A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-16-03....Shop 'til You Drop!

Billie

[Billie]

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

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Only 9 Shopping Days 'til Christmas

Nine more days 'til Christmas. Got your shopping done yet? I finished mine Friday. It was so much fun. Come along with me as I leisurely strolled through the mall in my search to find the perfect gifts for my loved ones. It's a scene the rest of you women know and love every year at this time.

For the men, we know you only go to one store ... one time ... on Christmas Eve ... and purchase one gift for your wife or girlfriend. You just don't realize how much fun you miss by letting us take care of everything else. We get to do the shopping, the baking, the decorating (ok, so you Griswald types hang the lights outside), send the Christmas cards, plan the parties, and cook the dinner.

"I'd much rather shop for the man who has everything
than the woman who returns everything."

Ready? Let's go! Really getting into the spirit of things. This is so much fun - see what you're missing, Guys?

Fun! Fun! Fun!

Gosh, this is fun. Look at all the smiling faces all around. It's a special time of year.

Shop! Shop! Shop!

Ahhhhhh, Christmas smells, Christmas music....Let's see...I need a 2003 Christmas ornament for my tree. Will just duck in here for a sec.

Fun! Shop!

My mother-in-law likes stuff like this. Maybe my sister-in-law, too. I'm really checking off that list!

Oh, yeah...Fun

This looks like a good place to find my Sistahs' gifts. One in purple, one in aqua, one in red, one green, and one yellow. :)

Are we almost done yet?

Well, that was fun. I hope I didn't forget anyone. I'm NOT coming back. My feet hurt. My arms ache. I want to go home. I should have let them giftwrap for me - now I have to go home and wrap the presents. I wonder if I have wrapping paper? scotch tape? ribbon?

I hope I never see this mall again.

Tree decorated, lights up, baking done, silver polished, Christmas gifts all wrapped. Only 9 days 'til Christmas.

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[Billie]

[The Mayor]

Let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together.

To keep growing in Christ, keep going to church.

[Billie]

Good morning, Finest FRiends. In its 77th year of showcasing some of the most luxurious gifts the world has to offer, Neiman Marcus dazzles once again with the unveiling of their 2003 Christmas Book. Each year they offer a unique HIS AND HER GIFT for the couple who has everything, and this year it is:

HIS AND HER ROBOTS ($400,000) -- The ultimate fantasy gift features a pair of adult-size, remote-controlled robots that will be the life of any party.

In the spirit of giving, I wanted to give each of you at the Finest our own version of HIS AND HER GIFTS:

[The Mayor]

December 16, 2003

Why Go To Church?

Read: Hebrews 10:19-25

Let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together. —Hebrews 10:24-25

Bible In One Year: Hebrews 8-10

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In a letter to the editor of a British newspaper, a man complained that he saw no sense in going to church every Sunday. "I have been attending services quite regularly for the past 30 years," he wrote, "and during that time . . . I have listened to no less than 3,000 sermons. But, to my consternation, I discover I cannot remember a single one of them. I wonder if a minister's time might be more profitably spent on something else."

That letter sparked many responses. One, however, was the clincher: "I have been married for 30 years. During that time I have eaten 32,850 meals—mostly of my wife's cooking. Suddenly I have discovered that I cannot remember the menu of a single meal. And yet, I received nourishment from every one of them. I have the distinct impression that without them I would have starved to death long ago."

The Bible assumes the importance of going to church, and the only admonition to do so appears in the context of the danger of forsaking the practice (Hebrews 10:25). We need help to keep our faith and hope from wavering (v.23), and to love and do good works (v.24). Just as physical food keeps us alive and strong, so also the spiritual nourishment of teaching and fellowship are necessary for our survival. —Dennis De Haan

I love to worship with others,
To read the Bible and pray.
To sing the songs about Jesus,
And learn to walk in His way. —Hess

To keep growing in Christ, keep going to church.

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Billie.

[Billie]

Good morning, Rus. I needed that coffee, and your spiritual message....it's hard not to stress during this time of the year. Today's thread should be taken lightly - next week's Christmas thread will be more serious. :)

[Billie]

Good morning, Aeronaut. Have you bought my Christmas present yet? :)

[dansangel]

LOL! Great (and funny) thread (((((Billie)))))

I'll be happy with just the gingerbread cookies. They look delicious! :-)

[JohnHuang2]

A BIG OL' Sunshine State G'morning to y'all! :-)

[FreeTheHostages]

[JohnHuang2]

G'morning to you too, friend.

[Mo1]

You went to the mall???

Me .. I've been clicking away in the Internet and Boy oh Boy is my finger tired from all that shopping .. *L*

[Aeronaut]

Have you bought my Christmas present yet? :)

Still working on it. Home sick today, so it'll have to wait a bit.

[The Mayor]

Good Morning. I look forward to Coffee in the Morning.
I read the Daily Bread as I post it .. So glad I found it online.

[The Mayor]

Mornin Free

[dansangel]

A BIG OL' Sunshine State G'morning to y'all! :-)

I'm jealous ((((JH2))))))

I'm wanting so *desperately* to return to my home state of FL - for good!

Next week I'll be there for a visit - wishing I didn't have to come back here. :-(

[dansangel]

(((((((Rus)))))))

Thank you for sharing daily Scripture with us. It's a wonderful way to start the day!

[Aeronaut]

Good morning John.

[Temple Owl]

I am with you. Next year it will be gift certificates for everybody. lol

[Billie]

Morning, Dansy girl, and thanks - running out of ideas - next week will be a different kind of Christmas thread - the right kind. :)

[Billie]

Hi, there, JohnBoy! :)

[Pippin]

Hi, (((Billie)))

(Got my present?)LOL!

[Billie]

You went to the mall???

LOL! Actually, no! I definitely avoid the mall this time of the year! Have no trouble finding things other places. :)

[The Mayor]

Couldn't we all just move into a freeper community in Johns neighborhood.

Is there any jobs there? I still haven't found one here in the frozen north.
I hear Florida calling my name, Rus, Rus, Rus, come down, we need a Conservative Mayor.......

My kids would kill me.
I wouldn't let that stop me though..

[dansangel]

Is there any jobs there?

I have been hotly persuing employment there since February - ask poor Billie who has borne the brunt of my whining over the past months.

When I moved up here 5 years ago, I never believed it would be so hard to go back home to Florida. Unbelievable (shaking head.....)

[Billie]

Morning, Freezie - don't be trying to steal Lars away permanently - Dansy is funny about that. :)

[dansangel]

Dansy is funny about that. :)

There's *nothing* funny about it!

:-)

[Texagirl4W]

Morning, Billie. Haven't posted in a while but I read the thread every day. Mayor, I especially like your post this morning. I've bookmarked that page. You all have a good day now.

[FreeTheHostages]

don't be trying to steal Lars away permanently

OK, it will just be an overnighter.

[FreeTheHostages]

Ah, and you didn't forget your sistahs either! Good for you. And, gasp, what a LOVELY pledge graphic.

I'm tired too and I haven't even begun to shop.

[dansangel]

OK, it will just be an overnighter.

Uh-uh. We need to discuss this *outside*.

[Pippin]

UH, OH!

Do I sense a "standoff" a comming?

[Aquamarine]

What a cute post about shopping and where did you find that funny woman?
I'm not into Christmas shopping at all this year, think I'm having an off year. Maybe some Christmas music will help. :)

Click on the pic

[Billie]

Oh, no, do you have the flu, Aeronaut? :(

[Billie]

Gift certificates - the way to go! :) (and purchase them online!)

[Billie]

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; Mama_Bear; Dansangel; Dutchess; Aquamarine 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.

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OhioWfan........................son mystery-ak..........son, husband Gogrammy................grandson Inspectorette...................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew anniegetyourgun...........nephew Pippin....niece,nephew,loved one Doug from Upland......son-in-law weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater..........cousin WaterDragon..son-in-law,grandson BeforeISleep...................son The Mayor........................niece LadyX.........................grandson fawn796.......................nephew Dubya............................nephew StarCMC......................brother kimmie7.....................brother ValerieUSA..................2 sons TexKat................son, step-son Spruce.....................daughter Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne.........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells..................active duty LongCut..................active duty Trish.......................active duty ODC-GIRL.................active duty thumperusn.............active duty

Maigrey................cousin ladtx....................2 sons Mama_Bear.........2 nephews gator girl............husband severa.......husband, brother Hostel..................cousin MozartLover......son, nephew LBGA........................son cookcounty..............son SpookBrat...........nephew Himyar.....................son boxerblues............2 sons the piper...................son sheeza...............husband kemathen7...........husband Tiffee4Bob.......boyfriend Diver Dave................niece deadhead................cousin JimRobinson.....2 nephews Armymarinemom.....3 sons Consort..2 daughters,son-in-law Darheel..................niece Donaeus...............nephew dixie sass.............nephew BeAllYouCanBe.........son AgThorn...............2 sons homeschoolmama.......nephew kneezles.................son Atomic Conspiracy..half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...nephew Atomic Conspiracy...niece visualops..cousin,adopted Marine

[Billie]

Good morning, Pip! Of course I got your present - post #3 (I think) :)

[Aquamarine]

If you're just wanting to move South, there's alot of growth in North Georgia. You should be able to find a job in construction easily and the bonus would be living in the South! :)

[Aquamarine]

Gift certificates - the way to go! :) (and purchase them online!)

! That reminds me..............

[Billie]

I still haven't found one here in the frozen north.

Oh, no - I thought you did and were just having to wait until after the first of the year for it to take effect. :(

[Billie]

ask poor Billie who has borne the brunt of my whining over the past months.

Oh, I think we're probably about even in that department! (whining) LOL

[Pippin]

ALRIIIIGHT!!!!! :O)

[Billie]

:)

((((((((((((Dansy))))))))))))

[Billie]

Haven't posted in a while but I read the thread every day

Good morning, Texagirl! Happy to hear from you today, thank you for saying hello!

[The Mayor]

Nothing has come to me to make that a definate. I wish it would..

[Aeronaut]

Oh, no, do you have the flu, Aeronaut? :(

Yep. Thanks for the chicken soup. Just what the doctor ordered. ;-}

[Billie]

Freezie, you know you're 'free' to use the Santa pledge Friday - or any of the other Christmas ones I've posted the last few days. :) Am glad you like todays!

[JustAmy]

LOL

Yes .... that was fun but let's not do it again!
I'm tired after reading the intro and I still have a couple of gifts to buy and presents to wrap. Forget the cards ..... if they don't have an email address, they must wait until the first of February.

Thank you for this cute thread, Billie!

[Billie]

UH, OH!

Do I sense a "standoff" a comming?

LOL! We may have to get boxing gloves out again. :)

[Pippin]

Oh, Dear!