A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-14,15,16-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

[GodBlessUSA]

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

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~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, Just Amy, The Mayor, GodBlessUSA ~




"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


12-10,11-07 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

12-12-07 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie
Presented by GodBlessUSA

12-13-07 ~ JohnHuang2's ~ My Two Cents
By John Huang2
Presented by Aquamarine

Have a wonderful weekend!

03-27-07 ~ Hall of Fame #19 ~ Final

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

[La Enchiladita]

Awww... I was just listening to your Mormon Tabernacle Choir selection of "Gloria en Excelsis Deo," long one of my favorites to hear and sing and it's such a beautiful arrangement they do. Here is another selection from the MTC:

Away in a Manger~~Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Thanks to everyone for pings; I'll be gettin' to ya....:)

[GodBlessUSA]

Thanks Dita! :)
I’m going to watch it now. Then put Booboo to bed. Be back soon!

[GodBlessUSA]

Both Booboo and I just watched this. Beautiful performance. I love the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. I see there are other videos of them performing. I’ll have to watch some more. :)
Thanks again!

[jaycee]

Thank you, Dita for this wonderful music video tonight. Just finished watching it.

I have been all over this computer tonight. Look for it to blow up at any minute!!!! LOL

[La Enchiladita]

These pictures are great, Lady J, thank you. The snow looks so soft!! And the doe is lovely. I don’t think our deer out west have a broad tail like that, not sure.

[La Enchiladita]

Oooooh, this gif is really neat, ((GeeBee))...

[GodBlessUSA]

:) Thanks. I love Jaycee comment on it. He’s going so fast, hope he didn’t have too many eggnog's. ;) LOL

[La Enchiladita]

Wow, that was quick!! Booboo must have been really tired/sleepy....:)

Jaycee, Junior seemed to have the most energy in the morning then tapered off. Momma had to fight off the too-curious yellow-rumped intruder for much of the afternoon. Of course, I was out for a few hours. As GeeBee says, Junior has it really good: a comfy warm little nest, Momma bringing snacks all day, etc. We’ll see tomorrow if he (could be a she, I really don’t know:) discovers some new aspects of aerodynamics.... Heeeheee...

[La Enchiladita]

Great photos. I especially like the one where the sailors “man the rails to render honors.” That is always an impressive sight.

[Lady Jag]

Your deer could very well be different. Ours are called white-tailed deer because when they run away they raise their tails and it’s like a big white flag.

[La Enchiladita]

Eggnog, I love that stuff. Don’t get me started, lol...:)

[GodBlessUSA]

I hope you get to witness his flight Dita.

Booboo was tired. She went right out. Then I had to stand outside waiting for my dog. She thought it was play time in the snow and ice at 11:30 pm. I don’t think so. LOL

[La Enchiladita]

It’s so special they come to where you live: what a delight.
Here, I must take a trip to possibly see one or two.
It’s nice to see them run, isn’t it?

[La Enchiladita]

LOL. Puppy dog, what were you thinking?
It’s not even a full moon...:)

[GodBlessUSA]

I think she was playing me. I put peanuts out for the birds earlier. She was probably trying to sneak eating them. I’m on to her. ;)

[GodBlessUSA]

We have the same type of deer as Lady Jag. I never saw a babe like in her picture. How sweet is he/she!

I see them occasionally from a distance. One morning I went out and there was a buck standing right in front of me. I was in aw seeing him so up close. A little scared of him too. I hope they don’t come back and eat my landscaping.

[La Enchiladita]

A buck can be REALLY big. I was riding the bus to work one day a few years ago when I worked adjacent to the Santa Monica mountains, looked out the window and DANG. There was a big old buck, at least a ton, hanging out on the steep hillside. Wow.

You may have been a little too close for comfort. We like nature, but nature does not always like US...lol...:)

[GodBlessUSA]

Exactly! I walked away slowly. I did not want to mess with him.

[La Enchiladita]

I felt that way when I was walking down a country road in Ireland many years ago, and suddenly there loomed before me in a field a couple of the largest cows I had ever seen. I mean they were HUGE. And all that separated the field from the road was a low stone wall. Call me a wimp, but I changed my plans then and there, went back into town and had a drink.

:-)

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL! I’d be right beside you. :)

Neat you went to Ireland. I’d would love to go there. You will have to tell me about your trip.

It’s after midnight. I better hit the sack. Talk to you tomorrow. Enjoy the rest of your night!
Hugs!