A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-03-02

Billie

[dansangel]

Pop the cork on a bottle of champaign and celebrate! :-)

Don't tempt me!! I mentioned it to Dan, because we do have a bottle in the fridge, but thought better of it since tomorrow is a w-o-r-k day :(

That's if we don't get hit with the ice storm the weather menches are predicting!

[dutchess]

So glad to meet you and what a great profile. While I love all freepers equally...I feel a special infinity to those who found this site in 98 on Drudge...I still remember the thrill when I discovered this site!

I can also relate to your early liberalism. I protested the Vietnam war (until I met my first returning Vietnam vet while a junior in college), my first political activism was to campaign for George McGovern...geeze.... I admit to being one step ahead of you because I voted for Reagan the first time.

What I loved best of your story though was your relationship with the elderly conservative man you took care of. I felt chills reading that part and believe you both were put together for a purpose. I bet he is smiling on you today. Thanks for being here and fighting the good fight!

Billie..and our wonderful hostesses. Thanks for a wonderful spotlight today

[daisyscarlett]

Welcome home from work. Since you aren't puttng up a tree (cauz you're gonna be gone) here are some for you and .45man to enjoy...

[ofMagog]

It ain't nice to pick on your elders...

[dansangel]

Thank-you daisy!

Those are so cute....and just my size!! LOL!

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[daisyscarlett]

Who was the original artist for Jingle Bell Rock? I'm thinking Brenda Lee, which gives you a hint as to how old I am...hee hee

[daisyscarlett]

Thank you Meekie....Yep, I'll have me an eggnog tonight, with a touch of brandy too...

[daisyscarlett]

Hello Lori. So good to see you and you brought a special graphic for jwfiv, too. Have not seen you in so long....

[daisyscarlett]

How are things in the great state of S.C. Are you going to get some of that bad weather that is threatening Atlanta?

[daisyscarlett]

Good to see you dutchess. Have Giz and Dude gotten over the trauma of being "Home Alone" for a whole week...lol....Loved your story about Giz jumping on your suitcases. He sure is a smart doggie. But then lots of FReepers have smart pets....And well cared for and loved too, unlike poor Socks and Buddy...

[LadyX]

"It ain't nice to pick on your elders..."

Methinks if we were in China, we would both be considered 'Venerable Ones' !!

[Mama_Bear]

Hi Daisy! Gosh, it seems like it has been forever since I have talked to you. I read about your trip back from the airport and your car trouble.....sounds like an ordeal, but you did get a Mannheim Steamroller CD out of it, that was a good thing. But, then you broke you glasses, that was NOT a good thing. And you've been sick. Poor thing, you've just had a time of it. :-(

I finally found my CDs after I finished decorating the whole house. It just isn't the same when I don't have my Christmas music playing in the background.

(((((hugs))))) backatcha. :-)

[jwfiv]

Hey Mama_Bear, pleased to see you, and thanks for the way you say hello, and congratulations. Very kind you are, very beautiful your eagles and greeting.

It's been quite a grand day for me...a few necessary tasks accomplished, a few put off until tomorrow, and everyone's been so kind on this thread today. Quite a friendly little cafe here.

Nuking dinner, and then time to relax with a movie and let the sandman take me, as he sometimes does if I sit still for too long.

I hope it's also been a good day for you, and that all is well and safe in your corner of Freeperville.

[LadyX]

No, daisy.
If you locate Augusta, most weather goes in a line northeast from there, toward Columbia.
My location is southeast of Augusta - 45 miles driving.
We almost never have any bad stuff, and if a little fluff descends every few years, we are out of our minds with delight!

I of course served 'my years' living in snowy climes - Rochester, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, some in other parts of South Carolina, South Dakota, Fairbanks, etc.

Incidentally, we had a fair amount in North Carolina, including something I never saw anywhere else.

Built my house 20 miles from Greensboro in a beautiful hardwoods setting, and stayed up all one night to watch the snowfall.
Floating past the floodlights for 2-3 hours were the most gorgeous LARGE DINNER PLATE-SIZED, lacy snowflakes you can imagine!
Unforgettable!

[jwfiv]

Soon as I read your question, I can hear Brenda Lee singing that song and, I think you're right about hers being the original.

The version I knew first was by some early '60s type group, but have no idea who...aquamarine's version was close to that one, but more recent, I think.

Who's the voice behind your golden bell, aquamarine, if I may ask.

[Mama_Bear]

I feel a special infinity to those who found this site in 98 on Drudge...I still remember the thrill when I discovered this site!

Hey, that would be me too! So many of us came here through Drudge's Whitewater link. But, I have always felt that it isn't an accident that we are all here, it's hard to explain. Anyway, I can't imagine my life without FR in it.

I enjoyed your Thanksgiving posts from Key West. It is one of my favorite places, and I could picture the cruise ships that you were seeing as you were posting and sipping your "libation". I love to read your posts, especially when you are traveling...you are so funny. :-)

[Mama_Bear]

Hi Aqua. I am sitting here listening to Jingle Bell Rock. Thank you for the music you bring. I am especially appreciating it now that I have figured which settings I needed to change in order to play wavs without having to down load them. :-)

[lodwick]

Sausage gravy & biscuits - settle down Mud

[Mama_Bear]

Floating past the floodlights for 2-3 hours were the most gorgeous LARGE DINNER PLATE-SIZED, lacy snowflakes you can imagine!

Wow! Sounds beautiful. Being raised back east, I miss snow in the winter. But we have ski resorts about 2 hours away, so if I get desparate for snow it isn't all that far to go.

[JustAmy]

Now that you mention it ...... there is always room for a Danish Diver and a Danish Pastry.