act of
2005. DST dates in the United States will start three weeks earlier (2:00 A.M. on the second Sunday in
March) and will end one week later (2:00 A.M. on the first Sunday in November).

(New DST start date: March 11, 2007
DST end date: Nov 4, 2007)

All desktops/laptops need to be patched to comply with this new Energy Policy (otherwise, your computer won't know about the change)

Please consult your OS or PC manufacturer's web site for further information.

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Dolly,
Oh the morning thing, I will need to adjust to. Always look forward to getting up really early in the spring. It's nice when it's light out in the evening hours

The week before Halloween changing of the clocks is always a bummer for the little trick or treaters. That is good.

Lucky ;) Hoping we get that temp change soon too! :)

[The Mayor]

January 27, 2007

The Turkish Delight Syndrome

READ: Galatians 5:16-25

Put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts. —Romans 13:14 In The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Edmund was easily won over to the side of darkness by the wicked white witch. Her method was simple—she appealed to his love for rich, sweet food, as well as for status and revenge. The Turkish Delight she offered him was delicious, and it left him craving even more. So strong was its appeal that it led him to betray his brother and sisters.

The appetites of the world and the flesh are powerful and addictive tools of the devil. He appeals to our love for what satisfies our selfish and sinful desires and uses it to tempt, control, discourage, defeat, and destroy us. We crave power or money or food or alcohol or clothes or sex, even though we are in danger of sacrificing our friends, our loved ones, and even our relationship with our Savior to satisfy our desires.

How can we resist the temptations of Satan? Paul said, “Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh” (Gal. 5:16). He also wrote, “Put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts” (Rom. 13:14). And John said, “Do not love the world or the things in the world” (1 John 2:15).

Put on the Lord and walk in the Spirit. That’s how to break the power of the Turkish Delight syndrome.

When temptation’s darts assail us,
When in devious paths we stray,
Let Your goodness never fail us,
Lead us in Your perfect way.  —Hastings

God provides the armor to withstand temptation, but we must put it on.

Bible in One Year:  Exodus 16-18; Matthew 18:1-20

[La Enchiladita]

Did you catch this? DST moved up three weeks to the second Sunday in March?! Can't say I mind particularly, but it sure will be dark in the morning. On March 10, civil twilight will begin at 7:25 DST and the sun won't rise until nearly 8am (7:52).

I HATE THIS!!!!!

[La Enchiladita]

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR..............RRRRRR....R.RRRR...RRRR....