A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-05,06,07-04...T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie

[Billie]

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

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day was introduced on June 24, 2002. It's only a small room in JimRob's house where we can get to know one another a little better; salute and support our military and our leaders; pray for those in need; and congratulate those deserving. We strive to keep our threads entertaining, fun, and pleasing to look at, and often have guest writers contribute an essay or a profile of another FReeper.

On Mondays please visit us to see photos of A FEW OF FR'S VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY

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We're having fun and hope you are!
~ Billie, Mama_Bear, dutchess, dansangel, Aquamarine ~

YAHOO!!!! WHOO HOOO!!! YIPPEEEE!!!
Bush - Cheney 4 More Years!

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, Mama_Bear, Dutchess, Aquamarine ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


11-01-04 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

11-02-04 ~ Four More Years!
By Billie

11-03-04 ~ W is for Winner!
By Dutchess, Dansangel

11-04-04 ~ No Gloating, Please!
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Aquamarine

Have a wonderful weekend!

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' The guy's good, folks!

Thanks, Mixer!

1) Click on the graphic to open the Calendar.
2) Once there you can click on any month and even click to the right to go into next year. Once you are in the month that you joined FR you will need to click on the number in the calendar and then an add item screen will come up.
3) In the next box enter your name in the "Calendar Text" field and then click on submit.
4) If any of the screens fail to load simply click on refresh in your browser and that will usually fix it.
5) If all else fails or simply if you want me to do this for you send me a FReepmail and I will gladly do it for you. ~Mixer

Click on the photo to view the album. To
submit your photo, please contact dansangel or .45Man
at
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[Billie]

[Billie]

[Texagirl4W]

Good morning, everyone. What a great day. It's Friday, payday, and President Bush is still in the White House. Four more years. Thank You, Dear Lord, for answered prayers.

[matginzac]

I'm a new freeper and this site got me through 3 Nov - thank you all SO much!!!! I will never do an election without Freep again - what a salvation - and will recommend to all in future - you kept the info flowing and called it early and accurately - that God for Free Republic, our President, our country and FREEDOM!

[phancypants]

I'm waaaay ahead of ya!
I've been jiggy since Tuesday night!

[visualops]

I am sooooo glad the election is over, and Bush is triumphant!
Plus it's FRIDAY!
I have a table at the Church bazaar tomorrow, it's gonna be a long day lol. I am so stressed, I'm one of those obsessive/compulsive people who never feels prepared enough lol
I tell you what, this Christmas/New Year, even if I am flat broke, will be totally awesome knowing we will be inaugurating President Bush again!

[phancypants]

Welcome to FR!

[visualops]

I hate that word "jiggy" but I know what you mean lol

Extra bounce in your step!

[The Mayor]

November 5, 2004

Marching Off The Map

Read: Genesis 12:1-4

Get out of your country, from your family and from your father's house, to a land that I will show you. —Genesis 12:1

Bible In One Year: Jeremiah 34-36; Hebrews 2

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Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans. Our lives are subject to detours and corrections that we never expected or imagined.

Abraham and Sarah could testify to that. They were planning for retirement when life "happened" to them. God adjusted their agenda. He told Abraham, "Get out of your country, from your family and from your father's house, to a land that I will show you" (Genesis 12:1). So this old couple packed up the tent and headed out to only God knew where.

When Alexander the Great had completed his conquest of Persia, he headed east. Author Halford Luccock said the general "marched off his maps."

That happened to Sarah and Abraham. God gave them marching orders without a map. They needed only enough faith to begin the journey, and they headed out to unknown territories and unimagined adventures. God never told them He would turn them "every which way but loose" before fulfilling His promise of a son who would become a great nation.

Make your plans. But write them on paper, not in concrete. God and life have a way of intruding and leading you on a journey that you might not have anticipated in your wildest dreams. —Haddon Robinson

Many things about tomorrow
I don't seem to understand;
But I know who holds tomorrow
And I know who holds my hand. —Stanphill
© 1950 Singspiration Music, Inc.

A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. —Proverbs 16:9

[visualops]

Welcome to FR!

[visualops]

and yes, I am FReeping at work, and it's not break time hehehehe

[Mo1]

Good Morning Billie

[phancypants]

It IS an irritating term, but it would be a MORE irritating term if Bush had lost!

[Aquamarine]

Have some good figures to share with you all today.

Saw in the local paper where 74 percent in my county voted for President Bush.

On the front page of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution yesterdays headline was AMERICA SPEAKS - Bush Leads Sweep - Divisive contest ends with voters giving the president for more years and his party a strong hand.

83% Georgia Counties For Bush - Only the state's urban areas went for Democrat John Kerry

81% U.S. Counties For Bush - Across the country, the president carried heartland counties, while Kerry scored in coastal, big city regions.

The AJC is a liberal rag and I haven't bought an issue in over 5 years - until yesterday. :)

[Texagirl4W]

Good morning, Mayor. What a great lesson today.

I read your post on another thread about reform for New York and wish all of you in New York the best of luck with changes.

[The Mayor]

This one?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1271469/posts

Thank You!

[Billie]

Aqua, I LOVED that picture you posted yesterday! Saved it, and, uh, edited it just a 'wee' bit to show why they're so happy. :)

[Gabz]

gorgeous man...........er I mean Pledge.

Good morning all!!!!!

[Gabz]

Welcome to FR!!!!!!!

Beware - it's addictive.

[Gabz]

How beautiful.

Make your plans. But write them on paper, not in concrete. God and life have a way of intruding and leading you on a journey that you might not have anticipated in your wildest dreams. —Haddon Robinson

I have experienced this myself.

[visualops]

LOL! Good point!

[LadyX]

Hear Ye !! Hear Ye !!

Be advised our Commander-in-Chief notes the fact
our very own Finest Felllow, one .45MAN
hath on this day reached the occasion
of his Free Republic Anniversary !!

His Finest Family wishes to express appreciation
for the participation of said Fellow,
and his worthy sidekick partner, dansangel.
(She surely is da bestest!)

~~~ Happy Anniversary, Dan ~~~

[Gabz]

You did an excellent job with that article about Albany.

I found Labyrinthos' post to be very, very informative, and telling.

It all reminds me so much of how othings work in Delaware, the politics from where I said I would retire after this election. It is now time for me to get involved here in Virginia.

[martin_fierro]

Sorry, just had to get that out.

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[LadyX]

"our very own Finest Felllow, one .45MAN"

(Just HAD to roll those lllls..:))

[LadyX]

LOL, martini-ferrari..|:>))

All Hail, my noble alter ego creator, and how be ye??

[martin_fierro]

Hey, Happy Birfday!

[Billie]

What a great day. It's Friday, payday, and President Bush is still in the White House. Four more years. Thank You, Dear Lord, for answered prayers.

Good morning! I'm still giddy about this election, and how BIG the numbers were, and the gains in the House and Senate. It's just all overwhelming. No one should EVER underestimate this man, or doubt him - EVER AGAIN! It's EXTREMELY hard not to gloat - think of all the people who kept saying he would be a 'one term President'. :)

[martin_fierro]

Ramping up to ramming speed here with numerous cups of coffee ... how you?

[Billie]

I'm a new freeper and this site got me through 3 Nov - thank you all SO much!!!! I will never do an election without Freep again - what a salvation - and will recommend to all in future - you kept the info flowing and called it early and accurately - that God for Free Republic, our President, our country and FREEDOM!

Good morning, matginzac, and I'm so glad you found Free Republic, and also thank you for finding 'us' at A Few of FR's Finest. We're happy you are here and do hope you come back. Let us know if you'd like for us to add you to our 'ping' list for future threads.

[Texagirl4W]

That's the one.

[Texagirl4W]

Thanks for the post LadyX. You're such a gem.

Congratulations 45MAN and dansangel.

[LadyX]

How glad we are you stumbled upon our sanity spot here, gathered to honor our military and all that is the finest of life!

We re God and Country and Family loving - many of us veterans - and enjoy the friendships and loving support that make us indeed a Family.

In this wonderful place Miss Billie has created, we gather to share what is happening to our nation, and our lives and the ups and downs thereof.

To you, we extend a heartfelt

!! Welcome !!

[Billie]

I'm waaaay ahead of ya! I've been jiggy since Tuesday night!

On Tuesday night, when they first called Ohio for Bush, I breathed a sigh of relief and *knew* at that time it was going to be okay. Then came the noise from the kerry campaign when they refused to accept it. It just seemed like it was going to be 2000 all over again. I didn't relax until hearing the news Wednesday morning that kerry had called the President to concede. Have been beside myself ever since! LOL!

[Billie]

I tell you what, this Christmas/New Year, even if I am flat broke, will be totally awesome knowing we will be inaugurating President Bush again!

Absolutely! America has much to be thankful for.

[LadyX]

"Ramping up to ramming speed here with numerous cups of coffee ... how you?"

Basking in the glow of having this stupendous and decisive victory
for America, and thanking God for

~ no more Kerry

~ No more TaRAYza,
(better known as Brutus? Brunhilde?)

~ NO LIBERAL RULE

(snipping the Endless List of things for which to be thankful !!

[tuliptree76]

LOL! Hi Billie. That's a cute graphic. TIGF!

[tuliptree76]

Welcome to Free Republic!

[Billie]

Good morning, Rus. I sorta feel like President Bush "marched off the map" Tuesday night. :)

[Billie]

Good morning, Mo! I LOVE that graphic - underscore POPULAR!

[Billie]

Whoo Hoo! Love those figures! That's the sort of stuff that the dims just cannot get in their heads - they don't see the results of the election as the sort of victory for the President, AND Republicans,as it is. I'm especially impressed at seeing the percentages of ALL THE COUNTIES IN THE US who chose the President over kerry. And 'they' think President Bush *didn't* get a mandate?! They wish he didn't. They know he did.

[Billie]

Thank you, Gabz - glad you like the pledge today. Found that picture of Dubya from one of his rallies the day before the election. It's hard to believe he could look so fresh and pumped up after such a grueling campaign!

[LadyX]

Methnks our euphoria will last a long time!!

[tuliptree76]

Sorry...my prior post should have read TGIF. LOL!

[Billie]

Good morning, LadyX. Thank you for being so thoughtful to check the 'anninversary' calendar. I keep forgetting to do that. :( But.........

                               .45MAN!!!

[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; 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 Diver Dave.......niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews Pippin..........niece, loved one Pippin...nephew & his fiancee weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater..........cousin WaterDragon.............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law BeforeISleep...................son kimmie7......................brother Armymarinemom............3 sons american_ranger.............son LadyX.........................grandson fawn796.......................nephew Dubya............................nephew StarCMC......................brother ValerieUSA..................2 sons Lakeside......................2 sons Spruce.....................daughter Philman_36..............2 nephews Rose inRoseBear...cousin's hubby bjcintennessee.......son, niece Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne.........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells..................active duty LongCut..................active duty cjk............................active duty Trish.......................active duty ODC-GIRL.................active duty AF_Blue..................active duty Notwithstanding.....active duty thumperusn.............active duty Q6-God.....................active duty Q6-God...................twin brother Veloxherc.................active duty Don Simmons...............active duty wingnutx......................active duty

Maigrey................cousin WVNan..............friend's son ladtx....................2 sons Mama_Bear.........2 nephews gator girl............husband severa.......husband, brother Hostel..................cousin MozartLover......son, nephew LBGA........................son katykelly.................son cookcounty..............son SpookBrat...nephew, cousin Doug from Upland...son-in-law Himyar.....................son boxerblues............2 sons the piper...................son sheeza...............husband kemathen7...........husband Tiffee4Bob.......boyfriend deadhead................cousin JimRobinson.....2 nephews TexKat..............son, step-son Consort..2 daughters,son-in-law Darheel.....................niece Donaeus...................nephew dixie sass...............nephew BeAllYouCanBe............son Repubmommy...............brother AgThorn...................2 sons homeschoolmama.......nephew kneezles......................son Redhead....step-granddaughter Redhead..step-grdaughter fiance Atomic Conspiracy..half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...nephew Atomic Conspiracy...niece Sunflowergal.........grandson visualops.................cousin Alouette.......................son mrstank.......................husband MrsMike31..................husband eaglesiniowa.................son auboy.........................cousin spotbust1....................husband Leofl................................son chena................................son

[Pippin]

Hi!

Welcome to FreeRepublic! :O)

[Pippin]

HAPPY FREEPER ANNIVERSARY .45MAN!!!!!!!

[Pippin]

Ah, Martin, Hi!

.45MAN doesn't have Georgia on his mind anymore.

He and Dansy now live in FLORIDAAAAAAAAAH

[martin_fierro]

D'ohh! I missed the memo.

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